Business Resources
This website seeks to be a resource for your business. Find the connections you are looking for in our business community via our Member Directory and Partners list. If you see a business you want to connect more with, contact our Director. One of our key functions is to help you connect with our members.
Find a Resource
Our role is to be a connector for you to the resources that are timely and helpful so your project in our city can succeed. Contact us for more information if you can’t find what you’re looking for. Live people can be helpful too!
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City of St. Paul Open For Business
Saint Paul is a vibrant city and a fantastic place to do business. The pages in this section provide a one-stop shop to help start-up and existing businesses find the information they need and leverage existing resources to start, grow and thrive in Saint Paul.
Category: Business
City of St. Paul Business Resources
When you call or email the Business Resource Center, City staff can assist you with:
General business consultation
Business planning
Site selection
Professional development opportunities
Funding application assistance
Connecting you with city departments or other agencies
Building permits and inspections
Most business licensing
Site and building plan review
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Opening a Business in St. Paul
Businesses like yours are a valuable part of a vibrant city. The City of Saint Paul wants to help provide you the information you need to succeed. No doubt you’re eager to get going and make your dream a reality. That’s where this resourceful pocket guide can come in handy. Think of it as a road map to help get you from the planning stag...
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City of St. Paul Safety & Inspections
DSI Vision
To be the leader in creating the safest, healthiest, most livable, and vibrant City in America.
DSI Mission
To preserve and improve the quality of life in Saint Paul by protecting and promoting public health and safety for all.
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City of St. Paul Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity
Welcome to the Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO). HREEO champions justice and equity by confronting issues of discrimination and providing innovative avenues for accessibility and economic opportunities for all residents and businesses. HREEO achieves these goals by consistently delivering quality customer service, being a voice and advocate within the city and metro area, building relationships throughout the community, and enforcing laws.
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City of St. Paul Heritage Preservation
As Minnesota's capitol city, Saint Paul features numerous historic sites and properties that are important to preserve. Led by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC), the City of Saint Paul is committed to working with property owners to ensure that the history of our community can be enjoyed for years to come.
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City of St. Paul Planning & Economic Development
The Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED) builds community wealth through business, housing, jobs, planning, financial and cultural assets.
To achieve this mission the department administers a variety of planning, housing, business and economic development activities. These activities support a number of community initiatives and also provide direct benefits to home owners, home buyers, renters and businesses.
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