Starting or expanding your business in Battle Lake

We would love to talk with you about starting a business or expanding your existing business.  Business subsidies are available for qualified projects.   Our business subsidy application is available to download:   Business Subsidy Criteria-2015.pdf   For more information, contact Val Martin at cityclerk@battlelakemn.org  or call 218.864.0424

Business Resources - Click on each link to learn more:

A Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota offered by MN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development

Small Business Development Center is available to help you at no cost: 

• Discuss your goals and objectives

• Provide background of your situation

• Discuss risks and opportunities

• Talk about cash flow and financial needs

• Receive marketing advice

• Review current business and operation plans

• Provide tools to assess your situation

• Outline an action plan

West Central Initiative provides "gap" financing for qualifying businesses.  You'll also find additional business resources on this page. 

Small Business Administration provides loans and resources for new and existing businesses. 

My Kind of Bank is your local lender.  Contact Randy Dorn at 218-864-5275   e-mail: randy.dorn@mykindofbank.com

Otter Tail County Community Development Agency provides several resources available to businesses on their website.