If you are looking to open a new business, look no further - Shakopee is the place you want to be. With our recent population explosion, Shakopee offers tremendous opportunities for entrepreneurs. We welcome new development and look forward to watching your business grow and thrive in our community.
The City of Shakopee is our partner in welcoming new businesses to town. Please contact the Planning and Zoning Division at 952-233-9350. And if you need additional assistance, please call our office at 952-445-1660.
And whether you are interested in starting a new business in Shakopee or are part of an established business that has been in the community for years, here is a list of local, state, and national resources to help you start and grow your business.
Better Business Bureau
Dispute resolution, truth-in-advertising, and business education.
Business.gov
Business link to the US Government.
City of Shakopee
Planning and zoning, building inspections, licenses, permits, economic development services.
Energy Star
Helping busineses (and individuals) protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
MN Attorney General's Office
The state’s chief policy maker and law enforcer in the areas of consumer protection, antitrust enforcement and charities’ regulation.
MN Department of Commerce
Services include regulating and licensing business activity in more than 20 industries and administering various state programs.
MN Department of Labor & Industry
Apprenticeships, construction codes and licensing, labor standards, Minnesota OSHA, and workers' compensation.
MN Department of Revenue
Information to help businesses comply with state tax laws.
MN Pollution Control Agency
Protecting their environment through assistance, training, permitting, compliance and outreach.
MN Secretary of State
Business and non-profit information and starting a business.
MNPRO.com
Building and land searches, community profiles.
Network of Employers for Traffic Safety
Traffic safety in the workplace.
OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Ensuring worker safety and health by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.
Positively Minnesota
Helping companies expand or relocate in Minnesota, find and train employees, promote international trade, and finance business expansions.
SBA - Small Business Administration
Small business planner, services, tools, and local resources to help your business start, grow, and succeed.
SCORE
A nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses.
Scott County
Land development, building permits, environmental health.
State of Minnesota
Starting a business, state labor laws, taxation, regulation, and issues that affect employers.