Thrive MN Startup & Small Business Assistance Program • Greater St. Cloud

Thrive MN is built for high-growth startups and emerging businesses ready to scale beyond early traction. Ideal participants are founders developing scalable products or services, targeting markets beyond a single local customer base, and preparing for meaningful revenue, job, or geographic growth. Entrepreneurs receive up to 15 hours of tailored 1:1 coaching with experienced growth strategists, helping them refine strategy, accelerate execution, and overcome growth barriers. Participants also gain access to Lean Startup education opportunities, and a curated set of tools and resources designed to support rapid, sustainable growth.

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Email

Phone

Business Name

Business Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

How many Full Time Employees do you currently employ through this business? (including yourself)

How many Part Time Employees do you currently employ through this business? (including yourself)

Average Wages of Current Employees (if applicable)

When did your business open? (if not open, please put NA)

If your business is not currently open, when are you hoping to open?

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Gender

Ethnicity

Do you identify as a person with a disability?

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Are you apart of the LGBTQIA+ community?

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Which city is your business located in? (If you serve multiple locations, please enter all that apply)

Which county is your business located in? (If you serve multiple locations, please select all that apply)

What stage is your business/idea?

Overview of Business

Please describe your business, your target customers, and why your products/services appeal (or will appeal) to your target customers.

yourself) How What

What do you see as the biggest challenge facing your project?

What specifically are you hoping to accomplish with our support?

What desires goals and outcomes do you hope to achieve as a direct result of 1:1 coaching?

How much equity (cash) do you have for the business?

What types of financing are you interested in learning about/pursuing? (Select all that apply)

How much capital access do you currently have during this application?

How did you hear about Thrive MN?

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