Scott County Businesses – Ready to Scale Up? Two Powerful Programs Designed to Help You Grow
If your business is past the startup phase and you’re looking for smart strategies to expand, Scott County has two powerful resources to help second-stage companies scale successfully: the CEO Next Business Institute and NextStage MN. These programs offer proven tools, expert research, and peer networks to take your business to the next level—all at no cost to you.
CEO Next Business Institute: Unlock Tailored Growth for 2nd-Stage Businesses
The CEO Next Business Institute is an exclusive opportunity for second-stage businesses—those with:
- 10–99 employees
- $1–50 million in annual revenue
- Regional, national, or international market potential
Through this program, your business will receive:
- Customized business research to inform key decisions
- Expert business strategy support from the Edward Lowe Foundation
- Monthly peer learning sessions to connect with other growth-minded CEOs
- Tools to overcome common scaling challenges
Scott County is partnering with Hennepin, Ramsey, and Carver counties to make this program available FREE to up to 10 businesses in Scott and Carver Counties as part of a 2025 cohort.
Applications are open now!
NextStage MN: Resources for Scaling Scott County Businesses
The NextStage MN initiative offers a variety of services and connections to help businesses across Scott County continue growing. NextStage can assist with:
- CEO peer roundtables (Scott and Carver County businesses)
- Technical assistance
- Financial Planning
- Business scaling programs
- Free, confidential one-on-one business advisory services
Is Your Business Ready to Scale?
If you’re leading a second-stage business in Scott County and have the ambition to grow regionally or beyond, these programs are designed for you. These programs will help you move past the growing pains and into sustainable, scalable success. Don’t miss out on this free opportunity to accelerate your company’s growth. Apply now and join a cohort of ambitious business leaders ready to scale up!
