Business Owners  

The following programs are available for business owners in Dakota County.

Business Loans
Through the Twin Cities Community Capital Fund (TCCCF), businesses looking to expand or relocate to Dakota County can access loans that can help finance land and building purchases, building construction, leasehold improvements and building renovations, and machinery and equipment purchases.

For more information about how to apply for a TCCCF loan, please call (952) 546-9049 and ask to speak with a loan officer. Loan applications, including detailed financing policies and credit criteria, are also available at www.tcccf.org.

Loan assistance is also available through the Dakota County Capital (DCC) Fund. For information on DCC loans, please contact Dan Rogness at (651) 675-4464.

Commercial Rehab Program
Grants are available in the cities of Farmington, Northfield and Lakeville for the rehabilitation of commercial properties. Funding for these grants is provided through the federal Community Development Block Grant Program. For more information, contact Dan Rogness at (651) 675-4464.

Commercial Space
The CDA owns and manages approximately 14,000 square feet of commercial space in Lakeville and West St. Paul. The commercial space is part of mixed-use developments that combine senior housing with ground level commercial space. Currently, all of the CDA’s commercial space is fully leased. For more information, contact Dan Rogness at (651) 675-4464.