Starting a Business

• Prospective business owners and entrepreneurs can access several resources in the local area that can ease the process of a new business start-up. The Minden Economic Development Department can provide you with tools and resources to help you start the process off right.

Supporting Economic Growth

The following websites offer general information for prospective business owners:

• Nebraska Department of Economic Development: How to start a Nebraska business
• Nebraska Department of Revenue: Information about tax permits and who needs to register their business
• Nebraska One-Stop Business Registration Information: Help navigating the process of setting up a new business registration
• SourceLink Nebraska: One-stop shop for Nebraska entrepreneurs, business owners, and resource partners to find the right resource at the right time

Our Partners: Area Business Support Programs

• Kearney County Economic Development Agency (KCEDA)
• Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC)
• South Central Economic Development District (SCEDD)
• Small Business Administration (SBA)

Additional Resources

• Business Licenses: Any new business within the city limits will need to fill out a license application.
• Incentives
• Zoning Regulations

Business Needs Assessment

The Minden Advisory Council maintains a yearly business visitation program to understand the needs of the local business community. If you have an interest in being part of our annual business visitation program, contact the Economic Development Director at 308-832-1820.

Business Transfer

Several area business owners have indicated a desire to transition their businesses to new owners over the next 5-10 years. If you have an interest in purchasing an available business in Minden, call 308-832-1820 for details. Every consultation is strictly confidential.