Nichole Arbour
Business Strategy & Operations Leader | Capital & Financial Planning Expert | SaaS Implementation | Training & Change Management | Data-Driven Decision Maker | Small Business Advocate
- Role
- Manager of Business Consulting at Itasca Economic Development Corporation
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nichole Arbour
With over three years as Manager of Business Consulting at Itasca Economic Development…
Experience
Manager of Business Consulting
Itasca Economic Development Corporation
Mar 2022 — Present · MN, US
As Manager of Business Consulting, I lead a team focused on helping entrepreneurs and small businesses launch, grow, and succeed. I provide hands-on guidance in business planning, financial forecasting, capital strategy, and lender readiness—serving as both advisor and advocate for the businesses I support- Lead the Business Consulting team and oversee a diverse client portfolio, ranging from startups to growth-stage businesses- Deliver 1:1 advising on capital stack strategy, SBA lending, cash flow analysis, break-even modeling, and growth planning- Develop funder-ready business plans, financial projections, and investor pitch materials tailored to specific industry and lender requirements- Support clients through complex funding scenarios, including multi-source capital raises, equipment financing, and grant applications- Develop templates, guides, and scalable tools to help streamline business plan development and financial analysis for internal and external use- Provide technical assistance to entrepreneurs navigating entity formation, compliance, market research, and digital tool implementation- Build partnerships with local banks, economic development agencies, and community organizations to expand access to resources and capital- Spearhead internal improvements to client intake, documentation, and reporting systems to increase consulting team efficiency and impact- Coordinate and deliver workshops on financial literacy, pricing strategy, and strategic planning for small business owners.
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Master of Arts
2009 — 2010
College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor of Arts - BA
1998 — 2002
College of Saint Benedict
Specialty
1998 — 2002
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