Companies need to learn how to pivot on the fly and consider changes that will not only allow them to survive the crisis, but thrive later on.
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St. Paul accepting emergency relief applications for families, businesses until April 19
Applications are now open for the St. Paul Bridge Fund, which will provide emergency relief for families and small businesses most impacted by COVID-19.
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Black Business Spotlight: Trio Plant-Based
Trio Plant-Based Restaurant is the only Black-owned vegan restaurant in the state. The shop is currently offering pick-up and DoorDash orders.
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DEED creating emergency loan program for Minnesota small businesses
DEED is creating a program to help businesses temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Four coronavirus money tips from experts
The time is now to start protecting yourself from the inevitable financial fallout from the coronavirus.
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Black Business Spotlight: Storehouse Grocers
Serving as a pastor for Faith City Church, Carl Johnson’s devotion to service led to the creation of Storehouse Grocers.
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Black Business Spotlight: Urban 29 (updated)
Looking for comfortable but classy attire?Joyce Saunders’ Urban 29 may just be the clothing store for​ ​you.
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Black Business Spotlight: WJRJ Industries Consultants
Willie Roller Jr. and his sons sustain their thriving enterprise through business acumen that basically runs in the blood.
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Nonprofit leaders of color more likely to address racial inequalities
A few major nonprofits are led by People of Color such as Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation; Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, the CEO of Feeding America; and Angela Williams, the CEO of Easterseals, a nonprofit that provides disability services.
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Black Business Spotlight: Wendy’s House of Soul
The ever-resilient Wendy Puckett is back in business after being hit in the face with a random pellet on Nov. 22.
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6 Reasons to Support Black-Owned Businesses
For a green economy, holistic sustainability is impossible without the inclusion of all.
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Black Business Spotlight: Mama Sheila’s
Since opening its doors in 2018, the restaurant has quietly established itself as one of the Twin Cities’ premier destinations for authentic Southern cuisine.
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Black Business Spotlight: Dollar & Up
There’s a new dollar store in town. The new Dollar & Up is Black-owned and community-focused.
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Black Business Spotlight: “Beautiful, Classy, Driven”
Beautiful, Classy, Driven features a variety of inspirational products in keeping with owner Markella Smith’s philosophy on life.
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Black Business Spotlight: “Soul Bowl”
Gerard and Britney Klass are the owners of Soul Bowl, a fresh concept serving a fusion of soul food, Caribbean cuisine and BBQ.
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Black Business Spotlight: Smokin Hottdish
Inspired by their Midwestern and Southern roots, Christene Kemp-Davis and Wardell Davis opened Smokin Hottdish in May 2019.
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Black Business Spotlight: Rox Jewelry and Five X Five Consultants
For two decades, Robyn Robinson, the first African American woman to anchor a local prime-time newscast in the Twin Cities, was a reliable and comforting presence for the local news.
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Ramsey County invests $1 million to support new start-ups
Aimed at creating jobs and supporting business growth, Ramsey County has started two new local business programs.
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Black Business Spotlight: Fit1st Running
Manny Minter, owner of Fit 1st Running located in Uptown, spoke to us about his business outlook and motivation.
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Black Business Spotlight: Chill’s Customized Creations
Crystal Hill created her very own small business, Chill’s Customized Creations, which offers eye-catching and uplifting personalized products.