The 38th Street Black Business Collective held a press conference on April 1 to advocate for themselves and call on the City of Minneapolis to offer financial assistance.
Black businesses
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38th Street Thrive! plan set for full council vote on March 12
The 38th Street Thrive! Strategic Development Plan, with the stated goals of continuing the legacy and heritage of a deeply rooted African American community, was approved on March 2.
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Black Business Spotlight: DèStyle Hair Care
De Teyonce Graves’ unique approach to business and her passion that goes beyond just hair, has helped her weather the pandemic storm.
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Black Business Spotlight: Smoke in the Pit
The MSR checked in with Smoke In the Pit in the heart of South Minneapolis to see how the eatery has fared during these uncertain times.
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MOA’s temporary ‘Community Commons’ aids local small businesses
The Mall of America has opened a 5,000-square-foot space it is calling “Community Commons to help small businesses owned by proprietors of color.
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Black Business Spotlight: Beauty Lounge Minneapolis
Melissa Taylor is trailblazing her way through the beauty industry as a professional hair stylist, makeup artist and business owner.
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Black Business Spotlight: Nail Bar MN
‘Take care of the vessel that moves you. Come in, get pampered for an hour.’
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Blackout Tuesday aims to strengthen the Black dollar
Today is Blackout Tuesday, a day organized for Black Americans, people of color and allies to collectively assert and harness their spending power.
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NEON a magnet for Black entrepreneurs
NEON, located off West Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis, provides resources for Northside businesses and entrepreneurs through an ambitious program of services, education and counsel.
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Final Four visitor’s guide misses diversity mark
The MLOC and Meet Minneapolis, the city’s visitors and convention bureau, were asked if any Black-owned businesses are included in this year’s Final Four visitor’s guide. Spokespersons from both organizations said they didn’t think so.
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Black Business Spotlight: Autumn’s Vintage Boutique
Autumn Frazier is the proprietor of Autumn’s Vintage Boutique, LLC in Minneapolis. The 59-year-old mother of three owns the resale shop that carries high-end vintage clothing and one-of-a-kind pieces that you aren’t likely to find anywhere else.
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Turn your passion into action: Sister Spokesman highlights keys to small business success
Identifying your passion, testing the waters, and creating a plan are paramount to finding success as a business owner, according to the panelists.