Procurement expert R. Lynn Pingol argues that Minnesota’s small businesses are facing a perfect storm of federal shocks, from DEI restrictions to DBE rollbacks and SBA delays, landing hardest on Black, immigrant and BIPOC-owned firms with the least margin for disruption.
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Posted inFinance
Chase opens community branch in Minneapolis’ Longfellow neighborhood
Chase has opened a new Community Center branch in Minneapolis’ Longfellow neighborhood, bringing financial education, free workshops and expanded banking access to South Minneapolis as part of the bank’s continued Twin Cities expansion.
Posted inOpinion
Black women built the workforce, why are we locked out of it?
Nikki Porcher argues that the unemployment crisis among Black women is a systemic failure, not a personal one, and calls for workforce systems that center Black women’s lived experience and support their proven economic power.
Posted inEvents
Free Zoom event to support Black food and agriculture businesses
Sheletta Brundidge food business event offers guidance to food, beverage and agriculture entrepreneurs in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Small businesses are the key to economic growth in our community
Small businesses fuel community growth, job creation, and generational wealth. MEDA highlights why investing in BIPOC entrepreneurs strengthens local economies and neighborhoods.
Posted inTracey’s Keepin' It Real
Strength & Strategy Series Episode 2: Business Planning and Strategy
Episode 2 of the Strength and Strategy Series explores how strong leadership, efficient operations, and solid infrastructure help entrepreneurs move from ideas to real growth. Tracey talks with Octavia “Tav” Treadway and Tommy McNeal about building systems, strengthening teams, and creating a reliable foundation for long-term success.
Posted inTracey’s Keepin' It Real
Strength & Strategy Series Episode 1: Business Planning and Strategy
Episode 1 of the Strength & Strategy Series with business planning, cash flow, and pricing
Posted inPolitics
Frey booed at forum as challengers question transparency
Mayor Jacob Frey drew boos and tough questions at the AALF forum as challengers DeWayne Davis, Omar Fateh, Jazz Hampton, and Brenda Short challenged his record on small business support and transparency ahead of the November 4 election.
Posted inFinances FYI
Harnessing emerging technologies to power your business
Small business owners are increasingly integrating AI and other emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and customer satisfaction, with 48% planning to implement AI tools this year.
Posted inEvents
Elevating Black Voices: Third Annual Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Minnesota Capitol
Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Minnesota State Capitol is back for its third year, offering Black business owners and community leaders the opportunity to connect with legislators and advocate for the resources they need to succeed.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Black Business Spotlight: Corporate Headquarters
Ashley Hightower and Tasha Nembhard launched Corporate Headquarters as a creative outlet to find their own passion and to protect their hair.
Posted inBusiness, Finances FYI
Taking your small business to the next level
Once you’re open for business, it’s time to start thinking about how to grow and scale your company for longer-term success.
Posted inBusiness, Finances FYI
A beginner’s guide to opening a small business
Whatever the reason for starting a business, there are essential steps to selecting an idea that will be successful and opening the business legitimately.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Getting a business past its plateau
Meda’s Mini-MBA program offers help through the second stage of growth Black business ownership is experiencing major growth. According to the Minority 2018 Small Business Trends survey, the number of Black-owned small businesses in the U.S. has increased by 400 from 2017 to 2018. And, in Minnesota, businesses owned by people of color are the […]