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Apply for the Chameleon Retail Cohort

Are you a business owner interested in becoming a retailer in downtown Minneapolis? Applications are now open for the Chameleon Retail Cohort, an eight-week training program designed to empower BIPOC and women-owned businesses to refine their skills, strengthen their business plans, and take steps toward opening their own retail location downtown.

This intensive program offers participants the chance to gain:

  • In-depth business development training to sharpen retail and entrepreneurial skills
  • One-on-one mentorship from experienced industry experts
  • Networking opportunities to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and build lasting relationships
  • Pitch practice to confidently present their business to potential partners and investors

The Chameleon Retail Cohort is a collaboration between Chameleon, NEON, and Something Great, bringing together expertise and resources to support the next generation of diverse retail leaders in Minneapolis.

Applications are due by December 14, 2025, and require a Google account to apply. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business and join a community of entrepreneurs working to shape the future of downtown retail.

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