Build Something Great in the next 12-week Chameleon cohort
Join the virtual 12-week Build Something Great Cohort starting this September.
Chameleon, an initiative from the Minneapolis Downtown Council dedicated to building a vital downtown by supporting BIPOC and women-owned entrepreneurs, is hosting this cohort to provide business development guidance for diverse entrepreneurs.
Dig into your branding, build a strong financial model, and develop systems to keep your business running for the long-term.
Applications close August 21, 2026, and the first session is September 16, 2026. Learn more and apply today.
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