Resource Directory
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General business coaching and grant navigation with cultural competence to serve the African diaspora.
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Specialties
African American or Black; Immigrant; Disadvantaged businesses
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Idea stage businesses; Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English
African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)
Wealth building via coaching and business advising in African immigrant communities.
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Specialties
African American or Black; Immigrant
Idea stage businesses; Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English; Speaks another language; Speaks Somali
The African Development Center (ADC) is the first community development corporation in the U.S. started by and for African immigrants.
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Specialties
African American or Black; Immigrant
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English; Speaks another language; Speaks Somali
For over 25 years I have worked with entrepreneurs, career professionals and Fortune 100 companies to increase their profitability and maintain their sanity.
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Specialties
African American or Black; Asian and Pacific Islander; Disadvantaged businesses; Indigenous / Native American; Latinx; LGBTQIA+; Nonprofit sector; Social impact businesses; Women
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees)
Speaks English
ConnectUp! Institute Capital Readiness Accelerator Program
ConnectUP! Institute Capital Readiness Accelerator prepares small business to receive capital.
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Specialties
African American or Black; Asian and Pacific Islander; Indigenous / Native American; Latinx; Women
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees)
Speaks English
CEO Next Business Institute is a regional county partnership program that provides practical tools and techniques for CEOs, designed specifically for growing regional second stage businesses.
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Specialties
Second stage businesses (10+ employees)
Speaks English
Explore, validate, and develop a plan to turn your idea into a viable business.
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Specialties
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Idea stage businesses; Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English
Over two days, CEO Start Bootcamp will provide an intensive, hackathon-style learning experience that challenges entrepreneurs, offers them vital business tools, and propels their growth.
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Specialties
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Idea stage businesses; Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English
Advising to promote economic equity in the Latino business community.
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Specialties
Immigrant; Latinx; Nonprofit sector
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English; Speaks Somali; Speaks Spanish
Hmong American Partnership Economic & Community Development Corporation is a non-profit organization that promotes economic and community development in Minnesota's Hmong and other refugee and immigrant communities.
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Specialties
Asian and Pacific Islander; Disadvantaged businesses; Immigrant; Nonprofit sector; Social impact businesses
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Idea stage businesses; Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English; Speaks Hmong; Speaks another language
HR Next empowers business leaders with no-cost consulting, data-informed tactics, and strategies to solve workforce challenges and improve overall business health.
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Specialties
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English
Advocacy and support for businesses along the Lake Street business corridor.
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Specialties
Nonprofit sector; Social impact businesses
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English; Speaks Somali; Speaks Spanish