Resource Directory
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We are here for you to offer support, timely information, and resources as we navigate these unprecedented times including a curated list of emergency resources to navigate the federal immigration surge.
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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
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
A.M. and Associates supports clients from coast to coast. Our firm creates and codifies processes, policies, and procedures to support and prioritize physical and psychological safety for our client’s internal stakeholders.
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Specialties
African American or Black; Asian and Pacific Islander; Construction; Disadvantaged businesses; Indigenous / Native American; Latinx; LGBTQIA+; Nonprofit sector; Social impact businesses; Veteran; Women; Immigrant
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English
Antonelli Lindsay has been at the forefront of creating and developing successful businesses across various industries
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Specialties
Nonprofit sector; Restaurant sector; African American or Black; Asian and Pacific Islander; Disadvantaged businesses; Indigenous / Native American; Women; Immigrant; Veteran
Startup businesses (0 employees); Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees)
Speaks English; Speaks another language
APEX Accelerator provides technical and marketing assistance to all Minnesota businesses interested in selling their products and services to the government.
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Specialties
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees)
Speaks English
Arch Empathy is your strategic "do it" studio that helps battle-hardened business owners reconnect with their why, their team, and customers so that their people and business can thrive.
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Specialties
Disadvantaged businesses
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees)
Speaks English
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
Marketing, social media training, marketing skills development for startups through second-stage businesses.
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Specialties
African American or Black; Asian and Pacific Islander; Co-op businesses; Construction; Disadvantaged businesses; Immigrant; Indigenous / Native American; Latinx; LGBTQIA+; Nonprofit sector; Restaurant sector; Social impact businesses; Veteran; Women
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English; Speaks Spanish; Speaks Hmong
Brooklyn Center Revolving Loan Program
Low-interest loans to incentivize Brooklyn Center businesses to update their buildings.
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Specialties
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English
Brooklyn Center Small Business Microloans
Commercial and private microloans for small businesses in Brooklyn Center.
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Specialties
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English
Brooklyn Park real estate/equipment loan
Alternative real-estate and fixed-asset loans for Brooklyn Park businesses.
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Specialties
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English
Community-based wealth creation and financial literacy advising.
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Specialties
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English