Metropolitan Economic Development Association

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1256 Penn Avenue North Suite 4800 Minneapolis, MN 55411

Mission

Our mission is to help minority entrepreneurs succeed.

Type of Organization

  • Community Economic Development Organization
  • Lending Organization
  • Minority Business Development Agency
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Small Business Development Center

Locations Served

  • United States of America

Key Programs and Initiatives

  •  Wealth Impact Program Network
  • Expanding Black Business Credit Initiative

Types of Offerings

  • Entrepreneurial Training
  • Workshops
  • 1 to 1 business advising
  • Technical Assistance

Program Delivery

  • In Person

Members of the Black Community Served

  • Immigrants
  • Returning Citizens/Formerly incarcerated
  • Women
  • Veterans
  • 65+/Senior Citizens

Locations of Members of the Black Community Served

  • Low-income areas
  • Low to moderate income areas
  • Suburban areas
  • Urban areas

Targeted Entrepreneur Segments

  • Business Services
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale & Retail Trade
  • Accommodation & Food Services
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Media & Publishing
  • Health Care & Social Services
  • Technology & Software Development

Business Stage

  • Start Up : a young business that is just beginning to develop and determine a market fit.

  • Stay Up : a business that has determined its market fit, but its product/service has not been validated nor has it achieved sustainability.

Cost of Programs

  • Free