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Minneapolis, Minnesota

Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA)

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1256 Penn Ave. N, Suite 4800

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Ascend Twin Cities

Accelerator focused on BIPOC

20-week accelerator for BIPOC-owned businesses offering management education via U of MN Carlson School, corporate connections, and access to capital.

Volunteer Accelerator Network (VAN)

Coaching/Consulting focused on BIPOC

Pairs emerging BIPOC entrepreneurs with established volunteer business mentors for one-on-one support during critical early business phases.

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