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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
Alternative financing for Minneapolis retail, service or light manufacturing.
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Specialties
African American or Black; Immigrant
Speaks English
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
Financial support for job-creating redevelopment projects.
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Specialties
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English
ConnectUp! Institute Capital Readiness Accelerator Program
ConnectUP! Institute Capital Readiness Accelerator prepares small business to receive capital. <br/>
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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
City of Dayton Revolving/Low Interest Loan Fund
Low-interest loans for high-priority areas in the City of Dayton.
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Specialties
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English
City of Hanover Low-Interest Loan Program
Low-interest loans for startups, expansions, and retentions in Hanover.
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Specialties
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English