MEDA - Metropolitan Economic Development Association

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Mervin Winston, our former President from 1981-1985. He was an extraordinary leader who was dedicated to addressing the hurdles faced by small businesses and providing the assistance needed by start-up companies. He left a lasting impact not only on our organization but also on many local BIPOC entrepreneurs, their companies and staff. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mervin's family and friends. His legacy will continue to inspire our work every day. https://lnkd.in/gYy_gb7m

Congratulations to the new owners of the Lake and Bryant Cafe, one of our latest PROMISE Act loan recipients! MEDA was honored to be a part of your ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Jacob Frey, and our partners from Bremer Bank, the Lake Street Council, and Elevate Hennepin. https://lnkd.in/g3GtwakQ

Happy Give to the Max Day! MEDA Matters! Our mission is to Help BIPOC Entrepreneurs Succeed through business consulting, access to capital, and connections to community and contracts. Please consider a donation to MEDA today to fuel the work that accelerates BIPOC business growth and reduces economic disparities throughout communities in Minnesota. We appreciate your support! #givetothemax

We love this demonstration of positivity and community! Sheletta Brundidge https://lnkd.in/gmsps6ky

It is Give to the Max Time. We want to remind you that MEDA Matters! We matter greatly to Minnesota BIPOC business owners who need extra one-on one consulting, alternative options for capital, and access to partners and contracts. We Help BIPOC Entrepreneurs Succeed. That means their families succeed, their employees succeed, and their communities succeed. Help us continue the work to accelerate BIPOC business growth and reduce economic disparities. Early giving has begun. Join us today! https://lnkd.in/gUpmBRVu

MEDA warmly welcomes Muna Galbayte as our new Supplier Development Coordinator. She will be working directly with the Ascend Twin Cities program by supporting cohort recruitment, program partnerships, data management, and Ascend-related events. Muna was previously with Cushman and Wakefield as a workplace coordinator.

Preview your ballot, compare candidates, and VOTE. https://lnkd.in/dYaGPwU Voting is the most powerful tool in a democracy and it's crucial that the BIPOC business community makes its voice heard. Exercise your right to vote to ensure that diverse perspectives are represented at all levels of government.

MEDA currently has an opening for a Content Strategist. If you love producing creative content for a variety of audiences and platforms, this could be for you. It's a great opportunity to put your skills and experience to work to elevate BIPOC Entrepreneurs throughout Minnesota. https://lnkd.in/gZH-w4cj

We are excited to share that we are in the middle of production of #clientsuccessstories! #DreamBigScaleBigger

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end we want to take this last day to feature Novelli Jurado, founder of Novart Media Group, a multicultural digital agency. Their mission is to be an international benchmark that produces high-quality digital content and marketing strategies to help people and their businesses tell their stories in unique and impactful ways. The next time you are in need of custom motion graphics, video production, photography, digital marketing, audio and music production, and website creation, turn to Novart Media. #HispanicHeritageMonth