Business & Community Economic Development

Business & Community Economic Development

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The mission of the Office for Business & Community Economic Development (BCED) is to contribute to the economic growth, development and prosperity of MN.

The purpose of BCED is to leverage and extend the assets, resources and knowledge of the University to help find innovative solutions to real-world social-economic problems in urban communities. We facilitate community collaborations between the University and nonprofit, corporate and public sector partners that focus on enhancing the human condition and building community capacity.

Photos from Business & Community Economic Development's post 12/13/2021
11/03/2020

The Technology Empowerment Center's computer class calendar is now available.

We have some great classes this month and would love for you to join!

Some of the classes this month are:
Computer Basics
Typing
Digital Footprint
YouTube Basics

If you would like to register for any of our November classes please go to https://bced.umn.edu/technol.../tec-training-course-calendar and register today.
Have any questions or need more info please email [email protected].

04/28/2020

The Technology Empowerment Center will resume classes online, starting May 4th.

Check out the flyer below to see what classes we will be offering the first week of May.

If you are interested in taking online classes please go to bced.umn.edu and register for classes or call 612.624.3704 for any other questions.

**Classes are free and open to the public.**

All classes will be taught using Zoom and if you need help on how to use Zoom please fill out this form https://bit.ly/2XuvFiA and one of our techs will reach to assist you.

We looking forward to seeing existing students as well as new students!😀

Minnesota Black Business | COVID-19 Impact Survey 03/27/2020

Please complete the Minnesota Black Business COVID-19 Impact Survey and share the link with other Black businesses in your community. AALF empathizes with the health and economic concerns our community is experiencing around the potential impacts of COVID-19, and we intend to be responsive to the needs of our network contributors (1,500+ African American Thought Leaders, Builders, Influencers, & Ambassadors), as well as our affiliates and the Black community at large.

Click on the link to fill out the survey

Minnesota Black Business | COVID-19 Impact Survey

09/05/2019

Don't miss the 2019 Supplier Diversity Expo, presented by the Office for Business & Community Economic Development on October 22 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre!

Registration info: z.umn.edu/sdexpo

University of Minnesota

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The Technology Empowerment Center creates innovative partnerships that bring technology to underserved populations by focusing on closing the digital divide and providing access to computer technology and software training. We aim to reduce the growing inequality of access to information technologies among low-income and disadvantaged groups. https://diversity.umn.edu/bced/tec

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2221 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN
55414

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm