Social Enterprise MSP - Minneapolis/St.Paul

🎉 Celebrate Social Enterprise Day by Giving to the Max! 🎉

👉 Social Enterprise MSP has been a driving force for the social enterprise sector in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area for over 14 years, dedicated to building a purpose-driven economy that fosters equity for all.

👉 We connect local social enterprises with vital resources, networks, and tools, providing opportunities to connect with other impact leaders and the community.

Your donation to SE-MSP supports community-building events, broadening awareness of social enterprises, and resource sharing to current and future changemakers!

🔗 Make your donation on our GiveMN page: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Social-Enterprise-Msp

🔗 Or directly on our website! https://socialenterprisemsp.org/

Twin Cities Startup Week 2024 is just around the corner, and we're sharing a few sessions that local social entrepreneurs will especially enjoy!

✅ To sign up for these sessions, head over to the Twin Cities Startup Week 2024 website to register: https://web.cvent.com/event/a0e0a7c8-f0fb-4893-9938-39635fe6849a/summary

➕ Share any additional sessions you think the impact community should know about in the comments!

Thank you to Minnesota Cup, Therapy Suites, Inc., Cadre, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, ConnectUP! Institute, Impact Hub Minneapolis - St. Paul, Forge North, and EmpowerHER for hosting these important conversations.

🌟 4 Great Resources & Opportunities in the Twin Cities Impact Ecosystem with upcoming deadlines! 🌟

1️⃣ Nexus Community Partners is accepting applications for their North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship. Apply by 9/8.

2️⃣ Impact Hub Minneapolis - St. Paul in partnership with Propel Nonprofits is hosting a session on "Accessing Grants and Donations through Fiscal Sponsorship" on 9/11.

3️⃣ If you are a CEO of a second-stage business looking to grow into larger markets, consider applying for Elevate Hennepin's CEO Next program! Apply by 9/15, and learn more at their upcoming information session.

4️⃣ Cloudburst is hosting a No-Code Coffee on 9/19 featuring Shelisa Demuth who will share her expertise with founders on strategic PR and media communications for growth.

More resources can be found in our newsletter going out tomorrow at noon! Links to resources and opportunities in the comments.

Please give a warm welcome to our newest board member, Calli McCartan!

Calli is a believer in community centric problem solving. She is passionate about collaboration and innovation work and is inspired by social impact leaders and community builders.

Read more about Calli and other members that make up our leadership team on our website: https://lnkd.in/gDriFime

Join the Neighborhood Development Center on August 29th for the 2024 Black Business Month Summit!

The Summit supports learning and networking for Black-owned Businesses in the emerging, growth, and maturity business life cycles.

You'll find opportunities to learn more about resources for your business, network with experts in accounting and taxes, financing and capital, and more.

Learn more and RSVP using the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-business-month-summit-tickets-949931599987

Looking for resources and opportunities? Here are 4 Minnesota-based programs and grants (links in comments) ⬇

🌱 BETA's accelerator is accepting applications for its fall cohort geared towards scalable tech-enabled products and services.

🌱 Nexus Community Partners' ROOT Sabbatical Fellowship is now accepting applications for BIPOC movement leaders. Apply by 8/26.

🌱 If you are a CEO of a second-stage business looking to grow into larger markets, consider applying by 9/15 for CEO Next through Elevate Hennepin!

🌱 Northland Foundation's Maada'ookiing Grants award up to $5,000 to Native American-led community building. Apply by 9/15.

Have an opportunity that you want to share with the impact community? Add a link in the comments!

Big congratulations to Steven.

We are thrilled to announce that Steven has completed his initial online training with us at Better Futures Minnesota. His hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we couldn't be more proud of his achievements.

Let's all give Steven a round of applause and encouragement as he continues on his journey with us. We look forward to seeing his continued success and all the great things he's sure to accomplish.

Nexus Community Partners builds engaged and powerful communities of color. Applications for their Open Road Fund are open until 7/21 and enables Black individuals, their families, and communities to build community and intergenerational wealth: https://nexuscp.org/program/open-road-fund/

NCP also provides resources for BIPOC community members to embrace rest and resoration as fundamental pieces of all work toward justice.

Take a look at their growing list of resources: https://nexuscp.org/program/root-reclaiming-our-own-time/

- ROOT (Reclaiming Our Own Time) - Nexus Community Partners The ROOT Fund is an opportunity for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) leaders to embrace rest and restoration as a fundamental piece of all work toward justice.

Cheer on our 2023 Impact Showcase Feature, Bim Bam Boo Paper, at the LaunchMinnesota Startup Showcase on June 27th! The Startup Showcase is a chance for founders and investors to connect for possible investment opportunities.

Check out more details and see the full list of featured businesses here:

https://mn.gov/launchmn/capital/startup-showcase/

Is your company solving some of the world's biggest challenges?

Since 2019, The Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) has become one of the biggest and most diverse startup pitch competitions and support programs of its kind, featuring more than 370,000 entrepreneurs from over 200 countries and territories while offering winners life-changing prizes.

EWC has awarded $4 million in cash prizes and $150 million in in-kind prizes and provided opportunities for entrepreneurs to reach the next stage in their company's journey.

Applications are now open through 2/23:

Apply Now for EWC 2024 Is your company solving some of the world's biggest challenges? EWC wants to hear from you. Applications are now open. Since 2019, The Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) has become one of the biggest and most diverse startup pitch competitions and support programs of its kind, featuring more than 370,...

Led by TRUTH: BLOOM Mentorship Program Cohort 3 Application is open!

Join a vibrant network of Founders of Color supported by experienced coaches, business owners, and experts. The BLOOM Mentorship Program offers 12 months of comprehensive resources and hands-on guidance in business plan development, strategic planning, and financial strategies. Our strong community impact and dedicated partnerships reflect our unwavering commitment to your success.

Apply by March 4th

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Led by TRUTH: BLOOM Mentorship Program Cohort 3 Application Join a vibrant network of Founders of Color supported by experienced coaches, business owners, and experts. The BLOOM Mentorship Program offers 12 months of comprehensive resources and hands-on guidance in business plan development, strategic planning, and financial strategies. Our strong community....