MEDA - Metropolitan Economic Development Association

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

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! Today, we honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples around the world. The MEDA offices will be closed today and re-open tomorrow to continue our mission of Helping BIPOC Entrepreneurs Succeed!

Are you ready to elevate your business? Join a diverse network of passionate individuals, gain invaluable skills, and unlock new opportunities for personal and professional growth. Ascend Twin Cities is still accepting applications for their 2025 cohort, apply now for the opportunity to scale through management education and access to potential contract opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gvb4BaZ4

Congratulations to our Elevate Together grant recipients. It was a privilege to celebrate with you today on your momentous achievement. We cannot wait to see your businesses thrive. A special thank you to Office Depot for your support and dedication to helping BIPOC Entrepreneurs Succeed. Tameka Jones Amalia Moreno-Damgaard De'Vonna Pittman, M.Sc.

Happy #TeamMemberTuesday! Meet Haakon Lehn, our Business Consulting Coordinator. With a wealth of experience in coordinating entrepreneurial education, leading initiatives for early-stage entrepreneurs, and building community partnerships, Haakon is dedicated to enhancing MEDA's mission of Helping BIPOC Entrepreneurs Succeed! #DreamBigScaleBigger

Today for #hispanicheritagemonth we are excited to feature Jose Lara, founder of Get it Done Fitness.???♂??? His unique program blends kickboxing, resistance, and strength training for an intense workout that’s never boring! ??? Jose's mission is to encourage a better and healthier lifestyle to those who say to themselves, “it can’t be done.” At GIDF, they focus on kickboxing and core development, combined with traditional fitness routines. They also provide nutritional coaching and personal training to help you reach your goals!