Creating Opportunities Through Collaboration: NEON's Commitment to Its Clients and Community
Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON)
Building wealth for low- to moderate-income entrepreneurs in North Minneapolis and surrounding communities.
We are constantly exploring new?collaborations that allow us to create innovative solutions, expand our network, and ultimately provide greater value to our clients. We encourage our readers to get involved with our organization so you?can take advantage of the many benefits of these collaborations. Whether you're a current client?or someone who is interested in learning more about our products and services, we welcome you to join us on this exciting journey. Together, we can bring your?remarkable idea to life.
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Thank you to our?donors!
NEON's mission is to build wealth for low- to moderate-income entrepreneurs in North Minneapolis and surrounding communities. Our generous funders make this work possible. Thank you!?
The story of Bougie Waffle is a perfect example of the power of turning passion into action.?Their passion for serving the community through food and mentorship caught the attention of producers at WCCO. Their appearance on television not only helped to promote their business but also gave them a platform to talk about their vision for The Village Café, a community space that would provide job training, mentorship, and a safe place for young people to gather. NEON is proud to support businesses like The Bougie Waffle.?
WCCO Feature?HERE
In April, we received donations supporting this work from these generous funders:?
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Empowering Entrepreneurs: NEON and SCORE Team Up For 5-Week Business?Program??
As an organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, NEON recognizes the challenges that come with starting a business.?To ensure that our clients have access to an abundance of?advice and information, NEON has partnered with SCORE, a group of retired executives who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. SCORE provides a 5-week business course?to NEON clients, helping them to navigate the complexities of starting and running a business.
But it doesn't stop there. NEON also recognizes the importance of community and the power of collaboration. By bringing startup entrepreneurs around each other for the?5-week course called "Simple Steps" there is a huge possibility of collaboration amongst themselves. This helps to ensure accountability and increases the chances of success for their businesses.
The most unique?aspect?about this collaboration?is that it takes away the thought of intimidation that many aspiring entrepreneurs face when starting out. By breaking down complex concepts into manageable chunks, the course empowers entrepreneurs?to confidently pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, regardless of their background.
Want to get involved? Click?here
MPLS Health Department Provides Food Safety Training For NEON Clients?
NEON is committed to removing any obstacles that may hinder its clients success.?We understand that one of the biggest obstacles facing our clients and community members is navigating the complexities of licensing, training, and city requirements around food safety for summer events. That's why we have taken the initiative to address this issue head-on. NEON has been working closely with the City of Minneapolis Health Department to ensure that our clients?have access to the knowledge and resources needed to comply with food safety regulations.
This summer is shaping up to be a season of great gain for food vendors, particularly those who do outdoor events. As the weather warms up and people become more comfortable venturing out after nearly two years of COVID-19 restrictions, we are seeing an increase in demand for food vendors. At NEON, we want to ensure that our clients and community members are fully prepared to take advantage of this surge in demand. We understand that this is a pivotal moment for many small businesses, and we are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to succeed.
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The first training we conducted with the City of Minneapolis Health Department was just the beginning of what will be many more to come. By working together, our clients and?the wider community benefit greatly from this collaboration.?We are excited to see what the future holds and look forward to working with all of our clients and community members to build a brighter future for everyone.
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NEON and 4 Access Partners Collaboration?Drive Diversification for NEON Clients
Our collaboration?with 4 Access Partners?provides additional?mentorship to our clients, helping them to develop a personalized plan for success. With access to our dedicated manpower, NEON clients are able to accelerate their growth and achieve their goals faster than ever before. Our collaboration?with 4 Access Partners provides additional mentorship to our clients, helping them to develop a personalized plan for success.
With access to?this additional support, NEON clients are able to accelerate their growth and achieve their goals faster than ever before.?As a NEON client, and in this collaboration you will have access to a wide range of resources to help you diversify your business. Between NEON and 4 Access Partners, clients have received?guidance on everything from product development and market research to financial management and customer acquisition. The collaboration also assist clients to?identify new revenue streams and develop strategies to be a favorable brand.
Our overall goal is to build a strong network of government and peer organizations to support our clients and North Minneapolis as a whole.?By building a strong network of collaborators, we can offer our clients a wider range of resources and support, helping them contribute to the economic growth of our community.?While we haven't listed all of the collaborations we're involved in,?we encourage you to connect with us to stay up-to-date on our latest announcements.?So if you're looking to start or grow a small business in North Minneapolis, join us at NEON and be a part of our collaborative network of support.
NEON Is Hiring: Help Build A Stronger North Minneapolis?
We're excited to announce that we're hiring! At our organization, we believe that investing in our employees is the key to our success. We offer a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
Learn more?HERE
Thinking about starting a business? NEON is here to help
Have you been thinking about starting a business? Our free Thinking About Business workshop is the first step in becoming an entrepreneur. The best part: NEON will support you every step of the way. Hope to see you on May 20th!
Thinking About Business Workshop Saturday, May 20th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location:?1007 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411.
Learn the basics of starting a business at our FREE Thinking About Business Workshop. You'll connect with an expert business advisor and learn how to create a business model.
Register HERE
Cooking up a food business idea? Attend a free?workshop in 2023
When people think of food businesses, they often think of restaurants. But the field is much broader than that. Many successful NEON entrepreneurs own food businesses. They sell grocery items, provide catering services, or operate a specialty food truck. NEON coaches these entrepreneurs on how to start small and grow gradually and sustainably. If you have an idea, we've got you. Sign up now for "Starting a Food Business 101"
Next workshop: May 9th
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location:?1007 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411.
Have you been dreaming of launching your very own food truck? Maybe you've got an incredible secret sauce that you would like to sell. Learn what it takes to launch your own food business by joining NEON for our FREE Starting a Food Business 101 Workshop.
?Register HERE