The Minneapolis - St. Paul Blog
MSP in Color: Melissa
A Georgia transplant, a mother and a small business-owner, Melissa shares the value and the challenges of building a multicultural community in MSP.
MSP in Color: Brittany *Madaogi-Wia (Clam Shell Woman)
Brittany (she/her/hers) shares her experience moving back to MSP, finding a network of like-minded BIPOC professionals and leaning on community.
MSP in Color: Brandon
Brandon loves MSP and credits his father’s resourcefulness and a network of supportive organizations for helping him succeed.
MSP in Color: Kawaskii
Proud of the North Minneapolis community that raised him, Kawaskii thinks of the work that needs to be done to make MSP a place where everyone can get ahead.
Introducing MSP in Color
New “MSP in Color” blog series explores and celebrates the diverse experiences of Minneapolis-Saint Paul residents
Minneapolis-Saint Paul Business Journal DEI Table of Experts
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal held a panel discussion on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Panelists included Mary Beth Ruthford, Director, RSM; Jenn Bonine, CEO and Founder, AI Appstore, and PinkPowered AI Foundation; Vikesh Nemani, Chief...
Medical Alley Shatters Records, Breaks $1 Billion Barrier in Three Quarters
The following is a excerpt from the Medical Alley blog. To read more and browse other stories, head to medicalalley.org. A year after raising over $1 billion in capital for the first time ever, Medical Alley companies accomplished the feat again, this time needing...
2020 BE MSP Professional Associations’ Forum Seeks to Connect & Empower MSP Leaders
THE NEED TO BETTER SUPPORT, EMPOWER & CONNECT PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR Over the last four years, Make It. MSP. has collected survey and focus group insights from more than 1,800 professionals of color in an effort to learn more about their experiences as residents...
Discover the Startup Capital of the North from Home
The Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) region is known for its community of problem-solvers, creative thinkers and innovators. And in 2020, there are no shortages of challenges to confront. The best of that innovative spirit will be on display at Twin Cities Startup...
Medtronic Foundation Commits $16M in Health and Education Partnerships to Address Racial Disparities and Advance Social Justice in Black Communities
Medtronic Foundation Commits to First-of-Its-Kind National Partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and to Minneapolis with Support of the Northside Achievement Zone, People’s Center Clinics & Services, Among Others Medtronic Plans Day of Action for...