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Event
Intellectual Property:
Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA)
June 25, 2009
'Make Economic Cent$' Series Presents:
Small Business Solutions - Start, Market, Finance & Sustain a Small Business
The Saint Paul Public Library, James J. Hill Reference Library, and the City of Saint Paul are launching an exciting new series of FREE programs designed to help individuals who want to learn how to start their own business.
Small Business Solutions, the second topic in the ‘Make Economic Cent$’ series, will be offered on Wednesday evenings in July and August at the Rondo Community Outreach Library and James J. Hill Reference Library. Program attendees can listen to experts and get advice about starting a small business in today’s challenging economy. There is no charge to attend any of these programs, but series planners are requesting advance signup to aid in planning at: www.jjhill.org/spplsignup.
Will you please help us promote the programs in your community? Enclosed are a few small flyers that can be easily posted on bulletin boards, in windows, or at any location where people visit for information. Signup is going on right now, so please post them as soon as possible!
Questions about the program series may be directed to the Rondo Community Outreach Library (651-266-7485) or the James J. Hill Reference Library (651-265-5500). Thank you very much from the ‘Make Economic Cent$’ Program Committee of the Saint Paul Public Library and James J. Hill Reference Library.
Please join us for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2009 Minority Business Awards!
When: Thursday, June 25, 2009 5:00pm - 7:30pm The minority business community is one of the fastest growing segments of business, and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal is proud to recognize the area's top minority business owners, corporate executives and advocates. Sign up below to be a part of this important event and meet these special honorees. Join us at the 2009 Minority Business Awards reception on June 25, 2009, 5:00-7:30 p.m. The awards program will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be emceed by FOX 9 NEWS anchors. In addition to the 10 Minority Business Owner awards and 10 Minority Corporate Executive awards, the Business Journal has partnered with MMSDC to honor one Advocate of the Year. Admission is $65 or $600 for a package of ten tickets. Your ticket includes a hosted bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres and the opportunity to meet the Twin Cities' top minority business leaders. Please join us at the 2009 Minority Business Awards, the Business Journal's celebration of diversity in business! Advance registration and payment are required for all events. Please note that once you register, you have purchased a non-refundable ticket. Click here to register: Registration FormANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS· Your nametag serves as your ticket. You will not be mailed paper tickets. · Please be sure to fill out your guest names and companies completely when registering. · You cannot purchase tickets online and pay by check. To pay by check, please contact Jessica Dixon at 612-288-2129. · All payments must be made before the event in order to hold your tickets · Business attire
Event Sponsors:
Wells Fargo Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Target Corporation The University of St. Thomas Fox 9 News Supporting Partners: Minnesota Minority Supplier Diversity Council Metropolitan Economic Development Center National Black MBA Association – Twin Cities Chapter Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce Latino Economic Development Center
Social Event Members and guests of the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce gathered in the Rehearsal Room of the Mixed Blood Theater on Friday evening, January 30 for a networking reception. They were greeted by Mixed Blood’s Managing Director, Jack Reuter. Later they enjoyed the play, PURE CONFIDENCE by local playwright Carlyle Brown. The play is an extraordinary tale of one of the most successful athletes of his day—Simon Cato, a slave.
Board Retreat The Board of Directors of the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) held their Annual retreat on February 6, 2009 at Keystone Computer Solutions. This year, MBCC focus is to add more member benefits, more member networking events, and more projects directed towards growing member businesses. MBCC is also redesigning its website to make it more member-focused. The Mission of MBCC, to assist black-owned businesses in Minnesota grow and prosper in the marketplace, was reaffirmed. The Board agreed on a new Vision Statement: “THE VISION OF THE MINNESOTA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS FACILITATING A VIBRANT AND PROSPEROUS MINNESOTA BLACK BUSINESS COMMUNITY.”
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