The Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA) is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, MN, dedicated to helping BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) entrepreneurs succeed. With a mission to create racial economic equity, MEDA provides comprehensive services in management education, financial support, and market access to empower disadvantaged small businesses in certain areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
MEDA's integrated approach, supported by state funding and partnerships, includes business consulting, commercial lending, and contract opportunities that position BIPOC businesses for growth and success. Through their programs, such as the MN PROMISE Act and the MEDA Partnership, MEDA aims to create thriving communities by fostering equal economic participation and serving as a national best-in-class organization and resource for BIPOC entrepreneurs.
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