ST. PAUL · MINNEAPOLIS

Uniting and empowering Black-owned business across Minnesota.

We bring Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals together — connecting our community to capital, visibility, and each other to build lasting economic power.

Free to join · Monthly visibility · 5+ partner organizations

National Night Out 2026Payne Ave Partners

WHO WE SERVE

Built for everyone moving Black Minnesota forward

Whether you run a business, are building one, or want to invest in the community — there’s a place for you here.

Black-owned businesses

Get discovered in our directory, find funding, and grow with a community that buys Black.

Entrepreneurs & startups

Tap into capital, workshops, and visibility opportunities to launch and scale your idea.

Professionals & partners

Connect, mentor, and invest in Minnesota's Black economy through events and sponsorship.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

News & updates

THEME

Monthly theme: Back to Business

Business education for the fall and beyond — sharpen skills, strengthen systems, and get ready for next year. ThriveLink technical assistance launches soon.

EVENT

Food Truck Fridays — Sep 18

Friday, September 18, 3–8 PM at 901 Payne Ave — Business Growth + Expansion. Free 20-minute consultations with 19 business specialists, plus food trucks and retail vendors. Book a consult and get a meal from Kong’s Kitchen, Dirty Skewerz or Ella’s Smoke Til Ya Choke.

NEWSLETTER

September Newsletter is out

Business Growth + Expansion — business support, current funding and resources, new community opportunities, fall activations, and pathways for holiday sales.

GET INVOLVED

Now recruiting board members

We’re growing our board — finance, legal, nonprofit governance, and fundraising.

NEW

Food Truck Fridays Promo Tools

Make your own Food Truck Fridays graphic in 30 seconds — food truck, vendor, partner, or sponsor. Add your logo, pick your Friday, download it ready to post.

COMING SOON