Supporters & Community Partners
BBN’s work is community-powered. We’re grateful for the organizations and community supporters who collaborate with us to expand access, strengthen program delivery, and grow visibility for Black-owned businesses across Minnesota.
How Support Shows Up
Support shows up through collaborative partners, in-kind contributions, community connectors, and volunteer support that strengthen BBN’s programs and events. This support helps improve vendor experience, expand visibility, and keep resources accessible year-round.
Partnership & Support Pathways
Collaborative Partners
Organizations and teams who plan, coordinate, or co-deliver work with BBN to strengthen program delivery and expand access.
*Co-hosting, shared programming, referrals, coordination
In-Kind Contributions
Space, services, food, materials, equipment, and expertise that make community events and business support possible.
*Space, printing, Wi-Fi, supplies, pro services
Outreach & Community Connectors
People and groups who help share opportunities, connect businesses to resources, and strengthen turnout and engagement.
*Promotion, community outreach, warm introductions
Volunteer & On-Site Support
Hands-on help that improves vendor experience, event flow, and welcoming community environments.
*Check-in, wayfinding, setup support, info table
Community Partners & Supporters
We’re grateful for the partners and community supporters who help strengthen this work.
Partnerships in Action
Here are a few ways partners and supporters strengthen BBN’s work—focused on what support looks like in practice.
Community Events & Visibility
Partners help make events welcoming, organized, and high-visibility for vendors and attendees.
• Site support (space coordination, power access, setup flow)
• Outreach support (promotion, neighborhood sharing, community invites)
• Experience support (check-in, wayfinding, info table, on-site help)
• Amenities support (water, seating, shade, supplies)
• Media support (photos/video, recaps, storytelling)
Business Support & Navigation
Supporters help connect businesses to tools, referrals, and next steps that reduce barriers.
• Referrals to trusted services (legal, accounting, licensing, branding)
• Workshops or office hours (readiness, operations, marketing)
• Warm connections to programs and opportunities
• Templates/resources that make processes easier
• Feedback that improves how support is delivered
Neighborhood Collaboration
Local collaborators help activate spaces and strengthen access in the places BBN serves.
• Cross-promotion with neighborhood orgs and leaders
• Space-sharing or co-hosting community moments
• Volunteer mobilization and turnout support
• Community guidance that strengthens engagement
• Coordination that keeps programs consistent and local
Want to collaborate in one of these ways? We’d love to connect.
Interested in Partnering With BBN?
If your organization wants to collaborate, share resources, or support community-centered business visibility and access, we’d love to connect.
Share your interests and availability—we’ll follow up to schedule a conversation.
Prefer email? Email us with subject “Partnership Inquiry”