ANNUAL REPORT 2006 - MEDA

Training & Leadership
Development
Specialized Seminars
Selling to the Nonprofit
In conjunction with the Minnesota American Indian Chamber
of Commerce, MEDA sponsored “Selling to the Nonprofit,” a
joint training session with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
Approximately 30 clients attended this informational seminar
to learn how to tap into the purchasing power of the nonprofit
sector.
Ethical Leadership Roundtable
Priyanka Gupta and Suseela Kodali
MEDA partnered with Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota to offer
SDK Software, Inc.
an exclusive leadership roundtable for MEDA clients. Hosted by the
Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership, the multi-part forum offered clients an opportunity to share their
views on personal values and business ethics to be documented and shared with future MBA students.
Nuzhat Qureshi and Andy Wells
Construction Law
Nearly 50 MEDA clients gathered at a construction law seminar
hosted by Rider Bennett to discuss legal traps faced by
contractors and construction-related companies. Guest
speakers, John Hauge, partner at Rider Bennett, LLP, and Jeff
Kuster, Risk and Regulatory Services Manager at Acordia,
presented invaluable information on contracting, mechanic’s
liens, insurance and safety and health regulations, along
with practicial tips for understanding contractual rights and
obligations.
The seminar also featured panelists from BOR-SON Construction,
Ryan Companies US, Adolfson & Peterson and Greiner Construction
who discussed key factors for building successful contractor and
subcontractor relationships.
Cargill/ McDonald’s Franchise Seminar
Cargill provided special funding to address the needs of food related businesses. As a result, MEDA
connected with McDonald’s and their senior executives to host a seminar in which attendants could learn
about the business of franchising. MEDA also participated in food safety training development with the City
of Minneapolis as part of an Emergency Readiness Education Team.
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