ANNUAL REPORT 2006 - MEDA

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14 In the Community Partnerships MEDA’s history is rooted in networking and partnerships, maintaining “MEDA’s impact on the and sustaining meaningful connections with organizations. Area chambers of commerce that serve entrepreneurs of color, as well as the National Association of Minority Contractors and the Association vitality of its clients and the community is extraordinary and Wells Fargo is proud of helping to found of Women Contractors are among the organizations with which we enjoy a working relationship. and support MEDA.” Carolyn H. Roby, Partners Entrepreneurs at different Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota African Development Center Army Corp of Engineers Associated General Contractors of Minnesota stages of education, financial stability and growth need different training, financing and connections. We work in collaboration Association of Women with many economic development partners and business Contractors organizations to augment service provision and leverage community City of Saint Paul (PED) Hispanic Chamber of resources to meet client needs. Commerce of Minnesota Latino Economic Development Center MEDA provides direct links to many of the resource organizations in “Working together with MEDA Milestone Growth Fund the Twin Cities and in the state gives us the ability to Minneapolis Consortium of of Minnesota. In addition, provide more effective Community Developers we recognize the different assistance to the Latino Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce Minnesota Minority Supplier Development Council methods and strategies for business development of other organizations in the community. entrepreneurial community.” Ramon Leon, Executive Director Latino Economic Development Center Minnesota’s Urban Initiative MEDA’s ongoing challenge remains Program National Association of MInority Contractors Native American Business to utilize the strengths of each organization and coordinate an integrated system that reduces service duplication and leverages community investment. We are look forward to continued and new Enterprise Center collaborations with key economic development partners, through Small Business Development shared clients, client referral, joint Centers State of Minnesota Department of Administration financing or more partnering agreements. formalized “Meeting all of our small State of Minnesota Department business goals of Employment and Economic simply would not have Development been possible without the University of Minnesota Law invaluable assistance and Clinic cooperation from PTAC.” U.S. Small Business Administration Whittier Neighborhood CDC Thomas Koopmeiners US Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District
Volunteers MEDA appreciates the over 250 volunteers who have invested more than 4,000 hours over the past year to help our clients start and grow their businesses. These volunteers led special interest seminars and workshops as well as provided one-on-one professional assistance to clients. Their time and expertise have provided invaluable assistance in legal, accounting, marketing and organizational development to our clients. In addition, 15 executive level volunteers maintained one-on-one mentor/mentee relationships in 2006. Awards We take pride in MEDA staff, clients and support networks. It is heartwarming when they are honored for their many accomplishments. Marta Chou George Jacobson, MEDA Director, Business Consulting Services & Loan Program Minnesota Minority Small Business - 2006 Champion of the Year Small Business Administration Adam Nathe, Gray Plant Mooty “25 on the Rise, Lideres Hispanos for 2006” Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Minnesota In the Community Terry Brown, MEDA Board Member Vanguard Award General Mills Tom Chacon, Boring Machine Corporation 2006 Minority Business Awards, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Marta Chou, Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi, LLP “25 on the Rise, Lideres Hispanos for 2006” Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Minnesota Kevin McArdle leading a Pacesetter workshop George Jacobson 15
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