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The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) is marking a new chapter of leadership, appointing Yoland Pierson, DBA, MBA, as President and Chief Executive Officer.
(Yoland Pierson / Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce)
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Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce announces new President and CEO

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WCCO's Sheletta Brundidge welcomed more than 200 people to her Small Business Saturday Brunch at the Coliseum in Minneapolis on Nov. 29 meant to unite, motivate, and support local entrepreneurs.
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Small Business Saturday Brunch spreads joy and offers resources to local entrepreneurs

"Money is tight, and folks are spending less," says WCCO's Sheletta Brundidge who hosted the brunch
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Small Business Saturday, the annual day that recognizes the importance of independent businesses and encourages consumers to shop small and shop local, is slated for Saturday, Nov 29.
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Free brunch for all Minnesota business owners on Small Business Saturday

“Small businesses keep the money circulating in our communities," says WCCO's Sheletta Brundidge
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It’s free money, more than $60 million in total, and a Minneapolis business owner is encouraging others to go after the second round of funding available now from the MN PROMISE Act.
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Local business owner who benefitted from the MN Promise Act tells others, “apply now!”

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Former Attorney General Eric Holder speaks onstage during the Legal Defense Fund 36th National Equal Justice Awards Dinner at The Glasshouse on May 16, 2024 in New York City.
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Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder speaking at Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers gala

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Sheletta Brundidge’s Job Fair and Brunch for Black Women is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 17, from 9 am to noon at The Coliseum at 2708 E Lake St in Minneapolis. It is free and open to all.
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Unemployment crisis among Black women prompts Sheletta to host a Job Fair and Brunch

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As the owner of The Dream Shop, a gift retailer in Minneapolis, Markella Smith says she’s keeping an eye on the bottom line.
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A free service is helping Twin Cities’ businesses boost their bottom line

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The movement is demanding that Target reverse its DEI rollback and recommit to its 2021 $2 billion pledge for Black-owned businesses.
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Target boycott that started in Minneapolis will continue despite departure announcement of the company's CEO

Movement demands reverse in their DEI rollback and recommit to a $2 billion pledge for Black businesses
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De’Vonna Pittman was given the chance to connect with shoppers interested in learning more about her Nature’s Syrup line of skin and hair care products.
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Black Business Showcase at Hy-Vee spotlights innovative local entrepreneurs: “An amazing opportunity”

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Joe Lowe, store manager at Hy-Vee in Robbinsdale. They're partnering with WCCO's Sheletta Brundidge to bring in Black business owners during a showcase on Saturday, August 9.
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Sheletta partners with Hy-Vee to get local brands in stores for Black Business Month

“It was a no-brainer for us,” said Joe Lowe, store manager at Hy-Vee in Robbinsdale
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Over plates of flavorful chicken curry and beans and rice served up at Nadia’s Jamaican Kitchen in Brooklyn Park, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (lower left) attended a lunch in her honor on Saturday afternoon.
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Black women are flexing their political muscle at luncheon to support Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s run for the U.S. Senate

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Adrianna Willis thinks there’s no time like the present to encourage people of color to consider the benefits of therapy, and she has a year-round mission promoting mental health and mindfulness through her business, Mind the Crown.
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Black business owner who stresses self-care speaks out during BIPOC Mental Health Month

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Black Women for Peggy, a group now 300, is door knocking, calling, emailing, texting, and doing lunch to support Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s run for U.S. Senate.
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Black Women for Peggy unites to support Lt. Gov Flanagan’s run for Senate

Flanagan is one of several in Minnesota vying to replace U.S. Sen. Tina Smith in the 20026 Election
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House Speaker Emerita (Center) on Black Entrepreneur's Day at the State Capitol.
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100 Black business owners expected at the Capitol to honor Melissa and Mark Hortman

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Sheletta Brundidge (second from right), Founder and CEO of ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com, a multi-media podcasting and production company plus WCCO Radio host, was honored with MEDA’s Small Business Champion of the Year Award.
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Minnesotans are being called on to support underserved entrepreneurs

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MoveOn PAC commissions a billboard truck to circle Target Headquarters In Minneapolis on Pride Weekend, calling for the company to "Reinstate Pride Merch" in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 28, 2024.
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Target CEO to meets with civil rights leader Al Sharpton amid DEI cuts

Minneapolis-based Target is among a slew of companies that eliminated DEI policies and programs
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MoveOn PAC commissions a billboard truck to circle Target Headquarters In Minneapolis on Pride Weekend, calling for the company to "Reinstate Pride Merch" in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 28, 2024.
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Target CEO to meets with civil rights leader Al Sharpton amid DEI cuts

Minneapolis-based Target is among a slew of companies that eliminated DEI policies and programs
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