Ascend Twin Cities develops businesses owned by Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). We support BIPOC-owned businesses for success and growth so that they are prepared to scale and succeed in the long-term.
Ascend Twin Cities develops businesses owned by Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). We support BIPOC-owned businesses for success and growth so that they are prepared to scale and succeed in the long-term.
Access
Access to capital through SBA and conventional lending, equity investment and grants for BIPOC Entrepreneurs.
Partner
Partnerships with global corporations and BIPOC entrepreneurs nationally to facilitate contract opportunities.
Growth
Best-in-class business curriculum, offered by the University of Minnesota for BIPOC entrepreneurs on contract readiness with anchor organizations.
Partner with Leading Corporations
Fueled by an unprecedented commitment from five global companies, our initiative launched with the support of Target, Best Buy, General Mills, Cargill, and Travelers. We will continue to expand with additional anchor partners and ongoing supplier diversity.
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Your Vision,
Ready to Grow
Turn potential into reality. Our BIPOC Entrepreneurs represent a powerful combination of expertise, innovation and commitment to scale. Expanding with the initiative, and competing effectively.
Access
Access to capital through SBA and conventional lending, equity investment and grants for BIPOC Entrepreneurs.
Partner
Partnerships with global corporations and BIPOC entrepreneurs nationally to facilitate contract opportunities.
Growth
Best-in-class business curriculum, offered by the University of Minnesota for BIPOC Entrepreneurs on contract readiness with anchor organizations.
Your Vision, Ready to Grow
Turn potential into reality. Our BIPOC Entrepreneurs represent a powerful combination of expertise, innovation, and commitment to scale. Expanding with the initiative, and competing effectively.
Partner with
Leading Corporations
Fueled by an unprecedented commitment from five global companies, our initiative launched with the support of Target, Best Buy, General Mills, Cargill, and Travelers. As of 2023, we have grown our anchor partners to 16.
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Ascend Twin Cities works with BIPOC-owned scalable businesses across industries with the goal of expanding their national footprint and increasing their representation in areas of high GDP growth.
