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Welcome!
The
mission of the University of Minnesota’s Office for Business
& Community Economic Development is to contribute to the economic
growth and development of Minnesota communities. Through successful
collaboration and partnerships with government, private enterprise
and community organizations, the University will work cooperatively
to:
- Provide
training and employment opportunities for community residents
in the skilled trades professions.
- Promote
business opportunities, capacity building, and job expansion for
businesses owned by women, people of color, and people with disabilities.
- Leverage
the assets and resources of the University to support the economic
development and revitalization of urban communities.
- Foster economic diversification,
entrepreneurial expansion, new business start ups and job creation.
- Develop
strategies and implement programs to promote diversity in hiring
and the purchasing of goods and services.
Moreover, it is the University’s goal to stimulate socioeconomic
empowerment within diverse communities by establishing initiatives
and programs that create opportunities for businesses owned by individuals
historically and currently underrepresented.
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