Minnesota Africans United

Register Now! Steps to Becoming a Successful Business Owner and Operator Training Series. Wednesday, September 11 - Wednesday, October 9 | 5 PM IS STARTING A BUSINESS RIGHT FOR YOU? Join our In-person training series on the Steps to Becoming a Successful Business Owner & Operator! Learn More & Register Here! https://lnkd.in/gdkxEvZq As a part of joining this training program you'll be eligible to meet with a mentor to receive mentoring to help you define your goals, create action plans, and get encouragement and advice during your entrepreneurship journey. You will also be eligible to receive technical assistance from mentors through the provision of information, tools, resources and personalized technical guidance as it directly relates to starting or growing your business. Training location and Time: Wednesday, September 11 - Wednesday, October 9 | 5 PM Brooklyn Park Small Business Center (BPSBC) 7970 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Real Estate Investment Training Series! Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT – Oct 18, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT. Join Minnesota Africans United for our four session training series on to build generational wealth by taking advantage of the many financial opportunities that come from investing in real estate. This four-session training series will enable the African Diaspora and BIPOC communities to successfully meet the challenges of real estate investment by providing the basic financial knowledge and business strategies for buying, improving, and selling real estate as both a tool for wealth creation and as a career These training sessions will include important information on credit scores, banking, and other mortgage lending practices, and special opportunities in the Minnesota real estate market. This training will be provided by professional mortgage underwriters from US Bank. You'll also have experienced Minnesota Africans United mentors on hand who are prepared to help you realize your dream of entrepreneurship! As a part of joining this training program you'll be eligible to meet with a mentor to receive mentoring to help you define your goals, create action plans, and get encouragement and advice during your entrepreneurship journey. You will also be eligible to receive technical assistance from mentors through the provision of information, tools, resources and personalized technical guidance as it directly relates to starting or growing your business. TIME & LOCATION: Sep 20, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT – Oct 18, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT Brooklyn Park Small Business Center 7970 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 To learn more and TO REGISTER please go to: https://lnkd.in/giWqX8W2 We are looking forward to seeing you there!! #training #realestate #train #news #opportunity #business #wealth #minnesota #african

Technology can empower people to dream big and accomplish great things. Across the country, many communities lack support and access to the tools and training that can unlock a better future and prepare youth for the challenges ahead. Minnesota Africans United, with sponsorship from Best Buy Foundation and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, provides a digital technology program offering training and professional mentoring to African youths aged 13 to 21 as a means of preparing them to succeed in their careers, education, business and communities. Join Minnesota Africans United and Ovative in a six session training series where teens can develop critical digital marketing and technology skills. TIME & LOCATION: Oct 16, 2024, 4:00 PM CDT – Nov 20, 2024, 6:00 PM CST Location is TBD To learn more and TO REGISTER please go to: https://lnkd.in/gYr6K9_D We are excited for this event - we will see you there!! #event #training #trainings #technology #youth #minnesota #africa #african #digital

Join Minnesota Africans United with sponsorship from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development in a four session training series on how you can take advantage of the many financial opportunities that come from investing in real estate. This four session training series will enable the African Diaspora to successfully meet the challenges of real estate investment by providing the basic financial knowledge and business strategies for buying, improving, and selling real estate as both a tool for wealth creation and as a career. These training sessions will include important information on credit scores, banking, and other mortgage lending practices, and special opportunities in the Minnesota real estate market. This training will be provided by professional mortgage underwriters from US Bank. You'll also have experienced Minnesota Africans United mentors on hand who are prepared to help you realize your dream of entrepreneurship! As a part of joining this training program you'll be eligible to meet with a mentor to receive mentoring to help you define your goals, create action plans, and get encouragement and advice during your entrepreneurship journey. You will also be eligible to receive technical assistance from mentors through provision of information, tools, resources and personalized technical guidance as it directly relates to starting or growing your business. TIME & LOCATION: Sep 20, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT – Oct 18, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT Brooklyn Park Small Business Center 7970 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 To learn more and TO REGISTER please go to: https://lnkd.in/giWqX8W2 We are looking forward to seeing you there!! #training #realestate #train #news #opportunity #business #wealth #minnesota #african

IS STARTING A BUSINESS RIGHT FOR YOU? Our economy is powered by the contributions of the small business community including the Minnesota Africans immigrant community - the bold who see a new way of building - the dreamers who see the world as it could be and want to do more for themselves, their family, and their community to improve lives. TIME & LOCATION: Sep 11, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT – Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT Brooklyn Park Small Business Center 7970 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 To learn more and TO REGISTER please go to: https://lnkd.in/gdkxEvZq We look forward to seeing you there and helping you get that much closer to achieving your goals and dreams! #training #event #new #news #africa #business #minnesota #successful

WE ARE NOW HIRING! We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Contract Manager to coordinate and manage programming related to health equity, mental health, real estate, and home ownership. This role will also involve close collaboration with our Business Development Manager and business programs. The ideal candidate will represent MAU at various events, organize conferences and workshops, and share valuable resources with the community. For more details on the position: https://lnkd.in/gBsSSXx9) Benefits: Annual salary: $60,000 One year Contract Renewal Benefits – Medical, dental Work remote and in office If you believe you have what it takes, email your resume and cover letter to us at the following address: jobs@mnafricansunited.org. Start date is immediate. Minnesota Africans United is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We look forward to hearing from you and getting your application soon! #jobopening #jobposting #newjob #africa #african #minnesota

We had an amazing time at Metro State University for the continuation of our kick-off for our African Diaspora Summit events! We had many speakers, panels, wonderful African food for lunch, and tons of opportunities to network, learn from, and to grow within the Africa-Minnesota community. Sophie Seigning Faumete Anita Fondikum Marie-Paul Matouke Emelda Nguma Mark Ritchie Basil Ajuo Elizabeth Kahn

We are SO excited to kick-off our African Diaspora Business Summits! We had an amazing time at the St. Paul University Club. There were so many insightful speakers, opportunities to network, and many partnerships and collaborations are in the works! We are looking forward to seeing the fruitful connections that were created during the event. Sophie Seigning Faumete Anita Fondikum Marie-Paul Matouke Emelda Nguma Mark Ritchie Basil Ajuo

What an amazing time we had at FarmFest this year! We networked, learned about new farming technologies, and continued to work towards bridging Africa and the United States (Minnesota) through agriculture and trade. We are looking forward to next year! Sophie Seigning Faumete Anita Fondikum Marie-Paul Matouke Emelda Nguma Mark Ritchie Basil Ajuo Elizabeth Kahn

What an amazing first day of FarmFest! Here are the highlights so far from some of our special MAU guests who are involved in the agricultural sector: Sophie Faumete Sophie Seigning Faumete “I met companies and I narrowed my search and I know what I’m looking for now. It is also nice to see the new machinery.” Anita Fondikum Anita Fondikum “I am happy because I met a bunch of vendors I hope to do business with in the future.” MP Matouke Marie-Paul Matouke “This is the first time I did a trade fair out of my country. I found things I can bring back home.” Emelda Nguma “I was happy to see the agricultural technologies. Learning about cover crops helps me to learn ways I can bring back home to Tanzania.” We are all excited about our second day of FarmFest tomorrow! To learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZ2YrAmz