Creating intergenerational wealth for Black/Brown women entrepreneurs by providing equitable access & culturally responsive resources, capital and networks.
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Y. Elaine Rasmussen retweeted
21 Apr 2023
Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, vendors, volunteers and attendees for cultivating that space with us. Our team and community can’t wait to continue building the connections and ideas started at the Summit, stay tuned for more fun Summit snapshots and videos!
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Y. Elaine Rasmussen retweeted
15 Apr 2023
DAY 2 of the ConnectUP! Summit at the beautiful Wilder Center in St. Paul! Join us on Facebook Live at 9am for our first session of the day- "Eliminating the Bricks" with Angel Even of Led By TRUTH! facebook.com/connectupmn
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Y. Elaine Rasmussen retweeted
16 Apr 2023
Wow - @ConnectUP_ !
Powerful two days in community with dreamers, thinkers and doers supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs - and the incredible entrepreneurs - in MN. Grateful for @YERasmuss, whose vision, courage, and generosity is a center of gravity for me and so many.
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Y. Elaine Rasmussen retweeted
23 Mar 2023
Meet Katie Mattis Sarver, @gobellbanks first Community Development Officer! She works closely with Bell’s executive leadership and community development task forces to connect with business owners, minority-owned businesses, nonprofit organizations and civic leaders.
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Y. Elaine Rasmussen retweeted
26 Jan 2023
Join Fearless Commerce on Thursday, February 23rd for High Growth Exchange! This will be an evening of networking where you will hear from a dynamic speaker and exchange with Black women owners ready to do business with YOU!
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Y. Elaine Rasmussen retweeted
#SaintPaul founders—apply now for an upcoming accelerator program!
⭐️ @LunarStartups is looking for tech, healthcare and CPG companies from underrepresented communities.
⭐️ @betadotmn's cohort is for first-time founders with a scalable tech-enabled product or service.
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Y. Elaine Rasmussen retweeted
25 Jan 2023
We're excited to be a part of such a wonderful opportunity for founders, investors and community leaders to collaborate, connect and celebrate each other!
Get your tickets to this live-expo style event at bit.ly/3IWJ6Qa.
#ilikethat! #startups #founders #thankyou
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25 Jan 2023
ESO leaders!!📢 Want to make key connections with BIPOC, women and LGBTQ founders in Minnesota? Join us April 14-15 for the return of the ConnectUP! MN Summit, learn more at bit.ly/3GBG6Xz.
#ConnectUPMNSummit23 #ConnectUPMN #LevelUp
25 Jan 2023
We love connecting with the incredible Entrepreneur Support Organizations across the state to provide holistic networking opportunities to the entrepreneur community! Join us April 14-15 to do just that!
#ConnectUPMNSummit23 #ConnectUPMN
ALT Green to blue gradient background with an image of a woman on the left. "7 reasons why you don't want to miss the Summit! For Ecosystem Partner: 1. Access tools, resources and networks to level-up your work in serving BIPOCQ founders 2. Learn about the current capital landscape and the best options for the founders you serve 3. Build relationships with local and regional sources of capital 4. Learn innovations, tools, etc. from business support orgs around the country 5. Learn from and build your network of ecosystem peers just like you 6. Meet more BIPOCQ FOUNDERS in 2 days that would take you 2 years to meet 7. Good food, good music, good people! Lear more and get your invitation bit.ly/3GBG6Xz" Yellow ConnectUP! MN Summit logo in bottom right corner.
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20 Jan 2023
Our 2023 ConnectUP! MN Summit is happening April 14-15, are you ready?
We've got some great opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem partners in store, learn more about the Summit and how to attend at bit.ly/3GBG6Xz.
#LevelUp #ConnectUP #ConnectUPMN23
3 Jan 2023
2023 is off to a great start because we’re announcing the return of our ConnectUP! MN Summit this April! Join us this spring to: Inspire. Connect. Invest. Repeat.
Learn more about the Summit and how to attend at bit.ly/3GBG6Xz!
#ConnectUpMN #ConnectUPSummit
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Y. Elaine Rasmussen retweeted
22 Oct 2022
Loved this session moderated by Kevin Edwards with Sandra Moore @YERasmuss & John Denniston insightful Turning No to Yes #hearditatSOCAP #SOCAP22
19 Oct 2022
Sandra Moore on the LIVE Real Leaders Podcast at SOCAP Global: "Turning 'No' to 'Yes" When Seeking Funding" @ACPImpact #SOCAP22 #funding #podcast #HeardItAtSOCAP
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Y. Elaine Rasmussen retweeted
23 Dec 2022
⚠️ Due to deteriorating conditions, I-90 from Albert Lea to the South Dakota border will close again at 2 p.m. Please watch 511mn.org for updates.
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Y. Elaine Rasmussen retweeted
23 Dec 2022
What a great throwback- The Back in the Black tour stop in the Twin Cities brought together local entrepreneurs and we got to hear from the incredible winners! Thanks @buildwithbia! #BITB22
22 Dec 2022
It’s #TBT Thursday! Earlier this year, #BIA partnered with @Google on the Black in the Black Tour where we visited four cities to highlight entrepreneurs who've leveraged technology in various ways to survive the pandemic. Here's our second stop: Twin Cities 😎 #BITB
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California advances goal of reparations for Black residents: Activist calls for $350,000 per person fxn.ws/3uWEOje
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Y. Elaine Rasmussen retweeted
5 Dec 2022
If these incredible speakers got you excited about these events, stay tuned for future entrepreneur opportunities and our 2023 ConnectUP! Summit!
#BBMMN22 #ConnectUP #LevelUp #MNEntrepreneurs
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Y. Elaine Rasmussen retweeted
5 Dec 2022
We especially want to thank the speakers and panelists who brought these community events to life! #LevelUp
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Y. Elaine Rasmussen retweeted
5 Dec 2022
Thank you for supporting our first-ever Black Business Month events last month! The hybrid ConnectUP! mini-Summits brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem experts to connect and uplift the narrative of thriving Black-owned businesses across the state. #ConnectUP
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