Loved this session moderated by Kevin Edwards with Sandra Moore Y. Elaine Rasmussen & John Denniston insightful Turning No to Yes #hearditatSOCAP #SOCAP22

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

We especially want to thank the speakers and panelists who brought these community events to life! #LevelUp

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

California advances goal of reparations for Black residents: Activist calls for $350,000 per person fxn.ws/3uWEOje

⚠️ 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.

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 Black Innovation Alliance! #BITB22

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

Y. Elaine Rasmussen It's going to be EPIC! #LevelUP #ConnectUP

#SaintPaul founders—apply now for an upcoming accelerator program! ⭐️ Lunar Startups- Accelerator is looking for tech, healthcare and CPG companies from underrepresented communities. ⭐️ BETA's cohort is for first-time founders with a scalable tech-enabled product or service.

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

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

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!

Meet Katie Mattis Sarver, Bell Bank 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. #CUSummit23

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 #CUSummit23

Wow - ConnectUP! Institute ! Powerful two days in community with dreamers, thinkers and doers supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs - and the incredible entrepreneurs - in MN. Grateful for Y. Elaine Rasmussen, whose vision, courage, and generosity is a center of gravity for me and so many.

Minnesota Women's Press The Minnesota Star Tribune AM950RADIO @commonfutureco City of Saint Paul SBA Hennepin County MN DEED City of Minneapolis 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! #CUSummit23

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