African Economic Development Solutions

African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS) is a nonprofit organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, dedicated to empowering African immigrant communities through business development and financial literacy. Established in 2008, AEDS addresses economic disparities by providing resources such as micro-lending, entrepreneurship training, and homeownership education to foster wealth creation and financial independence. The organization operates with a mission to build sustainable economic success within marginalized communities, leveraging cultural intelligence and an asset-based model. By supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners, AEDS aims to enhance visibility for African immigrant-owned businesses and facilitate their success in a competitive environment. Generated from the website

Velocity Public Affairs is a full-service public affairs firm based in Saint Paul, offering expertise in media government relations, strategic crisis communications, and issue management stakeholder engagement. With a focus on providing comprehensive solutions, their team is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex public policy issues and achieve their communication goals effectively. Generated from their website's infomation

City of St. Paul's Planning and Economic Development administers a variety of planning, housing, business and economic development activities. It supports several neighborhood initiatives and also provides direct benefits to homeowners, homebuyers, renters and businesses. City of St. Paul's Planning and Economic Development works in association with community and neighborhood partners to improve the economic condition of the city. The department works with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to administer a variety of housing programs and financial resources. Additionally, it offers programs for minority business development and mortgage foreclosure prevention. City of St. Paul's Planning and Economic Development, in partnership with the city government, public schools and philanthropic organizations, offers a range of academic and career counseling programs.