Minneapolis Public Affairs

The Department of Community Planning and Economic Development, governed by the City of Minneapolis in Minnesota, offers planning and zoning tools and assistance. The department also promotes historic preservation and the artistic and cultural life of the city. It provides staff support for the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation and Arts commissions. The Department of Community Planning and Economic Development administers emergency shelter and transitional housing programs and works in association with community organizations, housing developers, funders, lenders and government partners. It supports commercial and industrial activities for the development and redevelopment of transit corridors, neighborhood commercial nodes and industrial business park opportunity areas. The department offers assistance and financing tools for several businesses. In addition, The Department of Community Planning and Economic Development provides a variety of employment and training programs for youths, adults and area employers.

African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS) in St. Paul, MN, is dedicated to empowering African immigrants by providing resources for business development, financial counseling, and homeownership education. Their mission encompasses facilitating job creation, fostering community connections, and ultimately helping families break the cycle of poverty. Since its inception in 2008, AEDS has deployed over $2 million in loans and grants, served more than a thousand clients, and supported numerous women-owned businesses. Through culturally intelligent programs and community-building events, AEDS strives to create vibrant environments conducive to financial success and personal growth. 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