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CannaConnect is a Minnesota-based organization dedicated to fostering connections within the cannabis community through a variety of engaging events and educational sessions. By bringing together industry professionals, enthusiasts, and businesses, they create opportunities for networking, collaboration, and growth in the evolving cannabis landscape. With a focus on community-building and compliance, CannaConnect hosts events that range from workshops on opening cannabis dispensaries to social mixers that celebrate the culture surrounding cannabis. Their commitment to inclusivity and customer satisfaction has garnered positive feedback from partners and participants alike, making them a vital player in Minnesota's cannabis industry. Generated from the website

Vistas in Education (VIE), based in Minneapolis, MN, specializes in organizing student travel to France, providing customized programs that meet academic goals, travel schedules, and budgets. With over 40 years of experience, VIE operates with a dedicated staff both in the U.S. and France, ensuring personalized attention and support throughout the travel experience. Their unique LA VIE EN FAMILLE program immerses students in the French language and culture by placing them with vetted host families, promoting an authentic and engaging experience. VIE's commitment to responsive service and tailored itineraries makes them a trusted partner for educators seeking enriching travel opportunities for their students. Generated from the website

The Latino Economic Development Center emerged out of a small group of immigrants who formed a Latino congregation in 1994: Sagrado Coraz n de Jesus ( Sacred Heart of Jesus ) in South Minneapolis. The new congregation immediately took on a social justice as well as a spiritual dimension. Recent Mexican immigrants worked in teams on educational, legal, and economic issues, and overcame many barriers to reach their goals. Over time, they realized that economic progress was imperative to strengthen the Latino community. LEDC was incorporated in 2003 with assistance from several local business development organizations. With the help of those organizations, LEDC worked to improve technical and leadership skills, which led to a project that is now the Cooperative Mercado Central, Plaza Latina and Global Market. To establish, stabilize, and expand businesses through orientations, classes, development consulting, technical assistance, and access to capital for new and existing entrepreneurs. To revitalize or develop community "public markets" and commercial corridors in the Twin Cities and rural Minnesota that allow for Latino businesses to fully participate in the business community. To create a process and structure with which the Latino business community may access other institutions ( such as banks, foundations, and elected officials ). To create a membership base that actively shapes the agenda of LEDC LEDC VALUES Promote just, sustainable and ethical business practices, healthy work environments, social responsibility, and economic justice.