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Keep forgetting a mask? Minneapolis apparel maker attaches them to its hoodies
By Iain Carlos Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal Dec 29, 2020 Always forgetting your masks? Looking for a stylish way to stay warm...
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North Minneapolis Entrepreneur Creates Hoodies With Masks Sewn Inside
By Reg Chapman WCCO - channel 4 news Jan 6, 2021 Congrats NEON client Alpha Wear Apparel for the wonderful spotlight done by WCCO | CBS...
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What 4 Black Minneapolis entrepreneurs think should be done about public safety
By Iain Carlos Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal Nov 6, 2020 NEON clients Teto Wilson of Wilson's Image Barbers & Stylists and Flora...
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Small businesses worry about second shutdown in Minnesota as COVID-19 cases grow
By Bisi Onile-Ere Fox 9 News Nov 7, 2020 As the second surge of COVID-19 cases increases, we are keeping our small business in mind. If...
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After The Fires: How three businesses damaged in riots are fighting to recover
By Iain Carlos Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal Aug 13, 2020 The Business Journal checked in on entrepreneurs of color, including...
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Mall of America gives free space to small retailers impacted by pandemic riots
By Nicole Norfleet The Star Tribune Sept 29, 2020 NEON client Butters By Jay is at MOA! They're part of the Community Commons pop-up on...
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The 101 Best Burgers in America
By Aaliyah Gibson and Dan Myers The Daily Meal Oct 7, 2020 NEON client Wendy's House of SOUL has a lot more on their menu than just...
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Wendy’s House of Soul reopens in new location
By Shayne Wells Fox 9 News Sept 22, 2020 Fox 9 stopped by Wendy's House of SOUL's new Harrison Neighborhood restaurant (1825 Glenwood...
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NEON Aims To Help North Minneapolis Entrepreneurs Thrive
By Reg Chapman WCCO 4 News Sept 16, 2020
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Minnesota and private partners need to support rebuilding inner-city commercial corridors
By Neal St. Anthony Star Tribune Aug 16, 2020 "Many shops have shuttered indefinitely amid the one-two punch of COVID-19 and riot...
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5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
By Liv Martin Star Tribune Aug 7, 2020 In light of the pandemic, they've shifted their focus from catering to their frozen empanadas,...
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These Black Women Are Leading the Plant-Based Movement in North Minneapolis
By Liv Martin Minnesota Monthly Jul 29, 2020 ​ Big congrats to NEON clients The Zen Bin, NYUM, and Keiko's Kitchen for the wonderful...
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Minneapolis rebuild — and putting businesses on more solid ground
By Melissa Townsend MPR News Jul 20, 2020 "North Minneapolis was hit hard in the uprising following the police killing of George Floyd...
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NEON Lifts Up Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) Businesses
By Carrigan Miller Jul 6, 2020 "On June 1, Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON), an NWAF grantee, posted a statement of...
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Twin Cities black retailers see jump in sales as consumers 'buy black'
By Nicole Norfleet Star Tribune Jun 28, 2020 ​ "Black-owned businesses' consumer influx brings revenue - and challenges, for business...
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West Broadway will rebuild, but who will benefit from it?
By Carrigan Miller Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Jun 18, 2020 "The people leading economic rebuilding efforts are working to...
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FOX 9 'Voices For Change' discusses racism, prejudice and social inequity
Fox 9 News Jun 7, 2020 ​ Thanks Fox 9 News for bringing together community leaders for a 4 part series to discuss racism, prejudice, and...
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After civil unrest, Twin Cities neighborhoods rebuild with philanthropy
By Sheila Regan The Star Tribune Nov 4, 2020 Shelia Regan of The Star Tribune wrote a spectacular article featuring NEON client Sammy...
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NEON President Warren McLearn - Twin Cities Business 100
We're thrilled to announce that NEON President Warren McLean was named one of Twin Cities Business's 100 Minnesotans to know in 2021!...
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Resurgent W. Broadway boasts $125 million in projects in north Minneapolis
Neal St. Anthony and Dee DePass The Star Tribune Nov 15, 2020 ​ Many development projects are underway on the West Broadway...
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