Partners

AEDS supports a diverse and growing portfolio of emerging and established small businesses with immigrants and communities of color. The mission is to build African American communities and confront economic disparities by providing entrepreneurship support, small business development, microlending, homeownership education, and community development initiatives to facilitate healthy, vibrant communities. AEDS serves the Twin Cities and surrounding cities to create wealth and help immigrants get out of poverty.

Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce serves the cities of Cottage Grove, Newport and St. Paul Park. The Chamber’s mission is to advance the economic well-being of their members and promote a positive business climate throughout the region by applying the leadership resources of private enterprise.

East Side Area Business Association (ESABA) is an organization committed to providing meaningful connections to their diverse business community located on the east side of Saint Paul. As a collaborative partner in the East Side Enterprise Center, they are able to connect local businesses with resources and tools so that they can not only be active citizens, but also experience business growth. Members are dedicated to the development of the east side and support one another by sharing their unique perspectives and various talents.

East Side Neighborhood Development Company (ESNDC) is a 40-year-old locally governed community development corporation whose mission is to foster a safe, diverse and thriving neighborhood by engaging the community to create affordable housing and support commercial development.

Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce represents business and industry working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and community. The chamber serves businesses in greater Forest Lake, including Forest Lake, Wyoming, Scandia, Columbus, Stacy, Lent, and Linwood. Membership is composed of nearly 200 local businesses of all sizes.

The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is made up of members who invest in the Chamber and the business community. Our members work together to improve business wealth, enrich our community, and enhance the quality of life for all residents. We serve the communities from Afton to Marine on St. Croix, Bayport, Lake Elmo, Oak Park Heights, and our historic town of Stillwater Minnesota. 

Founded in the belief that the Latino community is strongest when we help one another, the Latino Chamber of Commerce empowers Latino businesses in Minnesota, one business at a time. They do this by building partnerships with like-minded organizations and connecting Latino business owners with resources. Minnesota is home to 9,000 Latino-owned businesses which enrich our state culturally and economically. Every year, more Latinos in Minnesota look to business ownership as their future. This is why the Latino Chamber is dedicated to fostering relationships between Latino business owners and our state-wide community and providing opportunities for continuous business development.

The Midway Chamber of Commerce represents businesses and organizations that are dedicated to Building a Stronger Midway by providing programs and services that help members grow and thrive. 

Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce is committed to serving black-owned businesses and their communities through access to education, advocacy and economic development. Their goal is to maximize the potential of every black-owned business, large or small, by providing equitable opportunities for growth at every stage.

The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) is the only state trade association that represents the food industry of Minnesota from farm to fork. They are a legacy organization having served the industry for over 120 years. They have over 300 retail, manufacturer and wholesale members supporting nearly 1,300 locations statewide. Their member companies employ over 150,000 union and non-union Minnesotans. They actively advance the common interest of all those engaged in any aspect of the retail food industry as a leader and advocate in government affairs.

Minnesota Hmong Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven organization dedicated to creating opportunities that cultivate relationships in the endeavor to promote growth and longevity. Their mission is to grow and sustain businesses through engagement, collaboration, and advocacy. The chamber represents the largest Hmong business community in the nation.

Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce strives to connect local businesses within the eastern suburbs of the Twin Cities to the community with the goals of expanding business while supporting the people who support our businesses. Their vibrant history of sharing continues with various fundraising and benevolent efforts throughout the year, including events like the Spring Fling, Chamber Golf Tournament, and Holiday Helping Hands, to name a few.

St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) is a dynamic network of businesses and individuals organized to deliver economic opportunity for its members. More than 1,200 Twin Cities companies of all sizes and industries, as well as not-for-profit and government organizations, belong to the Chamber.

For more than 150 years, the Chamber has served as a gateway to business advantage. Through exceptional events and powerful advocacy efforts, the Chamber gives members a significant edge in a competitive marketplace.

Sustainable Stillwater seeks to preserve our environment and champion a healthy and resilient community. To do this, they create and support local initiatives that promote sustainability in the Stillwater, Minnesota area. Sustainable Stillwater has added momentum to the many wonderful sustainability initiatives already in Stillwater, such as the downtown business waste management program, promotion of energy management for carbon reduction, Safe Routes to School in partnership with Friends of Stillwater Trails and the adoption of the GreenStep Cities plan.  

Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) is a private, nonprofit organization established to further economic development in the City of Vadnais Heights and the northeast metro area. Unlike most economic development agencies, VHEDC is independent of any governmental entity.

VHEDC is comprised of local business leaders who are focused on creating new job opportunities, retaining existing jobs and expanding the tax base of our area. Businesses invest in the organization both with their financial commitment as well as service on committees.

White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest business organizations in the northeast suburbs. The chamber serves Birchwood, Dellwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Mahtomedi, Maplewood, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township and Willernie. They represent over 400 businesses from a wide variety of industries, including auto, banking, consultants, education, financial planning, health care, law, manufacturing, restaurants and other professional areas.

 Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization of local businesses organized and committed to promoting Woodbury’s economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and educational interests. The chamber serves as a business advocate and representative on legislative and regulatory issues. They recognize educational achievements by providing scholarships to deserving students from local high schools.