July 9, 2025 Minneapolis 360 - KMOJ 89.9 FM

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Black Business Week 2025

Economic support for Black entrepreneurs in Minneapolis

Revitalization of the 38th and Chicago corridor

Collaboration and community building among business owners

Resources for local small businesses

Community economic resilience

Notable Quotes (2)

It's a must that we support, that we demand ongoing investment, that we work collaboratively across community, across jurisdiction.

Dipa Sardar
Black Business Week/Economic InequalityDiscussing the need for economic support.

Synergy is when two or more people come together to create something greater than they create individually.

Chef Lelle Cunningham
Community CollaborationExplaining the value of community collaboration.

People (5)

Anthony TaylorHost

Interviews guests regarding city initiatives and business support.

Glam Life KimCo-host

Co-hosts the show and discusses community engagement.

Dipa SardarSenior Policy Aide

Serves Ward 8; focuses on historic preservation and small business support.

Chef Lelle CunninghamOwner

Owner of City Food Studio and Healthy Roots Institute; leads 38th and Chicago business coalition.

Andrea JenkinsCouncil Member

Advocates for the 38th Street corridor and Black Business Week.

Places Mentioned

MinneapolisGeorge Floyd Square (38th and Chicago)Ward 8Bethany Community CenterMinneapolis Institute of ArtsCapri TheaterNorth Side EpicenterMidtown Global Market

Events & Meetings (5)

  • July 24-31: Black Business Week
  • July 25: Business Conference at Minneapolis Institute of Arts
  • July 26: Street Mall at Capri Theater (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
  • July 26: Black Business Expo at North Side Epicenter (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
  • July 30: Black Business Week Summit at Midtown Global Market (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
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