Media
New Impact Fund
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More Capital for BIPOC Entrepreneurs (Twin Cities Business)
The New Impact Fund raises critical loan funds through donations from wealthy individuals. November 2024
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New Impact Fund creating opportunities for Black-owned, people of color businesses (MinnPost)
Partnerships with philanthropic investors yield flexible capital into the lending ecosystem that can give emerging business owners a needed leg up. August 2024
J. Benson Construction
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Black Leaders: Paul Edlund, J. Benson Construction (MSP/STP Business Journal)
To commemorate Black History Month, the Business Journal will celebrate 200 Black leaders in the Twin Cities region in a special print and online series published throughout the coming weeks. January 2023
Kobi Co.
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Kobi Co. celebrates 2 years in downtown Minneapolis storefront (Downtown Voices)
The self-care shop goes beyond candles and bath bombs by uplifting other local Black-owned businesses. February 2025
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Kobi Co. candles takes the leap to brick and mortar (Star Tribune)
What started as a pandemic project has grown into a successful business. September 2023
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Kobi Co. Opens Downtown Minneapolis Store (Mpls.St.Paul Magazine)
The mother-daughter-owned candle and wellness brand makes its foray into brick-and-mortar. April 2023
Lip Esteem
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Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders will wear Lip Esteem lipstick for 2024-2025 season (MSP/STP Business Journal)
Lip Esteem, a St. Paul-based beauty products startup, is about to get an NFL-sized dose of exposure: The company has been picked to provide lipstick for the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders during the upcoming football season. June 2024
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Lip Esteem founder stops by KARE 11 Barn to talk lipstick (Kare 11)
Tameka Jones sat down with KARE 11's Lauren Leamanczyk to discuss the company's plant-based, gluten-free, cruelty-free lipstick and lip care products (Video). August 2023
Revel & Flourish
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Exploring Life & Business with Kristina of Revel & Flourish (VoyageMinnesota)
Today, we’d like to introduce you to Kristina. April 2025
Taylor’d Cosmetology School
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Black Business Spotlight: Taylor’d Cosmetology School (Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder)
Taylor’d is MN’s first Black-owned cosmetology school. April 2025
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North Minneapolis cosmetology schools aims to cater to all skin tones and textures (CBS News)
Nubiah Taylor, founder of Taylor'd Cosmetology School in Minneapolis, is teaching students how to care for melanated skin while providing a space for aspiring beauty professionals to thrive. December 2024