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Minority Owned Business Foundation

We are a 501(c)(3) providing business education, financial literacy, mentoring and networking events to entrepreneurs and small business owners.

03/08/2026

Today, the Minority Business Foundation celebrates the women who are redefining the landscape of entrepreneurship.

Beyond leadership, we honor the women securing financial sovereignty and building generational wealth. You are the CEOs, the disruptors, and the foundation of our community's economic strength.

Tag a woman-owned business we should all be following! 👇🏾

01/21/2026

Understanding why food businesses are regulated is about more than just rules, it’s about protecting your customers and your brand. We’ll show you how to stay compliant from day one.

Don't get shut down before you start. Master the regulations.

👉 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬:
🔗 http://www.minoritybusinessacademy.org/events

Huge thank you to Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI) and Owatonna Area Business Development Center for making this workshop possible.

01/19/2026

Today, we honor the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

It is a day to reflect on the progress made and the work that remains in the pursuit of justice, equality, and peace.

Let’s carry his message of hope and unity into our everyday actions.

01/16/2026

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 "𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲" 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁?

Pricing your product based on what the guy down the street charges is a recipe for disaster. 📉

We’re going deep into real costs, labor, and profit margins, so you leave with a breakeven target you can actually hit.

No fluff—just math that makes you money.

01/07/2026

Thinking about starting a food or beverage business?

Before you spend money or take risks, learn how to do it the right way.

This workshop breaks down:
• Why food businesses are regulated (and how to stay compliant)
• How to choose a low-risk launch model
• How to price using real costs and profit margins
• How to test demand before you scale
• How to leave with a 90-day action plan and breakeven target

No fluff. No pitching. Just real steps for people ready to move from idea to action.

👉 Spots are limited. If you’re serious about launching legally and profitably, register now:
🔗 http://www.minoritybusinessacademy.org/events

Thank you to our sponsors Owatonna Area Business Development Center and Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI)

06/30/2025

We’re incredibly grateful to the Mayo Clinic for their investment in the Minority Owned Business Foundation (Minority-Owned Business Academy)! Their support is helping us provide essential tools, education, mentorship, and resources to empower minority entrepreneurs and individuals.

06/30/2025

We’re incredibly grateful to the Owatonna Area Business Development Center for their investment in the Minority Owned Business Foundation (Minority-Owned Business Academy)! Their support is helping us provide essential tools, education, mentorship, and resources to empower minority entrepreneurs and individuals.

05/18/2025

We’re incredibly grateful to the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) for their investment in the Minority Owned Business Foundation (Minority-Owned Business Academy)! Their support is helping us provide essential tools, education, mentorship, and resources to empower minority entrepreneurs and individuals.

05/18/2025

We’re incredibly grateful to the City of Rochester through the Community Building Fund for their investment in the Minority Owned Business Foundation (Minority-Owned Business Academy)! Their support is helping us provide essential tools, education, mentorship, and resources to empower minority entrepreneurs and individuals.

04/09/2025

Take your business to the next level with the Minority Business Academy!

This 8-week program provides minority entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge in planning, finance, marketing, and operations. Learn from experts, network with peers, and set your business up for success.

Register today! https://forms.gle/ei1hoxDgpixYE2XV8

03/21/2025

📢 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲—𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 $𝟯𝟱𝟬/𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵!

The Minority Owned Business Network is giving 10 BIPOC business owners the chance to shine on a prime digital billboard—𝗻𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀, 𝗻𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘀, 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁!

✅ Save over $4,500/month
✅ Free ad design (up to 2 revisions!)
✅ High-traffic location, maximum visibility

📢 Limited spots available! Don’t miss this chance to elevate your brand for less. DM us now to secure your spot! 📩

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