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Metropolitan Economic Development Association

1256 Penn Avenue North Suite 4800, Minneapolis, MN 55411--263

MEDA (Metropolitan Economic Development Association) is a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that provides business development services, financing, and technical assistance to entrepreneurs of color. MEDA supports small business owners through loans, coaching, and community programs to advance economic equity in Minnesota.

Loan products

small business loansmicroloansbusiness development loans

Who qualifies

Primarily serves entrepreneurs of color and underserved small business owners in Minnesota.

Focus areas

Small business focusNonprofit focusBusiness advisingMicroloansMultilingual

Federally Certified CDFI

This institution is certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution, meaning it is dedicated to providing fair financial services to underserved communities.

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