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Empower Your Financial Future
Join Our Free Financial Literacy Training.

"In partnership with Stearns Bank, we are offering a Financial Literacy Training Program designed to equip individuals with essential money management skills. This program covers key financial topics, including Budgeting & Savings, Credit & Debt Management, Investing, and more. Through expert-led sessions, participants will gain practical insights to make informed financial decisions. Whether you missed the kickoff or are ready to dive in, you can still join and catch up through the EDA Training Academy."
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"The Providers Support Program is dedicated to empowering Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) providers in Minnesota. We offer expert guidance, resources, and hands-on support to strengthen operational capacity, enhance service quality, and navigate the evolving landscape of residential care. Whether you need compliance assistance, workforce development strategies, or business optimization solutions, we are here to help."
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Welcome to Equitable Development Action

At EDA, we are committed to fostering equity and economic inclusion in underserved communities. Our mission is to build generational wealth and empower individuals and businesses through comprehensive programs and initiatives.

Our Programs

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  • Cause Incubator & Accelerator Program for Nonprofit (IAPN)
  • Cause Underserved Business Support
  • Cause EDA Economic Empowerment Program

Our Goal, Mission and Vision.

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EDA Impact Highlights

2024:

  • Collaborated with Black Business Enterprises to launch the Chapter 245D Compliance Program as part of our Health Equity Program (HEP) to help minority providers. 
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  • Assisted over 20 underserved small businesses and nonprofits in the Twin Cities area through tailored technical assistance and capacity-building support.
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  • Collaborated and supported 2 other leading issue based...
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Towards Equity:


The Struggles and Successes of BIPOC- and Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses

We are excited to share that Equitable Development Action (EDA) has successfully completed a research project funded by the CURA grant last year. The project, titled “Towards Equity – The Struggles and Successes of BIPOC- and Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses,” is a critical starting point for analyzing systemic barriers and innovative solutions facing marginalized business owners. The research specifically focuses on the impact in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities. This comprehensive research was conducted in partnership with the University of Minnesota Twin Cities’ Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) and was led by Griffin McEnery, MPP, in Spring 2024. To dive deeper into the findings, click the link below to read the summary of our research. For those interested in accessing the full research, please reach out to us directly.


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"We invite you to join our movement towards equitable development and become a catalyst for positive change in underserved communities. At EDA, we believe that collective action is essential in achieving lasting impact. Whether you are an individual, a business, or an organization, there are several meaningful ways for you to get involved"
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13 May 2025

Pan Africa-US Business & Investment Summit

The Pan Africa-US Business & Investment Summit is more than...
Town Hall
25 Jul 2025

UBM and UBizAward

Join us for a night of celebration and recognition as...
Town Hall
11 Mar 2025

Financial Literacy Training: Credit & Debt Management

Financial Literacy Workshop: Module 2 – Credit & Debt Management...
Virtual webinar

Programs Launched

5

Nonprofits Supported

17+

Businesses Impacted

150+

Partnerships Formed

30+

We Have Successfully Impacted Funding of About

$30M+

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Blog Posts

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Mar 27, 2025
Master Smart Investing: Join Our Free Workshop on April 9!

Investing can seem complex, but with the right knowledge, you....

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Mar 19, 2025
Key Takeaways from EDA’s Credit & Debt Management Training

Financial literacy is a crucial step toward economic empowerment. As....

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Mar 19, 2025
Welcome to an Era of 245D Support: We've Got Your Back!

Running a 245D business can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have....

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