MBCC works with corporations and institutions that want to create meaningful economic impact while building stronger relationships with Minnesota's Black business community.
Our partnerships extend beyond sponsorship. Together, we create pathways to procurement, capital, business development, expertise, markets, and opportunity.
We are selective about the partnerships we build — and committed to making every partnership produce real outcomes for entrepreneurs and real value for our partners.
Procurement & Supplier Development
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Minnesota's corporations have a growing commitment to supplier diversity. MBCC connects your procurement team to qualified, prepared Black-owned businesses ready to compete for your opportunities.
We don't just make introductions. We develop supplier capacity — ensuring that the businesses you meet are prepared to deliver at the level your organization requires.
Our Procurement & Supplier Development partnerships include:
- Supplier pipeline development and matchmaking
- Supplier readiness and capacity development programming
- Corporate procurement professional introductions to MBCC member businesses
- Small Business Expo exhibitor sponsorship
- Supplier diversity strategy consultation
Entrepreneur Development
Invest in the businesses that are building Minnesota's future. Through sponsorship of MBCC's programs, cohorts, workshops, and technical assistance, your organization directly contributes to business growth and economic opportunity.
Entrepreneur Development partnerships include:
- 10,000 Black Business Program sponsorship
- Workshop and educational programming support
- Technical assistance and expert provision
- Micro-grant contribution through MBCC's investment programs
- Cohort graduation sponsorship and recognition
Capital Access
Partner with MBCC to expand access to capital for Black entrepreneurs. The capital gap is one of the most significant barriers to Black business growth — and institutional partnerships are essential to addressing it.
Capital Access partnerships include:
- Lending partnership and referral relationships
- Micro-grant program contribution and sponsorship
- Capital readiness programming investment
- Financial education co-programming
- Direct investment introductions to MBCC member businesses
Executive & Employee Engagement
Connect your leaders and employees to MBCC's entrepreneurial community. Through mentorship programs, expert sessions, programming sponsorship, and structured relationship building, your team gains meaningful connection to Black entrepreneurs and business owners — while contributing directly to business growth.
Executive & Employee Engagement partnerships include:
- Executive mentorship program participation
- Subject-matter expert sessions and workshops
- Employee volunteer and skills-based engagement
- Leadership programming co-sponsorship
Market Engagement
Black consumers and Black-owned businesses represent a significant and growing market across Minnesota. MBCC helps your organization build authentic, sustained relationships with Black entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities.
Market Engagement partnerships include:
- Renaissance Reimagined gala sponsorship
- Black Entrepreneurs Summit & Expo event sponsorship
- MBCC Connect series sponsorship
- Advertising and communications to MBCC's member network
- Community engagement and co-branding opportunities
Current Corporate Partners
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Huntington Bank
Wells Fargo
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Xcel Energy
US Bank
Andersen Corporation
Saint Paul Port Authority
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