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Causes: Economic Development, Urban & Community Economic Development
Mission: Small business devel. in N. Minneapolis The Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) is a North Minneapolis community-based organization whose mission is to expand economic opportunities and build wealth for North Minneapolis residents through the creation, growth and development of small business in the North Minneapolis area Neon works collaboratively with partner organizations to pursue these primary strategies
Target demographics: with Economic Development
Geographic areas served: North Minneapolis
Programs: Entrepreneur training program - during 2014 neon: conducted 91 small business assessments facilitated going into business workshops with 68 aspiring entrepreneurs facilitated three entrepreneur training cohorts with 31 graduates"technical assistance program -during 2014 neon administered 2296 ta hours to 61 different preventure, startup and established small businesses. Started 12 businesses (deed definition) stabilized 17 businesses (deed definition) expanded 7 businesses (deed definition) assisted 4 businesses (via mccd and cra referral) secure financing totaling $1,266,750