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Working collectively to advance racial and economic justice by leveraging and stewarding community development resources.
Yesterday, Electra and Tyler connected with entrepreneurs, job seekers, and economic development leaders at the State's Clinics at the Capitol. This event provided support for job seekers, resources for entrepeneuers, and information on workforce development grants and programs.
16.07.2025 16:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The legislature adjourned on Monday, May 19th, without completing all of their work. There are still several bills that need to be negotiated and finalized related to the environment, health, education, workforce development, and more.
Visit mccdmn.org/2025-legisla... to read MCCD's full update.
MCCD is proud to have an A rating from Aeris. Aeris brings transparency & accountability to CDFIs by conducting in-depth monitoring and analyses of loan funds & financial performance. This A reflects MCCD’s commitment to impactful lending & financial transparency.
16.05.2025 16:11 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Last week the House approved the housing cmte’s omnibus budget & policy bill -let's continue advocating the leg. adopts the House’s position of $75M in new appropriations and $100M in HIBs. Thank your Rep. & ask they continue fighting for housing buff.ly/1h2pJyB
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Last night, the MN House passed the Housing Omnibus Bill! With broad bipartisan support, this critical bill will help us build new homes, preserve existing ones, and keep families out of homelessness. Thank you to Rep. Igo and Rep. Howard for your leadership in getting this bill passed. #mnleg
30.04.2025 14:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The House of Representatives Floor session begins at 3:30 PM today. The housing bill will be up sometime after that, but we don't have confirmation on when.
If you can’t make it in person, watch the floor session here: www.house.mn.gov/live/1
The House Housing Omnibus Finance bill is being heard on the House of Representatives Floor TOMORROW, April 29. Let's pack the gallery to support the House's $75M one-time additional appropriations target and $100M in Housing Infrastructure Bonds.
Stay tuned for the exact time!
Read below to learn more about Kari Tribble, who received business development services through the Small Business Assistance Partnerships Program.
Urge Governor Walz to preserve SBAP’s funding by signing on to our most recent action alert! mstr.app/98bf4a55-13a...
Small businesses are the backbone of MN. But Gov. Walz has proposed cuts to the Small Business Assistance Partnerships (SBAP) Program, which provides technical assistance to small businesses across the state.
Visit mstr.app/98bf4a55-13a... to urge Gov. Walz to support the SBAP!
The legislature is off this week for their scheduled break and will reconvene on April 21st. Last Friday was the third deadline for committees to finalize their omnibus bills.
Visit buff.ly/lMhxADY for an update on MCCD-led bills and where they stand in the legislature.
It's not too late! Click below to urge your lawmakers to support MN's affordable housing and small businesses.
07.04.2025 15:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Take action before the end of the week!
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to invest in Minnesotans with
$100 million in bonds for housing: buff.ly/yX5vEDB
$5 million in the Small Business Assistance Partnership: buff.ly/jQ8wMpr
There’s an insurance crisis in MN—housing providers, small business owners, and homeowners are seeing huge spikes in insurance costs. A bipartisan bill aims for solutions to support the millions of Minnesotans that rely on property insurance.
Read more at buff.ly/xnXI0KR
The last two days have been busy at the Capitol! We have had hearings for both our Small Business Assistance Partnership (SBAP) and Insurance Task Force bills.
Click below to learn more about these MCCD-led bills.
When lifelong friends Xiong and Xiong started selling their pastries and bread at local farmer's markets in 2017, they were only looking for supplemental income. Eight years later, they are now opening their own bakery.
Read the story of X2 Pastries and their work with MCCD at
Today at the Capitol!
An MCCD-led bill for $400 million in Housing Infrastructure Bonds (HIBs) has hearings with the House's Capital Investment and Housing committees. Click below to learn about the legislation and watch the hearings:
10:15 hearing: buff.ly/gdp6OdS
3:00 hearing: buff.ly/p3BDv65
As certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), MCCD and many of our consortium members strive to build an economy that works for everybody. But a recent executive order by the Trump Administration threatens to dismantle this sector.
Read more at mccdmn.org/statement-ex...
The Distressed Property Data Report reveals deep challenges faced by affordable housing developers since the COVID 19 pandemic. MCCD is supporting this work through the Housing Stability Coalition and bills to increase housing investments.
Learn more at
Sen. Susan Pha (38, DFL) is the author of our Small Business Assistance Partnerships bill, which will ensure that MN's small businesses have access to high quality, free development assistance.
Thank you, Sen. Pha, for being a community development champion at the Senate!
Today in the Senate, MN small business owners Esther Obaigwa and Kari Tribble testified in support of the Small Business Assistance Partnership Bill. This bill, authored by Sen. Susan Pha, will allocate millions of dollars in funding to free small business development services.
25.02.2025 15:09 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sen. Lindsey Port (55, DFL), was a critical leader in the 2023 effort to pass more than $1 bil. for housing. This session, she is our chief author on our HIBs bill (SF-203 - $400 mil in HIBs).
Thank you @lindseyportmn.bsky.social for being a housing champion and a true partner in this work!
Today, the MN Senate heard several testimonies from MCCD and community partners supporting the Challenge bill and Housing Infrastructure Bond bills for affordable housing funds.
Thank you to our bill authors, @lindseyportmn.bsky.social and @lizboldonmn.bsky.social, and everybody who testified!
Paid Leave for Minnesotans is approaching quickly. Join Minnesota Paid Leave for a webinar series starting 2/12 that is designed to help you prepare for this important change.
Learn more and register at https://deedmn.formstack.com/forms/paid_leave_webinar_registration_20250212
Join us on the first or third Tuesday of any month for a lending information session! Learn more about MCCD's loan products for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Visit linktr.ee/mccdmn.org to register.
Today, MCCD's Kelly Law testified alongside Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota and Northcountry Cooperative Foundation to the MN Senate. Her testimony called for increased housing investments and a new task force to address rising insurance costs for homeowners.
04.02.2025 21:44 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
💔 As the 2025 session begins, we honor the legacy of Senator Kari Dziedzic. Her impact on affordable housing, bipartisanship, and mentorship will never be forgotten. Read Kari Johnson’s blog reflecting on how Senator Dziedzic inspired us all. #MNLeg #AffordableHousing #Legacy
03.02.2025 13:00 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
🌟 Over 100 advocates and lawmakers united at the 3rd Annual Start with Home Rally to call for more affordable housing & investments.
👉 Read the blog: https://mccdmn.org/housing-rally-urges-lawmakers-to-start-with-home-in-the-2025-legislative-session/
#StartWithHome #AffordableHousing #MNLegislation
Thanks Ramsey County Commissioner McGuire and Commissioner Assistant Mikaela Campbell for dropping by our Roseville Office Hours. Luis Mendoza, MCCD Senior Business Advisor, is at Roseville City Hall the 4th Wednesday of every month 8:30 am - 10:30 am to support small business owners.
29.01.2025 13:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Congratulations to Rincon Mexicano Restaurant on their Grand Opening last night! We are so happy for your new location. Community- make your stomach happy & support Rincon in Inver Grove Heights!
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