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Understanding Black Business. Informing Minnesota’s Future.

MBCC is committed to elevating data, research, and business perspectives that inform economic development, public policy, and investment decisions affecting Black-owned businesses across the state.

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Research areas

MBCC is building a research program around five areas. No report has been published yet; this page will list publications as they are completed.

Economic Indicators

In development

Key measures of Black business activity in Minnesota.

Research & Publications

In development

Reports and briefs, including a future State of Black Business report.

Ownership Trends

In development

How Black business ownership is changing across the state.

Policy Insights

In development

Analysis that connects research to policy decisions.

Research Partnerships

Collaborations with universities, agencies, and funders.

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Partner on research.

Universities, agencies, and funders interested in research on Black business in Minnesota can contact MBCC to discuss partnerships.

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