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An MBCC member holding an award at the 2026 Minnesota Black Business Excellence celebration

Real Businesses. Real Growth. Real Stories.

Behind every business is an entrepreneur with a vision. These videos share the stories of MBCC members, program participants, leaders, and partners building companies, creating jobs, and strengthening Minnesota’s economy.

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Member stories

Black business owners and program participants share how MBCC membership, grants, coaching, and recognition have helped their businesses grow.

01 - Dawn Steven - Previous Grant Experience.mp4

Member Story

Dawn Steven

Previous grant experience

02 - Frank Brown - Member Interview.mp4

Member Story

Frank Brown

Member interview

03 - Kenyetta Elwoods - Award Interview.mp4

Member Story

Kenyetta Elwoods

Award interview

02 - Frank Brown - Member Interview.mp4

Member Story

Tim Floy

Award interview

05 - Financial Fitness - Testimonial 1.mov

Program Story

Financial Fitness

Participant testimonial

06 - Financial Fitness - Testimonial 2.mov

Program Story

Financial Fitness

Participant testimonial

07 - Donte Curtis - Business Coach Interview.mp4

Program

Donte Curtis

10K BBP business coach

Share your story

MBCC members can share how the Chamber has supported their business, with written permission.

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Program highlights

See the 10,000 Black Business Program, the Launch It Cohort, the 3Ps Series, and Financial Fitness in action.

01 - 10K Black Business Program - Overview.mp4

Program

The 10K BBP

Program overview

02 - Launch It Cohort - Highlights.mp4

Program

Launch It Cohort

Cohort highlights

03 - 3Ps Series - Workshop Recap.mp4

Program

3Ps Series

Workshop recap

04 - Financial Fitness - Program Recap.mov

Program

Financial Fitness

Program recap

Leadership and partners

Hear from MBCC’s President & CEO, board members, and the partners who invest in Black business.

12 - Get to Know Our CEO - Yolanda Pierson.mp4

Leadership

Get to Know Our CEO

Yolanda Pierson

13 - Coffee with the CEO.mp4

Event

Coffee with the CEO

Member conversation

14 - Huntington Bank - Partner Highlight (same video as Corporate Partnerships).mp4

Partner

Huntington Bank

Partner highlight

15 - Yolanda Pierson - CEO Interview.mp4

Leadership

Yolanda Pierson

President & CEO interview

16 - Michael Franks - Board Member Interview.mp4

Leadership

Michael Franks

Board member interview

Start your story

Join a statewide network of Black entrepreneurs, coaches, and partners.

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Partner with MBCC

Invest in programs, grants, and events that grow Black-owned businesses statewide.

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Write your own MBCC success story.

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