Northside Economic Opportunity Network

In 2023 neon served 1,427 clients, provided 6,157 hours of technical assistance, approved and/or disbursed $722,500 in loans to businesses. We helped start 229 businesses, created 217 jobs, and retained 381 jobs. We conducted 11 thinking about business and food 101 workshops. We launched the food industry cohort series and we held 8 events. 90 percent of neon clients are bipoc and 80 percent are african american.

The destination Northside coalition is a group of organizations committed to the long-term Economic prosperity of north minneapolis. The destination north coalition seeks to:- transform north minneapolis into a more prosperous, healthy and thriving environment that is centered on sustaining a good quality of life for our residents.- strengthen Northside business corridors as key destinations for families, individuals, stakeholders and visitors.- increase north minneapolis' visibility and viability as a destination while growing our assets and building cultural wealth through generations.