Speakers

  • Mr Jude Nnadi
    Jude Nnadi
    Founder & CEO | EDA
    EDA
  • Rep. Melissa Hortman
    Rep. Melissa Hortman
    Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives (Special Guest)
  • Dr Stephanie Burrage
    Dr Stephanie Burrage
    Chief Equity Officer MN (Speaker)
  • Trista Martinson
    Commissioner Trista Martinson
    Chair, Ramsey County Board of Commissioners (Speaker)
  • Abdiwahab Mohamed
    Abdiwahab Mohamed
    Assistant Commissioner at Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (Speaker)
  • Tawanna Black
    Tawanna Black
    Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Center for Economic Inclusion (Speaker)
All Speakers

What to expect

The UBM Kickoff event aims to catalyze a movement dedicated to empowering underserved businesses and fostering economic inclusivity.

  1. Inspiring Speakers: Expect to hear from inspiring speakers who will share insights, experiences, and strategies for supporting underserved communities and businesses.
  2. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, policymakers, and industry experts to foster collaborations and partnerships in advancing economic equity.
  3. Launch of UBM: Witness the official launch of Underserved Business Month, marking the beginning of a month-long celebration and advocacy for underserved businesses.

Opportunities to Get Involved: Discover ways you can get involved in supporting underserved businesses beyond the event, whether through mentorship, advocacy, or collaboration with community organizations.

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Visitor Map

Direction: The UBM Kickoff Rally will take place at the Rotunda located within the Capitol building in St. Paul, MN.  Click here to use google map:  https://www.google.com/maps/place/Minnesota+State+Capitol/@44.9551923,-93.1019519,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87f62aabe65a08d9:0xc7323cd4dc6f4293!8m2!3d44.9551923!4d-93.1019519!16zL20vMDNnOXM4?hl=en&entry=ttu

Rotunda location: State Capitol. 1st floor, center

  • Andersen Parking Ramp - enter from 10th St and Cedar St
  • Centennial Parking Ramp, Orange Level – southeast corner of Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. and W. Central Park Pl, enter from Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd.
  • Lot AA - southwest corner of University Ave and Rice St, enter from Aurora Ave
  • Lot C – temporarily closed
  • Lot H - northeast corner of 12th St. and John Ireland Blvd, enter from 12th St
  • Lot K - northwest corner of Cedar St and 12th St, enter from 12th St.
  • Lot Q - northeast corner of Cedar St and Sherburne Ave, enter from Sherburne Ave.
  • Lot U - southeast corner of N. Robert St and 14th St, enter from 14th St.
  • Lot W - southwest corner of 14th St and Jackson St, enter from 14th St.
  • Minnesota Senate Garage - enter from Capitol Blvd, off of Sherburne Ave-Public Disability Parking only
  • Ramp F - enter off Rice St 
  • Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd - parking on either side of the street

  • 425 Rice St, St Paul, MN 55103 

    https://www.google.com/maps/@44.9537385,-93.1072417,3a,75y,265.26h,90t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s_LOVoOrSg1DhaxV9vsowqQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?coh=205409&entry=ttu