NEON & Minneapolis Black business week helps new entrepreneurs get noticed

Clara “Missie” Lewis is the Director of Community Engagement of the Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON). She joins Sheletta today to talk about what’s going on this weekend at the new NEON Collective Kitchens to celebrate Black Business Week. Clara shares all the support services they have for NEON clients and members of the community looking to create generational wealth. New entrepreneurs like Jakesa Johnson who owns Happy Plate, a company that makes allergy-free and nut free desserts for people with allergies, are taking advantage of opportunities to table at events like the NEON showcase during Minneapolis Black Business Week. https://happyplatemn.com/ NEON Collective Kitchens is a dynamic commercial kitchen space designed to launch and nurture local food businesses. We provide a supportive environment for culinary entrepreneurs to create, innovate, and grow their ventures. Our focus on inclusivity, collaboration, and state-of-the-art facilities are the first of their kind in Minneapolis. 2041 W Broadway Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411