Neighborhood Development Center - Nonprofit organization supports entrepreneurs in selected low-income neighborhoods in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Also offers training to entrepreneurs who are members of certain ethnic groups. - http://www.ndc-mn.org/
Neighborhood Planning for Community Revitalization (NPCR) - A new effort to provide applied research assistance to community-based organizations in the Twin Cities. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Education Urban Community Service Program, St. Paul Companies, St. Paul Foundation, Local Initiative Support Co - http://www.npcr.org/
West Broadway Area Coalition - Alliance of neighborhood groups dedicated to the revitalization of the West Broadway Avenue commercial corridor in north Minneapolis. Information on their efforts so far, and a discussion forum. - http://www.wbac.net/
Green Institute - A nonprofit economic development organization focused on sustainable enterprise. The Institute originated from an environmental justice movement against the siting of a large garbage transfer station in a residential area of the Phillips neighborhood of - http://www.greeninstitute.org/
Greater Metropolitan Area Foreign Trade Zone Commission - A joint powers commission comprised of the cities of Bloomington, Minneapolis, Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Airports Commission. We also work with Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development. - http://www.mnftz.com/