Strength & Strategy Lab: NDC Promise Act North Minneapolis Business Lab

Strength & Strategy Lab: NDC Promise Act North Minneapolis Business Growth Lab

Hosted in partnership with the Neighborhood Development Center (NDC), this Strength & Strategy Lab is an interactive, one-day business development experience designed specifically for Promise Act grant recipients and applicants in North Minneapolis eligible to apply. Please confirm your eligibility before moving forward.

This Lab equips entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies, and confidence to stabilize, plan, and strategically invest their business funds. Participants will engage in hands-on sessions that combine CliftonStrengths insights, financial education, and operational strategy to help small business owners move from uncertainty to confident execution.

Through expert facilitation and peer collaboration, attendees will:

• Clarify their business model and strengthen financial decision-making
• Identify key opportunities and growth strategies using the AGPG (Accomplishments, Growing Pains, Pain Points, Growth Opportunities) framework
• Develop a Dream Plan to align business goals with purpose and profitability
• Build community with other local entrepreneurs through shared learning and support

Whether you’ve already received Promise Act funding or are preparing to apply, this Lab will help you make the most of your resources and position your business for sustainable growth.

• Entrepreneurs and small business owners in North Minneapolis Promise Act Eligibility Zones (https://www.mnpromiseact.org/eligibility)
• Please check your eligibility before reserving your space.
• Promise Act grant recipients or applicants
• Business leaders seeking clarity, confidence, and connection

• Interactive workshops and breakout sessions
• CliftonStrengths assessment + guided interpretation
• Financial and operational planning tools
• Peer networking and collaboration
• Complimentary materials, lunch, and refreshments

Neighborhood Development Center (NDC)
in collaboration with Something Great, McNeal Management & Affluent Culture

Together, we’re equipping entrepreneurs to grow with confidence, clarity, and community.

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Host or Publisher Octavia Treadway