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Celebrating Minority Owned Businesses in Minnesota
Presented by: Umar Ahmed, Abdi Rahman Kahin Afro Deli & Grill, CEO, Hilal Ibraham, Fartun Hussein, Salman Elmi, Elaine Rasmussen, Michelle Maryns on 9.17.20 Celebrating
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Business Doesn’t
In 2002 Elaine Rasmussen, Founder and CEO of Social Impact Strategies Group (SISG), experienced catastrophic failure in the wake of the 2001 dot-com bubble burst.
Social Enterprise Showcase Panel + Marketplace
Presented by: Grant Henry, Connie Rutledge, Stephanie Malon-Rufi Ashleyn Przedwiecki, Jaime Chismar, Katie Kalkman, Elaine Rasmussen, Junita Flowers, Hayley Matthews-Jones, Michelle Maryns, Timothy Roman on
Leading Together 2021: Leadership in Action – Solidarity Philanthropy in Action Walking the Talk
Amidst the interrelated crises of ecological collapse, systemic racism and social injustices, there is a call to action for solidarity philanthropy. This sounds good but
Reparative Capital for Marginalized Communities
Shifting capital means shifting power. Learn how community leaders are innovating to build resilience in marginalized communities. What would it look like if an individual’s
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- 2020 Top Women in Finance honoree
- Entrepreneurs learn to court the cash and clout
- Meet Fueled by Purpose Micro Grant Winner Y. Elaine Rasmussen, Founder of Social Impact Strategies Group
- ConnectUP! MN conference connects diverse entrepreneurs and investors
- Pollen 50 Over 50 Honorees
- Elaine Rasmussen: Funding the Revolution p.25-27
- Black Women Lead Podcast interview
