ABOUT THE COALITION
Communities own more than property.
They own their future.
The Minnesota Coalition for Community-Owned Real Estate brings together cooperatives, community organizations, and leaders to expand access to ownership and build vibrant, equitable communities across Minnesota.
OUR MISSION
Expanding community ownership across
Minnesota
We support the growth and development of real estate cooperatives and community investment funds across Minnesota.
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By working together, we expand access to ownership so residents can shape their communities and share in the long-term benefits of development.
Cooperative Development
Community Ownership
Shared Prosperity
Strengthening cooperatives and community organirations through resources and collaboration.
Putting communities in control of the places we live, work, and gather.
Building wealth that stays local and creates opportunity for generations to come.
OUR NETWORK
Ignite Business Women Investment Group
This organization empowers immigrant and minority women entrepreneurs through collaboration, shared investment, and community-driven business development.
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East Phillips Neighborhood Institute
Protect the economic and social health of the community by developing, supporting and fostering employment, business and community development opportunities.
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South Como Cooperative
A community-owned investment cooperative dedicated to creating vibrant, inclusive spaces and fostering equitable wealth.
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Northside Investment Cooperative Enterprise
An investment coop in that purchases properties to create affordable housing and commercial space for Northside residents prioritizing Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
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Asian Economic Development Association
Dedicated to cultivating economic opportunities for Asian Minnesotans and fostering the vibrancy of the Little Mekong Business & Cultural District in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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Midway Investment Cooperative
Our vision is to make long-term, stabilizing, and transformative investments for the mutual benefit of our member-owners and our community.
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Northeast Investment Cooperative
NEIC leverages member-owners’ investments to purchase and rejuvenate stressed and poorly utilized residential and commercial properties in Northeast Minneapolis
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Minnesota Consortium of Community Developer
We use capital, collaboration, and policy advocacy to build community wealth — especially in places and among people that have historically been excluded.
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African Career and Education Resources
ACER engages and listens to African communities to identify and act on the issues that matter most, securing racial and economic equity in our region and beyond
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Nexus Community Partners
Nexus co-creates more liberated communities by strengthening leaders, cultivating community wealth and stewarding the just distribution of resource
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Taproot
Through investment, cultivate community-controlled, affordable, and stable neighborhoods that empower locally-owned enterprises rooted in responsiveness to community needs.
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