Taproot
Through investment, cultivate community-controlled, affordable, and stable neighborhoods that empower locally-owned enterprises rooted in responsiveness to community needs.
St. Paul, MN
About Us
Taproot wants to support thriving ecosystems of locally-owned enterprises and housing that nurture diverse and resilient communities. Taproot tries to achieve this through investing through properties & owners that support our mission and the overall community.
Community
members reached
Small businesses &
entrepreneurs supported
In resources leveraged
for community impact
75+
Community leaders
trained & mobilized
Community Shared Ownership
Taproot Investment Cooperative uses shared ownership and patient capital to acquire and steward commercial real estate that supports local businesses, builds community wealth, and keeps decision-making rooted in the communities most affected by development.
Community Ownership
Building broad-based local ownership of commercial real estate so residents, tenants, and community members have a stake in neighborhood assets.
Small Business Stability
Creating affordable, long-term commercial spaces that help independent businesses remain rooted and thrive within their communities.
Anti-Displacement
Investing in real estate as a strategy to reduce displacement, keep spaces accessible, and strengthen neighborhood resilience.
Patient Capital
Pooling community investment to generate modest financial returns alongside measurable social and environmental impact.
Stronger Together
Stay connected with IBWIG and be part of a movement led by immigrant women building economic power through ownership and cooperation.
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Immigrant Women Cooperatives Supported