Catalyst Community Partners

Business development catalyst's redevelopment efforts brought an estimated in excess of 250 jobs and more than 40 employers to north minneapolis in the past eight years. Catalyst's kindred kitchen food incubator program supports local food entrepreneurs in launching and growing their small businesses. Catalyst actively recruits successful retail and services businesses to the west broadway corridor, expanding low-skilled jobs ideally suited for north minneapolis' under-employed residents working closely with the local business association and small business support organizations, catalyst also assists existing owners in improving their businesses through property renovation expertise and catalyst's loan fund.

Community engagement catalyst promotes a comprehensive approach to community development by facilitating a community development committee and collaborating with multiple agencies and partners. Catalyst supports area- wide priorities including post-tornado recovery and transit-oriented development through its "better together" program, over 5,000 volunteer hours have contributed toward community beautification and enhancement projects.