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A Just and Prosperous State with and for Black Minnesotans.

Who We Are

We are the Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity.

And we have seen

After the killing of George Floyd, we have seen what cannot be unseen. Systemic racism has taken a toll on Black Minnesotans for far too long. It’s time for the business community to do more to eliminate racial disparities.

At MBCRE, we are different. Leaders from more than 80 organizations have come together to build an equitable, inclusive and prosperous state with and for Black residents.

We are focused specifically on improved outcomes for the Black community in our state.

We have brought together the right people with the skills and experience to help get things done in partnership with our community.

We are here to honor existing work already being done in the community.

We hope you will join us in these efforts.

How We Are Helping

We intend to apply our expertise, experience and resources in four broad pillars as we work to overcome systemic racism.

Workplace

Creating opportunities for Black Minnesotans to find work and advance their careers.

Policy

Advocating for legislation that will provide the greatest benefit for Black Minnesotans.

Philanthropy

Supporting programs that strengthen our communities and overcome systemic racism.

Allyship

Educating and inspiring Minnesotans to take direct action and get involved on behalf of Black Minnesotans.

Get Involved

We cannot do this alone.

Get involved, take action and help us eliminate racial disparities.

Enterprise Members

Large businesses, nonprofits and universities with the ability and motivation to take bold actions to advance racial equity within their organizations and participate in the work of at least one pillar.

Implementing Members

Nonprofits or small businesses with the expertise necessary to help Enterprise Members take action in one or more pillars.

Thought Leaders

Community and business leaders who advise the Coalition on solutions.

If you have the ability and motivation to take bold actions to advance racial equity, please contact one of our pillar leaders through info@mbcre.org to learn more.

MBCRE Steering Committee

Acooa Ellis

Senior Vice President of Community Impact, Greater Twin Cities United Way

Policy Pillar Co-Lead

Amelia Hardy

Vice President – Inclusion and Diversity Strategic Initiatives, Best Buy

Workplace Pillar Co-Lead

Charlie Weaver

Executive Director, Minnesota Business Partnership

James Burroughs

Vice President, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Children's Minnesota

Coalition Co-Chair, Workplace Pillar Co-Lead

James Momon

Chief Equity Officer, 3M

Allyship Pillar Co-Lead

Lee Anderson

Director – Government Affairs, General Mills

Coalition Co-Chair and Policy Pillar Co-Lead

Marcus Owens

Executive Director, African American Leadership Forum

Allyship Pillar Co-Lead

Matt Lewis

Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, Greater MSP

Reba Dominski

EVP, Chief Social Responsibility Officer, US Bank

Coalition Co-Chair and Philanthropy Pillar Lead

Shannon Smith Jones

Executive Director, Hope Community

Philanthropy Pillar Co-Lead

Our Members

3M
Allianz Life
Andersen Corporation
APi Group
Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
Bank of America
Best Buy
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota
Bremer Bank
C.H. Robinson
Cargill
Carlson
Children’s Minnesota
CHS
Delta Air Lines
Ecolab
Element Fleet Management
Fairview Health Services

General Mills
Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
Great Clips
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Hope Community
Land O’Lakes
Lund Food Holdings
Medtronic
Minnesota Business Partnership
Minnesota Twins
Mortenson
nVent
Opus Group
Polaris

Post
Securian
Target
The Toro Company
Thomson Reuters
Thrivent
Travelers
Twin Metals
U.S. Bank
University of St. Thomas
Winnebago
YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities
Youthprise

News

April 28, 2021

Policy Action Alert Comment icon

The Minnesota Legislature is currently exploring changes to laws that govern policing across the state.

Click here to urge state leaders to prioritize reform before the end of this legislative session.

April 21, 2021

New York Times: Minnesota’s big companies are preparing for the Chauvin verdict.

April 21, 2021 (New York Times) — George Floyd’s killing ignited violence and unrest last summer that forced Target to shutter a number of its stores and limit hours in others. More broadly, it set off a social reckoning across corporate America, as business leaders sought to address racial inequity both within their own walls and the […]

March 26, 2021

MBCRE Bulletin

Dear MBCRE members, As the community continues to mourn and transform since the murder of George Floyd, we acknowledge the ongoing investigation into his death and the emotional distress it causes our community. It’s important as allies and leaders that we continue to listen with empathy and to recognize the impact these events have on […]

February 24, 2021

Building a thriving, prosperous Minnesota through racial equity

According to the ALANA Community Brain Trust, the opportunity cost of racism in Minnesota, via loss of income, lack of home ownership to tax burdens and business losses, is estimated to be $287 billion dollars. As a state, we have grown familiar with commonly cited disparities, maybe even comfortable. But on May 25, 2020, we […]

If you are interested in knowing more about the Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity, or are a member of the media, please contact us at: info@mbcre.org

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