DAWN (Driving Access to Wealth & Networks)

Programming Services • Create a supportive ecosystem where resources are shared, redundancy is reduced, and entrepreneurial communities can efficiently and effectively thrive. • Help businesses navigate the complexities of property development and expansion, fostering regional economic growth and stability. • Enhance employer & workforce readiness and help bridge the gap between job seekers and employers, contributing to regional economic resilience. • Create inclusive environments where all residents feel valued and supported, fostering social cohesion and equitable access to opportunities. Programming Activities: https://dawnmn.org/ FORM CONNECTIONS • Equity Summit • Lyceums • Inclusion Learning Cohorts • Succession Strategies Events • Workforce Solutions Series • Career Pipeline Events BUILD CAPACITY • Socially & Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI)-Focused Entrepreneurial Support • Entrepreneurial Training Cohorts • Curated Job Marketplace • Returnship Toolkit • Community Safety & Inclusion Trainings • Curated Site Selection Database and Property Search Assistance • Research & Data Support for Regional Demographic and Workforce Information ACCESS CAPITAL • Showcase & Pitch Competitions • Non-Traditional Lending Technical Assistance • Non-Traditional Lender Forums • Credit Building and Recovery Workshops • Basic Cash Flow Workshops • Financial Statements & Cash Flow Workshop Programming Webtools • Northland Connection Access our curated land and property development opportunity data. https://www.northlandconnection.com/ • NORTHFORCE Access our curated job marketplace and comprehensive regional workforce data. https://northforce.org/