Celebrate the drive, achievements, and impact of MEDA’s bold entrepreneurs rising at this pivotal moment and transforming our communities.
Connect with fellow leaders and local entrepreneurs as we celebrate the drive, achievements, and impact of bold business owners who are transforming communities across Minnesota.
Agenda at a Glance
10 am: Corporate & Community Resource Tables
11:30 am
Luncheon
Program
Dorothy Bridges
KEYNOTE: Abigail Wozniak
MEDA Annual Awards
1 pm : Adjournment
dorothy bridges, meda president & ceo
abigail wozniak, vp & director of opportunity & inclusive growth institute
alexis rogers, emcee
2025 Entrepreneur Awardees
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Conrad Nguyen
Kortech
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
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Rolando Borja-Trujillo
Talent Identifying System
RESILIENT ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR -

4RM+ULA
James Garrett, Jr.
Erick Goodlow
Nathan Johnson
COMMUNITY BUILDER OF THE YEAR
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Sheletta Brundidge
Sheletta Makes Me Laugh
SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
2025 Annual Report
Coming Soon!
MEDA’s 2024 Annual Report
MEDA’s mission of “Helping BIPOC Entrepreneurs succeed” is as relevant today as it was at our founding 53 years ago — perhaps even more so. Click below to download our most recent Annual Report.
Annual Meeting 2025 Photo Gallery

