Contract Opportunities
Connection to Opportunities
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Minnesota MBDA <br />Business Center
Through our top-performing MBDA Center, MEDA provides the consulting and capital necessary to secure public and private contracts needs for sustainable growth.
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Ascend <br />Twin Cities
Partnering with the University of Minnesota and Chase, MEDA provides the training, connections, and resources to leverage corporate and public spending to help businesses scale.
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Business Corporate & MBE Networking
MEDA has a vast network of Corporate Suppliers, State, and Local Governments, MBE Businesses, and Mentor Relationships to partner with MEDA clients.
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Mergers & <br />Acquisitions
M&As accelerate a business’ growth trajectory and build the business’ capacity to win contracts. MEDA has all the resources needed to help entrepreneurs with mergers, acquisitions, and exits.
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Market Planning & Development Assistance
MEDA helps businesses develop expansion strategies in order to increase their employment, revenue, and community impact.
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Certification <br />Assistance
We provide the information you need to get the certifications that work best for your business.
Do you qualify?
Have annual revenues of $500K or more
Have a scalable business model with the potential to operate nationally
Demonstrate elements of traction and scalability along with productive use of:
• Additional capital
• Market opportunities
• Specialized management education
(focused on contract readiness)
Are in good standing with all applicable taxing entities?
Meda's Impact
Recognized as the top center
MEDA’s Minnesota MBDA Business Center has been recognized as the top center four of the last five years
18 M&As Transactions
In the last five years, MEDA has helped our clients complete 18 M&A’s transactions with a total valuation of $142.2 million supporting 553 jobs
Key connections for businesses poised for growth
Ascend Twin Cities accelerates the growth of businesses by connecting participating businesses with large corporations' procurement of goods and services. MEDA and U of M also provide supply chain education opportunities for Ascend participants.
Award-winning support
MEDA’s Minnesota MBDA Business Center works with businesses with high individual growth potential or promising businesses in high-growth industries. We help identify procurement opportunities, develop work plans to secure contracts and leverage MEDA’s consulting and capital resources for success.
meda success stories
Rick Harris
Ideal Commercial Interiors
Ideal Commercial Interiors has been in the office interiors and commercial interior design industry for the past 37 years, and with MEDA’s financial support and contractual assistance, ICI has since partnered with a major retailer for a contract totaling $1.6 million.
