MN Alumni Market and MEDA Partnership

Introducing an exciting new collaboration between MEDA and the MN Alumni Market! U of M Alumni utilizing MEDA's services can now enjoy the added benefit of having their MN Alumni Market fees graciously covered by MEDA.

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The MN Alumni Market originated from a desire to help alumni businesses gain exposure in the U of M alumni community. It started in 2017 with 14 businesses and has now grown to support over 150 alumni businesses with alumni and friends shopping from around the globe. In 2020, it was recognized as one of the top stores on Shopify. The growth rate of the Market put it in the top 1% of over one million brands.

MEDA and MN Alumni Market Eligibility

Requirements for MEDA services:

  • Must be a BIPOC Entrepreneur who owns at least 51% of the business

Requirements for participation with MN Alumni Market:

  • Must hold a degree from the University of Minnesota (any campus)

  • Must be a member, or become a member, of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association

  • Must own a percentage of the business