National Institute of Minority Economic Development

As the year draws to a close, all of us at the National Institute of Minority Economic Development (NIMED) want to express our sincere gratitude for your invaluable support and contributions throughout the past year. Your partnership has been instrumental in our efforts to foster economic growth and opportunity within minority communities. Whether through your dedicated collaboration, generous sponsorships, or vital donations, your commitment has enabled us to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless entrepreneurs and business owners. As we look forward to the new year, we are filled with renewed hope and excitement for the opportunities that lie ahead. We remain committed to our mission of empowering minority businesses and fostering economic equity, and we are confident that with your continued partnership, we can achieve even greater impact in the coming year. With a hopeful glance towards the future, we invite you to consider taking advantage of the following opportunities: 1. Give the Gift of Opportunity: Your End-of-Year Donation to The Legacy Fund Time is still with us! Your end-of-year contribution to The Legacy Fund can bring the gift of economic hope to countless individuals in 2025. Remember, donations made before December 31st are tax-deductible, allowing you to maximize your impact while minimizing your tax burden. Let's make this holiday season one of shared investment in a brighter tomorrow. Give to the Legacy Fund at https://lnkd.in/eTJkYQmF 2. Join us in 2025 Tanzanian Economic Development Summit – March 10-14, 2025: Join us on an international journey to empower economic change! This groundbreaking summit promises thought-provoking discussions, valuable networking opportunities, and a chance to be part of something truly transformative. Register Now - https://lnkd.in/eX_prBNU Executive Networking Conference at Pinehurst – August 11-13, 2025: Gather with fellow leaders at the iconic Pinehurst Resort for a powerful three days of knowledge exchange, strategic connections, and inspiration. We're excited to cultivate a fertile ground for innovative ideas and collaborative ventures. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gsgaawmY We wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, happiness, and prosperity. May the new year bring you health, success, and fulfillment. Thank you again for being a part of the NIMED family. With heartfelt appreciation, National Institute of Minority Economic Development Kevin J. Price #ncimed #happyholidays #holidayseason #merrychristmas #gratitude #seasonsgreetings #seasonofgiving Women's Business Center of North Carolina Women's Business Center of Charlotte Women's Business Center of Central Virginia The Women's Business Center of The Triad Institute Community Development Initiative Institute Capital South Atlantic SBTRC John Ham

Registration for the 2025 Tanzanian Economic Development Summit is open. #RegisterNow to lock in reduced pricing! - https://lnkd.in/eX_prBNU Join us in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from March 10-14, 2025 for an exclusive opportunity to connect with key government and business leaders from both the U.S. and Tanzania. This executive-led summit is designed to foster collaboration and drive economic growth in Tanzania. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network, build relationships, and grow your business! #TanzaniaSummit2025 #economicdevelopment Kevin J. Price National Institute of Minority Economic Development Institute Community Development Initiative Women's Business Center of Central Virginia Women's Business Center of Charlotte Women's Business Center of Charlotte The Women's Business Center of The Triad South Atlantic SBTRC

We mourn the loss of former Greensboro Mayor Yvonne Johnson, a true trailblazer and inspiration to many. Her legacy of leadership, service, and commitment to building a stronger community will live on. Yvonne Johnson was a friend and supporter of the Institute for over 30 years. As a council member and Greensboro's first Black mayor, she was a champion and exemplified the ideals of the Institute - building the asset base of diverse populations. She was a special champion of ours, being a graduate of Bennett College, the alma mater of our founder, Andrea Harris. They were friends and fierce supporters of each other. Her passing impacts me personally because I've known her most of my life and grew up with her kids. Greensboro and our broader North Carolina community have truly lost a trailblazer and giant of a leader. Her impact on Greensboro and North Carolina is immeasurable. Please join us in honoring her memory and celebrating her life. Kevin J. Price, President & CEO  National Institute of Minority Economic Development #YvonneJohnson #Greensboro #Trailblazer #Leader #BennettBelles

TODAY IS #GIVINGTUESDAY! As we enter our 39th year, we are honoring Andrea Harris and those individuals who made the Institute their life’s work through the creation of the Institute’s LEGACY FUND. This special fund will ensure that the mission set forth by the late Andrea Harris and her peers will be carried forward by the Institute indefinitely - and that we will continue to be present, walking side-by-side with future women and minority leaders in small business pursuits across our growing circle of impact. The Institute’s Board has set a goal of $1,000,000 by our 40th Anniversary in July of 2026. Your support will get us one step closer to that target. To give a one-time gift, or sign up as a recurring donor, and help us meet our goal, visit https://lnkd.in/eTJkYQmF We are so grateful to continue to fulfill and serve the original mission of Dr. Harris when she created the Institute, and even more grateful for your support. Thank you. #GivingTuesday2024 #NIMEDLegacyFund #legacy #nimed Kevin J. Price Institute Capital Institute Community Development Initiative Women's Business Center of Central Virginia Women's Business Center of North Carolina Women's Business Center of Charlotte The Women's Business Center of The Triad South Atlantic SBTRC John Ham

Today is #GIVINGTUESDAY! As you scroll through all of those social media notifications, we hope that you will consider the Institute Legacy Fund among those you contribute to. Your gift – whether a one-time, year-end contribution, or a recurring monthly donation – allows us to continue serving diverse small businesses across our growing footprint. Please join our Founders, Board and Staff as we launch the Institute Legacy Fund. Help us to ensure that the Institute, our programs and affiliates are here for at least forty more years! To learn more about the Legacy Fund, visit https://lnkd.in/eTJkYQmF #GivingTuesday2024 #NIMEDLegacyFund #legacy #nimed Kevin J. Price Institute Capital Institute Community Development Initiative Women's Business Center of North Carolina Women's Business Center of Charlotte Women's Business Center of Central Virginia The Women's Business Center of The Triad South Atlantic SBTRC

Yesterday we celebrated the culmination of the inaugural cohort of the Guilford County Homeownership Pipeline Project! The Developers Capacity Building Program (DCBP) is envisioned to create business and housing development opportunities in Guilford County for emerging and seasoned developers. National Institute of Minority Economic Development Kevin J. Price To learn more about ways to get involved in the 2025 Cohort, please complete this interest form: https://lnkd.in/eezRmguJ.

Downtown Durham, Inc. (DDI) is researching a one-year Retail Incubator Program to support minority- and women-owned businesses in establishing a downtown presence. This program will provide affordable retail space, hands-on business coaching, and access to funding opportunities, including grants up to $25,000 and low-interest loans. The survey and interest form will help DDI ensure the program addresses the needs of small business owners, including industry-specific challenges, space requirements, and areas of support. Please complete the survey if your business is located in Downtown Durham and is a retail-based business. Link in bio or visit https://lnkd.in/eSttpdfJ

On July 31st, 1986, Andrea Harris, Lew Myers, Nathan Garrett, James Polk, and Julian Brown founded the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development (Institute). Harris and her colleagues would spend the next 30 years standing up for the elderly, fighting for affordable housing, eliminating barriers, and assisting minorities, women, and small businesses to gain access to economic opportunities. Through their vision, the Institute has touched more than 120,000 women and minority owned small businesses across our footprint as well as HBCUs, affordable housing and community development initiatives, and so much more… The mission set forth by our Legacy Leaders remains clear: To level the playing field for diverse populations through advocacy, education, and economic opportunities. In 2026 the Institute will celebrate 40 years. The Institute’s Board has set a goal of $1,000,000 by our 40th Anniversary in July of 2026. Your support will get us one step closer to that target. To give a one-time gift, or sign up as a recurring donor, and help us meet our goal, visit https://lnkd.in/eTJkYQmF #GivingTuesday2024 #NIMEDLegacyFund #legacy #nimed Kevin J. Price Women's Business Center of North Carolina Women's Business Center of Central Virginia Women's Business Center of Charlotte The Women's Business Center of The Triad Institute Community Development Initiative Institute Community Development Initiative South Atlantic SBTRC John Ham

Working side by side with Dr. Andrea Harris in the fight for wealth equity in NC was another key trailblazer: Dr. Abdul SM Rasheed. Friends since kindergarten, the two became icons in creating economic opportunity for communities of color. From affordable housing to creating opportunities for diverse small businesses, Drs. Rasheed and Harris were behind some of the biggest economic advances for women and minorities since the dissolution of Black neighborhoods the 1950s. Dr. Rasheed, for decades, led the iconic North Carolina Community Development Initiative (Initiative), which merged with the Institute in 2020. In 2023, the Institute dedicated a state-of-the-art entrepreneur training hub in north Raleigh to Rasheed. This building now serves as the home for our Center for Entrepreneurship and the Entrepreneur Learning Lab. As we continue to pay tribute to the Legacy of Drs. Harris, Rasheed, and other legends, we invite you to be among the first to support the Institute’s Legacy Fund. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/eTJkYQmF #GivingTuesday2024 #NIMEDLegacyFund #legacy #nimed Kevin J. Price Institute Capital Institute Community Development Initiative Women's Business Center of North Carolina Women's Business Center of Charlotte Women's Business Center of Central Virginia The Women's Business Center of The Triad South Atlantic SBTRC

Making connections, forging relationships and gathering resources to help our minority-owned business, women-owned business, and small businesses expand their business globally. Thank you Ambassador Michael Battle for your time. Looking forward to our Tanzanian Economic Development Summit coming March 2025 - https://lnkd.in/eYav6pv9