African Development Center
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ADC is a social-profit, community developer, and commercial lender working with all, especially the African community across the state of Minnesota.
ADC provides training, lending, and technical assistance to guide African immigrants and refugees in Minnesota along the path to economic prosperity. Minnesota, like the nation, is struggling to deal with the economic pressures and opportunities of immigration. ADC’s role in this big picture is to create answers on the opportunity side. Our work has corroborated studies showing that increasing the rates of self-employment and home ownership among “new Minnesotans” contributes to the revitalization of neglected neighborhoods and links mainstream businesses with the state’s estimated $6 billion ethnic economy. According to a report by The Minneapolis Foundation, 13 percent of Minnesota’s foreign born residents in the 2000 Census were from Africa – a higher percentage than in any other US state. Most Africans have come to Minnesota over the past generation as refugees fleeing civil strife in Somalia, Liberia and the Sudan. Other relatively large African populations recently arrived include Nigerians, Ethiopians, and Eritreans. This influx will likely continue. Minnesota offers immigrants an established African population, a strong economy, a good quality of life, educational opportunities, and unskilled jobs that don’t require fluency or literacy in English. In an era of budget cuts at every level of government, mainstream community development corporations lack the funds to expand their services to meet the complex needs of African immigrants. They also lack the motivation to seek out non-traditional clients: Minnesota’s down-payment assistance funds already cannot keep up with existing demand. ADC was created to fill these gaps, and we have achieved spectacular early success. Both in providing services and building capacity, our hard-working staff and diverse board have transformed ADC from a one-person, half-time operation five years ago to a highly-networked corporation serving Minnesota with innovative financial products and services.
08/14/2026
ADC is for (2) positions - We need at least 2 Loan Officers!
Consider joining the African Development Center's Team if you’re passionate about empowering underserved communities esp. New Americans!
Loan Officer/Business Advisor Job Summary The African Development Center is seeking a Loan Officer/Business Advisor to join our team. This position acts as a key liaison with current clients and potential clients, offering support...
08/12/2026
Economic Mobility:
From Response to Resilience
Sept. 15 | 8 – 10:30 a.m. | Glass House
Join The Minneapolis Foundation for a breakfast conversation exploring our economic mobility investments: Years of partnership, rapid response in moments of need, and strategies that create lasting change.
ADC's CEO will be on the panel...
You’re Invited! Standing with Minnesota's Small Businesses Join the Minneapolis Foundation for a breakfast conversation exploring our economic mobility investments: Years of partnership, rapid response in moments of need, and strategies that create lasting change.
07/16/2026
Please join us in celebrating Minnesota's vibrant community of Black-Owned businesses at the ADC on July 31st, 2026.
Black Business Week Festival Funded by the City of Minneapolis Government!
04/24/2026
ADC is hiring!
Click the link below to apply for a Loan Officer / Business Advisor:
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting, processing, and professional service
• Experience serving clients of diverse races, cultures, and economic backgrounds
Compensation & Benefits:
• Annual Compensation $65,000 up to $80,000
• Benefits: Health (ADC pays 100% of health Insurance Premium for staff and 50% for dependents), Dental, PTO, and Retirement Plan
• Possibility of free Master’s
03/17/2026
Hennepin County Small Business Recovery Fund
Grants for small businesses impacted by immigration enforcement surge
Eligible small businesses may receive one-time grants between $3,000 and $10,000 to help cover two months’ business rent or commercial mortgage payments as they navigate reduced foot traffic, temporary closures due to safety concerns, workforce disruptions, and other indirect impacts due to immigration enforcement actions.
Key dates
Application opens: 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Application closes: 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Hennepin County Small Business Recovery Fund The Hennepin County Small Business Recovery Fund offers one-time grants for businesses between $3,000 and $10,000.
02/18/2026
Restaurant Recovery Fund offering emergency grants for local restaurants:
WHAT THIS FUND SUPPORTS:
Funds are provided to help cover hardships impacting ongoing restaurant operations.
Applications for initial grant round will be accepted February 16–23, 2026. Available $500,000 and will make grants of $2,500–$10,000 in the first grant round.
•Minnesota-based restaurants (initial grants will prioritize the Twin Cities)
•Currently operational or temporarily closed establishments
•Restaurant owners or authorized representatives
•Priority will be given to small, independent restaurants that lack a platform to fundraise on their own
•Must have valid Employer Identification Number (EIN)
CLICK BELOW TO APPLY...
The Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund | Emergency Aid for MN Restaurants Emergency aid grants for Minnesota restaurants facing operational hardships. Apply for financial assistance or donate to support your local restaurant community.
Emergency Grant Is Available For your Business!
02/11/2026
Emergency Small Business Economic Response Fund:
ADC is proud to support small businesses through the Economic Response Fund. This fund is administered by the Minneapolis Foundation and will provide small grants to Minnesota businesses to help address urgent needs caused by lower sales, unavailable workers, temporary closures, or safety and security concerns.
You will be asked to set up a portal with Minneapolis Foundation. The application is available once you do that.
Click the link below to learn more and apply:
Economic Response Fund Mounting concerns about public safety are resulting in significant workforce shortages and negative economic and revenue impacts. Many businesses have even needed to close temporarily, further exacerbating income losses for business owners and their employees, impacting once vibrant neighborhoods.
02/11/2026
We're hiring!
We're looking for a Director of Housing and Financial Education, someone who's passionate about comprehensive community economic development!
Compensation & Benefits:
Annual Compensation $75K to $85K
Benefits: Health & Dental (ADC pays 100% of health and dental insurance premium for staff and 50% for dependents), PTO, retirement plan and a possibility of free Master's Program.
Required Certifications:
• HUD Certification
• Homebuyer Counselling / Training certification
• Homebuyer Education – Pre-Purchase Homeownership Education certification
Click below to apply:
Homeownership and Financial Education Director JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for the marketing and implementation of ADC’s Housing and Financial Education departments. ADC has adapted leading first-time homebuyer education and financial programs to su...
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1931 S 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN
55454
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |