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Business Bridge

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ABOUT US

Who We Are

Business Bridge is a coalition of large corporate buyers and Minnesota suppliers working together to maximize local job growth and wealth creation by increasing corporate contracting with local suppliers.

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OUR FOCUS

Goals

  • Increase regional supply chain resiliency.
  • Harness the buying power of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region’s headquarters economy to accelerate local business and job growth.
  • Increase local spending by at least 5% annually.
  • Increase local spending with suppliers owned by people of color, women, veterans, and LGBTQ+ and disabled entrepreneurs by at least $100 million annually.
  • Scale the impact of Business Bridge by increasing corporate membership to 24.
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PROJECTS

Recent Business Bridge Coalition Work

Baseline study of corporate supplier-diversity in MSP shows path for impact

A market study of private-sector supplier diversity in the MSP region establishes a strong fact base for our region's resiliency and diversity strategy.

Supplier Toolkit

A supplier toolkit providing guidance to small and mid-sized businesses on how to identify, assess, pursue and deliver on corporate contracts.

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Get Involved

To learn more contact Business Bridge Director Kristin Guild

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Sponsors

  • 3M
  • Allina Health
  • Allianz Technology
  • Andersen Corporation
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Cargill
  • Children's MN
  • Ecolab
  • General Mills
  • HealthPartners
  • Medtronic
  • Target
  • Thrivent
  • UnitedHealth Group
  • U.S. Bancorp