The City of Saint Paul's Minority Business Development and Retention (MBDR) program aims to increase Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) and people with disabilities' participation in business and employment opportunities.

MBDR serves as a gateway for MBEs, WBEs, SBEs, and people with disabilities to connect with business and employment opportunities and resources in Saint Paul.

• Architectural-Engineering Partnering (AEP) Program
• Apprenticeship Opportunities Project (AOP)
• Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) Program 
• Construction Partnering Program
• Power of YOU Program
• Socially Responsible Investment Fund (SRIF)

The City of Saint Paul is committed to increasing business and employment opportunities for MBEs, WBEs, SBEs, and people with disabilities by hosting and promoting MBDR events.

View MBDR Events.

To ensure equal access and transparency of our efforts, the City of Saint Paul publishes various reports that are available to the public.

View Reports.

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