Diverse Supplier Guide
In support of diverse and minority-owned small businesses, we've put together a resource list of diverse suppliers who have partnered with Meet Minneapolis.
Audio Visual Services
Heroic Productions
Woman-Owned Business
At Heroic Productions, we make it our business to assure our customer's message is seen, heard and remembered by our award-winning event production, live streaming, video, and speakers & entertainment services.
Caterers
Chowgirls Killer Catering
Woman-Owned Business
As a women-owned company, we’ve built a business dedicated to taking care of each other, our clients, and our community. We’re proud to have been among the first in sustainable catering and a founding partner of Minnesota Central Kitchen, attracting the innovative, experienced, and thoughtful staff who make us who we are.
Mintahoe Catering & Events
African American/Black Owned Business
Award-winning Mintahoe Catering & Events is one of the largest catering companies in Minnesota. Mintahoe offers a vast array of catering options and beautiful spaces to satisfy all event needs.
Creative, Printing and Office Services
Smart Delivery Service
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
Smart Delivery Service provides same day courier service, on-demand delivery service, scheduled courier service, route delivery service, medical courier service, warehousing services, distribution and logistics.
Event Activities, Entertainment, and Speakers
American Massage Therapy Association - Erin Hewitt
Woman Owned Business
Erin Hewitt, MT, American Massage Therapy Association, Minnesota offers professional massage services for your next company event or activity. This premier company offers you the highest trained massage therapists for any group size. We can accommodate both chair and table massage for corporate, fundraising and sporting events.
BMINX
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
Sophisticated Gifting Options for your Corporate Brand. We specialize in creating a unique, luxury gift for your clients, VIP guests, and out of town attendees.
Experience the Twin Cities
Woman Owned Business
Hungry for an off-the-beaten path Twin Cities food experience? If you enjoy delicious food and exploring historical neighborhoods, you'll love our Food Tours. Choose from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Skyway, Slice of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Riverwalk, Heart of Minneapolis/St. Paul, "Nordeast" River District, Minneapolis Eat & Sip and winery tours!
First Avenue
Woman Owned Business
First Avenue is more than just four walls, a soundboard, and a stage; it is the epicenter of live music and entertainment in Minneapolis. Since 1970, this rock venue & tiny side bar in an old depot have hosted & launched many name acts.
Kiku Enterprises, Inc.
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
Translation service offering US/Japan business consulting, sight-seeing tours in Minnesota and more.
Kinni Creek Lodge & Outfitters
Woman Owned Business
We invite you to experience the rustic casualness of Kinni Creek Lodge, a fine boutique fly fishing lodge streamside on the Kinnickinnic River in the Northern Driftless Area of River Falls, Wisconsin.
Mall of America
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business, Black/African American Owned Business
Mall of America® is located in Bloomington, Minnesota—only 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. As one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, Mall of America features—520 stores, 50 restaurants and attractions galore! Plus, there's no sales tax on clothing or shoes!
Minneapolis NW/Maple Grove KOA Campground
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
Only 15 miles from Minneapolis Convention Center and US Bank Stadium, the KOA Campground offers level and pull-through sites, full hook-ups, 30 and 50 AMP electricity. All modern KOA facilities including free WiFi are available at this very nice, quiet campground.
Roshini Performance Group
Woman Owned Business
Whether as a WCCO Radio host, media commentator, or presence engineer, Roshini wants you to Own Your WOW!™
Textile Center
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
A national center for fiber art, Textile Center features exceptional fiber art galleries, an artisan shop of handmade gifts, one of the nation's largest circulating textile libraries, a professional dye lab, a natural dye plant garden, and classes for all ages.
Twin Cities Brewery Tours
Woman Owned Business
Explore Minnesota's booming craft beer scene on our Brewery Tours! Taste flagship, seasonal and local favorites while getting insider access to the best breweries and brewpubs in town on our all-inclusive tours.
Twin Cities Distillery Tours
Woman Owned Business
Sip your way through Minnesota's award-winning distilleries on our Distillery Tours! You'll explore several destinations, learn how your favorite adult beverages are made and taste new concoctions straight from the source.
Twin Cities Sightseeing Tours
Women Owned Business
Travel to some of the Twin Cities' most loved landmarks on our Sightseeing Tours! From historic museums to world-famous murals, these tours are perfect for locals and visitors alike! Choose from our Minneapolis Landmark Bus Tour, Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour, The Prince Legacy Tour or Festive Holiday Lights Tour.
Watershed Spa
Women Owned Business
A transformative communal bathing destination offering holistic spa services and integrative wellness treatments. Rediscover you while feeling the power of community.
Wendy Porter Events LLC / Minnesota B.O.L.D
Women Owned Business
From leadership meetings and national sales conferences, to VIP hospitality events, trade shows, music festival activations, award galas, employee celebrations and more, Wendy Porter Events has experience producing it.
Gifts and Promotional Items
Little Pepper Promotions
Woman Owned Business
Little Pepper does all things promotional. Boost your marketing efforts with unique branded promotions that speak to your needs — on literally anything for anyone. Promotional giveaways, apparel, accessories, pens, drinkware, totes, electronics, signs, printing and much more! We’re ready to share our ideas and expertise. What you put your name on matters. We’ll help you do it right.
You Betcha Box
Woman Owned Business
You Betcha! Box's mission is to make it easy for people to discover, enjoy and share the wonderful diversity of exceptional products made right here in our home state by small Minnesota businesses. We aim to fit as much "good' as possible into every box. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and the environment: we strive to represent and showcase the diversity of Minnesota products and people and to use packaging that is recyclable or reusable. We include "Meet the Maker" Profiles cards for the makers in the box that share their unique and inspiring stories as well as recipes and suggested uses. Your gift recipients will love reading about the Minnesotans behind the tasty products featured.
Hotels
Best Western Plus at National Sports Center
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
All suite hotel features free hot breakfast, fitness center, business center, indoor pool, jacuzzi, wireless inter net, arcade room and meeting room. 100% smoke free hotel. Hotel shuttle service available. The Best Western Plus is the closest hotel to the National Sports Center, golf courses and many restaurants.
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - Park Place
Native American/Indigenous/Alaska Native Owned Business
Located just three miles west of downtown Minneapolis, the DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - Park Place offers 297 guest rooms and 26,000 square feet of meeting space, Dover Restaurant and Bar, business center, complimentary parking and a 3-4% tax savings from Minneapolis and Bloomington.
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront
Native American/Indigenous/Alaska Native Owned Businesss
The InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront is located in downtown St. Paul overlooking the scenic Mississippi River. Our hotel has 43,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and is connected by Skyway to Xcel Energy Center, River Centre and other downtown offices.
JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
Native American/Indigenous/Alaska Native Owned Business
To the worldly traveler seeking authentically crafted experiences and intuitive service for business and leisure, JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America is re-defining luxury in Minneapolis. Easily accessible to the Minneapolis International Airport, and downtown, the hotel creatively delivers an inspiring environment enriched by the unique local culture, wildlife and culinary expertise.
Radisson RED Minneapolis
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
Gone are stuffy hotels and rigid rules. Radisson RED Minneapolis has taken care of the essentials, like free high speed WiFi, manning the bar, and showcasing the best local flavors in the OUIBar +KTCHN; so that you can focus on creating a better trip. Our unique model means you’re in control. From keyless entry, to requesting extra pillows. Use the app to get what you need AND what you want.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott - Minneapolis West
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business, Hispanic/Latinx/Latino/Latina/Hispanic Owned Business, Black/African American Owned Business
Welcome to SpringHill Suites Minneapolis West, located 0.5 miles from The Shops at West End, 4 miles from downtown Minneapolis,16 miles from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and Mall of America and minutes from the Minneapolis Convention Center. The hotel offers all suite accommodations with plush bedding, a dedicated living and sleeping area, wet-bar, mini refrigerator and microwave. The living area includes a sleeper sofa, work desk, free high-speed wireless Internet and iPod docking station. Enjoy our complimentary breakfast with many fresh choices for a customized start to your day, a 24-hour Market, business center with free internet and printer access, indoor pool and whirlpool and updated fitness center. Featuring over 1,500 square feet of meeting space with audio visual and catering options.
Wingate by Wyndham Coon Rapids
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
Enjoy a stay at our hotel where every guest is family & you have a remarkable stay. Our Coon Rapids hotel prides itself on providing the best service in the area. You know exactly what you're getting when you choose our hotel, the best service, spacious rooms and our famous complimentary breakfast.
Meeting and Event Planning Services
Do Good Events
Woman Owned Business
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota we are an innovative event planning business revitalizing the Twin Cities event scene. We love all things events and specialize in our work with businesses & non-profits. Do Good Events knows how to plan creative events that elevate your business, your relationships and our community. Do Good Events believes every event is unique and needs to highlight you! Let us take the stress out of the planning and allow you to enjoy your event and guests. We all have a full plate, just think how much more you could get accomplished in your day if you weren’t planning your next lunch and learn or product launch? Let us handle the event planning details so you can be the host.
Gold Standard Accommodations
African American/Black Owned Business
Gold Standard Accommodations (GSA) has provided conference, event, and trade show planning services for government agencies, multiple groups, associations, and private organizations, etc. across the United States. Services include but not limited to conference management, electronic registration, securing meeting space, sleeping rooms and convention space. GSA has established strong relationships with hundreds of hotels, convention and visitors bureaus throughout the United States.
Hana April Inc
Woman Owned Business, Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
Hana April Inc. maximizes your marketing efforts with powerful design activations, installations + live events that show off your brand. Our unparalleled strategy amplifies your presence + creates authentic experiences that people rally behind.
Management HQ
Woman Owned Business
Management HQ (MHQ) manages and provides infrastructure to professional and trade associations that are determined to thrive. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., MHQ represents a global association management company with a network of experts around the world.
MN Latinos
Latinx/Latino/Latina/Hispanic
The mission of MN Latinos is to serve as a platform for Latinos in Minnesota, to connect and find everything that they need, as well as a bridge for anyone wanting to join and support our community.
Nemer Fieger Associations, Inc
Woman Owned Business
Nemer Fieger Associates has provides integrated marketing & advertising services for 60+ years. Providing media planning/buying, creative/design, event production/promotions, social media, public/media relations for retail, hospitality, entertainment, food, non-profit and franchise clients.
Preston Spire
Woman Owned Business
Preston Spire is a modern marketing agency accelerating brand and business growth through the power of Good Wins. Good Wins is about making brands positively matter by creating experiences so meaningful, they are welcome in people’s lives.
The LaClare Group, Inc
Woman Owned Business
Meeting planners with knowledge on in-person, virtual and hybrid meetings
TRIA
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
World class orthopedic care and sports medicine
Tunheim Partners
Woman Owned Business
Over 30 years of results in public relations, public affairs, digital marketing and corporate communications.
Wendy Porter Events
Woman Owned Business
Wendy Porter Events amplifies major brands by delivering unforgettable experiences, in live, hybrid and virtual event settings.
Photography
Coppersmith Photography
Woman Owned Business
Editorial, branding, lifestyle photography for your business, event or family. Coppersmith Photography covers everything from corporate events, small businesses, families, and weddings. Translating who you are, and what your team does, through photos.
Lauren B Photography
Woman Owned Business
Natural. Unexpected. Artfully Edgy. Covering a variety of events in a professional, documentary, storytelling fashion, Lauren B Photography provides a complete image collection based on your needs.
Restaurant
Brit's Pub & Eating Establishment
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
Brit's is a traditional English pub boasting three unique outdoor areas, including the famous 16,000 square-foot English Garden Park. Special facilities are available to accommodate private events of almost any size.
Du Nord Social Spirits
African American/Black Owned
Du Nord Social Spirits is the first Black-owned distillery in the country, producing award-winning vodka, gin, whiskey, apple liqueur, and coffee liqueur. A portion of proceeds from the vodka goes to support the Du Nord Foundation. "It's real good booze that does real good."
FINNEGANS Brew Co
Woman Owned Business
In 2018, FINNEGANS Brew Co. was born, with the opening of a production brewery and taproom in the Elliot Park neighborhood of Minneapolis. Starting with our original flagship Irish Amber beer, FINNEGANS has produced more than 100 delicious and tasty beers that can be sampled in the taproom or at bars, restaurants and liquor stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Most importantly, FINNEGANS serves as the anchor for FINNEGANS House, a one-of-a-kind four-story home to businesses dedicated to social impact and bringing people together over a cause.
Hell's Kitchen
Woman Owned Business, Latinx/Latino/Latina/Hispanic Owned Business
Hell's Kitchen is a fiercely independent, uniquely Minnesotan Downtown MPLS establishment and one of the country’s most-booked restaurants serving food that’s “unique but not fancy, interesting but not fussy.”
Herbivorous Butcher
Woman Owned Business, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Owned Business
Herbivorous Butcher is America's first vegan butcher shop and offers meat-free meats and cheese-free cheeses made in small batches by a brother and sister team.
La Dona Cerveceria
Latinx/Latino/Latina/Hispanic Owned Business
La Doña Cerveceria is Minnesota's Latin inspired brewery. Offering a spacious taproom, event space, art gallery, and 3v3 soccer field located in the middle of our large patio, La Doña Cerveceria is a great spot to host meetings, view community art, and immerse yourself in Latin Culture.
MN Latinos
Latinx/Latino/Latina/Hispanic Owned Business
The mission of MN Latinos is to serve as a platform for Latinos in Minnesota, to connect and find everything that they need, as well as a bridge for anyone wanting to join and support our community.
O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co.
Asian American / Pacific Islander Owned Business, Latinx/Latino/Latina/Hispanic Owned Business
Helmed by world renowned Master Distiller, Brian Nation, O'shaughnessy Distilling Co. set about building a state of the art distillery in our family hometown of Minneapolis, to produce world-class whiskeys and serve as a source of pride for our community.
Pizza Luce
Woman Owned Business, Black/African American Owned Business
Experience Pizza Luce's unique atmosphere, award winning pizza and full bar, featuring gourmet and traditional pizzas, hoagies, pastas, vegan and vegetarian specialties and freshly baked desserts.
Sawatdee Thai Restaurant Minneapolis
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
We bring fresh, authentic food from Thailand all the way to Minnesota. Sawatdee isn't just about great food; it's about exploring Thai culture. Sawatdee began in 1983 as the first Thai restaurant in the five-state area. Minnesotans were intriuged by the sweet, sour, bitter and salty taste combinations found in authentic Thai cooking. Celebrating 30 years, Sawatdee has become a Twin Cities favorite. Voted "Best Thai 2012" by MPLS/St. Paul Magazine. Offering catering, delivery, lunch buffet, full bar, daily happy hour, and a private party room.
Seven Steakhouse Sushi and Rooftop
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
Packed into this Hennepin Avenue building is both a steakhouse offering traditional cuts and a sushi lounge with more than 20 raw choices. It's all topped off with one of the city's best rooftop bars, often packed with pretty people on big red couches, taking in the city skyline and each other.
Smack Shack
African American/Black Owned Business
Smack Shack, Minnesota based casual coastal seafood has been in the press since being featured on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” in 2011 for their work at the 1029 bar. Their success and notoriety has only grown since the brick and mortar restaurant opened in the North Loop of Minneapolis in 2013.
The Lynhall
Woman Owned Business
The Lynhall is a market-inspired restaurant, event space, kitchen studio, and incubator kitchen. As a collective of culinary-driven individuals, we teach classes, bake goods, cook rotisserie meats, make thoughtful cocktails and coffee, and always have something new and nourishing to share. Stop by to learn, shop, meet friends or make new ones, get a bite, and be inspired. Grab a seat at the table.
The Market at Malcolm Yards
Woman Owned Business
The Market at Malcolm Yards is a food hall and gathering place for the Twin Cities, featuring 9 kitchens, a bar serving batch cocktails and a self-pour tap-wall with 30 different beer and wine options. The Market also features two separate event spaces for groups between 50 - 300 guests.
Twin Cities Brewery Tours
Woman Owned Business
Explore Minnesota's booming craft beer scene on our Brewery Tours! Taste flagship, seasonal and local favorites while getting insider access to the best breweries and brewpubs in town on our all-inclusive tours.
Twin Cities Distillery Tours
Woman Owned Business
Sip your way through Minnesota's award-winning distilleries on our Distillery Tours! You'll explore several destinations, learn how your favorite adult beverages are made and taste new concoctions straight from the source.
Uptown Lobby @ Granada Theater
Woman Owned Business
Welcome to the Granada, a historic theatre built in 1927. Following its stylistic renovation in 2019, the Granada is now your perfect venue for parties, weddings, live music, corporate events, and full service dining and craft cocktails seven days a week.
Midtown Global Market
Woman Owned Business, Asian American / Pacific Islander Owned Business, Latinx/Latino/Latina/Hispanic Owned Business, Black/African American Owned Business
Midtown Global Market is an internationally-themed public marketplace offering fresh and prepared foods, restaurants, and unique gifts. It is a dynamic community gathering place that highlights the talent, ambition, and cultural assets that characterize its neighborhood.
Southwest Business Association
African American/Black Owned
The Southwest Business Association supports efforts to strengthen the community connections between our local businesses and residents, encourage vibrant and engaging business areas in our neighborhoods, and continue to build a southwest Minneapolis that we are all proud to have as an area where we live, work and play.
Shopping
Mall of America
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business, Latinx/Latino/Latina/Hispanic Owned Business, African American/Black Owned Business
Mall of America® is located in Bloomington, Minnesota—only 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. As one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, Mall of America features—520 stores, 50 restaurants and attractions galore! Plus, there's no sales tax on clothing or shoes!
Midtown Global Market
Woman Owned Business, Latinx/Latino/Latina/Hispanic Owned Business, Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business, African American/Black Owned Business
Midtown Global Market is an internationally-themed public marketplace offering fresh and prepared foods, restaurants, and unique gifts. It is a dynamic community gathering place that highlights the talent, ambition, and cultural assets that characterize its neighborhood.
MN Latinos
Latinx/Latino/Latina/Hispanic Owned Business
The mission of MN Latinos is to serve as a platform for Latinos in Minnesota, to connect and find everything that they need, as well as a bridge for anyone wanting to join and support our community.
Southwest Business Association
Woman Owned Business
The Southwest Business Association supports efforts to strengthen the community connections between our local businesses and residents, encourage vibrant and engaging business areas in our neighborhoods, and continue to build a southwest Minneapolis that we are all proud to have as an area where we live, work and play.
Tradeshow and Exhibit Services
Allegra Downtown
Woman Owned Business
Your single source for professional marketing materials. Fast turnarounds and design services available.
Sapphyre Group LLC
Woman Owned Business
The Sapphyre Group, LLC executes the details and daily management for events of all sizes. Contracts are negotiated, timelines established, budgets met, and tradeshows coordinated. This experienced group will provide the expertise and efficiency you are looking for, for your next event!
Transportation
Eclipse Global Transportation
Woman Owned Business, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Owned Business, American Indian/Alaska Native Owned Business, Latinx/Latino/Latina/Hispanic Owned Business, African American/Black Owned Business
Eclipse is a worldwide ground transportation provider of sedans to motor coaches, specializing in airport meet and greets, corporate meetings, conventions, shuttles, tours, and special events.
Premier Transportation
Woman Owned Business
Premier Transportation offers full-service chauffeured transportation with airport and event transfers, and full-time customer service at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Their fleet includes executive sedans, limousines, vans, mini and motorcoaches, SUV's, and are available 24/7.
Venues
Courtyard by Marriott Edina Bloomington
African American/Black Owned Business
The new state-of-the-art lobby at Courtyard provides greater flexibility and choices for our guests. You'll also enjoy inviting, flexible spaces where you can work or relax, free Wi-Fi throughout. Plus, our well-equipped fitness center and indoor pool will help you stay refreshed and energized. Please ask about our shuttle service to and from the Mall of America.
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - Park Place
American Indian/Alaska Native Owned Business
Located just three miles west of downtown Minneapolis, the DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - Park Place offers 297 guest rooms and 26,000 square feet of meeting space, Dover Restaurant and Bar, business center, complimentary parking and a 3-4% tax savings from Minneapolis and Bloomington.
Gale Mansion
Woman Owned Business
Gale Mansion is a historic venue with full service in house catering & liquor license. Accommodates up to 200 seated meal and 250 cocktail style party. Main level has spaces for smaller more intimate groups. Gale Mansion offers an elegant ballroom equipped with an A/V system, stage, dance floor.
Hell's Kitchen
Woman Owned Business, Latinx/Latino/Latina/Hispanic Owned Business
Hell's Kitchen is a fiercely independent, uniquely Minnesotan Downtown MPLS establishment and one of the country’s most-booked restaurants serving food that’s unique but not fancy, interesting but not fussy.
Inwood Oaks
African American/Black Owned Business
Inwood Oaks is a beautifully renovated event venue with a grand ballroom & flexible additional spaces.
Leopold's Mississippi Gardens
Woman Owned Business
Mississippi Gardens is located on the beautiful Mississippi River. This location is a perfect fit for events, as it offers serenity and privacy. By combining experience with creativity, Mississippi Gardens will create and deliver spectacular events that will be remembered for a lifetime.
Minnesota Boat Club
African American/Black Owned Business
Located on the shores of Raspberry Island and surrounded by the Mississippi river, the Minnesota Boat Club offers a truly unique setting for events.
Nicollet Island Pavilion
African American/Black Owned Business
Experience the spectacular views of downtown Minneapolis and the Stone Arch Bridge from the garden terrace and promenade of Nicollet Island Pavilion's enchanting setting in historic St. Anthony Main.
Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown boasts an incredible location in the heart of the city. You’ll be within walking distance to Target Field, Theaters, Target Center & U.S. Bank Stadium. The hotel features 360 rooms & suites, direct access to the Skyway System, Free WiFi, and Wood + Paddle Eatery.
Seven Steakhouse Sushi and Rooftop
Asian American/Pacific Islander Owned Business
Upmarket steakhouse for aged cuts & playful small plates in sophisticated surrounds with a rooftop.
St. Mary's University Event Center
African American/Black Owned Business
Saint Mary’s College offers beautiful and historic venue spaces for conferences, meetings, athletic events, weddings, and more. Our gorgeous campus dates back to the 1840s and has been preserved to maintain its historical integrity and breathtaking atmosphere. With both indoor and outdoor spaces, we have the perfect venue to bring your event to life.
The Lynhall
Woman Owned Business
The Lynhall is a market-inspired restaurant, event space, kitchen studio, and incubator kitchen. As a collective of culinary-driven individuals, we teach classes, bake goods, cook rotisserie meats, make thoughtful cocktails and coffee, and always have something new and nourishing to share. Stop by to learn, shop, meet friends or make new ones, get a bite, and be inspired. Grab a seat at the table.
Uptown Lobby @ Granada Theater
Woman Owned Business
Welcome to the Granada, a historic theatre built in 1927. Following its stylistic renovation in 2019, the Granada is now your perfect venue for parties, weddings, live music, corporate events, and full service dining and craft cocktails seven days a week.