Spring 2026 Retail Cohort | Info Session

Joining forces with local industry experts, like Capsule and Open Book, Spring 2026 will be their second cohort assisting vendors enter and advance in the retail market. Over the course of 8 weeks, entrepreneurs hone their skills, understand their goals, and refine their business plans. After the program, participants are eligible to apply for shop downtown (along with additional business preparation and up to $7,500 in start-up investments).

• Chameleon provides a downtown retail platform where inclusive communities are fostered, diverse entrepreneurs can thrive, and small businesses are celebrated.
• Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) launched in 2006 with the goal of aiding North Minneapolis businesses through entrepreneur training and advising.
• Something Great is a business coaching and consulting firm with signature programs that enable entrepreneurs to establish and develop their operations.

Fall Cohort 2026 will be happening, more details to come.