Arise Community Credit Union CEO Francis Odhiambo was recently featured in the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, sharing the story behind Arise's creation, its mission to expand financial access, and its commitment to serving individuals and families throughout Hennepin and Ramsey counties. The article highlights how community feedback helped shape Arise, the importance of financial education, and programs such as the Phoenix Loan Program that help members build and rebuild their

Access to trusted, local resources can help individuals and families feel more informed as they make financial and career decisions. While each situation is different, knowing where to turn for guidance can be an important step forward. HIRED A Minneapolis based workforce organization supporting job training, career placement, and long term employment pathways, particularly for individuals facing employment barriers. www.hired.org Urban League Twin Cities Serves as a central

Karen Spencer, Founder of Fetch Strategies ABEP's new collaboration will co-develop a scholarship initiative for a February 2026 cohort MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / -- An historic great wealth transfer is underway as baby boomer business owners retire—creating a powerful opportunity to build Black economic power through intergenerational wealth, job preservation, and local ownership. To meet this moment, the Association for Black Econ