As the city of Minneapolis is celebrating Black Business Week, a local black entrepreneur is using her talents and success to create opportunity.
“I believe in the Northside. I believe in Black people. I believe in humanity.” Kenya McKnight-Ahad, ZaRah Center owner and operator, said. “For me, we have to start with the hardest places to make a difference.”
So McKnight-Ahad chose a building off Broadway Avenue in north Minneapolis to execute her vision.
The ZaRah Center is a business incubator home to 20 entrepreneurs that range from health and wellness to the food industry. Every business is owned by a black woman.
“With the women in the building, we purchase their equipment, supplies and help them with that start,” McKnight-Ahad said.
The center also provides affordable rent for entrepreneurs. In addition to business help, the center offers wrap-around support services to grow, scale and sustain their business.
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