MEDA recognized as best (again) by U.S. Commerce Department

11 Nov 2018


Minneapolis-based MEDA, the nonprofit minority business counselor and lender, has been recognized for a third consecutive year by the U.S. Department of Commerce as the nation’s top performer among 40 Minority Business Development Agency Business Centers.

MEDA scored tops for overall performance, including job creation, financing, contracts and exports secured for clients. The nonprofit earned the same top national honors for its performance in 2016 and 2017.

“This national recognition further confirms the impact of MEDA services, and [our] ability to fuel Minnesota’s economic growth by opening doors for minority business entrepreneurs,” CEO Gary Cunningham said in a prepared statement. “We share this honor with our amazing clients, our many deserving partners and Meda’s talented employees.”

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