MEDA E-Connect...
Metropolitan Economic Development Association
"helping entrepreneurs of color succeed"
Published March 21, 2008; Volume 2.2
Leadership program aims high with
consulting and networking support
Last fall, MEDA announced a comprehensive three-year program
focused on leadership development, business development and
community involvement, supported, in part, by the Bush
Foundation. The MEDA Entrepreneurial Leadership Program is
designed to serve as a tool for the development of new business
leaders of color.
With the commitment of four initial participants, MEDA has
engaged the brightest and best to assist in the program
execution. Two industry leaders have joined the team in the
execution and delivery of this ambitious initiative.
MDA Leadership Consulting has earned its reputation as
trusted advisors to senior leaders who need a robust pipeline of
high-performing leadership talent to sustain
growth. The results of
MDA services -- superior
leadership and a
sustainable competitive advantage -- have
been experienced by their high profile clients.
Heather Wray-Isquierdo, senior consultant at MDA Leadership
Consulting, said she is excited to support the leadership program. "The effort will inform our expertise to help leaders lead more
effectively in multicultural environments."
Consulting Solutions is a highly successful consulting firm based
in Alexandria, Minn. For more than a decade,
Yvonne Kinney-Hockert has partnered with
business leaders to create lasting strategic
change within their organizations. As a
national speaker, executive coach and
consultant, Kinney-Hockert's core principles
of everyday excellence and personal
accountability have helped maximize the
performance of leaders and team members.
In addition to leadership grooming, the participants are connected
with a high caliber advisory council, comprised of
seasoned industry and business professionals, to
help with strategic guidance. Chuck Rauenhorst
of Rauenhorst Recruiting Company has
offered, pro bono, a dedicated staff to study,
recruit and match our clients' specialized needs
with hundreds of potential advisory council
members using their network of Twin Cities'
executives.
Combining MEDA's and Rauenhorst's networks, we have attracted
many of the Twin Cities' best corporate talent to help our clients
reach a higher level of success.
We thank all who have stepped up to help us provide excellent
value to our clients. Stay tuned as future e-letters highlight other
great partners who are making the commitment to help
entrepreneurs of color succeed!
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