We are proud to celebrate Lachelle Cunningham, Board Chair of the Neighborhood Development Center (NDC), for being recognized as a 2026 Twin Cities Business Notable Nonprofit Board Member. Since becoming Board Chair in 2021, Lachelle has helped guide NDC's mission of providing resources, training, and access...
Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) is pleased to welcome Laura Otieno as the organization's new Human Resources Manager. Laura joins NDC with more than 10 years of experience in human resources, people operations, and organizational leadership across nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions. Throughout her career, she...
MomoDosa is a beloved Twin Cities staple, offering a delicious fusion of Nepalese and Indian street foods. Located at the heart of Midtown Global Market, they’ve been serving up a unique blend of momos (steamed dumplings) and dosas (gluten-free crepes) that have quickly become a...
When three siblings, Henok, Yonas, Roman, and Mulat decided to go into business together, their idea for successful next steps came easily. Watching their other sister open and operate several laundromats had inspired them to look for a new entry point into business ownership. Pursuing...
When De’Vonna Pittman launched Nature’s Syrup Beauty, she wasn’t just starting a business, she was answering a calling. A calling to restore trust in hair care, to heal from personal loss, and to take on what she called the “curly hair crisis.” Shaped by her own experience as a Black woman with tight, coily hair, De’Vonna began...
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate the power of service, community, and connection. At Neighborhood Development Center (NDC), that impact is made possible through the leadership of staff and the dedication of volunteers who work together to strengthen local entrepreneurs and the...
We are pleased to share that Shahir Ahmed has been promoted and appointed to Chief Program & Innovation Officer (CPIO) at Neighborhood Development Center. This role recognizes Shahir's decade of dedicated service, deep institutional knowledge, and unwavering commitment to NDC's mission. This past month, Shahir also...
For Leonardo Castellano, food has always been more than just a meal—it's a connection to his roots, his family, and his lifelong passion. Living his formative years in Orlando, Florida, Leo carries with him the flavors and traditions of his family's Venezuelan cooking. In 2017, he began turning that passion into a business from his...
We are so excited to welcome Wisdom Kowhegba as our newest Citizen League's Capitol Pathways intern! Wisdom is a senior at the University of Minnesota, where he studies Economics. A former track and field athlete, Wisdom knows what it takes to show up, put in the work, and push...