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...
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...
Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) serves small business owners and entrepreneurs across Minnesota. Right now, we are operating through increasingly difficult circumstances. No one is in this alone. We created an Entrepreneur Resources page that brings together a wide range of tools and connections. From workplace...
Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) is proud to support longtime client and partner Dalton Outlaw in opening Magnolia Flats, a new affordable housing project in east St. Paul. This initiative marks a key step in NDC’s expanding real estate program, aimed at helping entrepreneurs create wealth...