GIFTED MINDS: MEETUP
CONNECTING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS FOR
URBAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Welcome to the premier platform for networking and growth opportunities among
passionate social entrepreneurs dedicated to boosting urban economic development.
passionate social entrepreneurs dedicated to boosting urban economic development.
About Gifted Minds
Gifted Minds is the brainchild of Hadia Media, a community education brand. Recognizing the urgent need for Urban Economic Development, we've created exclusive networking spaces for social entrepreneurs driving change in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. We're here to impact small and mid-size businesses by connecting them to essential resources, opportunities, and a supportive network.
Location: Brooklyn Park Small Business Center
Discover Your Opportunities:
What's In Store For You
Network
Connect with successful leaders in Urban Economic Development.
Learn
Gain fresh strategies to scale your business.
Collaborate
Build relationships and increase collective impact.
Community
Create inviting spaces to share opportunities, resources, and support.
Opportunity
Collaborate within the community for a thriving local economy.
Education
Empower entrepreneurs with impactful strategies and resources.
Goals & Objectives
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY​
Establish more relationships and increase our collective impact through collaborative efforts
MORE OPPORTUNITY
Collaborating within community will have a major impact in building a thriving local economy
BUILDING COMMUNITY
Creating inviting spaces for opportunities, resources, and support to be sharedÂ
EDUCATING COMMUNITY
Empowering entrepreneurs with strategies and resources so they can make a difference
Ticket Options
General Admission
$25
Networking Game, Food, & Beverages
1 Raffle Ticket + Win Prizes
Event Highlight Video & Photos
VIP Training
$50
Hadia Media: Guide To Branding
One-to-One VIP Networking Time
Exclusive Video & Photos at VIP Training
VIP Admission
$60
Everything in general admission + Hadia Media: Guide To Branding One-to-One VIP Networking Time Exclusive Video & Photos at VIP Training
Raffle Tickets
Purchase a $10 raffle ticket for your chance to win incredible prizes.
All ticket holders automatically receive one ticket upon arrival.
Advertise Your Brand
Select a sponsoring package to promote your business or non-profit organization at our event.
GOLD
EVERYTHING IN GOLD
+ Plus
3 Social Media Post Designs
1 hr Virtual Business Development Training
Speaking Opportunity
SILVER
EVERYTHING IN SILVER
+ Plus
1 Business Card Design
2 Social Media Post Designs
1/2 hr Virtual Business Development Training Websites
BRONZE
1 Event Table
1 Social Media Promotion
25 Event Highlight Photos & 1 Video
Logo Placement on Event Banner &
Websites
Meet Our Founder
ZAKARIA ABUKAR
Hadia Media, CEO
Hadia Media, CEO
Zak Abukar, the founder of Hadia Media, is a social entrepreneur and human rights activist in Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area. He’s committed to educating others on how to serve themselves and their communities through social entrepreneurship, brand awareness, media, and storytelling.
Zak is passionate about empowering young leaders through entrepreneurship, leadership training, creativity, skill-building, and community service.
Support Our Cause
Make an impact in your local community by supporting startups and non-profits with resources for their social mission and exposure.
We collaborate with brands dedicated to giving back. Be the hero that helps us give back to them.
Join Our Team
Volunteers Needed:
Join our volunteer team for a chance to meet other
impact makers dedicated to making our community a better place to live.
We look forward to meeting your gifted minds and serving alongside you.
impact makers dedicated to making our community a better place to live.
We look forward to meeting your gifted minds and serving alongside you.