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Program that specify support for Black entrepreneurs have become targets for far-right activists. Erin Horne McKinney, head of a national program focused on these founders, says such attacks only further unite Black communities.
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Moving up
WomenVenture, Minneapolis, named Erin Horne McKinney as chief executive. Horne McKinney is a veteran nonprofit executive and technology entrepreneur with venture capital and marketing-communications experience.
Family Pathways, North Branch, Minn., named Tony Buttacavoli as executive director. He was director for Isanti County Public Health and has more than 20 years of experience in the health and safety field.
Nemer Fieger, St. Louis Park, promoted Kristin Laursen to media director. Laursen has been with Nemer Fieger for 22 years and was senior media buyer.
On the move
Colliers Mortgage, Minneapolis, named Robert Prouty as senior vice president, production. He worked for Barings Multifamily Capital and has been working in commercial real estate since 2001.
Erin Horne McKinney
Erin Horne McKinney Named New CEO Of WomenVenture The seasoned nonprofit executive and creator of #BlackFemaleFounders will draw on personal experience to help WomenVenture advocate for female entrepreneurship.
WomenVenture, the Minneapolis-based nonprofit economic development agency, named Erin Horne McKinney as its new CEO.
“We are incredibly pleased that Erin Horne McKinney has accepted the role of CEO,” WomenVenture board chair Autumn Way said in a statement. “She brings great energy, a deep commitment to BIPOC and underserved women, and extensive personal experience of entrepreneurship to the role. We are excited to see where her leadership takes WomenVenture.”