
Community Improvement, Capacity Building
African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)
Building Wealth within African Immigrant Communities.
Mission
African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS) builds wealth within African immigrant communities throughout Minnesota. We accomplish our mission by using business development and homeownership strategies that are informed by creative placemaking and cultural assets. AEDS works throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Ruling Year
2009
President & CEO
Gene Gelgelu
Main Address
1821 University Ave W S-145
St. Paul, MN 55104 USA
Keywords
African Immigrants, African, Ethiopian, Oromo, Somali, West African Immigrants, African Business, African Business Owners
IRS Filing Requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)

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Board Chair
Kate Speed
Twin Cities Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
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SOURCE: Self-reported by organizationBOARD ORIENTATION & EDUCATION
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations?
No
CEO OVERSIGHT
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year?
No
ETHICS & TRANSPARENCY
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year?
No
BOARD COMPOSITION
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership?
No
BOARD PERFORMANCE
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years?
No