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What is the MN Alumni Market Business Directory?

The UMN Alumni Association’s MN Alumni Market is the place to shop or find U of M alumni-owned businesses. By listing your business in the MN Alumni Market Business Directory, you unlock the ability to reach more than 633,000 UMN alumni globally—with 392,000 alumni living in Minnesota.

Launched in 2017, the MN Alumni Market established a marketplace for alumni to financially support alumni entrepreneurs. Since then, the MN Alumni Market has supported more than 200 alumni-owned businesses and connected the UMN alumni entrepreneur community.

Did you know the MN Alumni Market is the first marketplace in the world to exclusively promote and source products from alumni-owned businesses?

If you’re a graduate of the University of Minnesota (any campus), own a business, and are a member of the Alumni Association, you're invited to complete the application form for consideration for a business listing in the Directory.  

Not yet a member of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association? Learn more and join here.

Benefit of UMAA Membership:

  • Participation in this program is a benefit of being an active member of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association.

Why join the MN Alumni Market Business Directory?

  1. Open the door to invaluable marketing exposure.
  2. Connect with fellow alumni for collaboration, networking, and mentorship. 
  3. Access talented students to help your business grow. 
  4. Unlock Alumni Association member benefits through Maroon and Gold Rewards
  5. Apply for wholesale opportunities in the MN Alumni Market.

Requirements for participation:
  • Be a member, or become a member, of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association
  • Hold a degree from any University of Minnesota campus
  • Own a percentage of the business
  • Subscribe to annual listing fee of $50/year with a 3-year commitment
Are you a U of M graduate and a BIPOC entrepreneur?  You may be eligible to have your business listed for FREE in the MN Alumni Market Business Directory. This is made possible through a partnership with MEDA. See this page for more details.

Ready to start your journey?

Submit your business details via the application form to start the process. Once completed, our team will reach out. We look forward to supporting your business. Have more questions? Check out the FAQs.

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