April 5, 2016 – The Twin Cities Metro IBA (Independent Business Alliance) announced that MidModMen+friends is a finalist for a 2016 Indie Business Award in the emerging business category. Award winners will be announced at a May 18 event.

There are five award categories with three finalists in each:

EMERGING
Minneapolis Craft Market, Red Cow St Paul and MidModMen+friends

IMPACT
Barbette, Birchwood Cafe and Cafe SouthSide

FOUNDERS
IMAGEHAUS, Jnba Financial Advisors and Davis Law Office

CITIZEN
Susan Campion, Gary Mazzone and Harvey Zuckman

NONPROFIT
Community Shares of Minnesota, Tech Dump and Urban Oasis

The Emerging category in which MidModMen+friends is a finalist is described as “A business in its beginning stages and is stepping to the forefront of the independent business community.”

Metro IBA is a non-profit organization working to support and preserve locally owned, independent businesses in the Twin Cities region. MetroIBA‘s mission is to help the Twin Cities maintain its unique community character, provide continuing opportunities for entrepreneurs, build economic strength, and create an environment in which locally owned, independent businesses grow and flourish. Learn more at www.buylocaltwincities.com.