Rondo Exchange Grand Opening!

Creative Currency: The Rondo Exchange Grand Opening

by Felicia Perry

Saturday, March 21st
1:00 – 4:00 PM
856 Selby Ave, St. Paul

Rondo Exchange is a new community-owned small business incubator developed by Rondo Community Land Trust. This space was designed to support creative entrepreneurs with affordable commercial space, structured technical assistance, shared services, and visibility within a collaborative retail environment.

But more importantly, it represents something bigger.

For decades, Rondo was a thriving Black commercial district built by entrepreneurs who served and sustained the community. While much of that economic ecosystem was disrupted, the spirit of innovation and cultural leadership never disappeared. Rondo Exchange is part of a broader effort to restore that economic and cultural presence along Selby Avenue.

The inaugural cohort includes four incredible creative entrepreneurs:

• KP Inspires – Kprecia Ambers

• Briinoir – Briauna Williams

• Mind the Crown – Adrianna Willis

• BLovely Productions & LaMae Photography – Bianca Rhodes

Each business has benefits from a structured incubator model that combines affordable space, one-on-one coaching, financial training, marketing support, and cohort learning designed to help entrepreneurs grow toward long-term sustainability and ownership.

The Grand Opening will also feature the unveiling of new murals by local artists, music from Rondo native DJ Huh?What?, and community gathering powered by our anchor tenant Golden Thyme Café.

When community partners show up, it signals that these businesses are supported, seen, and part of a larger ecosystem working toward shared prosperity.