“I believe there is incredible investment potential in minority entrepreneurs. More often than not, Milestone’s clients achieve good financial results. When we invest in minority-owned companies, we initiate a 'ripple effect' that first impacts the business owner. With growth, minority-owned companies hire people and with success, they give back to the community and become inspirational role models for others. This ripple effect is strong enough to continue beyond minority communities to touch us all. That’s why Milestone exists.”

Esperanza Guerrero-Anderson, Milestone Founder

What’s New?

Esperanza Guerrero-Anderson to Retire from Milestone Growth Fund

On May 25, 2005, Milestone Growth Fund celebrated its 15th Anniversary with over 300 people — including clients, contributors, volunteers and friends. It was a splendid evening of recognizing those who have touched and continue to touch Milestone in special ways. The evening began with an elegant reception in the new Walker Art Center Skyline Room.

Milestone's most recent Quarterly Business Survey, conducted in July 2005, reveals  a fairly positive outlook from minority business owners

Toro, Best Buy join Milestone donors, The Business Journal, September 9, 2005

Awards: Milestone Growth Fund Presents Awards at 15th Anniversary Celebration, The Business Journal, July 1, 2005

Awards: Milestone Growth Fund Presents Awards at 15th Anniversary Celebration, St. Paul Pioneer Press, July 2005

Ann Hengel counts on change in her line of work (Esperanza Guerrero-Anderson interviewed), The Business Journal, May 6, 2005

Milestone Growth Fund Makes Top 25 List of Venture Capital Firms, The Business Journal, May 6, 2005

Anton Vincent, Vice President of Marketing at General Mills, Joins Milestone Growth Fund's Board of Directors, May 2005

Local Software Development Company SuperSolutions Makes an $11.4 Million Step Toward Greater Success; Is Milestone Growth Fund's Second Biggest Deal

Milestone’s President/CEO talked with The Business Journal about Milestone’s drive for growth

Milestone client LCN grabs an opportunity