Entrepreneurs House celebrates 10th Anniversary

Ten years after the Entrepreneurs House laid its foundation in the Twin Cities, its supporters have raised nearly $1 million to support local affordable housing. Members hope to reach that amount in cash and commitments this year.

Each house is a community service project for the Twin Cities entrepreneurial community: a group of companies, investment firms and other businesses that support Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. The group is supported and led by a steering committee of entrepreneurial minded volunteers.

Entrepreneurs House has built nine homes to date and is entirely volunteer-driven;  supporters recruit companies, raise funds and schedule volunteers, all while delivering a fresh pot of coffee to the build site each morning. Last year, they raised more than $125,000 and coordinated more than 500 volunteers on the build site.

Since 2003, Entrepreneurs House has constructed single- and multi-unit housing in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Woodbury and Oakdale, engaging an increasing number of sponsors and volunteers each year. Members plan a build for a Minneapolis family with special needs this year.

Entrepreneurs House members will kick-off their 10th Anniversary house with a breakfast celebration for past builders on March 8. Meanwhile, several homes have been built in Chicago, with an expansion headed by Entrepreneurs House founder John Bergstrom.

To learn more or become involved with Entrepreneurs House, please visit the Twin Cities entrepreneurs House website.