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05/08/2025

Once again, ACET is inspired by the work of our clients and partners leading the way during Mental Health Awareness Month!

04/29/2025

ACET Values Series: Collaboration Part 2

Real, sustainable, and impactful change happens when ACET has the opportunity to work with communities. That’s why we prioritize strong partnerships with local organizations, policymaking organizations, and individuals with lived experience. By co-developing solutions and amplifying diverse voices, we ensure that our work is building a future rooted in equity, knowledge, and shared expertise.

How does collaboration make a difference in your community?

04/22/2025

ACET Values Series: 🤝Collaboration: A Core Value at ACET 🤝

At ACET, collaboration is more than just teamwork—it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe that the best ideas, solutions, and progress happen when people come together, share knowledge, and support one another.
By fostering a culture of openness and partnership, we build stronger connections, spark innovation, and create lasting impact. Collaboration means leveraging our collective strengths, embracing diverse perspectives, and working toward shared success.

Together, we accomplish more!

Tell us: What’s the best collaboration experience you’ve had? Submit your answers in the comments below!

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04/22/2025

Grant Alert! The Minnesota Office of Grants Management is offering grants of up to $100,00/FY for The Paid Leave Outreach program. This funding opportunity is for eligible community-based groups with experience in outreach, education, and/or technical assistance, for the purpose of raising awareness and improving access for Minnesotans who are seeking Paid Leave. Applications are due May 30th, 2025. Learn more here: https://app.smartsheet.com/sheets/V34Wfx3JGJGgvWMPv8xXMcVm9V5Wrcmx69Wjw841?view=grid

04/14/2025

Monday Motivation - "Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth." – Shirley Chisholm

Success isn’t just about what you gain—it’s about what you give. Success includes making a positive impact on others and the community. How will you serve your community this week?

04/08/2025

Grant Alert! The Saint Paul and Minneapolis Foundation has The Bush Prize program grant which identifies and honors extraordinary organizations that consistently engage and lead their community toward creative solutions, of up to $250,000. Applications are due April 30th, 2025. Learn more at: https://app.smartsheet.com/sheets/V34Wfx3JGJGgvWMPv8xXMcVm9V5Wrcmx69Wjw841?view=grid

03/29/2025

During Women’s History Month, we want to acknowledge and congratulate some of the women within our ACET team on a recent study published in “Rare: Open Research in Rare Diseases" (link below). Their work is just one of many examples of how we fulfill our mission to “help organizations image and create solutions to document and understand progress, more efficiently deliver on goals, and plan for lasting impact.”

Read more here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950008725000080?via%3Dihub

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03/25/2025

📢 Exciting News! Our Quarterly Newsletter is Here! 📢

Stay connected with ACET and get an inside look at the people and initiatives that make us a vibrant, dynamic organization. Each edition will feature:

✨ Community Member Highlights – Showcasing the amazing individuals and organizations with whom we work, to fulfill our mission.
🙌 Ways to Get Involved – Discover new opportunities to engage with us on projects, as a participant, consultant, or Subject Matter Expert, and gain access to resources we make available to the broader community.
💖 Point of Joy – A special section dedicated to celebrating the moments that inspire us and keep us motivated.

Don’t miss out! Subscribe now and be the first to access these exciting updates and more. Click the link below to sign up!

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03/20/2025

ACET Values Series: History isn’t just about the past—it’s the foundation of who we are today. Engagement within our communities, such as helping out at a food shelf, volunteering at an elder community center, or working with young people to help shape a future we can all be proud of, creates space for the resilience and hope that connects us.

💬 What’s one way you engage in your community? Share in the comments! ⬇️

03/14/2025

👩🏾‍💼✨ Celebrating Women’s History Month

At ACET, we are proud to be a woman-owned business, paving the way for innovation, leadership, and empowerment. This month, we honor the trailblazing women of the past and present who inspire us to break barriers and redefine success. Tag a woman who inspires you & share how you're making an impact! 👇✨

💜 To all the women leading, creating, and thriving—this is your time! 💜

Join us in celebrating the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women everywhere. Support women-owned businesses, mentor future leaders, and uplift the voices that shape our future. Here are some of the women who inspire us!

- May yer Thao, president & CEO of HAP
- Ellie Skelton, CEO/executive director of Touchstone Mental Health
- Jerilyn Church, CEO of Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board
- Jennifer DeCubellis, CEO of Hennepin Healthcare
- Dr. Mary Marczak, Director of Programs and Systems, - Department of Family, Health & Wellbeing University of Minnesota Extension
- Our very own founder, Stella SiWan Zimmerman, and current CEO Dr. Kamarrie Coleman ( https://www.acetinc.com/ )
- And so many more leaders within our client partners at the state, county, city, and other types of organizations.

03/11/2025

Don't forget we are hiring! Spread the word!

Come join our team! We're hiring a curious, detail-oriented Project/Portfolio Assistant to support client projects and internal functions. Visit our website to apply - https://www.acetinc.com/news/careers

03/11/2025

ACET Values Series: 🌍 Introduction to Cultural Engagement 🌍

Cultural engagement is the act of connecting with, learning from, and celebrating the cultural knowledge, values, and experiences of diverse traditions, histories, and identities. It fosters mutual understanding, strengthens communities, and enriches our perspectives.
Whether through art, music, language, traditions, or community service, engaging with different cultures allows us to appreciate the richness of human experience. It’s not just about observing—it’s about actively participating, respecting, and growing together.
✨ Why does cultural engagement matter?
✅ Promotes inclusivity & belonging 🤝
✅ Strengthens community connections 🏡
✅ Encourages lifelong learning & curiosity 📚
✅ Preserves heritage for future generations 🌱

💬 How do you engage with culture in your daily life? Share in the comments! ⬇️