An inspiring, community-rooted venue in Minneapolis’ North Loop designed for BIPOC entrepreneurs, creatives, community leaders, and changemakers.
Founded by Candice Ellis, a visionary with over 25 years of experience in business, psychology, and organizational development, The Ellis Collective is where culture, connection, and growth converge.
From business pitch showcases to Black film nights, networking mixers to professional development brunches, we create space for voices that deserve the spotlight and stories that deserve to be heard.
A quarterly collaborative space for Designated Managers to enhance oversight, staffing supervision, and audit preparedness.
Peer-led sessions for Designated Coordinators to strengthen service coordination, outcome implementation, and documentation skills.
An open forum for providers to receive updates, ask questions, and align on compliance trends and state expectations.
A foundational track for recently licensed providers to navigate start-up tasks, staffing, and required documentation with confidence.
An in-person or hybrid event for providers to build relationships, exchange resources, and strengthen their professional network.
A fast-paced session focused on preparing for licensing reviews through real-life documentation coaching and mock compliance checks.
Focused training on writing, reviewing, and tracking measurable support plan outcomes across all service types.
A guided self-audit and discussion space for providers to track internal progress and address questions in real time.
A short-format educational session highlighting rotating topics like incident reporting, staffing supervision, or intake success tips.




We host curated events, empower through workshops, and offer flexible rentals for those who need room to lead, teach, build, and belong.
From monthly mixers to film nights, leadership panels to pitch showcases, The Ellis Collective creates space where underrepresented voices are seen, heard, and celebrated.
Whether you’re planning your next event, seeking a powerful space to work, or looking to connect with a like-minded community—we welcome you to join us.