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Entrepreneurs House

Tackling new challenges. Determined. Keeping your eyes on the prize.

These "take charge" traits also apply to Habitat homebuyers. That's what John Bergstrom, a co-founder of Entrepreneurs House, noticed when he first volunteered with Habitat. And that's how "E-House", as we affectionately call it, got started in 2003.

2023 E-House

This year will be the 21st Year of the Entrepreneurs House. The house is located at 1079 Humboldt Ave, in West St. Paul.

Our group is seeking to involve 20 or more companies to volunteer on site as well as raise $200,000 for the project. Each volunteering company brings a team of employees to work on the house for one full day during the summer.

This year will be the 21st Year of the Entrepreneurs House. The house is located at The house is located at 1079 Humboldt Ave, in West St. Paul. Our group is seeking to involve 20 or more companies to volunteer on site as well as raise $200,000 for the project. Each volunteering company brings a team of employees to work on the house for one full day (9 am to 3 pm) during the summer.

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>> 2023 Twin Cities Entrepreneurs House Pledge Form

Twin Cities Entrepreneurs House Steering Committee: Tom Goodmanson | Mik Gusenius | John Bergstrom | Clarke Porter | Josh Thelemann

2022 Entrepreneurs House Final Photo-1

Learn About Entrepreneurs' House

Twin Cities Entrepreneurs House is a community service project where mid-tier companies make a big difference. With 40 or 50 businesses joining together, we can build a whole Habitat house for a family - for a lasting social contribution.

The Entrepreneurs House project has been a growing success since 2003. The generosity and dedication of the people of Minnesota to issues of affordable housing is one reason the Twin Cities is a leader in business, culture, and quality of life in general. Below are our completed Entrepreneurs Houses.

Co-Founder Wayne Atkins' Legacy

wayneEntrepreneurs House co-founder Wayne Atkins passed away on March 11, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Wayne was an extraordinary leader who also served on Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s board of directors and finance committee, among other civic contributions. Entrepreneurs House was very dear to Wayne as he watched it grow from inception to a program that has raised more than $1 million for Habitat for Humanity.

In memory of Wayne, the eHouse Steering Committee and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has dedicated the 2014 entrepreneurs house.

Read about Wayne's legacy

Twin Cities Habitat Key Facts

In the United States 95 million people, 1/3 of the nation, have housing problems including lack of affordability, overcrowding, unsafe conditions, and homelessness.

In the Twin Cities metro area alone, over half a million people, or more than 20% of the population, are having to spend too much of their income on their housing — not leaving enough for other necessities like good nutrition, health care, transportation, advancing education or saving for the future. And the problem is growing faster in Minnesota than in any other state. This creates tremendous instability in our families, weakens our economy, and even impacts our health and educational success.

Photos from Previous Builds

Check out these great photos from E-House builds over the years. Make sure to add your own to show off all the incredible work you've done!

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Contact Information

Mik Gusenius
Cherry Tree Companies
952.253.6005
mgusenius@cherrytree.com

Carol Erickson-Clark
Volunteer Coordinator
carolericksonclark@yahoo.com

Steering Committee

Mik Gusenius
Cherry Tree Companies

John Bergstrom
Mairs & Power Venture Capital

Clarke Porter
Pathways Investments

Josh Thelemann
Proserva

Sponsors

Special thanks to the companies listed below who helped make this year's Entrepreneurs House successful.

BDO

Blackbaud

Calabrio

Carpathian

Cedar Labs

Cherry Tree Companies

CIT

Deluxe

Ergodyne

GovDocs

GTT

Hays Companies

Holmes Corporation

Horizontal Integration

ID Insight

IdeaS

Insperity

JobDig/LinkUp

Mairs & Power

MetaFarms

Oppidan

Pathways Investments

Pearson

Perforce Software

Proprietors Capitol Holdings

Punch & Associates

RSM

Silicon Valley Bank

Sunrise Banks

The Hive

Token of Trust

TurnSignl

Western Bank

 

This is not a solicitation to sell securities. Any contributions should be made directly to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity which is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation.