Ann Fix is a seasoned entrepreneur and community leader with over 15 years of experience advising small food entrepreneurs. As Vice President of Business Development at NEON, Ann and her "tiny but mighty" business development team of 3, have achieved record-breaking milestones, serving over 1,000 clients and providing over 6,000 hours of technical assistance annually. Her client-centric approach, rooted in building trust and meeting clients where they are, has been pivotal in NEON's success. Ann's commitment to fostering economic vitality in underserved communities has garnered local and national recognition. A sought-after partner and thought leader in entrepreneurship and community development, Ann has been critical in the development of NEON's Collective Kitchens, a 22,000 sq. ft. Food Business Incubator which broke ground in October 2023. She envisions transforming North Minneapolis into a prosperous and multicultural hub of food entrepreneurship.