Business News & Updates

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCRA) is making approximately $2 million available in the form of grants between $3,000 and $10,000 to help businesses that were impacted by the surge overcome short-term financial hurdles, enabling them to remain in business in their communities and prevent widespread blight in Hennepin County.

If you're behind on payments or concerned about future obligations, you have options.

Join Elevate Hennepin on Wednesday, March 11, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Mercado Central, 1515 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407, for an in-person advising pop-up that brings expert business support directly to impacted business owners.

African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS) is administering emergency relief funds to support small businesses that have experienced economic hardship due to recent immigration-related activity in Minnesota.

To apply for the Minneapolis Foundation Economic Response Fund and/or Salt Cure Fund, one must have an account with the Minneapolis Foundation.

Attend a Paid Family and Medical Leave Workshop hosted by our partners, Longfellow Business Association (LBA), on Thursday, February 26, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Legacy Building, 4024 E 46th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406

The Lake Street Council held another Get Together with LSC | Juntándose con LSC on February 19, 2026, online to discuss emergency response during the current federal immigration activity impacting the Lake Street corridor and state.

The Lake Street Council held the second Get Together with LSC | Juntándose con LSC on February 12, 2026, online to discuss emergency response during the current federal immigration activity impacting the Lake Street corridor and state.

The Minneapolis City Council will be considering a proposal to allocate $5 million for emergency business relief. An initiative like this could help restore our cultural districts and save our stores, restaurants and cultural malls. We are asking city officials to please stand with small businesses and our immigrant communities!

Small business stabilization grants are now open. Southeast Asian and immigrant/refugee business owners can apply for up to $5,000 in short-term relief. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis based on need and impact.