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A statement from the Lake Street Council.
Did you install new energy-efficient natural gas equipment in 2025? Your furnace, boiler, water heater, thermostat, foodservice equipment, and more may qualify for a rebate from CenterPoint Energy!
Join LegalCORPS for a free virtual Minnesota Paid Leave Workshop.
Showcase your business at the S.H.A.K.E. Holiday Festival inside the Historic Coliseum Building on Saturday, December 6, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Submit any final questions about the RFP before the Q&A deadline! All questions and their answers will be posted on the City’s website by Dec. 2, 2025. Check out the current set of questions and answers available on the RFP webpage.
The Lake Street Council office is closed for a winter break from Monday, December 22, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026.
Is your business or nonprofit doing anything special for the holidays or the end of the year? If so, let us know so we can amplify in our email newsletter, social media, and in responses to press inquiries!
High-level talking points, sample social media content and email copy for you to use as a starting point in your Lake Street Loyalty Challenge promotion.
The Minneapolis City Council is in the process of passing a new budget for 2026. Each year, the mayor and city leaders decide how to support various city departments and program areas. We need your voice to secure funding and activate our commercial corridors!
If you’re considering upgrades like LED lighting, a new furnace, or fresh cooking equipment, Energy Smart can help you take the next step.
A partir de enero de 2026, el programa de Ausencia Remunerada garantizará que los habitantes de Minnesota puedan tomarse el tiempo que necesiten para estar presentes en algunos de los momentos más importantes de la vida, como dar la bienvenida a un(a) hijo(a) a la familia, recuperarse de una enfermedad grave o cuidar de un ser querido. Tanto los empleadores como los empleados desempeñan un papel importante en el programa.
As part of the METRO E Line opening on Saturday, December 6th, there will be a celebration planned for the E Line, and businesses along the route can be a part of the E Line Passport activity.
Join S.H.A.K.E. for an open house to see their event spaces and what’s possible!
Step-by-step article of how to start a LLC in Minnesota.
As fall settles in, now is the perfect time to schedule your furnace or boiler tune-up. Whether you rent or own your space, it’s important to ensure your heating system is ready to handle the season ahead.
Redesign is hosting a family & neighborhood-centered event during MEA break (on Thursday, October 16, 3:00 -7:00 pm) at the Historic Coliseum building. They’d love for to participate! Check out these four opportunities for participation.
The City of Minneapolis is excited to host the second annual Latino Business Week, Sunday, Oct. 5, to Saturday, Oct. 11.
Este es un espacio práctico y gratuito donde aprenderás sobre planificación estratégica, gestión de riesgos, reportes financieros, herramientas legales y mejores prácticas para proteger tu negocio, tu familia y tu futuro.