Business News & Updates
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Saint Paul Parks and Rec is seeking Latinx vendors to participate in a vendors event an hour before their “Movies in the Park” series on July 26th.
A few of the offices representing South Minneapolis have scheduled an informational Town Hall with relevent organizations and individuals to discuss the MN Promise Act Grant and Loan programs with eligible small businesses.
Meet Minneapolis is developing a strategic road map for the future by aligning the public, private and civic sectors around a shared tourism vision. Minneapolis residents are welcome to provide their feedback through a resident survey.
The City of Minneapolis plans to repurpose the former 3rd precinct police building into a mixed-use public facility, co-locating ground floor community use space with the City’s Department of Elections and Voter Services.
In Hennepin County, there's a 38.5% tax levied on waste destined for landfills or incinerators. However, recycling and organics recycling are tax-exempt!
Lake Street Council is passionate about supporting public art on Lake Street! It makes our spaces more beautiful, showcases different cultures, and invites more people to experience Lake Street and its businesses.
The Lake Street Council is tracking the various 2024 construction projects in the Lake Street corridor. During this time, we will support impacted businesses through in-person outreach, updates via our email newsletter, advocating to stakeholders for clear and consistent engagement, and marketing to customers.
The 2024 Parklet and Street Café season is just around the corner! These programs aim to activate community corridors with fun public spaces that make neighborhoods more vibrant and support local businesses. If you are interested in creating unique public gathering spaces in your neighborhood, now is the time to apply!
Learn tax information for your business including filing requirements, record-keeping tips, tax payment options, 1099 information, IRS resources and tools, choosing preparers, identity theft and scams, and a review of financial records issues for accuracy and timeliness, and audit issues.
The Lake Street Council held the first Construction in the Corridor Information Meeting on February 29, 2024, at the Hennepin County Human Service Center to discuss projects impacting the Midtown Area.
We’re pleased to share Advancing Small Business Solar Equity: Final Technical Insights Report. This report was co-authored by Lake Street Council, Great Plains Institute, and William Weber Consulting, with contributions from the Neighborhood Development Center and Northside Economic Opportunities Network.
The next meeting for the Rotary Community Core @ Lake Street Owners Networking Group is Thursday, March 14th at 9:00 am at the Hennepin County Offices Conference Room (across the hall from First Independence Bank, 2217 East 22nd Ave. Covered parking is accessed off 22nd Ave)
The Lake Street Council held a Lake Street Morning Mixer on March 5, 2024, at Frida's Event Venue to discuss New Community Safety Strategies for Lake Street.
What is the difference between a Safety Center and a Police Station? How should it serve the community?
Join community at this public engagement session on Wednesday, March 27th at 6:00 pm at Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave S. Snacks will provided.
Visit Lake Street first launched the Lake Street Art Drop series in 2023 to encourage people to explore, discover local artists, and support small businesses along Lake Street!
We are happy to share that the city recently awarded $50,000 to the Lake Street Council. This funding will support several marketing and placemaking programs.
Join NDC for an info session on Monday, March 4 at 5:30 pm via Zoom that will include an overview of the program, more about who is eligible, the application process, and what you need to know to apply.