Business News & Updates
Minneapolis Foundation Account Creation Guides
To apply for the Minneapolis Foundation Economic Response Fund and/or Salt Cure Fund, one must have an account with the Minneapolis Foundation.
PFML Workshop: Paid Leave Without the Panic
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
Get Together with LSC | Juntándose con LSC - Recap 2/19/26
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.
Get Together with LSC | Juntándose con LSC - Recap 2/12/26
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.
Urge city officials to offer emergency relief funds for Minneapolis businesses
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!
Southeast Asian and Immigrant/Refugee Small Business Stabilization Grant
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.
Salt Cure Fund - Round One
Applications for the initial Salt Cure Fund grant round are open now until February 23, 2026, with priority to small, independent restaurants in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota.
Connecting Mutual-Aid Groups with Lake Street Grocers
Explore the map of local grocery stores and markets found below, and support small businesses while stepping up for community-members.
Resources for Federal Immigration Presence on Lake Street
Resources for Federal Immigration Presence on Lake Street
Get Together with LSC | Juntándose con LSC - Recap 2/5/26
The Lake Street Council held the first Get Together with LSC | Juntándose con LSC on February 5, 2026, online to discuss emergency response during the current federal immigration activity impacting the Lake Street corridor and state.