Business News & Updates
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.
Solicitud para LEDC Fondo de Emergencia para Pequeños Negocios
Este Fondo de Emergencia, por parte de Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC), está diseñado para apoyar a los pequeños negocios que atraviesan dificultades extraordinarias como resultado de la actividad reciente del ICE, con un enfoque particular en la Operación Metro Surge, que comenzó el 15 de diciembre de 2025, y su impacto directo en las operaciones comerciales en todo Minnesota.
Understanding Immigration Policy & Impacts on Small Businesses
MCCD is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, February 4th to discuss the impacts of immigration policy on small businesses.
Recommendations for Sustained Financial Losses Due to Federal Immigration Enforcement
Recommended steps from the City of Minneapolis if your business has sustained financial losses.
Federal Immigration Enforcement Business Impact Survey
The City of Minneapolis is interested in better understanding the impact of recent ICE actions on small businesses in Minneapolis. The survey below only takes a minute or two. It will provide the City with valuable information to help businesses.
ICE Employer Education Training Recap & Resources
Materials and resources from an employer ICE education training hosted by Vivid Joy HR.
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.
Extended Funding Opportunity: E-bikes for Businesses
To ensure more Minnesota businesses and organizations have the opportunity to participate, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended the application deadline to February 27, 2026.
I.C.E Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth & Freedom
A collective effort is calling for a statewide strike of non-violent moral action against I.C.E. actions in Minnesota on Friday, January 23rd. The strike calls for no work, no school, no shopping or spending money. There will be a peaceful march and rally in downtown Minneapolis at 2:00 pm.
Know Your Rights Town Hall
Join CAIR Minnesota and elected officials for a timely forum on Friday, January 16 6:00 pm at the American Swedish Institute.