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Support the Small Business Assistance Partnership Program
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Support the Small Business Assistance Partnership Program

Proven programs like the Small Business Assistance Partnerships provide strong and sustained returns on investment and create jobs. It's one of the most critical tools that the Lake Street Council has used to help our corridor recover and thrive over the last few years. We can not afford to see funding reductions to this crucial program.

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Small Business Marketing Worksheets
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Small Business Marketing Worksheets

Every great brand or mission begins with a compelling story. Whether you're a business owner looking to connect with customers or a nonprofit leader seeking to inspire action, storytelling is your most powerful tool.

To help you harness that power, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Twin Cities created two practical, easy-to-use worksheets:

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Lake Street Lift invests in community-focused public safety services
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Lake Street Lift invests in community-focused public safety services

Our new Lake Street Lift initiative has been busy boosting Lake Street businesses, arts, and places with exciting new events, activations, and business resource opportunities – all to support the economic health and vitality of the corridor. One key element to cultivating a more vibrant and thriving Lake Street is ensuring the safety of everyone who lives, works, and visits the community.

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From upcoming art and event activations to new marketing campaign, Lake Street Lift gains momentum
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From upcoming art and event activations to new marketing campaign, Lake Street Lift gains momentum

As we settle into 2025 and plan for the year ahead, there’s a lot to be excited about on Lake Street! One of the things we can’t wait to see fully bloom is our new Lake Street Lift initiative, made possible through our partnership with the Graves Foundation and fueled by $8 million in state funding from the City of Minneapolis – all to support the economic health and vitality of our beloved Lake Street community.

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