Business News & Updates
Call for Latinx Vendors
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.
MN Promise Act Grant program and Loan program Town hall for South Minneapolis
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.
Destination Minneapolis: Charting the Future of Minneapolis Tourism
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.
Promise Act Virtual "Get Ready" Info Session
Join NDC for an Upcoming Virtual “Get Ready” Info Session!
A new use for Minnehaha 3000
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.
Free Waste Reduction Assistance and Grant Funding Now Available
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!
2023 Lake Street Reimagined Recap
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 2024 season of the Parklets & Street Café Program is here!
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!
Tax Topics for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
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.
Construction in the Corridor: Midtown Recap
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.