Business News & Updates

HOME, HEALTH, HOPE: Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate and Voter Education Forum
Minneapolis Mayoral Candidates' Nonpartisan Forum will be a voter education event with free food, information about the election process, and the opportunity to hear mayoral candidates discuss the issues most affecting our city. All candidates, regardless of party, have been invited.

Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate Meet & Greet
Attend the City of Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate Meet & Greet hosted by the League of Women Voters. This forum is open to the public and free of charge. This in-person event will give the public an opportunity to connect with candiadtes and to learn more about their platform and background.

Minneapolis Ward 10 City Council Candidate Forum
Attend or view the City of Minneapolis City Council Ward 10 Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. This forum is open to the public and free of charge. Informal interpreters will be available in Somali and Spanish.

Minneapolis Ward 9 City Council Candidate Forum
Attend or view the City of Minneapolis City Council Ward 9 Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. This forum is open to the public and free of charge. Informal interpreters will be available in Somali, and formal interpretation in Spanish.

Minneapolis Ward 8 City Council Candidate Forum
Attend or view the City of Minneapolis City Council Ward 8 Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. This forum is open to the public and free of charge. Informal interpreters will be available before and after the forum for questions.

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.

Public Hearing on the 2025 Minneapolis Budget
The Minneapolis City Council will be holding its first Public Hearing to receive input from residents and business owners on Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 2024 at 10 AM in Room 350, Public Service Center at 250 S. 4th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415.

Organizing for Power for Small Businesses
Main Street Alliance is offering a series of trainings called Organizing for Power for Small Businesses. This is a six-part training opportunity between Monday, January 22, and Monday, February 26.

Minneapolis City Council adopts a $1.8 billion Budget that includes funding for Lake Street Public Safety Coordination
We need your voice. You can help by calling or emailing your Minneapolis City Council Member and Mayor Frey and asking them to invest in the future of Lake Street. We need essential funding for redevelopment and community safety to bring customers back to our neighborhoods.

Urgent Action: Ask the Minneapolis City Council to Support Community Safety and Recovery Needs
We need your voice. You can help by calling or emailing your Minneapolis City Council Member and Mayor Frey and asking them to invest in the future of Lake Street. We need essential funding for redevelopment and community safety to bring customers back to our neighborhoods.