Business News & Updates
ICE Out/Spring Forward!
Our business community is still recovering from the economic impacts of the recent federal ICE operations in Minneapolis. Operation Metro Surge caused significant losses in revenue, disrupted the lives of workers, students, and families, and traumatized communities of color and cultural corridors. But Lake Street rises again! Efforts are underway to encourage state leaders to allocate funds to help our small businesses recover. You can be a part of this campaign.
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!
Public Hearing on the 2026 Minneapolis Budget
The Minneapolis City Council is in the process of passing a new budget for 2026. Each year, the mayor and city leaders decide how to support various city departments and program areas. We need your voice to secure funding and activate our commercial corridors!
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.