Business News & Updates
Keep Sidewalks Clear for Winter Cheer!
Lake Street Council encourages businesses and property owners to clear snow from the sidewalks around their property as quickly as possible to maintain good access. Minnesota snows are unpredictable and can dramatically change customer traffic flow, but maintaining clear sidewalks is one key element to reducing barriers for our customers and nearby residents.
Is your business ready for Minnesota Paid Leave?
Paid Leave supports your employees when they need it most and strengthens connections in our families, communities, and workplaces. Paid Leave means Minnesotans don’t need to choose between financial stability and their families and will support improved retention, performance, and morale on the job.
A Statement from The City of Minneapolis: Resources for Immigrants
The City of Minneapolis works to connect neighbors and residents with services and opportunities so that everyone – including those born outside of the United States – feels a sense of belonging and can achieve their highest potential. This is and will remain The City of Minneapolis’ goal and commitment.
City of Minneapolis awards $50,000 for Lake Street marketing, placemaking, and business support
We are happy to share that the city recently awarded $50,000 to the Lake Street Council. This funding will support several marketing and placemaking programs.
Lake & Lyndale B Line Construction
Preparation work for temporary traffic signals at Lake & Lyndale starts the week of January 15, 2024 for the Metro Transit B Line Project
Lake Street Council Office Closed 12/25/23 - 1/1/24
Lake Street Council will be closed from December 25, 2023 - January 1, 2024. Staff will begin to return on January 2, 2024.
Historic Settlement to Offer Compensation to Many Lake Street Businesses
Did your business accept Visa or Mastercard credit and/or debit cards between January 1, 2004 and January 25, 2019? If so, it may be able to claim compensation in the Payment Card Settlement—a record-breaking $5.5 billion settlement that resolved claims that Visa and Mastercard unlawfully inflated merchant fees.
ChamberHealth
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce ChamberHealth, a new health insurance program that features a variety of affordable benefit offerings to help businesses contain costs, improve satisfaction, and enable a healthier and more productive workforce.

