Business News & Updates
Lake Street Food Walk
If you are interested in becoming a participating restaurant in the Lake Street Food Walk on July 25th, 2026, please apply.
Collaborate with the World Cup on Lake Street
The Lake Street Council is thrilled to lead the first coordinated effort to make the Lake of 10,000 Lands the go-to street for the World Cup! Collaborate with us to celebrate the biggest sporting event in the world and all that Lake Street has to offer.
Submit Your Property for the Explore Minnesota Film Guide
If you own or manage a property, you can have your property listed with the Explore Minnesota film office and available for viewing by location professionals worldwide seeking the perfect location for their projects.
MSPIFF45 Business Spotlight Pre-Reel
As we emerge from so many months of hardship, the Minneapolis St Paul International Film Festival wants to provide an opportunity for businesses that need help getting back on their feet.
Vendors Wanted: SHAKE Holiday Festival
Showcase your business at the S.H.A.K.E. Holiday Festival inside the Historic Coliseum Building on Saturday, December 6, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Call for Holiday/End of the Year Specials & Events!
Is your business or nonprofit doing anything special for the holidays or the end of the year? If so, let us know so we can amplify in our email newsletter, social media, and in responses to press inquiries!
Lake Street Loyalty Challenge 2025 Toolkit
High-level talking points, sample social media content and email copy for you to use as a starting point in your Lake Street Loyalty Challenge promotion.
E Line Passport Program
As part of the METRO E Line opening on Saturday, December 6th, there will be a celebration planned for the E Line, and businesses along the route can be a part of the E Line Passport activity.
Holidays on Hennepin
Holidays on Hennepin is a month-long event along Hennepin Avenue in Uptown running from Thanksgiving through New Years. The goal of Holidays on Hennepin is to put the neighborhood back on the map as a major destination for food, entertainment, and retail.
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:

