Business News & Updates

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:

By the numbers: 2024 Lake Street Loyalty Challenge
Last November, we announced the return of our third-annual Lake Street Loyalty Challenge ahead of the holiday shopping season. This popular program rewards people for supporting small businesses on Lake Street by giving them a $15 gift card to a local business along the corridor after they spend at least $15 on Lake Street.

mspWellness Champion
Is your organization committed to improving the lives of employees and fostering a culture of health and wellness? Apply to become an mspWellness Champion!

Call for Valentine’s Day Events, Specials, and Ideas
If you would like to be included in our 2023 Valentine's Day Guide please contact us with information about your Valentine's Day specials.

Uptown’s Winter Wonderland
A neighborhood-wide holiday activation and marketing effort will be launched this year by the newly established Love from Uptown campaign (led by Arts & Rec Uptown), with support from the Uptown Association.