Business News & Updates
Co-op Feasibility Class Registration Summer 2022
The City of Minneapolis is offering a class for groups interested in starting or growing a cooperative or converting an existing business into a cooperative. The class will equip participants with tools to evaluate their co-op idea and/or refine their model for those that are already in the process of incorporation. It is recommended that more than one representative from a co-op attend the course and that at least one of the same members attends each class. This class is not for developing housing cooperatives.
LEDC Taco Tour
The Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) is bringing back its annual Taco Tour on Lake Street for 2022! The primary goal for the 2022 Taco Tour on Lake Street is to bring customers back to Lake Street. It is FREE to participate as a Lake Street business!
Twin Cities Community Event & LEAD Minneapolis Training
Learn more about LEAD Minneapolis and the role you can play as a member of the Lake Street community in addressing the needs of our community, providing support to hundreds of individuals as our community continues to heal and rebuild.
Comcast RISE Grants
Comcast RISE will award another $1 million in grants - $10,000 each – to 100 Twin Cities small businesses owned by people of color or all women to help grow their businesses, create jobs, and play a vital role in supporting our communities.
Frontline Worker Pay
To thank those Minnesotans who worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency, Gov. Tim Walz signed Frontline Worker Payments into law April 29, 2022, enabling those workers to apply for Frontline Worker Pay. Application dates are June 8 through July 22, 2022.
Latinx-owned Business Energy Survey
Latinx-owned business in Minnesota: Share your thoughts and experiences on your electric energy use and how you save energy in your business. Take the short 8 minute survey to receive a $25 debit card and to be entered in a drawing to win a $100 debit card.
Lake Street & 35W BRT Station Public Art
The Metropolitan Council is seeking artists to create integrated public art to enhance the new Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit Station at Interstate 35W and Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The artwork is to be installed under the station platform at street level.
17th Annual Legislative Update
Join us for our 17th Annual Legislative Update and Luncheon hosted by SCCA, LBA, Lake Street Council & Gandhi Mahal Restaurant / Curry in a Hurry.
2022 Under the Canopy
Lake Street Council has tickets to give away at no cost to you for this summer's Under the Canopy concerts at The Hook and Ladder Theatre & Lounge. These tickets can be used for you to enjoy an evening on Lake Street, for giveaway to your customers, or for a staff outing.
2022 Open Streets Minneapolis
Open Streets Minneapolis events are back with 3 days within the Lake Street corridor. These events give communities a chance to experience city streets in an engaging, car-free environment.