Business News & Updates
Shop with Meaning Market
Shop with Meaning Market is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to gain visibility and earn revenue at a local large employer.
NDC Fresh Fronts on Lake Street Facade Improvement Initiative
NDC’s New Fresh Fronts program will assist businesses along Lake Street corridor to improve, repair or change their business facades, such as painting, signage, lighting, etc.
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.
DEED New Programs Fall 2022
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) launched new programs to assist small businesses.
Former Kmart and Nicollet Ave Open House
The City of Minneapolis is ready to reconnect Nicollet Avenue to Lake Street and redevelop the former Kmart site, a 10 acre parcel of land, with a high-density, mixed-use, walkable district that reflects the community.
City of Minneapolis ReImagining Public Safety
The City’s Office of Performance & Innovation teamed up with the Behavioral Crisis Response team, 311, 911, Traffic Control, Office of Violence Prevention, and Neighborhood & Community Relations for an awareness campaign called Reimagining Public Safety. The videos feature City staff and spotlight community members.
Small Business Job Board
The Small Business Job Board has just launched to serve as a place for small businesses to share job openings and connect with job seekers in the Twin Cities. Post any job position in under 10 minutes!
Reuse Minnesota Business Needs Survey
Reuse Minnesota is seeking to understand the needs of current and past members and other reuse businesses and organizations throughout the state. We invite you to participate in this assessment to help inform and prioritize work and resource creation to allow RM to best support the growth and vitality of reuse businesses in Minnesota, and to influence consumer behavior to prioritize reuse, repair and rental.
Business Support Funding for Creatives: New Eligibility Criteria for Artist Driven Marketing grants.
Business Support Funding for Creatives: New Eligibility Criteria for Artist Driven Marketing grants.
Creative Businesses & Creative Entrepreneurs are Encouraged to Apply.
Applications are due September 6, 2022