Business News & Updates
$125 million proposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives to support small business recovery
On Wednesday, small business owners and partners from across Minneapolis and Saint Paul – including Lake Street, University Avenue, West Broadway, and 38th Street – testified in support of HF 3028 and SF 3035.
3rd Precinct Community Conversations
Phase I of this community engagement effort will ask, “Should the 3rd Precinct police building be located at Lake and Minnehaha or an alternate site?” Community members are invited to attend one of four meetings in April to offer answers.
Cedar Avenue Reconstruction Listening Sessions
Hennepin County, in partnership with the City of Minneapolis, plans to reconstruct Cedar Avenue between Lake Street and 24th Street East in 2026. Community members are invited to provide their initial thoughts on the project at two listening sessions in March.
Refrigerant Emission Reduction Grants
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is offering approximately $78,800 for projects to reduce refrigerant emissions. The funding will help recipients replace refrigeration equipment with refrigeration equipment that uses lower global warming potential (GWP).
March 2023 Monthly Updates
On March 2, 2023 10:00 - 11:00 am, Lake Street Council held it’s monthly virtual updates meeting.
Webinar: TikTok for Small Business
Join the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers for a virtual panel discussion on TikTok for small businesses. Hear from three local business owners who are utilizing the platform to reach new clients and market their businesses.
Community Listening Session: Safety & Livability on Public Transit
Following the tragic transphobic hate crime at the Lake Street Light Rail station last month, City Council Member Jason Chavez is partnering with Metro Transit and the State, County, and Trans Equity Council on a public safety meeting for residents to discuss concerns and hear updates.
Tavolo Exclusive Discount
Tavolo is offering an EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT to Lake Street Restaurants to automate ALL social media content needs.
Learn more about our Next Level MSP legislative proposal
The Lake Street Council - in partnership with other Twin Cities organizations - is currently asking the Minnesota legislature for $400 million to support recovery efforts across the metro area through a new Next Level MSP program.
Ask your legislators to invest in Lake Street's recovery
We believe this year’s historic budget surplus presents a unique opportunity to make a generational impact on Lake Street’s future. But we need your voice.