Business News & Updates
Energy Smart
Energy Smart is your partner for energy efficiency. We specialize in cost-saving solutions, customized plans, and funding support for your business. Our services include free energy assessments, utility bill analysis, and end-of-life equipment planning.
New Nicollet Redevelopment Open House
Join us this fall for a family-friendly open house! View design concepts for the new roadway and public space, and share your input!
Good Steward Grant
Hennepin County is now accepting Good Steward Grant applications through November 14, 2023.
These grants typically support smaller conservation projects such as constructing rain gardens, stabilizing stream banks, restoring native vegetation, installing vegetated filter strips, or implementing other best management projects. The typical funding amount is $10,000 to $20,000; maximum funding amount of $25,000.
Goff Public Pro Bono Nonprofit Communications Training Program
The Goff Comms Cohort – will provide an opportunity to learn about advocacy and communications from the experts at Goff while networking with peers. This program will help leaders learn how to develop effective messaging; identify strong, media-ready stories; be a confident spokesperson; and advance civic and policy goals.
ChamberHealth
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce ChamberHealth, a new health insurance program that features a variety of affordable benefit offerings to help businesses contain costs, improve satisfaction, and enable a healthier and more productive workforce.
Lyndale Ave Walking Tour
As part of the Lyndale redesign engagement efforts, project staff are hosting a walking tour along a portion of the project area. This is an opportunity to get an up close, active look at the corridor with insight from the project team about what’s possible through the project. Bring your bike, a stroller, or just a good pair of shoes, but be sure to bring an open mind and a willingness to share your thoughts.
Gandhi Mahal Garden Beautification Day
Help us make the former Gandhi Mahal site beautiful! Longfellow Community Council, Lake Street Council, Holy Trinity and Redesign Inc. are gathering on Monday, September 25th from 2:00-6:00pm for a community clean up. We’ll be picking up trash and debris at the former Gandhi Mahal Site, 27th Ave South between Lake Street and 31st Street. Right next to the new post office.
Lyndale Ave S Survey
Whoever you are and however you use Lyndale Avenue, now is the perfect time to tell Hennepin County what you think.
To learn more about what Hennepin County is seeking and the timeline for gathering input, you can visit the Lyndale Avenue South reconstruction page on Be Heard Hennepin.
Art Drop & Shop 2023 Toolkit
High-level talking points, sample social media content and email copy for you to use as a starting point in your Art Drop & Shop promotion.
Show your support as we seek funds to continue our business support services
The Lake Street Council, in partnership with other Twin Cities organizations, is currently applying for a grant through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (MN DEED) to support our day-to-day business support work. This includes the free business technical support and advising services we provide to all businesses on Lake Street, as well as more specialized support such as predevelopment and acquisition for those looking to rebuild or purchase a property.