Business News & Updates
Paid Leave Workshop
Learn how Minnesota’s new Paid Leave law affects your business and employees, get answers to your questions, and connect with local business leaders.
Lyndale Avenue Plan Comment Map
Hennepin County wants your feedback on the plan for Lyndale Avenue. At this point in the design process, they’re looking for your feedback about specific locations. You can use this the interactive comment map below to weigh in on the plan. The comment map will be available until the end of September.
Is your business ready for Minnesota Paid Leave?
Paid Leave supports your employees when they need it most and strengthens connections in our families, communities, and workplaces. Paid Leave means Minnesotans don’t need to choose between financial stability and their families and will support improved retention, performance, and morale on the job.
Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate Meet & Greet
Attend the City of Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate Meet & Greet hosted by the League of Women Voters. This forum is open to the public and free of charge. This in-person event will give the public an opportunity to connect with candiadtes and to learn more about their platform and background.
Minneapolis Ward 10 City Council Candidate Forum
Attend or view the City of Minneapolis City Council Ward 10 Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. This forum is open to the public and free of charge. Informal interpreters will be available in Somali and Spanish.
Minneapolis Ward 9 City Council Candidate Forum
Attend or view the City of Minneapolis City Council Ward 9 Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. This forum is open to the public and free of charge. Informal interpreters will be available in Somali, and formal interpretation in Spanish.
Minneapolis Ward 8 City Council Candidate Forum
Attend or view the City of Minneapolis City Council Ward 8 Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. This forum is open to the public and free of charge. Informal interpreters will be available before and after the forum for questions.
Welcoming Week 2025
As part of Welcoming Week, the City of Minneapolis is hosting a litter pick-up on Friday, September 12, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. This is a volunteer service project to pick up litter together near E Lake Street and Hiawatha Ave.
New Nicollet RFP Feedback Meeting
Whittier Alliance, Lyndale Neighborhood Association, CANDO, and Phillips West Neighborhood Organization are co-hosting a meeting on September 17 at 6:30pm at Whittier Rec Center (425 W 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55405) to review the request for proposals for the first phase of building at New Nicollet (the old Kmart site).
Navigating the Changing World of Immigration Enforcement: Know Your Rights
Join NDC and Lathrop GPM for an insightful and crucial. workshop. In today’s evolving immigration landscape, both employers and employees face increasing challenges and responsibilities.