Business News & Updates
Lake Street Loyalty Challenge 2023 Toolkit
High-level talking points, sample social media content and email copy for you to use as a starting point in your Lake Street Loyalty Challenge promotion.
Interested in a Free Smart Thermostat?
Heat and cool your building more efficiently with programmable smart thermostats. Smart thermostats can be scheduled and operated remotely so that you are never heating an empty building again!
Hennepin Ave (Lake St W to Douglas Ave) Monthly Construction Stakeholder Meetings
The City of Minneapolis will be reconstructing Hennepin Ave S from Lake Street W to Douglas Ave. The street reconstruction project will begin in 2024. In advance of the street reconstruction project, utility work has begun along the corridor.
LEAD Minneapolis Community Resource Event!
LEAD has planned a Community Resource Pop-up event at the corner of East Lake Street & Chicago Ave. The event is planned for Thursday, October 26th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm.
New Nicollet Roadway and Surrounding Public Space Survey
Take the survey to share your thoughts on the new roadway and public space design concepts. The survey is available in English, Somali and Spanish.
Ward 7 City Council Candidate Forum 2023
WARD 7 (open seat)
Thursday, October 12 at 7:00 pm
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church, 2022 W Lake Of the Isles Parkway
The 6th Annual African Immigrant Professional Development Conference
The African Immigrant Professional Development Conference (AIPDC) is pleased to host the 6th Annual AIPDC under the theme “ReImagine!" This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, at the North Hennepin Community College from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Nasibu Sareva, Chief Executive Officer of the African Development Center will serve as the Keynote Speaker.
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.