Business News & Updates
By the numbers: 2024 Lake Street Loyalty Challenge
Last November, we announced the return of our third-annual Lake Street Loyalty Challenge ahead of the holiday shopping season. This popular program rewards people for supporting small businesses on Lake Street by giving them a $15 gift card to a local business along the corridor after they spend at least $15 on Lake Street.
New Nicollet Redevelopment Open House
See how your input has shaped plans for development at the New Nicollet site. Join the City of Minneapolis for an open house and learn about next steps for this transformational project.
Mindset Reset: Mindful Business Owners Collective
The Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) is happy to invite business owners to Mindset Reset, the Mindful Business Owners Collective small group program, which focuses on exploring an individual's mindset and wellness practices to navigate troublesome experiences in and out of business.
Minneapolis Green Cost Share: 2025 Funding Available!
Boost your commercial property's energy efficiency with funding from the city. Minneapolis offers a green cost-share program that can significantly reduce your sustainability upgrade costs.
University of Minnesota Law School IP Clinic - Spring 2025
The IP Clinic provides members of the local community an opportunity to obtain legal assistance in matters involving intellectual property, such as copyrightable works, trademarks, patents, and confidentiality obligations.
DIY Weatherization for Energy Savings
Drafty windows and doors drive up heating costs and make indoor spaces less comfortable. With a spare hour and tools from your favorite hardware store, you can tackle these leaks!
South Minneapolis Community Safety Center Engagement
The City of Minneapolis heard community input on plans for the new South Minneapolis Community Safety Center and Lake Street Safety Center. Now, they are coming back to share what they heard and what they did with your input. You can attend an upcoming community safety update session to get updates.
Public Hearing on the 2025 Minneapolis Budget
The Minneapolis City Council will be holding its first Public Hearing to receive input from residents and business owners on Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 2024 at 10 AM in Room 350, Public Service Center at 250 S. 4th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415.
CenterPoint Energy Rebate
Installed new natural gas equipment in 2024? Your new furnace, boiler, water heater, thermostat, food service equipment, and more may qualify for a rebate from CenterPoint Energy!
Southside Summit 2024
The 5th Annual Southside Summit will bring together 100 community leaders for an evening of networking, a moderated and unfiltered panel discussion on ways to deepen nonprofit impact, and introduce the One South initiative that seeks to illuminate a new era of collaboration in South Minneapolis.