Business News & Updates
Urge city officials to offer emergency relief funds for Minneapolis businesses
The Minneapolis City Council will be considering a proposal to allocate $5 million for emergency business relief. An initiative like this could help restore our cultural districts and save our stores, restaurants and cultural malls. We are asking city officials to please stand with small businesses and our immigrant communities!
Southeast Asian and Immigrant/Refugee Small Business Stabilization Grant
Small business stabilization grants are now open. Southeast Asian and immigrant/refugee business owners can apply for up to $5,000 in short-term relief. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis based on need and impact.
Salt Cure Fund - Round One
Applications for the initial Salt Cure Fund grant round are open now until February 23, 2026, with priority to small, independent restaurants in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota.
Connecting Mutual-Aid Groups with Lake Street Grocers
Explore the map of local grocery stores and markets found below, and support small businesses while stepping up for community-members.
Resources for Federal Immigration Presence on Lake Street
Resources for Federal Immigration Presence on Lake Street
Get Together with LSC | Juntándose con LSC - Recap 2/5/26
The Lake Street Council held the first Get Together with LSC | Juntándose con LSC on February 5, 2026, online to discuss emergency response during the current federal immigration activity impacting the Lake Street corridor and state.
Solicitud para LEDC Fondo de Emergencia para Pequeños Negocios
Este Fondo de Emergencia, por parte de Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC), está diseñado para apoyar a los pequeños negocios que atraviesan dificultades extraordinarias como resultado de la actividad reciente del ICE, con un enfoque particular en la Operación Metro Surge, que comenzó el 15 de diciembre de 2025, y su impacto directo en las operaciones comerciales en todo Minnesota.
Understanding Immigration Policy & Impacts on Small Businesses
MCCD is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, February 4th to discuss the impacts of immigration policy on small businesses.
Recommendations for Sustained Financial Losses Due to Federal Immigration Enforcement
Recommended steps from the City of Minneapolis if your business has sustained financial losses.
Federal Immigration Enforcement Business Impact Survey
The City of Minneapolis is interested in better understanding the impact of recent ICE actions on small businesses in Minneapolis. The survey below only takes a minute or two. It will provide the City with valuable information to help businesses.