Our business community is still recovering from the economic impacts of the recent federal ICE operations in Minneapolis. Operation Metro Surge caused significant losses in revenue, disrupted the lives of workers, students, and families, and traumatized communities of color and cultural corridors. But Lake Street rises again! Efforts are underway to encourage state leaders to allocate funds to help our small businesses recover. You can be a part of this campaign.

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!