
Lake Street Council Events & Meetings

Social Media Marketing Strategy for the Future
Modern Day Me will cover the new reality of social media that has never existed before, and how live shopping will revolutionize small retail businesses.

Mastering Restaurant Financials and Profitability
Join Victor Jones Consulting (VJC) for a dynamic workshop series designed to help Lake Street restaurant owners boost profitability, improve operations, and grow successful businesses.
Through hands-on sessions, entrepreneurs will gain practical tools and expert insights to strengthen their financials, enhance customer experience, and build high-performing teams.

Social media in one-day: Hands on content planning workshop
Every business owner has forgotten to post on social media (us too!). We have a fool-proof way to make sure it doesn't happen.
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll share a simple approach to getting it done — without the stress.

Building Something Memorable: Branding Workshop
Modern Day Me will teach new and existing business owners the journey of their branding department of their business, while equipping them with marketing tools and strategies that they can easily execute.

QuickBooks for Small Businesses Pt.1
Attend to learn more about QuickBooks for Small Businesses from Integrity 1st Professional Services. This is a two-part workshop. Part 1 will be on Wednesday, June 18, 6:00 - 8:30 pm.

Making Business Connections + Nurturing Them
Modern Day Me will teach new and existing business owners how to meet people, make connections and nurture them to build a strong community around their business.

QuickBooks for Small Businesses Pt.2
Attend to learn more about QuickBooks for Small Businesses from Integrity 1st Professional Services. This is a two-part workshop. Part 2 will be on Tuesday, June 24, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Lake Street Art Drop & Shop
The Lake Street Art Drop & Shop scavenger hunt series features a variety of clues and local artwork to take home.

Lake Street Art Drop & Shop
The Lake Street Art Drop & Shop scavenger hunt series features a variety of clues and local artwork to take home.

Optimizing Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems & Payment Processing
Gain insight into choosing the right modern POS system for your business needs. Learn best practices for secure and efficient payment processing, including fraud prevention techniques.

Photo & Video Basics for your Business
Learn from Modern Day Me media professionals on how to leverage your brand identity through visuals such as photography and videography work.

Price Transparency Law in Minnesota
Join to learn about Price Transparency Law in Minnesota.

Insurance Advising
Interested in getting advice about your business’s insurance policy? Come by the Lake Street Council office to consult with experienced insurance professionals.

Lake Street Art Drop & Shop
The Lake Street Art Drop & Shop is back! The Lake Street Art Drop & Shop scavenger hunt series features a variety of clues and local artwork to take home.

Lake Street Council Annual Meeting
The Lake Street Council Annual Meeting is a happy hour networking event that brings together community members to celebrate the successes of the last year and outline our goals for the upcoming year.

Building and Enhancing an Effective Online Presence
Explore how to create and manage a business website that boosts visibility and customer engagement. This workshop also covers SEO, digital marketing tools, and e-commerce strategies to help you sell effectively online.

Mastering Restaurant Financials and Profitability
Join Victor Jones Consulting (VJC) for a dynamic workshop series designed to help Lake Street restaurant owners boost profitability, improve operations, and grow successful businesses.

How to Build Your Brand in 2025
Modern Day Me will discuss how to create a winning social media strategy in 2025.
Covering organic social media execution, and how not all social creative is created equal.

Technology Tools for Business Efficiency & Cybersecurity
Learn how to streamline business operations with cloud-based tools for scheduling, invoicing, and customer management. Discover workflow automation strategies and essential cybersecurity practices to protect your business data.

Lake Street Lift Lab
Lake Street Council will provide information about Lake Street Lift and support in completing program intake forms.

Recent changes in MN labor law
Attend to learn more about compliance with Minnesota labor laws from Integrity 1st Professional Services and MN Department of Labor.

Insurance Advising
Interested in getting advice about your business’s insurance policy? Come by the Lake Street Council office to consult with experienced insurance professionals.

CANCELED - Insurance Advising
Interested in getting advice about your business’s insurance policy? Come by the Lake Street Council office to consult with experienced insurance professionals.

Mastering Restaurant Financials and Profitability
Join Victor Jones Consulting (VJC) for a dynamic workshop series designed to help Lake Street restaurant owners boost profitability, improve operations, and grow successful businesses.
Through hands-on sessions, entrepreneurs will gain practical tools and expert insights to strengthen their financials, enhance customer experience, and build high-performing teams.

Free Legal Workshop & Brief Advice Clinics for Lake Street Artists
Lake Street Council is partnering with LegalCORPS and Maslon LLP to offer a free workshop to Lake Street artists at the Historic Coliseum Building, 2708 East Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Insurance Advising
Interested in getting advice about your business’s insurance policy? Come by the Lake Street Council office to consult with experienced insurance professionals.

Fees, Fees and More Fees: Analyzing Your Credit Card Statements to Maximize Savings
Join Good Money Payments and the Lake Street Council at this free group training to learn how to manage your small business’s finances and prepare your business for growth and success. This session will focus on analyzing your credit card statements to maximize savings.

Fees, Fees and More Fees: Analyzing Your Credit Card Statements to Maximize Savings
Join Good Money Payments and the Lake Street Council at this free group training to learn how to manage your small business’s finances and prepare your business for growth and success. This session will focus on analyzing your credit card statements to maximize savings.

Lake Street Lift Lab
Si tienes preguntas o está interesad@ en aprender más de Lake Street Lift y aplicar para nuestro asesoramiento de negocios.

Lake Street Lift Lab
Si tienes preguntas o está interesad@ en aprender más de Lake Street Lift y aplicar para nuestro asesoramiento de negocios.

Lake Street Lift Lab
Lake Street Council will provide information about Lake Street Lift and support in completing program intake forms.

Lake Street Lift Lab
Si tienes preguntas o está interesad@ en aprender más de Lake Street Lift y aplicar para nuestro asesoramiento de negocios.

Insurance Advising
Interested in getting advice about your business’s insurance policy? Come by the Lake Street Council office to consult with experienced insurance professionals.

Lake Street Lift Lab
Si tienes preguntas o está interesad@ en aprender más de Lake Street Lift y aplicar para nuestro asesoramiento de negocios.

Fees, Fees and More Fees: Analyzing Your Credit Card Statements to Maximize Savings
Join Good Money Payments and the Lake Street Council at this free group training to learn how to manage your small business’s finances and prepare your business for growth and success. This session will focus on credit card processing.

Lake Street Mural Tour
Discover the stories of Minneapolis on the Lake Street Mural Tour!

Lake Street Morning Mixer - Pancakes & Policy
The third and last Advocacy Update & Networking Session of 2024 will be on Wednesday, December 11, from 9:00 - 11:00 am at The Hook and Ladder Theatre & Lounge.

Small Business Financial Literacy Workshop
Join Good Money Payments and the Lake Street Council at this free group training to learn how to manage your small business’s finances and prepare your business for growth and success. This session will focus on credit card processing.

Pro Bono Legal Corps Monthly Clinic
Lake Street Council is partnering with LegalCORPS to offer free legal advice and assistance to organizations that cannot afford legal representation. These clinics will be held monthly from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on the third Wednesday in Lake Street Council’s office.
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