Latino Business Week
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. The City of Minneapolis is happy to host the first Latino Business Week in Minneapolis, Sunday, October 6 through Sunday, October 13.
Latino Business Week events
Kickoff event | Sunday, October 6 | 2:00 - 6:00 pm | Mercado Central, 1515 E Lake St
Join us at the kickoff event co-hosted by Major Frey and Council Member Chavez. The kickoff will happen at the historic Mercado Central location. Mercado Central will allow outside vendors to sell during the kickoff. Music, performers and a panel will be occurring throughout the day.
Business Plan Workshop & City of Minneapolis Commercial Loans | Tuesday, October 8 | 3:00 - 6:00 pm | East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 NE Second St
These workshops will be held in Spanish:
3:00 – 5:00 pm Learn how to structure your business idea into a business plan. Limited seats are available.
5:00 – 6:00 pm. Learn about low-interest loans and the Ownership and Opportunity Fund. Limited seats are available.
Small Business Resource and Marketing Workshop | Wednesday, October 9 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm | Corcoran Park, 3334 20th Ave. S.
Attend a workshop "Elevate Your Brand: Essential Strategies For A Winning Marketing Campaign," and connect to community resources for businesses. This workshop will be held in Spanish
Empowerment Through Employment and Self-Employment Pathways | Thursday, October 10 | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | CareerForce, 777 E. Lake St.
Meet service providers and get your questions answered! Topics include:
Immigration pathways to US employment authorization
Workers' rights
Drivers licenses and state IDs
What is an ITIN #?
Job seeking with an employment authorization document.
Lake Street Council will provide general information and resources for Lake Street Businesses.
Latinx Farmers Market Pop-up | Sunday, October 13 | 4:00 - 7:00 pm | Farmers Market Annex, 200 E Lyndale Ave N
A vibrant showcase of Latin cuisine, snacks, and music. Support local farmers, stock up on fresh locally grown produce, and explore various community resources. Family-friendly activities include:
Making Ofrendas
Face painting
Dancing to live music