Business News & Updates

Hennepin County grants available for business waste prevention-deadline April 8
Hennepin County is offering $400,000 in grants to help businesses and nonprofits reduce waste and cut costs through reuse, repair, food waste prevention, and replacing disposables with reusable.

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.

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!

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!

MNimize Single-Use Plastic Reduction
Single-use plastic items are popular in food service businesses due to their convenience, but these items lead to pollution and continual expenses. The free MNimize program assists food service businesses in switching to single-use plastic alternatives, such as compostable or reusable items.

Hennepin County Business Recycling Grants
Hennepin County is offering Business Recycling Grants to help organizations reduce waste while saving money.

Waste Wise Available to Support in Hennepin County Now
Businesses and nonprofits in Hennepin County can partner with Waste Wise to access grants for recycling and organic recycling bins and other waste reduction projects. Recycling rates increase dramatically when there is a recycling bin placed next to every trash can. Taking the time to make these changes is worth it since commercial organizations pay a 38.5% tax on waste in Hennepin County, but recycling and organic recycling are tax free.

Minneapolis Green Cost Share dollars are still available
There is still Minneapolis Green Cost Share funding available on a first-come, first-served basis, so act quickly!

Keeping your leased space cool in the summer
Three tips from Energy Smart for keeping your leased space cool this summer.
