Business News & Updates
Say goodbye to single-use plastics
Transitioning from single-use plastics can improve operations and increase sustainability. MNimize provides food service businesses with practical alternatives like recyclable, compostable, or reusable items. Take advantage of a $1,000 MNimize rebate to offset your transition costs.
Construction in the Corridor: West Lake Recap
The Lake Street Council held the second Construction in the Corridor Information Meeting on April 26, 2024, at The Wilderness Fitness & Coworking to discuss projects impacting West Lake Street.
Call for Latinx Vendors
Saint Paul Parks and Rec is seeking Latinx vendors to participate in a vendors event an hour before their “Movies in the Park” series on July 26th.
MN Promise Act Grant program and Loan program Town hall for South Minneapolis
A few of the offices representing South Minneapolis have scheduled an informational Town Hall with relevent organizations and individuals to discuss the MN Promise Act Grant and Loan programs with eligible small businesses.
Destination Minneapolis: Charting the Future of Minneapolis Tourism
Meet Minneapolis is developing a strategic road map for the future by aligning the public, private and civic sectors around a shared tourism vision. Minneapolis residents are welcome to provide their feedback through a resident survey.
Promise Act Virtual "Get Ready" Info Session
Join NDC for an Upcoming Virtual “Get Ready” Info Session!
A new use for Minnehaha 3000
The City of Minneapolis plans to repurpose the former 3rd precinct police building into a mixed-use public facility, co-locating ground floor community use space with the City’s Department of Elections and Voter Services.
Free Waste Reduction Assistance and Grant Funding Now Available
In Hennepin County, there's a 38.5% tax levied on waste destined for landfills or incinerators. However, recycling and organics recycling are tax-exempt!
2023 Lake Street Reimagined Recap
Lake Street Council is passionate about supporting public art on Lake Street! It makes our spaces more beautiful, showcases different cultures, and invites more people to experience Lake Street and its businesses.
The 2024 season of the Parklets & Street Café Program is here!
The 2024 Parklet and Street Café season is just around the corner! These programs aim to activate community corridors with fun public spaces that make neighborhoods more vibrant and support local businesses. If you are interested in creating unique public gathering spaces in your neighborhood, now is the time to apply!