Business News & Updates
Frontline Worker Pay
To thank those Minnesotans who worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency, Gov. Tim Walz signed Frontline Worker Payments into law April 29, 2022, enabling those workers to apply for Frontline Worker Pay. Application dates are June 8 through July 22, 2022.
Latinx-owned Business Energy Survey
Latinx-owned business in Minnesota: Share your thoughts and experiences on your electric energy use and how you save energy in your business. Take the short 8 minute survey to receive a $25 debit card and to be entered in a drawing to win a $100 debit card.
Lake Street & 35W BRT Station Public Art
The Metropolitan Council is seeking artists to create integrated public art to enhance the new Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit Station at Interstate 35W and Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The artwork is to be installed under the station platform at street level.
17th Annual Legislative Update
Join us for our 17th Annual Legislative Update and Luncheon hosted by SCCA, LBA, Lake Street Council & Gandhi Mahal Restaurant / Curry in a Hurry.
2022 Under the Canopy
Lake Street Council has tickets to give away at no cost to you for this summer's Under the Canopy concerts at The Hook and Ladder Theatre & Lounge. These tickets can be used for you to enjoy an evening on Lake Street, for giveaway to your customers, or for a staff outing.
2022 Open Streets Minneapolis
Open Streets Minneapolis events are back with 3 days within the Lake Street corridor. These events give communities a chance to experience city streets in an engaging, car-free environment.
Hennepin County Community Investment Initiative
Hennepin County now has grants available for businesses who want to prevent waste and/or improve their business recycling systems. Applications will be accepted on until November 14, 2022 or until the program project is exhausted.
Construction on Hiawatha Avenue
Construction on Hiawatha Avenue (Hwy 55) between I-35W and Hwy 62 begins on Monday, May 23.
Reducing Single-Use Plastics in Food Service Businesses
Minnesota Waste Wise Foundation is seeking input to shape a campaign to help restaurants and other food service establishments reduce single-use plastic. They are seeking restaurant owners and managers who can talk about where and why they use plastics and what resources would help them reduce single-use plastics.
3rd Precinct Site Conversation
Share thoughts and ideas for the future of the 3rd Precinct Site at Lake & Minnehaha.