Business News & Updates
New Nicollet Roadway and Surrounding Public Space Survey
Take the survey to share your thoughts on the new roadway and public space design concepts. The survey is available in English, Somali and Spanish.
Ward 7 City Council Candidate Forum 2023
WARD 7 (open seat)
Thursday, October 12 at 7:00 pm
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church, 2022 W Lake Of the Isles Parkway
The 6th Annual African Immigrant Professional Development Conference
The African Immigrant Professional Development Conference (AIPDC) is pleased to host the 6th Annual AIPDC under the theme “ReImagine!" This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, at the North Hennepin Community College from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Nasibu Sareva, Chief Executive Officer of the African Development Center will serve as the Keynote Speaker.
Energy Smart
Energy Smart is your partner for energy efficiency. We specialize in cost-saving solutions, customized plans, and funding support for your business. Our services include free energy assessments, utility bill analysis, and end-of-life equipment planning.
New Nicollet Redevelopment Open House
Join us this fall for a family-friendly open house! View design concepts for the new roadway and public space, and share your input!
Good Steward Grant
Hennepin County is now accepting Good Steward Grant applications through November 14, 2023.
These grants typically support smaller conservation projects such as constructing rain gardens, stabilizing stream banks, restoring native vegetation, installing vegetated filter strips, or implementing other best management projects. The typical funding amount is $10,000 to $20,000; maximum funding amount of $25,000.
Goff Public Pro Bono Nonprofit Communications Training Program
The Goff Comms Cohort – will provide an opportunity to learn about advocacy and communications from the experts at Goff while networking with peers. This program will help leaders learn how to develop effective messaging; identify strong, media-ready stories; be a confident spokesperson; and advance civic and policy goals.
ChamberHealth
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce ChamberHealth, a new health insurance program that features a variety of affordable benefit offerings to help businesses contain costs, improve satisfaction, and enable a healthier and more productive workforce.
Lyndale Ave Walking Tour
As part of the Lyndale redesign engagement efforts, project staff are hosting a walking tour along a portion of the project area. This is an opportunity to get an up close, active look at the corridor with insight from the project team about what’s possible through the project. Bring your bike, a stroller, or just a good pair of shoes, but be sure to bring an open mind and a willingness to share your thoughts.
Gandhi Mahal Garden Beautification Day
Help us make the former Gandhi Mahal site beautiful! Longfellow Community Council, Lake Street Council, Holy Trinity and Redesign Inc. are gathering on Monday, September 25th from 2:00-6:00pm for a community clean up. We’ll be picking up trash and debris at the former Gandhi Mahal Site, 27th Ave South between Lake Street and 31st Street. Right next to the new post office.