Business News & Updates
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!
Tax Topics for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Learn tax information for your business including filing requirements, record-keeping tips, tax payment options, 1099 information, IRS resources and tools, choosing preparers, identity theft and scams, and a review of financial records issues for accuracy and timeliness, and audit issues.
Construction in the Corridor: Midtown Recap
The Lake Street Council held the first Construction in the Corridor Information Meeting on February 29, 2024, at the Hennepin County Human Service Center to discuss projects impacting the Midtown Area.
Rotary Community Core @ Lake Street Owners Networking Group Meeting
The next meeting for the Rotary Community Core @ Lake Street Owners Networking Group is Thursday, March 14th at 9:00 am at the Hennepin County Offices Conference Room (across the hall from First Independence Bank, 2217 East 22nd Ave. Covered parking is accessed off 22nd Ave)
Lake Street Morning Mixer: New Community Safety Strategies for Lake Street Recap
The Lake Street Council held a Lake Street Morning Mixer on March 5, 2024, at Frida's Event Venue to discuss New Community Safety Strategies for Lake Street.
Public Engagement Session: What is a Community Safety Center?
What is the difference between a Safety Center and a Police Station? How should it serve the community?
Join community at this public engagement session on Wednesday, March 27th at 6:00 pm at Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave S. Snacks will provided.
