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Waste Wise Available to Support in Hennepin County Now
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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.

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Latino Business Week
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Latino Business Week

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. The City of Minneapolis is happy to host the first Latino Business Week in Minneapolis, Sunday, October 6 through Sunday, October 13.

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CEO Next
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CEO Next

CEO Next is a longstanding initiative from Hennepin County, is designed to support second-stage businesses in their ongoing growth and innovation.

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Expect a busy August for construction
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Expect a busy August for construction

The B Line & Lake Street Improvements construction project continues this month on Lake Street. In most places, work has completed on the south side of the street and shifted to the north side, where a new round of utility upgrades and sidewalk replacement are underway.

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