Business News & Updates

Minneapolis Green Cost Share: 2025 Funding Available!
Boost your commercial property's energy efficiency with funding from the city. Minneapolis offers a green cost-share program that can significantly reduce your sustainability upgrade costs.

University of Minnesota Law School IP Clinic - Spring 2025
The IP Clinic provides members of the local community an opportunity to obtain legal assistance in matters involving intellectual property, such as copyrightable works, trademarks, patents, and confidentiality obligations.

DIY Weatherization for Energy Savings
Drafty windows and doors drive up heating costs and make indoor spaces less comfortable. With a spare hour and tools from your favorite hardware store, you can tackle these leaks!

South Minneapolis Community Safety Center Engagement
The City of Minneapolis heard community input on plans for the new South Minneapolis Community Safety Center and Lake Street Safety Center. Now, they are coming back to share what they heard and what they did with your input. You can attend an upcoming community safety update session to get updates.

Public Hearing on the 2025 Minneapolis Budget
The Minneapolis City Council will be holding its first Public Hearing to receive input from residents and business owners on Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 2024 at 10 AM in Room 350, Public Service Center at 250 S. 4th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415.

CenterPoint Energy Rebate
Installed new natural gas equipment in 2024? Your new furnace, boiler, water heater, thermostat, food service equipment, and more may qualify for a rebate from CenterPoint Energy!

Southside Summit 2024
The 5th Annual Southside Summit will bring together 100 community leaders for an evening of networking, a moderated and unfiltered panel discussion on ways to deepen nonprofit impact, and introduce the One South initiative that seeks to illuminate a new era of collaboration in South Minneapolis.

Lake Street Loyalty Challenge 2024 Toolkit
High-level talking points, sample social media content and email copy for you to use as a starting point in your Lake Street Loyalty Challenge promotion.

A successful first-ever Lake Street Mural Day
Lake Street Council/Visit Lake Street would like to give a big thank you to everyone who attended the inaugural Lake Street Mural Day on Saturday, August 17th!

Thank you for Attending the 2024 Lake Street Bash!
Thank you for joining the Lake Street Council at the Lake Street Bash! It was great to see so many members of our community coming together to celebrate everything that makes Lake Street such a unique and special place!