CITY INSPECTIONS 101

​Wednesday, February 26
9:30 - 10:30 am
Moon Palace Books
3032 Minnehaha Ave

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Have you ever experienced confusion about City approvals and inspections during a renovation project? Whether you’ve recently renovated your space and have input on what would have made the process smoother or you’ve got an upcoming project and want to learn what pitfalls to avoid - this is the meeting for you!

​Join us on the morning of February 26th to get insight into City processes with an emphasis on building inspections and health code. The Longfellow Business Association and Seward Civic and Commerce Association are co-hosting a panel discussion with staff from Development Review, Plan Review, Building - Construction Code Services, Health - Food Lodging Pools, as well as the City’s Small Business Team.
 
Topics will include:

• An overview of City processes, from site plan review to on-site inspections
  
• Common mistakes to avoid
  
• Who to talk to if you have issues with your assigned Inspector or the process in general
  
• Roles and communication between your Contractor and the City

 
Coffee provided; Additional food and beverage available for purchase. Please RSVP HERE or send an email to info@longfellowbusinessassociation.org

​Business Succession Planning: Employee Ownership as an Exit Strategy

The Twin Cities metro area has over 26,000 businesses that are owned by people who are approaching retirement age. Business surveys have indicated that 85% of owners have no succession plan.

Two thirds of small businesses listed for sale never sell, and only 15% are passed on to family members. Acquisitions by larger firms or out-of-state buyers often lead to layoffs and restructuring. But a local buyer may be closer than you think! Selling a business to employees is an exit strategy that is a win-win for the seller, employees, and community at large.

Join Nexus Community Partners and LBA to find out why more and more employers are securing their company legacy by selling to the employees who help operate it! We will discuss business trends, funding and technical assistance ecosystems, and the conversion process. Free Coffee and morning treats will be on hand - please RSVP HERE.  

Wednesday, March 18
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Glass Endeavors
2716 E  31 St 

FOCUS GROUPS SPRING 2020

This March, the Longfellow Business Association (LBA) is hosting focus groups to learn how to better support our business community in the Greater Longfellow Area. We're interested in hearing from business owners about the tools, resources, connections we can offer to help your business thrive. If your business falls into one of the following categories, consider joining us.  Lunch will be provided and all participants will receive a $20 gift card to a local Longfellow business.

                                                                 Wednesday, March 11th @ Du Nord Craft Spirts
                                                                     Industrial Businesses:  10:30am - 12noon
                                                                     Arts & Entertainment: 12:30pm - 2:00pm

                                                                        Wednesday, March 25th @ El Norteño
                                                      Minority & Immigrant owned Businesses:  10:30am - 12noon
                                                                  Emerging Business Owners: 12:30pm - 2:00pm

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Kim at kim@longfellowbusinessassociation.org or 612-298-4699.

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