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New no-cost opportunities offered by the State, SBA and Hennepin County cities are now posted in the updated Elevate Business web platform, including:
Elevate Business continues to offer business owners a directory of no-cost events, on demand content, and webinars, as well as access to 25 hours of free consulting through a network of 23 expert business advisors. Learn more
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The Minnesota Women’s Press annual Buy Local guide is a great way to connect with community minded, value based purchasers in the Twin Cities. 72% of our readers make purchasing decisions based on whether a business is women-owned/led, 84% on whether a business is environmentally friendly, and 90% on whether a business is local/independent.
For this year's July Buy Local guide, MWP is offering 15-word text listings for $100 and/or display ads for the normal ad price. The deadline to reserve space is June 5. Email ashleyf@womenspress.com if you’re interested in learning more about pricing or want to place an ad or listing. Event: Arbeiter Brewing + Houndstooth Modern Tavern Spring Beer Dinner
When: June 6th @ 5pm & 7:30pm Where: Arbeiter Brewing Company How To Participate: Ticket Link Join your friends at Arbeiter Brewing Company and Houndstooth Modern Tavern for a wonderful beer dinner! Houndstooth will be sourcing fresh, local ingredients at the Midtown Farmer's Market, and Arbeiter will be showcasing some favorites and unveiling some new delicious beer as well. Houndstooth Modern Tavern has been making a name for themselves by creating unique eating experiences. Whether it’s with favorite local breweries and restaurants like Arbeiter or Petite Leon or magical eating experiences on the Gunflint Trail, Chef Rick Didora and Food & Beer writer, Paige Latham Didora will not disappoint. Arbeiter Brewing, while relatively new on the brewery scene here in Minneapolis has already been making waves. Not only have they been brewing up award-winning beer in their first year open they’ve been taking a stand on social justice issues amplifying the voices that need to be heard by way of fundraising, partnerships, and hosting events that support BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. Available seatings are 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm, and your ticket includes five courses of delicious and creative food by Houndstooth and five pours of high-quality Arbeiter beer. And of course, being at a brewery, you’ll be in a casual, laid-back environment where you can enjoy your food and beer free of anxiety and pretension. Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated. A portion of ticket sales will be used as gratuity for staff and also to be donated to Longfellow Rising. Longfellow Rising is a community organization who are focused on rebuilding the block on Lake and 27th ave in a collaborative, diverse, and sustainable manner. Get Tickets Thank you to those of you who participated in one or both of our community conversations regarding the 3rd Precinct building as it sits within the Longfellow neighborhood. Our partners at Longfellow Community Council have provided a community engagement analysis summarizing the feedback we received in both the Zoom and in-person sessions. The solid majority do not want the site to be renovated as an MPD police station. The report details the reasoning for that as well as what the community would like to see as alternative uses for the space. There is also information about trauma support, other major themes that came out of the small group conversations as well as a list of questions residents have for the City. There are 43 questions within the report. The report and questions have all been sent to City Council Members, the Mayor, CPED and the City Coordinator. We will share more info from the City as it becomes available. See the full report attached here: 
"I lost my job in March 2020, and I decided to do what I wanted: start my own food business," says Segundo, who with a lot of effort and dedication managed to open his restaurant on January 27, 2021. In Galapagos Bar & Grill, named after the renowned Ecuadorian islands, you can find varied dishes such as seafood, enjoy a karaoke team to sing and receive the good service of the 10 employees who work with José, something that fills him with pride.
“I feel good because with my business I can create work in the Latino community and support people so that they can support their family and grow,” says Segundo. He has two children, a daughter who is about to turn 19, who is studying at college, and a 17-year-old son, who is in high school. And his business is now doing well to cover his expenses and also pay his employees. This family man says that, however, starting the business was difficult. “We thought that the pandemic was going to pass quickly, but it was not. It took us longer to get the license approved, to do the permits, the remodeling, and to be able to open,” says Segundo, who, despite the obstacles, maintains a positive attitude. Another thing that keeps Segundo motivated as an entrepreneur, in addition to generating work in his community, is the desire to continue learning. ”With effort and education goals are achieved. Because there can be hard times, but you have to be persistent,” says Segundo. And he adds: “If something bad happens, I have it in my mind that something good is going to come. Because when one door closes, another door opens. Join the Hennepin Healthcare East Lake Clinic and Marnita’s Table, for EnVision Health! East Lake Clinic, a community feast and conversation. Collaboratively we’ll share our visions for health and healing at East Lake Clinic. This event is open to the public, with an emphasis on those who have, currently or plan to attend East Lake Clinic. Come out on Thursday, May 19 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m at MPS Center for Adult Learning at 2015 E Lake.
Yes! This event is free. Yes! Dinner is provided. Yes! Anyone you believe should be included in this conversation is welcome, please send them an invitation. Yes! Anyone in your family who is interested is welcome. Yes! Translation and other access accommodations will be provided, if needed RSVP at www.marnitastable.org/elc Or Email sammie@marnitastable.org or leave a voicemail at 612-928-7744 with how many people are coming with you! Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz have finalized joint powers agreements to provide investigative and law enforcement support in Minneapolis. The ongoing support comes at a critical time before warmer weather and will bolster the City’s overall crime prevention and enforcement strategies.
Through the agreements, the Minnesota State Patrol will provide targeted enforcement support in city limits and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) will boost investigative capacity, supplementing the Minneapolis Police Department’s (MPD) diminished staffing levels. The State Patrol will provide high visibility patrol in agreed upon areas and during agreed upon times to help deter crime. The initiative will encompass both a North and South Focus Zone within Minneapolis. Smaller areas of focus may be determined based on crime analysis and emergent crime. Any changes in the focus areas would need approval by the State Patrol Chief. Watch the May 5 news conference on the joint powers agreements. The City Council’s Budget Committee has begun reviewing Mayor Jacob Frey’s proposed spending plan for the City’s remaining $43 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars. Mayor Frey outlined the spending plan for the remaining ARPA dollars during his State of the City Address on April 26. It includes investments in affordable housing, the City’s response to homelessness, community safety, inclusive economic recovery initiatives and climate and public health funding. The City has been awarded $271 million in ARPA funding. Learn more about how the City is spending American Rescue Plan Act dollars.
Share your thoughts on the spending plan at a public hearing at 6:05pm on Thursday, May 12 in Room 317, City Hall, 350 Fifth St. S. Learn how to participate in a public hearing. City Council will vote on the plan on Thursday, May 26th. HOW DOES THIS PLAN IMPACT GREATER LONGFELLOW? The spending plan for this new round of funding has great and strategic investment suggestions without a doubt - one-time public works capital investments; investments in violence prevention efforts, youth training and equitable workforce programs; emergent developer technical assistance, housing and homelessness responses; and climate and health supports. However, the main concern is related to the potential revitalization elements that were not in this package. We really need allocations for neighborhood commercial districts. For Greater Longfellow, the need is most felt along Lake Street where the rebuilding efforts from the civil uprising of 2020 is still very far from complete. Please reach out to the Greater Longfellow City Council Members and ask that amendments be placed on this spending plan to focus on rebuilding our much needed neighborhood commercial districts. Ward 2: Robin Wonsley Worlobah, ward2@minneapolismn.gov, 612-673-2202 Ward 9: Jason Chavez, jason.chavez@minneapolismn.gov, 612-673-2209 Ward 12: Andrew Johnson, andrew.johnson@minneapolismn.gov, 612-673-2212 |
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