Our sympathies go out to the sisters at El Norteño Restaurant who were recently attacked during business hours.  Everyone is safe and sound and there was minimal financial loss.  They asked the LBA to share so that others, especially along E Lake Street, will be aware and make sure to report anything.  

MWMO is offering a FREE class that includes coffee, lunch, training materials, and the opportunity to get certified!  You'll learn best practices for managing winter maintenance (plowing, de-icing and anti-icing application, storage, and more). These practices will help you save money, time, and the environment! The class will be offered twice - on September 24 and October 23.  Choose your date and Register Online.  For more information about the class visit the MWMO Winter Maintenance Training page.

Castle Building & Remodeling‘s seventh annual Educational Home Tour, will take place on September 28 – 29, 2019, Noon – 5 p.m. The tour is made up of our best projects across the Twin Cities. We will showcase: 

• 14 home remodel projects
• 2 projects featuring solar energy from our official solar partner All Energy Solar
• 4 landscaping projects on tour through Field Outdoor Spaces

Check out the schedule, great photos, videos and register to win prizes Here!

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The Minneapolis Small Business Team is here to make it easy for you to successfully start, sustain, and grow your business in Minneapolis. They offer regular consultation at 6 locations throughout the City each month, including:

East Lake Library on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.  

Get the info you need on start-up, expansion, navigating licensing, procurement, training, façade improvement grants, 2% interest rate loan, and more!  For more hours at additional locations, contact the Small Business Team at 612.673.5992.

Welcome to our newest non-profit member, Migizi.  On Thursday, September 12th, come check out their new space and help kick off the start of a new chapter at MIGIZI with a bang! The program starts at 6:00pm with speakers such as Mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, and President and CEO of MIGIZI, Kelly Drummer, to commemorate the evening.  There are multiple activities planned for this event and neighbor, Gandhi Mahal, will be catering, so come for good food, demonstrations, live music from talented artists, and the conversations!  Please RSVP!

Help 292 Design Group celebrate their 10th Anniversary on Thursday, September 12th at 4pm.  There will be food from Chili Lime Truck, deserts, beverages and great company in an amazing space. Please RSVP here.