The SBA Minnesota District Office is hosting training webinars to provide SBA COVID-19 funding options and general technical assistance to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, grow, expand, and recover. 
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• Financial Management for Small Business (Money Smart Series)
  Nov. 4, 6 PM; Register
• Managing Cash Flow for Small Business (Money Smart Series)
  Nov. 5, 9 AM; Register

Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors is looking for office space in the greater Longfellow community. Their office was located in the U.S. Bank and was destroyed during the civil unrest. They need 400-500 sq ft (depending on how the space is configured and storage options) with space for four staff and a small meeting area. The space needs to be handicap accessible and close to public transit, preferably with off street parking. If you have space available in a commercial building, community center or church, please contact Mary Albrecht at 612-209-2540 or maryalbrecht@LShealthyseniors.org.

The Longfellow Community Council (LCC) is facilitating a neighborhood planning process for the reconstruction of the areas most affected by this summer’s social justice demonstrations. The goal is to create a new vision for equitable, sustainable and resilient redevelopment, enhancing public spaces, preserving key community assets and rebuilding civic, commercial and residential places for the coming years. Share your input in this short survey.

As we near the end of 2020, “uncertainty” remains the watchword for the U.S. economy and the property and casualty industry. Join us as we invite Jen Tregarthen and Lindsey Harlan of Lockton Companies for an interactive discussion on the complex and sometimes confusing world of commercial insurance. They will also explain how the events of 2020 have impacted the insurance market and help you prepare for what is to come.

Tuesday, November 10
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Online via Zoom

Please Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwuc-moqDgrGdZAflBLXYhJUKJW8p-M-5hq 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

If you know of any business looking for space, keep in mind 4500 E Lake - it is newly remodeled and best suited for medical, dental, beauty, bakery, etc. This corner has high visibility and off street parking. Contact Ira at 612-723-4240 for more info.

The City of Minneapolis Council’s Public Health & Safety Committee & Office of Violence Prevention has approved an outline for expansive community engagement on how to improve our public safety system in Minneapolis. Under the proposed plan, community members citywide will have opportunities to offer feedback on alternatives to policing and police responses, public health-oriented violence prevention, and law enforcement reforms and/or changes to protocols and practices. You can watch the entirety of this committee hearing online here or read more here.

The Office of Violence Prevention is also developing a new initiative modeled after successful efforts in other cities that deploys violence interrupters into neighborhoods, wearing bright orange “MinneapolUS” t-shirts. The model complements existing outreach organizations already on our streets, employing a specific approach built on the idea that violence is a public health issue. By identifying and interrupting conflicts and working to promote community healing, the initiative is intended to break the “contagious” aspects of violence such as retaliation.

In November, we will host virtual focus groups for Immigrant-owned businesses and BIPOC-owned Start-up businesses in Longfellow. We know that both the pandemic and the impacts of civil unrest have created extraordinary challenges in running a business. We're interested in hearing from business owners about the tools, resources, and connections we can offer to help your business thrive. All participants will receive a $20 gift card to a local Longfellow business. RSVP below or contact Kim at kim@longfellowbusinessassociation.org or 612-298-4699.

Immigrant-owned Businesses:
Wednesday, November 4
9:00 - 10:30 am
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtc-6hrzMtGd3WbDU7fzRuyUPZeRhpgz9n 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

BIPOC-owned Start-Up Businesses:
Thursday, November 5
9:00 - 10:30 am
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqceqhpzsuEtbDPGR7fMC3NcWz-WWRBmdl 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

CEO Next Business Institute is a program of Hennepin County and provides cohort learning, advanced research, and expert forums to qualifying business owners. The application period is currently open. You are encouraged to meet with a program representative to discuss your business goals before applying. Contact Mary Matze at mary.matze@hennepin.us. Apply now

Thanks to the City of Minneapolis and MN DEED, we have some extra masks for public facing businesses. These are disposable masks to give to customers or clients that may not have one. Pick them up directly at The Fix Cafe (3725 Minnehaha). They’re open M-F from 7am-5pm. Questions? Contact Sophie at sophie@thefixstudio.com