BUSINESS DIRECTORY & LBA MEMBERS
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Longfellow Business Directory
The Business Directory lists all businesses in Greater Longfellow according to category. Click here to download a PDF copy of the current (2022) directory. To update your listing, please contact Kim here. About the Directory
The Longfellow Business Directory has been an important part of the Longfellow community going back to the 1990s. It was started to help foster better communication within the business community and as an important way for businesses to connect with customers and a way for residents to identify the myriad of businesses within walking distance. It’s something residents can hold in their hands, flip through, and keep in a drawer for easy reference. Since 2004, the Directory has been published in cooperation between the Longfellow Business Association and the Longfellow Nokomis Messenger. It is published every two years, and is released with the December issue of the Messenger, delivered to over 8,000 households in Greater Longfellow. |
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SECURITY GRANTS: Funds to keep your employees, customers and buildings safe
NEWS: Relevant info on events, loans / grants, policies, the Chauvin trial and neighborhood happenings
MARKETING: Business Spotlights, Coupon Flyers and the 2022 Business Directory
RESOURCES: Masks and Sanitizer, support with finances, HR, tech/web, & exterior improvements
ADVOCACY: Representing your interests in rebuilding, Covid relief, and connecting with elected officials
NETWORKING & EVENTS: From our annual meeting at Arbieter to Open Streets – we connect and listen
NEWS: Relevant info on events, loans / grants, policies, the Chauvin trial and neighborhood happenings
MARKETING: Business Spotlights, Coupon Flyers and the 2022 Business Directory
RESOURCES: Masks and Sanitizer, support with finances, HR, tech/web, & exterior improvements
ADVOCACY: Representing your interests in rebuilding, Covid relief, and connecting with elected officials
NETWORKING & EVENTS: From our annual meeting at Arbieter to Open Streets – we connect and listen
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, December 7
11:30 - 1:00 pm
The Legacy Building
4024 E 46th Street
11:30 - 1:00 pm
The Legacy Building
4024 E 46th Street
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We are once again gathering for LBA's Holiday Luncheon. We will be hosted by The Legacy Building with catering by Official Fried Chicken and fresh juice from The Dripping Root Juice Bar! Don't eat meat? We'll have plant-based protein options available - just indicate your preference when you RSVP!
This is a great chance to connect with other business owners in the community. We will share year-end highlights and what we're looking forward to for 2023. And, we will be joined by folks from the City’s Homeless Response Team to learn more about their work. |
Sarah and Emmanuel, owners of The Legacy Buidling
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This year's luncheon highlights two new businesses that put down roots in Longfellow this year. The Legacy Building, located at 46th and Minnehaha, is owned by Emmanuel and Sarah Duncan. As a Black owned space for artistic creativity and collaboration, their mission is to provide a safe space for artists to create, while offering free programs, networking events and artist workshops. Amenities include photo/video studios, recording studio, rehearsal room, and storefront.
Official Fried Chicken opened up right next door this past spring. At their location near the Falls, OFC serves up fried chicken and crispy fries with contact deliveries and a temperature controlled locker system. With You can read more about OFC here. But why not just come check it out for yourself? And for all you Vegetarians ... We will also have plant-based protein options for you!
Official Fried Chicken opened up right next door this past spring. At their location near the Falls, OFC serves up fried chicken and crispy fries with contact deliveries and a temperature controlled locker system. With You can read more about OFC here. But why not just come check it out for yourself? And for all you Vegetarians ... We will also have plant-based protein options for you!
UPCOMING EVENTS
9/27 - Art As a Way of Stabilizing
Engagement in the creative process offers opportunities to cope, examine, and build resilience. The safety and stabilization phase is a vital compo- nent of trauma healing and requires time and consideration. This Open Studio creates an opportunity for community members to come together in an environment that promotes a sense of stabilization using meditative art processes. 12–2 PM (Zoom)
10/6 - Art As a Way of Sharing
Stories offer a way to contain and share our experiences. Through the artful altering of books, community members are invited to tell their story their own way during this open studio. 6–8 PM (In Person)
10/11 - Art As a Way of Fight
“Never fight to injure, fight to uplift.” Chanel Miller
Our aim in this group is to reflect on how fighting for our community can be trans- lated into art. Through the process of screen printing, participants will create messages that they wish they could tell institutions of power that uplifts our community. 6–8 PM (In Person)
10/14 - Art As a Way to Come Back to Your Body
Body scanning can be a useful way to check in with yourself and know when you need a pause. Join us to learn how to use this exercise alongside art making to build up your capacity for slowing down and checking in during the difficulties of our day to day. 11 AM–1 PM (In Person)
10/24 - Art As a Way to Process
How do we process the events, accidents, or markers of a whole life? We look at each piece, just a little bit at a time, and see how it has fit together to make a whole. Mosaic shows us the importance of every piece and makes meaning with cohesive results. Let’s use mosaic as a way to start sifting through the process. 4–6 PM (In Person)
Engagement in the creative process offers opportunities to cope, examine, and build resilience. The safety and stabilization phase is a vital compo- nent of trauma healing and requires time and consideration. This Open Studio creates an opportunity for community members to come together in an environment that promotes a sense of stabilization using meditative art processes. 12–2 PM (Zoom)
10/6 - Art As a Way of Sharing
Stories offer a way to contain and share our experiences. Through the artful altering of books, community members are invited to tell their story their own way during this open studio. 6–8 PM (In Person)
10/11 - Art As a Way of Fight
“Never fight to injure, fight to uplift.” Chanel Miller
Our aim in this group is to reflect on how fighting for our community can be trans- lated into art. Through the process of screen printing, participants will create messages that they wish they could tell institutions of power that uplifts our community. 6–8 PM (In Person)
10/14 - Art As a Way to Come Back to Your Body
Body scanning can be a useful way to check in with yourself and know when you need a pause. Join us to learn how to use this exercise alongside art making to build up your capacity for slowing down and checking in during the difficulties of our day to day. 11 AM–1 PM (In Person)
10/24 - Art As a Way to Process
How do we process the events, accidents, or markers of a whole life? We look at each piece, just a little bit at a time, and see how it has fit together to make a whole. Mosaic shows us the importance of every piece and makes meaning with cohesive results. Let’s use mosaic as a way to start sifting through the process. 4–6 PM (In Person)
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LONGFELLOW FOOD & DRINK SUMMER PUNCHCARDSThis summer we have a great line up of Longfellow bars, restaurants and coffee shops offering delicious and refreshing Buy One Get One deals. Starting in June, you can purchase a $10 punch card from any of the 16 participating businesses. You'll find your go-to spots and hopefully discover some new favorites along the way.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Hiawatha Ave Construction Virtual Update: June 2
Repaving and Road Closures in August
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Tuesday, August 2
3:00 pm Via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86386052422?pwd=MXNlanU2R0VOV0s1ejN2QkdKMXU3UT09 Meeting ID: 863 8605 2422 Passcode: 472217 Hiawatha Avenue is scheduled to be re-paved in August. This will involve full closures of both the northbound and southbound lanes over the course of a few weeks. Where will traffic be re-routed? What does this mean for access to your business for both employees and customers?
Please join us on Tuesday, August 2 at 3pm for a virtual meeting with members of MnDOT's Hiawatha Ave / Hwy. 55 project team. We will hear an up-to-date overview of the project and have a chance to ask questions about the project as it benefits and affects our community. |
Please see the attached pdf below for details and visit the project website for the most up to date information.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
LBA Annual Meeting & Luncehon
We are once again gathering the Longfellow business community for LBA's Annual Meeting and Luncheon. We have the pleasure of being hosted by Segundo Jose Balvoa, owner of Galapagos Bar & Grill where we'll have an amazing Ecuadorian feast!
Galapagos Bar & Grill is one of a handful of start-up businesses that was paired with a mentor business this past year. We'll hear about Galpagos' collaboration with Gandhi Mahal / Curry in a Hurry as well as a few other start-up & mentor collaborations. We'll also have updates on the next round of our Matching Security Grants launching in June and a special Summer Food & Drink Punchcard offering a variety of BOGO offers at your go-to spots and soon to be new favorites. Lunch tickets are $20 which includes a buffet lunch and beverage. You can pay in advance or at the door (cash, check, Venmo or credit). Please RSVP so that Segundo and his team can plan accordingly. |
Thursday, May 26
11:30 - 1:00 pm Galapagos Bar & Grill 3508 E Lake St 
Segundo José Balvoa outside his restaurant
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