The program offers no-cost support services in three areas for businesses located in Hennepin County Hennepin County and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber announce the launch of Elevate Business HC, a public-private initiative offering pro-bono services to businesses located in Hennepin County. “I’m excited about this opportunity to support small and medium-sized businesses in Hennepin County working […]

Small Business Relief Grants available for restaurants, bars, fitness centers, event and entertainment venues Starting Monday, November 23, businesses can apply for new grant funding to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19. Businesses that have not received Hennepin County Small Business Relief funds can apply for grants up to $15,000. Businesses that have received Hennepin […]

Thank you to everyone who joined our business forum Zoom event on November 19. Description This forum featured bar and restaurant owners, as well as experts in the food and hospitality industry. Panelists Cyndy Harrison, Owner, Sawatdee Thai Restaurants Edward Hopkins, Owner, eagleBOLT Bar Dennis Monroe, Attorney, Owner, Eastside / Grand Cafe, Downtown Restaurant Group Audrey […]

The presentation from the October 22, Business Forum featuring a great line-up of entrepreneurs is now available via the link below: ETBP 10-22-2020 Presentation If you were unable to join us for the Zoom call, you can watch the recorded meeting via the link  below: https://zoom.us/rec/share/V49y1O6lry3QHGAYvO2r7nnIasA3UC0dxnZTxoiev3K_irprTWRbsFKnj_01eVhF.wmOZ-5WGtHa35z4s  Passcode: Pl2&^0qH The recording will be available for three […]

We are so excited about Thrivent’s beautiful new building in the East Town Business District.  We aren’t able to visit in person right now, but we are able to tour it virtually via this recently released YouTube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAAVRsEr0_Q&feature=youtu.be 

September 24, 2020 Dear DID Stakeholder, We are sure most of you are aware the DID Ambassadors, Livability team and Safety Communications Center staff continue to work tirelessly daily as a constant and reliable presence downtown, even during these past several challenging months. Their work each day over the past decade has helped keep downtown […]

We had a great line-up of panelists for our virtual Downtown Construction update. Charlie Zelle, Chair, Metropolitan Council (SW LRT) Jean Gabarini, Principal, Damon Farber (Water Works) Dave Aeikens, Public Affairs Coordinator, MnDOT (35W & 3rd Ave Bridge) Charles Carlson, Director of BRT Projects, Metro Transit (BRT / Orange Line) Don Elwood, Director of Transportation Planning […]

East Town Business Partnership Executive Director Dan Collison recently released a short documentary that features the voices of four Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis program and executive leaders in downtown Minneapolis discussing their innovative continuum of supportive care for those facing homelessness on their way to long term affordable housing. This is the […]