January 2013 Business Forum “Elements of Good Urban Design” Please join the East Downtown Council for the January 2013 Business Forum on Thursday, January 17 at Meyer Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd. Paul C N Mellblom, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, a Principal at MS&R, will lead a discussion about design potential for the new stadium district. Now […]
November 2012 Business Forum Recap
On Thursday, November 15, the East Downtown Council visited Valspar Corporation’s headquarters to learn more about the company’s plans to expand its research and development campus and to renovate its former headquarters building, which is located in the Downtown East neighborhood of Minneapolis. Read the full recap.
December Business Forum – Holiday Event at the Guthrie Theater
You are cordially invited to join the East Downtown Council on Thursday, December 6 for the Holiday Business Forum at the Guthrie Theater. The Guthrie Theater was founded in 1963. It is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. By presenting both classical literature and new work from diverse cultures, the […]
October 2012 Forum Recap
On Thursday, October 18, the East Downtown Council went on a tour of the new American Academy of Neurology headquarters. Read the full recap.
Presentation of Valspar Corporation Expansion Plans
Dear East Downtown Council members and constituents, You are cordially invited to join the East Downtown Council for the November Business Forum: Presentation of Valspar Corporation Expansion Plans Valspar is one of Minneapolis’s oldest and most established global companies. Since 1806, Valspar has delivering the latest innovations, the finest quality and the best customer service […]
September 2012 Forum Recap
On Thursday, September 20, 2012, the East Downtown Council went on a walking tour of the historic hospital district of Elliot Park. Read the full reacap. A photo of the archives at First Covenant church:
October Business Forum: Tour of the new American Academy of Neurology Headquarters
October Business Forum: Tour of the new American Academy of Neurology Headquarters With more than 25,000 members, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN)is the world’s largest association of neurologists, and the largest trade association in the Twin Cities. The vision of the AAN is to be indispensable to our members, and our mission is to promote the highest quality […]
Recap: June Forum – Vikings Stadium Panel
Thank you Minnesota Vikings for hosting the East Downtown Council at the Gridiron Club to discuss the stadium deal and engage in dialogue about the development process with neighborhood business and community leaders. Read more about the event: EDC member, Star Tribune covered the event here. Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal covered the event here. EDC Vice President Carletta […]
Job opening: East Downtown Council Executive Coordinator
Executive Coordinator, East Downtown Council Have you been looking for an opportunity to give back to the community with your organizational and administrative skills? Love variety and community government? The East Downtown Council of Minneapolis is searching for someone like you. If you have time to engage in this freelance contract and the experience to add value to […]
Food trucks in Downtown East
Food trucks are on the rise in the Twin Cities and they are moving east. Staneley’s on Wheels food truck offers their lunch menuon Tuesdays starting at 11 AM in the parking lot next to Gold Medal Park on 11th Avenue and 2nd Street. For exact times and locations, please check out Stanley on Wheels […]
