To RENEW your membership or BECOME a member, please fill out our membership form at the bottom of this page.
The East Town Business Partnership is a business association whose economic development work is funded by membership dues from organizations within the Downtown East and Elliot Park neighborhoods of Minneapolis.
Connection and Collaboration
We bring business and civic leaders together to catalyze economic opportunities that benefit everyone.
Advocacy and Resourcing
We advocate on your behalf with the City of Minneapolis, Downtown East, and Elliot Park neighborhoods to facilitate business grants and strategic urban development.
Leadership and Voice
We integrate the thinking and leadership expertise of our small, medium and large organizations into a cohesive representation of our collective economic growth goals.
Those interested can subscribe to our Newsletter, join Happy Hours, and attend other events such as Lunch & Learns and Forums with an entry fee.
On top of that, Benefits of Membership include:
- Inclusion in Member Directory
- Inclusion in events and programming- i.e. Walking Tours, 36 Hours in East Town, etc.
- Discounted or free event attendance
Cost of Membership
Membership dues are based on the size of your organization- we evaluate size based on FTE’s. New members will be charged a prorated fee, based on the first day of the month following sign-up. All members will be sent a renewal letter and invoice in July each year.
Businesses:
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Small, 1-25 FTE’s ($300)
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Medium, 26-100 FTE’s ($700)
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Large, 101+ FTE’s ($1,200*)
Individual Residents ($100)
*Includes $200 to support membership for smaller organizations
Opportunities for Sponsorship
Members at all levels are welcome to add an additional sponsorship to membership. This sponsorship includes opportunities for acknowledgement in marketing and at events.
Benefits of Sponsorship include:
- Acknowledgement on website and print collateral
- Opportunity to host or present at events
- Enhanced access to the leadership team and board to answer specific questions and access programming specific to your organizations
Sponsorships:
- Silver ($250)
- Gold ($500)
- Diamond ($1,000)
- Platinum ($1,500)
For more information on Membership with the East Town Business Partnership, please contact Christie Hantge at [email protected].
Membership Documents
ETBP (formerly the East Downtown Council) IRS Determination