Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association (DMNA) – The Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association is organized and operated to promote the common good and general welfare of the community.
Elliot Park Neighborhood, Inc.(EPNI) – Bringing people and resources together to preserve and promote the unique urban character of the historic Elliot Park Neighborhood.
The Commons Park Minneapolis – The Commons is downtown Minneapolis’ 4.2 acre public green space. It is a respite from the work day, a neighborhood park, an entertainment destination and an anchor of East Town.
East Town Development (Inactive) – The mission of the Downtown Development Committee is to focus on goals around downtown population and business growth (including retail), and connections to the University of Minnesota.
Minneapolis Big Build – The Minneapolis Big Build is a campaign led by MDC-MDID and Meet Minneapolis. It aims at raising awareness about the transformation Minneapolis is undergoing.
Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District – making downtown cleaner, safer, greener and better in order to achieve a more vital and vibrant downtown.
Resources for Your Business
Handbook of the Streets – A resource guide prepared by Agate Housing + Services prepared for people in need.
City of Minneapolis Business Services – Starting or changing your Minneapolis-based business? The Minneapolis Business Services pages give you quick access to zoning, licensing, permits, and economic planning.
GREATERMSP – (Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership) is a private non-profit organization (501C3) dedicated to providing public and private sector leadership, coordination and engagement to grow the economy of the 16-county Minneapolis Saint Paul region. With its economic development partners throughout the region, GREATER MSP is advancing a coordinated regional economic development strategy, a coordinated regional brand to promote the region’s assets, and a coordinated regional business retention, expansion, and recruitment program to stimulate capital investment and job creation in the region.
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce – The Minneapolis Regional Chamber engages with members to advocate for a positive business environment, enhance economic prosperity, and build partnerships that help to advance our region’s interests.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) – MPRB was created in 1883 as an independently elected, semi-autonomous body responsible for governing, maintaining, and developing the Minneapolis park system- an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play and work.
Connect with Civic Leaders
- Governor Tim Waltz
- Mayor Jacob Frey
- Ward 3 Council Member Michael Rainville
- Ward 6 Council Member Jamal Osman
- Ward 7 Council Member Katie Cashman
- Renee Allen, CPS and Carla Nielson, CPS – MPD 1st Precinct Crime Prevention
- U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
- U.S. Senator Tina Smith
- U.S. Congressman Ilhan Omar, 5th District
- Minnesota Senator Esther Agbaje, District 59B
- Minnesota Senator Bobby Joe Champion, District 59
- Minnesota State Representative Pat Garofalo, District 58B
- Minnesota State Representative Sidney Jordan, District 60A
- Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley, District 4
- Metropolitan Council Member Robert Lilligren, District 6
- MPRB Commissioner – District 3 (Downtown East) – Becky Alper
- MPRB Commissioner – District 4 (Elliot Park) – Elizabeth Shaffer
The East Town Business Partnership is sponsored by membership funding. Visit the Current Member page to learn more about the businesses that are making a difference in East Town.