Past Events

April 16 (Annual Meeting) | The History and Future of our Riverfront Location: Virtual Meeting on ZOOM https://zoom.us/j/615302401?pwd=NmgyalVhSC9DdGVkR0wyMGpjZDR6UT09 Meeting ID: 615 302 401 Password: 011827 +13126266799 (Chicago) Time: Noon-1:00pm Description: The riverfront of East Town is referred to as the Mill District. Originally a place designated exclusively for industrial purposes—it now features mixed uses and is poised to become a leading regional destination. This forum will provide an intriguing historical review and update on the many projects that are being…

May 21 via Zoom | The Evolution of Downtown Farmer’s Markets The Mill City Farmer’s Market is wildly popular. This forum will look into the history of both our beloved market as well as a larger exploration of where farmer’s markets began and what they are becoming across the city. Please RSVP via Eventbrite to receive the Zoom login information. Feature Presentation: Brenda Langton, Founder, Mill City Farmer’s Market Agenda: Welcome and Introductions (John Campabasso) (5 Minutes) Announcements (Dan Collison)…

​ Please join us for the first business forum of the 2020-2021 season on Thursday, September 17, at 11 a.m.  This is a joint forum with the Minneapolis Downtown Council.  Please register via Eventbrite. About this Event Mpls downtown continues to see investment and development projects, all of which are integral to downtown’s vitality. We will hear how the Hennepin Avenue, Water Works, 3rd Avenue Bridge and 35W Orange Line & Southwest LRT projects are all developing. These projects are…

The next ETBP Business Forum will take place on Thursday, October 22, at 11 a.m. via Zoom. The title for this forum is "Learning from Perennial Disruption Navigators: A Start Up and Entrepreneurial Community Round Table." This event is FREE, but please RSVP via Zoom.  You will receive the Zoom login link upon registration.  Description The Twin Cities start-up and entrepreneurial community lives every day expecting and responding to disruption. This panel moderated by Jacquie Berglund, CEO of Finnegans Brew…

The next ETBP Business Forum is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, at 11 a.m. via Zoom.  Please register via Zoom. Description The pandemic had delivered crushing blows to the hospitality industry.  This forum will feature owners and operators, as well as travel experts as they continue to recalibrate their industry with courage and innovation. Panelists Cyndy Harrison, Owner, Sawatdee Thai Restaurants Edward Hopkins, Owner, eagleBOLT Bar Dennis Monroe, Attorney, Owner, Eastside / Grand Cafe, Downtown Restaurant Group Audrey Lucas, Senior…