Past Events

  October 22 | Elliot Park Yesterday, Today and in the Future The next East Town Business Partnership Business Forum will take place on Tuesday, October 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Finnegans (817 S. 5th Avenue) on the 2nd floor in the Brewer's Den.  Please note that this month's event is taking place on the fourth Tuesday, not on our regularly scheduled third Thursday.  Registration, networking and lunch start at 11:30 a.m., with the program starting at…

The next East Town Business Partnership Business Forum will take place on Thursday, November 21, at Meet Minneapolis - 801 Marquette Ave S, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55402.  Registration, lunch and networking start at 11:30 a.m. with the program starting at Noon.  The cost to attend this month's forum is $25.  Please register via Eventbrite. Description: This forum inaugurates a new series: Critical Concerns for the Workplace. There are now more than 200,000 people who work downtown, more than 50,000…

Please join the East Town Business Partnership for a combined business forum with the Minneapolis Downtown Council on December 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Elliot Park Hotel.  This month's event focuses on best practices for improving workplaces to be more inclusive of our many identities with a close look at sexual identity, religious convictions, and physical ability adaptations.  This month's event is free. Please RSVP via Eventbrite. panelists: Chester Cooper, Chief Operating Officer, Hennepin County Ann…

The next East Town Business Partnership Business Forum is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Wells Fargo - Downtown East, 550 South 4th Street, 15th Floor – Weatherball Room.  Registration, lunch and networking will start at 11:30 a.m., with the program starting at Noon. The cost to attend this month's program is $30. If you are a Platinum member, or purchased lunch coupons in advance with your membership, please contact ETBP Executive Coordinator, Christie…

The next ETBP Business Forum is a joint event with the Minneapolis Downtown Council on Wednesday, February 26, at US Bank Stadium, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Please note that this date is different from our regularly scheduled business forum day.  The event will take place in Club Purple.  Please enter US Bank Stadium, via the Mills Fleet Farm Ramp Skyway. This is a free event, but please RSVP via Eventbrite. Description: The Federal Reserve is the Central Bank…

We regret to inform you that the East Town Business Partnership March 19, business forum at the Normandy Inn has been CANCELLED.  Due to COVID-19, we are exercising an abundance of caution and following CDC guidelines with regards to events and activities.  Everyone who has registered will receive a full refund. Thank you for your understanding.  We will keep all of our members and supporters informed as we look ahead to upcoming business forums in April, May and June.  ​

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)…