West Broadway http://westbroadway.org Mon, 20 May 2013 16:41:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Free Paint Program Accepting Applications http://westbroadway.org/2013/05/17/free-paint-program-accepting-applications/ http://westbroadway.org/2013/05/17/free-paint-program-accepting-applications/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:44:11 +0000 shaina http://westbroadway.org/?p=4603
Free Paint Program: Now Accepting Applications

Through a partnership with Valspar Corporation, the WBC will distribute 100 free cans of paint to eligible commercial properties on West Broadway or adjacent blocks. Priority is given to independent retailers, properties that have not received a façade improvement grant in the past three years, those hiring a professional painter, and need/existing condition of the building.

To apply: Download an application form and email it to erin@westbroadway.org or drop it at the WBC office.

West Broadway Free Paint Program Application

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Thursday, May 30th, 8:30-9:30am
McDonalds Community Room, 906 West Broadway 

On the agenda:

ALL ARE WELCOME
]]> http://westbroadway.org/2013/05/16/business-committee-meeting-530-830am/feed/ 0 Planning, Zoning, and Development Meeting 5/28 5:30pm http://westbroadway.org/2013/05/16/planning-zoning-and-development-meeting-528th-530pm/ http://westbroadway.org/2013/05/16/planning-zoning-and-development-meeting-528th-530pm/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 19:15:50 +0000 shaina http://westbroadway.org/?p=4598 Planning, Zoning, and Development Meeting
Tuesday, May 28th, 5:30- 6:30pm
McDonalds, 916 West Broadway

Join us to discuss the possible location of the Minnesota DEED Workforce Center in North Minneapolis.

Please visit the Minnesota Department of Administration’s website to read the Request for Proposals for Department of Employment and Economic Development North Minneapolis Workforce Center.

All are welcome.

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]]> http://westbroadway.org/2013/04/29/call-for-proposals-west-broadway-commercial-broker/feed/ 0 Planning, Zoning, and Development Meeting 4/15 5:30PM http://westbroadway.org/2013/04/10/planning-zoning-and-development-meeting-415-530pm/ http://westbroadway.org/2013/04/10/planning-zoning-and-development-meeting-415-530pm/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:43:16 +0000 shaina http://westbroadway.org/?p=4492 Planning, Zoning, and Development Meeting
Monday, April 15th
5:30-6:30PM
McDonalds, 916 West Broadway

The Planning, Zoning, and Development Committee will meet Monday, April 15th, 5:30pm, McDonalds.  There will be an update  and presentation of revised plans for the Penn Avenue at W. Broadway development at the former Fire & Ice site.  In addition, Don Stoering, who has signed a purchase agreement for Halek’s bar, will speak about his plans for the business and property.

ALL ARE WELCOME

]]> http://westbroadway.org/2013/04/10/planning-zoning-and-development-meeting-415-530pm/feed/ 0 Business Committee Meeting 2/28 8:30-9:30am http://westbroadway.org/2013/03/18/business-committee-meeting-228-830-930am/ http://westbroadway.org/2013/03/18/business-committee-meeting-228-830-930am/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:10:40 +0000 shaina http://westbroadway.org/?p=4472 Business Committee Meeting: Marketing Your Small Business
Thursday, March 28th, 8:30-9:30am
McDonalds Community Room, 916 West Broadway

Join other members of the West Broadway and Hawthorne business community for:
  • a presentation by Shaina Brassard (Marketing and Communications, WBC) and Al McFarlane (Insight News, WBC Board Member) on the importance of marketing one’s business and some special opportunities for joint marketing for WBC businesses.
  • hear from Emily Stern, Senior Project Coordinator, Community Planning and Economic Development present on Energy efficiency programs, policies and resources for businesses, including:
  •          Minneapolis’ green business benchmarking pilot program (RETAP)
  •          A new energy rating & disclosure ordinance for commercial buildings in Minneapolis
  •          City and partner financing resources for businesses and building owners to make energy efficient upgrades.
ALL ARE WELCOME 
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]]> http://westbroadway.org/2013/03/18/business-committee-meeting-228-830-930am/feed/ 0 Façade Improvement Grants Available, Proposals due 4/29/13 http://westbroadway.org/2013/02/28/facade-improvement-grants-available/ http://westbroadway.org/2013/02/28/facade-improvement-grants-available/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:04:18 +0000 shaina http://westbroadway.org/?p=4447 The West Broadway Business and Area Coalition (WBC) is seeking proposals for the West Broadway Façade Improvement Program.  WBC will distribute matching grants for façade repairs and improvements to commercial spaces along the West Broadway Corridor.   The total available funding is $42,500, $7,500 per project.  This is a matching grant program; WBC will provide matching funds of up to $7,500 or 50 percent of the total project cost, whichever is lower.

In addition to Great Streets funds WBC has limited arts improvement funds available. If you are interested in artist designed and fabricated improvements there may be additional funds you can access.  Please ask WBC staff Shaina Brassard directly about this opportunity via e-mail (shaina@westbroadway.org) or phone (612.353.5178).

Review and download the 2013 Request for Proposals. Proposals are due by April 29, 2013.

Check out past façade improvements and listen to interviews with grant recipients at westbroadway.tumblr.com!

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 Tuesday, February 26th

4:30-6:00pm
Good Sports Bar and Grill, 200 West Broadway

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Gather with other members of the Northside business community for informal conversation and networking.

Hawthorne

Organized by the WBC and Hawthorne Neighborhood Council.

ALL ARE WELCOME, no registration required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WBC Business Luncheon, June 2012.

 

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to the West Broadway Coalition Membership Breakfast

“Honoring Black History Month”

Thursday, February 21st

Farview Park, 621 29th Ave N

8:00 – 8:30am Networking and Breakfast (provided)

8:30 – 9:15am  Program

Welcome: Jackie Cherryhomes, WBC Board Chair

Black History Month Today: Al McFarlane, Insight News

Keynote Speaker: Lea Hargett, President, Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce

Closing Remarks: Jackie Cherryhomes

9:15 – 9:30am Announcements and Networking

 

ALL ARE WELCOME – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Register here: http://wbcbreakfast.eventbrite.com/

Hot breakfast with vegetarian options catered by Avenue Eatery

Sponsored by

Bring a friend! When existing WBC members successfully refer a new member, they receive 20% off their next membership renewal fee.

]]> http://westbroadway.org/2013/02/06/membership-breakfast-honoring-black-history-month-22113/feed/ 0 Help WBC Win Nerdery Overnight Website Challenge http://westbroadway.org/2013/02/04/help-wbc-win-nerdery-overnight-website-challenge/ http://westbroadway.org/2013/02/04/help-wbc-win-nerdery-overnight-website-challenge/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:10:01 +0000 shaina http://westbroadway.org/?p=4268 Would you like to see a North Minneapolis website to serve as a visitor and residents’ guide to the Northside?
Do you like our work? If yes, write a testimonial about the West Broadway Coalition and help us win the The Nerdery Overnight Website Challenge and make our North Minneapolis website dreams come true…overnight!
“The Nerdery is a developer driven interactive production company that partners with creative minds and big thinkers to engineer and execute their interactive projects, including websites, mobile and social media… In the first five years of The Nerdery Overnight Website Challenge, volunteers have freely given about 3 million dollars worth of professional web development services to 96 nonprofit organizations.
“How it works:
1. We applied for the Challenge
2. You leave testimonials on our profile the challenge’s website and help us get chosen by February 8th
  • Talk about how our Business Committee, Facade Improvement Program, West Broadway Farmers Market, FLOW Northside Arts Crawl, resource brokering or other business and community programs have positively impacted you and the Northside’s main business corridor.
3. We stay up for 26 hours straight with Nerdery volunteers as they build us the website on March 9-10
The more testimonials, the better our chances! Leave one here!
About the Website:
The WBC wants to create a new, mobile-compatible website that serves as a visitor and resident’s guide to North Minneapolis. Our colleagues at The Lake Street Council have had much success with visitlakestreet.com/, a website that celebrates the businesses, communities and going-ons of Lake Street. Like the Lake Street Council, the WBC will host the website, but the website’s purpose is to promote North Minneapolis, not WBC programs.
The North Minneapolis website will:
  • combine a business directory, neighborhood resources and institutions, public art, events, area guide, area map, community calendar, local employment opportunities, etc.
  • host user-generated content; for example, residents can enter a historic photo, a new art installation, or review a restaurant
  • use mapping to direct users to a specific destination chosen by topic
  • help people participate in FLOW Northside Arts Crawl and other community events.
  • Increase navigability and project the image of a unified, connected North Minneapolis
  • inform the public about the cultural, commercial and leisure offerings of the North Minneapolis community
  • help visitors and community members better navigate North Minneapolis, therefore facilitating healthy commerce, development and community building

Post a testimonial today! The more heartfelt and detailed the better, but short testimonials are great too!
E-mail or call shaina@westbroadway.org 612.353.5178 with questions
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