Midway Chamber of Commerce April 2, 2024

Avenues Newsletter

~THIS THURSDAY~LOTL @ yum! Kitchen and Bakery 4/4


2024 Economic Development Summit April 17


Economic Development: Reconnect Rondo and Rethinking I-94 April 23


Midway Chamber Coffee Club @ Ginkgo Coffeehouse 4/25


LOTL @ Spicy Feta 5/2


Midway Chamber Coffee Club @ Dogwood Coffee Co. 5/30

Leadership Summit @ Augsburg University 6/12

Congratulations to Nonprofit of the Year Winner

Neighborhood Development Center (NDC)

NDC Team

NDC has been a community leader in St. Paul and the Frogtown/Midway neighborhoods for over 30 years. They have supported hundreds of small businesses and BIPOC entrepreneurs and have now been awarded their biggest responsibility yet by the State of Minnesota in distributing funds through the Promise Act. This was a heavy lift was assigned because the expertise and proven track record of NDC. 

~THIS THURSDAY~

LOTL @ yum! Kitchen and Bakery


yum! Kitchen and Bakery is the ultimate neighborhood restaurant serving fresh and friendly homemade seasonal food for dine-in and takeout on the corner of Snelling and Selby in St. Paul. The owner grew up in the Highland neighborhood and this location will serve beer on tap, which is a first, and a sort-of nod to the site's longtime fomrer occupant, O'Gara's, which closed in 2018.

Date/Time:

Thursday Apr 4, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT


Location:

St Paul Location

164 Snelling Ave N

St Paul, MN 55104


Fees/Admission:

Please register to let us know you are attending!


RSVP

2024 Economic Development Summit


How does the City of Saint Paul generate revenue and what is their plan for attracting and retaining businesses? What challenges are unique to Saint Paul and how do they compare to other cities? If you’ve ever wanted to work toward a brighter future for the business community in Saint Paul, this is a conversation for you. We will explore the history of the city budget and plans for business growth as we talk about ways the Midway Chamber and others can work together with the City of Saint Paul. Confirmed speakers include Ling Becker, Ramsey County; Bill Lindeke, Urban Studies, University of Minnesota. 


Special thanks to sponosor, Sara Investments

Date/Time:

Wednesday Apr 17, 2024

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT


Location:

River Park Plaza

10 River Park Plaza

Saint Paul, MN 55107


Fees/Admission:

$40 members

$60 non-members


~Please inform the chamber directly if you will be using a luncheon pass for this event~


***Please note: Cancellations must be received via written notice. Substitutions are welcome or you may use your credit toward a future event per chamber approval. Reservations made within 48 hours of the event will be charged an additional $10


RSVP

Thank you to our Sponsors

Economic Development:

Reconnect Rondo and Rethinking I-94


Two big projects are being discussed which would greatly shape Interstate 94 between the two downtowns: Reconnect Rondo and Rethinking I-94. Reconnect Rondo would create a community land bridge around the site of the historic Rondo community. Rethinking I-94 is a long-term effort to engage with those who live, work, and play along the corridor to better understand the needs and hopes of our neighborhood. One of the potential outcomes is called the Twin Cities Boulevard and would replace the existing freeway with a multi-modal boulevard and return the surrounding land to neighborhoods. Our presenters will include representatives from Reconnect Rondo, Our Street MPLS and MNDOT. 


This meeting will be held on the 9th floor at the former Central Medical building on the north side of the freeway, allowing us views of I-94 to better visualize both projects.

Date/Time:

Tuesday Apr 23, 2024

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT


Location:

Concordia University

Ries Tower

393 Dunlap St. N.

9th Floor

Saint Paul, MN 55104


Fees/Admission:

Free, but please register to let us know you are coming for food count purposes!


RSVP

Midway Chamber Coffee Club @ Ginkgo Coffeehouse


The Midway Chamber continues our Coffee Club in the fashion of our Lunch on the Line events! This is a fun, casual networking program to kickoff your morning on the way to work. Ginkgo Coffeehouse is a locally owned coffee shop serving the Twin Cities for 30 years. Located in Midway and Downtown Saint Paul. They opened in 1993 in the heart of the Hamline Midway neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota. This Midway staple showcases artwork on display and live music. Offering a wide array of both food and drink options, you will surely find the perfect pick me up.

Date/Time:

Thursday Apr 25, 2024

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT


Location:

Ginkgo Coffeehouse

721 Snelling Ave N.

St Paul, MN 55104


Fees/Admission:

Free to attend


RSVP


Congratulations to board member, Jamey Flannery and all Women in Business Honorees


Youth Hockey Teams Raise Over $26,000 For Gillette Children's

Union Gospel Mission's Celebraion of Hope 2024


You are joyfully invited to join us at our annual gala as we celebrate the life-transforming work of Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities!


Hope is overflowing throughout our buildings and programs as people experiencing homelessness, hunger and addiction find stability, joy and peace. You will learn about how Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is preventing and reducing homelessness for men, women and children throughout the Twin Cities—and how YOU can be part of it.


It would be our privilege to have you with us for this memorable gathering. Your presence and support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of people facing homelessness.


Business attire. 

Questions? Email [email protected] and we would be happy to help!


Friday, April 19, 2024


5:45 p.m.      Doors Open

6:30 p.m.      Event Begins


Get Tickets


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Bremer Bank Corporate


Can Can Wonderland


Drake Bank


Jennings Community School


Kelly and Lemmons


Lyngblomsten

Apprenticeship and You–An Emerging Path to a Meaningful Career


Wednesday, April 10, 2024

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM


Apprenticeship instead of a traditional four-year degree? Yes!


Increasingly more US students and families are choosing apprenticeships as the debt-free, post secondary education option leading to a rewarding and high paying career.


Join us for a free event to learn about innovative local and national/international apprenticeship opportunities for both youth and adults seeking an alternative career pathway. During this event, we’ll share more about how companies in the United States are adopting apprenticeship models similar to that of Germany. Hear directly from the directors of the apprenticeship programs at Bühler and ICATAP and learn about other nationally recognized apprenticeship options in business, marketing, education, engineering, and aerospace.


The Germanic-American Institute is hosting this event as an Apprenticeship Ambassador for the US Department of Labor and Industry. In 2019 the federal governments of Germany and the United States signed a joint declaration to “facilitate cooperation in supporting international initiatives and shared lessons related to apprenticeship, youth employment and the future of work.”


Whether you’re a student or parent looking for an alternative to the college path, an educator investigating additional career options for your students, or your current job is leaving you unfulfilled and you’re looking for career retraining while maintaining your wages – apprenticeship can empower your future.


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