June 2, 2026


Greetings!


Advocacy is working! Last week MnDOT helped create alternative access to the Taqueria los Paisanos' parking lot, next is signage: "Local businesses open during construction." This is a direct result of business' advocacy. Great job raising your voices! We're grateful MnDOT listened and found a solution. Let's follow it with promotion for E7th businesses this week for Art in the Hollow Sat - June 6. We'll use the Keep It Open E7th Page to shout out about E7th Street Businesses. Send a deal you want us to promote to paris@esaba.org. Learn more...


Sign up for the E7th Mitigation Fund launched with ESNDC (application open until June 11 - so hurry!) and get a FREE ESABA Membership for 2026. Learn more here...


The East Side Community Investment Cooperative (ESCIC) is looking for an operator for 960 Payne Ave - who do you know who would run a great business in this great spot? And they're looking for members of the coop to buy a share in this investment. Hazel Park UCC also has a great space to rent - Commercial Kitchen and Former Childcare space available. Let's flex this network to do the deal.


Don't miss...

Sponsor 7 community events with St. Paul Tennis this summer at Eastview Rec - Learn More...


Cornerstone Montessori is looking for community members to serve on their board.


June 1 Membership Billing is on! Look for an email (check your spam folder too).


Submit your 2026 Events: ESABA Community Calendar

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Thanks to our crew who joined at Yoerg Brewing to Celebrate our Outgoing Board and new Incoming Board last week on May 28th.

June 6, 2026!

We Want to Highlight your Business!


This summer, SPUT is hosting 7 different community events at Eastview Rec Center, hosting thousands of community residents and we are looking for local businesses to highlight... read more. 

If you sign up for a BizRecycling Assessment, we've got Saints Tickets while supplies last! What? Talk with Yolanda Davis at yolanda@esaba.org

Connect with Yolanda to see how you can combine the services of BizRecycling and our Preferred Hauler Deal to maximize savings on your solid waste bill. Nobody should be paying more than they need to. ESABA members, that means you. Click the BizRecycling logo below to learn more about how to get started.

Community Events see all here

Jobs & Careers: See all Listings here


Metro State University Faculty Reference and Instruction Librarian

If you have employment opportunities and need help getting the word out, connect with Paris.
Board of Directors:

President:

Tonya Bauer

Saint Paul Port Authority


Vice President:

Allison Wittner

Premier Banks


Secretary:

Judy Gonzalez - New Board Member!

Keller Williams


Treasurer (Interim)

Krista Schnelle - New Board Member!

Pin the Map


Board Members:


Shateka Flowers

Family Values For Life

Dist 5 rep


Rosalva Hernandez-New Board Member!

Metropolitan State University


Taelor Johnson

Mueller Memorial

Dist 4 rep


Vernisha Powers - New Board Member!

United Kidz Transportation Nanny LLC


Wesley Sanford - New Board Member!

Property Restoration Professionals

Dist 2 rep


Jeff Viel - New Board Member!

Clearly Clean

Paris Dunning, Executive Director

651-335-0986

paris@esaba.org

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