Oct 27, 2026

Greetings!


This week catch MN Resistance Story Sharing - Metro State Oct 27 and ESNDC Lead Testing and Community Resource Fair Oct 28.


Then Thursday join ESABA Lunch Bunch Oct 29 - Mañana Restaurante y Pupuseria and have some of what Mario Hernandez of Proximo Level Enterprises is having. And follow it celebrating the Grand Opening of Mexico 32 Cocina Sunday Nov 1.


In between don't miss Food Truck Friday: HALLOWTECH - Tech + Treats, Oct 30 with Black Business Network.


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Keep It Open East Side - This is the last week of Buttons on E7th Street where you get a $5 Gift Certificate to an E7th Business. Then continue onto Arcade to get Stamped and DOUBLE your money with the Fall Frenzy Stamp Card.


Upcoming NDC Programs for your Business - See them all here


ESABA - East Side Showcase - Seeking Sponsors - for Wed, Dec 2 at Metro State, New Main!


Submit your Events: ESABA Community Calendar

Quick Links

Mexico 32 Cocina

Grand Opening

Sunday Nov 1, 1pm


We'll cut Ribbon, congratulate folks, and welcome a new neighbor to Payne Ave. Come celebrate with Jackie and Pedro and their whole crew.

Shop 5, Get $50

Oct 1 - November 30


Keep It Open Arcade - DOUBLE your Money. See the details here.


Pay it Forward - E7th Businesses in the spotlight here.


We've got two campaigns for the Fall that bank on Deals and Customers to make sure these corridors stay strong.


Read More and find out how you can help.

Lead Testing and Community Resource Fair


Stop by for a quick blood lead test, bring your household items to get tested for lead with immediate results, and talk with local organizations about ways to keep your family safe from lead exposure!

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


East Side Neighborhood Development Company (ESNDC) is Hiring!


Marketing & Community Outreach Specialist


Business Development Program Manager

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

Keller Williams


Treasurer

Krista Schnelle

Pin the Map


Board Members:


Shateka Flowers

Family Values For Life

Dist 5 rep


Rosalva Hernandez

Metropolitan State University


Taelor Johnson

Mueller Memorial

Dist 4 rep


Vernisha Powers

United Kidz Transportation Nanny LLC


Wesley Sanford

Property Restoration Professionals

Dist 2 rep


Jeff Viel

Clearly Clean

Paris Dunning, Executive Director

651-335-0986

paris@esaba.org

 
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