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April 22, 2025

Dear Paris,


You can draw Earth Day momentum right off the Clean-up on Payne and Arcade two weeks ago. Learn more here. Then check out BizRecycling and EnergySmart for free assessments to get you into the green - we're talking less trash and more cash and lower energy bills just a few clicks away.


And don't forget about that cool refreshing drink: water. Payne Phalen Community Council has been working with St. Paul Regional Water Service, ESNDC, and Councilmember Nelsie Yang to make sure East Side businesses get the lead out of their pipes as the MnDOT Arcade construction comes in. We'll hear about that at their PPCC Annual Meeting today and at East Side Connect! in May where we'll also talk about how ESABA is working to Keep it Open on Arcade by supporting businesses in the construction zone.


We're Hiring - Staff this time! Take a look and help us find the right people - the right time is right now. Events and Outreach, and Admin tasks are ready to take off. Staff will help ESABA support building a Small Business Technical Assistance Hub and build our services for members too!


And it's time to get your profile update on our new member platform. This week we'll send an email invite to get your info into GrowthZone. We're getting ready to launch our new member services so everybody into the pool - we're ready for a whole new world.


ESABA Member Deal: BizRecycling - Free Assessments

New Member Spotlight - Welcome Dabbler Depot THC - Seed and Sesh on Payne Avenue!


Owner, Matt Kenevan (above) helped organize the Payne Arcade Clean-up and joined ESABA on the spot! The East Side needs you and your energy to keep us cranking just like Matt. Check out his business and say "Welcome, to the East Side!"

We're Hiring Staff to help us keep up!

April 17 - El Guanaco Bakery y Cafe


ESABA had a great Coffee Break on April 17 with Kesia Garcia and Oscar Murcia hosting us at El Guanaco Bakery y Cafe. It's Time to Connect! Thanks all for participating. It's not too late to stop in and try Quesadilla: the little round round cake that is a favorite in El Salvador. See more photos on Facebook.

Announcements & News

ESABA Members: Update Your info


Create your profile on our member platform today!

Connect with Paris 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

Apr 17 - ESABA Coffee Break - El Guanaco Bakery & Cafe


Apr 17 - MnDOT Office Hours for Hwy 61 Arcade St Construction

Jobs & Careers: See all Listings here


ESABA - Us! Outreach and Admin


Mississippi Market - See all the great jobs at the link


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

President:

William Schultz

KW Realty


Vice President:

Tonya Bauer

Saint Paul Port Authority


2nd Vice President:

Jorge Samper

Sunray Auto Service - BP

Dist 1 rep



Secretary:

Chelsea Fey

Visit Saint Paul


Treasurer:

Josh Chacon

Hiway Credit Union


Board Members:


Shateka Flowers

Family Values For Life

Dist 5 rep


Taelor Johnson

Mueller Memorial

Dist 4 rep


Marv Koppen

Party Time Liquor

Dist 2 rep


Hli Tsaab

Cups & Cheers


Darren Varley

DVCreative

Paris Dunning, Executive Director

651-335-0986

paris@esaba.org

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