May 10, 2022
Greetings!

A week of MegaNetworking - East Side Black Business Network is kicking off with a meeting on Thursday May 12 sponsored by ESNDC. Then the AAPI Small Business EXPO is this coming Saturday May 14th. See the EXPO schedule and plan to stop by, catch a workshop, seek out the ESABA booth, and do some superconnecting in the Exhibit hall. If you come between 9 - 11am, look for treats from our very own Swede Hollow Cafe. Networking is putting the soul back into the body after a long virtual hiatus. Sooooooooo due! You can also sign up to volunteer and get lunch plus fame and glory - free!

Also stay revved:
Asian American Business Owners meeting May 25 - details coming soon
ESABA Hillcrest Meeting Video May 5 available for your review
ESABA Member Deal: BizRecycling - FREE Assessment - Less Trash, More Cash
Thursday May 12, 6-8:30pm
Storehouse Grocers

The East Side Black Business Network is holding its first event on Thursday May 12th from 6:00 PM - 8:30PM. This new space is being created to network and organize, share stories & celebrate accomplishments, and to bring more resources and funding opportunities to our community of Black-owned businesses on the East Side. Read More...
Get your tickets today... Or procrastinate and come on by Saturday

Come for a workshop, visit ESABA at the booth, Meet exhibitors and attendees and a whole bunch of ESABA Members too. Support this awesome event on Saturday May 14th!


ESABA and partners LEDC and MN Hmong Chamber are teaming up to bring businesses together to work on issues impacting them on the East Side. We're starting with a request from MnDOT around their E. 7th and Arcade corridor redesigns. Join us to learn more or contact Paris.
Fistful of Deals: Win $100

ESABA is launching our next contest for you to win $100 in Gift Cards to Member businesses. When you use 5 Orbiter coupons between now and May 15th. Send us the photos and be entered to win!
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.

City of St. Paul - Director of Economic Development - Department of Planning and Economic Development

East 7th - Front Mngr, Store & Deli Clerks, and more!
If you have employment opportunities and need help getting the word out, please submit them to our website here.
Board of Directors:
President:
Steve Ledin
Ledin Law PLLC

Vice President:
Juan Cervantes
Juan Cervantes State Farm Agency LLC

Secretary:

Treasurer:
Khue Yang
Hiway Federal Credit Union

Board Members:
Tonya Bauer
Saint Paul Port Authority

Randy Bloom
MSS

Chelsea Fey
Visit Saint Paul

Shateka Flowers
Family Values For Life

Taelor Johnson
Mueller Memorial

Marv Koppen
Party Time Liquor

William Schultz
Vivid Concepts

Darren Varley
DVCreative
Paris Dunning, Executive Director
651.335-0986
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