September 17, 2025

Thank You for Attending Our Summer Block Party

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Rice & Larpenteur Summer Block Party on August 16! The event was a tremendous success — full of fun, energy, and community spirit.

We are especially grateful to our sponsors and partners for their continued commitment and support. Your dedication makes events like this possible and helps us build a more connected, vibrant neighborhood.

For more photo fun of the event, please click on the link here

We extend our sincere gratitude to our presenting sponsor, M Health Fairview, for their generous support and commitment to community safety. Their donation of 169 free children's helmets helped promote safe practices for families in our neighborhood. The community deeply appreciates this impactful contributions.

Please consider taking our survey to let us know your thoughts on our Summer Block Party. We'd greatly appreciate it!



Save The Date - Rice Street Construction Ribbon Cutting

Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul are proud to celebrate the reopening of Rice Street, following the completion of Phase 1 construction. Save the date for Saturday, October 18, a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to mark this exciting milestone for our community's revitalization efforts and improved road safety. There will also be fun celebratory activities at the event.

Stay tuned for event details and timing on our social media pages!

Local businesses are facing increased challenges in accessibility and foot traffic. Now more than ever, your support can make a significant difference. We encourage neighbors to consider shopping locally to help local businesses during road construction. By doing so, you can help sustain the vitality of small businesses that are essential to our community’s economy and character.

Let’s work together to ensure these businesses continue to thrive during this period of transition. Every purchase counts—thank you for supporting our local economy!

MN DEED Paid Leave - Employer Engagement Session St Paul

Minnesota Paid Leave begins January 1, 2026. The program will provide payments and job protection when Minnesotans need time off to care for themselves or their loved ones. In partnership with DEED, we are excited to co-host an engagement session to help employers get ready to meet their responsibilities under Paid Leave. There will also be translators onsite. Learn what the new program means for your business, get key updates, ask questions, and more!

Event Date: Monday, Oct 6, 2025

8:30am - 10am

DoubleTree East

2201 Burns Ave

St Paul, MN 55119

Interested in joining? Please RSVP here!

For more information regarding MN Paid Leave, please follow the link here.

Keystone Services - Free Farmer Markets

Summer is coming to an end and so will the Free Farmer Markets from Keystone Services. The closest one to attend near RLA intersection is Galilee Lutheran Church on September 19 from 10am - 12pm. Please visit the link to learn more

RLA Upcoming Membership Meeting

Join us on Thursday, November 20th, from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm for the RLA Member Lunch & Learn! We'll be meeting at McCarron's Pub for networking opportunities, business resources, delicious FREE food, and much more! This event is sponsored by Ramsey County Workforce Solutions.

If you are interested in joining, please RSVP to Maichee@stpaulchamber.com

Become an RLA Member

Business Grant Opportunities

Grants and Resources to Support Local Businesses

With funding from the St Paul STAR Program and the Ramsey County Critical Corridors Program, the Rice & Larpenteur Alliance is happy to announce a new round of Business Improvement Grants! Read more to see if your project qualifies and also to be connected to additional resources to support your Rice Street business.

Click Here to Apply Today!

BizRecycling

With a Waste Reduction + Innovation Grant of up to $50k, your business can take big steps in reducing waste and boosting profits.

See how a grant from BizRecycling can help your business at BizRecycling.com/Innovation.

Saint Paul Business Awards 2025 - Now Open!

It is that time of season to nominate your favorite small business in the St Paul. Not only do these businesses provide goods and services, but also excel in strengthening the community around them.

There are 5 Award Categories to win from:

• Alice O'Brien Award - Honoring a woman-owned business that is committed to equity and empowerment.
• Good Neighbor Award - Honoring a business that shows a dedication to improving the community.
• Traditions Award - Honoring a business that has been active in Saint Paul for at least 20 years.
• People’s Choice Award - Honoring a business that is recognized for its excellence by Saint Paul residents.
• New Kid on the Block Award - Honoring a business that has opened in Saint Paul within the last five years.

If you would like to submit a cast for a well deserved organization, please cast your nomination here.

Click here to read more information about the Annual Business Awards.




Ramsey County Workforce Solutions - MN Skills-Based Hiring Accelerator

MN Skills-Based Hiring Accelerator half day workshops will help your company build a plan that will attract, hire and retain the best talent. Sessions held once/month.

The next session:

• Tuesday, September 23, 9am - 1pm, CareerForce in Chaska - here's the registration link.

More Information, here is the link to their website

Urban Roots and Free Trees

Urban Roots has free trees for North End residents and businesses. Learn more and order a tree for your property.