Midway Chamber of Commerce October 28, 2025

Avenues Newsletter

Preparing for Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) Zoom Event 11/12


LOTL @ Homi Mexican Restaurant 11/13


Towards a deeper understanding of homelessness in our communities: Findings from the MN Homeless Study @ Wilder 11/19


Midway Chamber Coffee Club @ SK Coffee: Coffee Bar & Roastery 11/20


2025 Celebration of Nonprofits @ Hamline 12/17

Shop with Cops


Join Saint Paul Police Chief Axel Henry and the Saint Paul Police Foundation as we support the Shop with Cops program. 

 

Make A Contribution to Shop with Cops

Link: https://secure.anedot.com/saint-paul-police-foundation/2025shopcops


***Note: Be sure to specify on the form that you want your donation to go to 'Shop with Cops' or the contribution will go the Saint Paul Police Foundation


About Shop with Cops

Shop with Cops is about building positive relationships between police officers and kids who are typically from disenfranchised communities; pairing them up with a police officer during the holiday season. The police officers, thanks to donations from the foundation, have the kids buy gifts for themselves and their families. This creates an unforgettable bonding experience with law enforcement and the communities they serve.


How the Shop With Cops Program Benefits the Community?

Shop with Cops hopes to break down the barriers between the community and the police with the intent of developing a better and more trusting relationship. What this program does is allow officers and some of these youth to interact in a positive and fun way. Shop with Cops fosters positive relationships between youth and officer


Date/Time:

Thursday Nov 6, 2025

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM CST


Location:

Urban Growler Brewing Co.

2325 Endicott St

St Paul, MN 55114


Fees/Admission:

$25 Members or Non-Members


RSVP

Preparing for Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML)


~Zoom Event~


Big changes are coming for Minnesota employers! Join Gina Lemon of Vivid Joy HR to learn what the new Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) law means for your business, what steps to take before 2026, and how to have clarity and confidence as these updates roll out. 


 

***Please note this event will be recorded to view/listen to afterwards.***

Date/Time:

Wednesday Nov 12, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST


Location:

Virtual Zoom Meeting (Look closely, meeting information will be in your registration confirmation)


Fees/Admission:

We are happy to bring you this special event free of charge. If you are in a position to make a donation and find value in our programming, your support is greatly appreciated!


RSVP

LOTL @ Homi Mexican Restaurant


Come visit one of our favorite restaurants of our Taste! of Lunch on the Line event. Join us in supporting this local family owned business. Real flavors of Mexican cuisine where the menu is filled with recipes from old family cook books.

Date/Time:

Thursday Nov 13, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST


Location:

Homi Restaurante Mexicano

864 University Ave W.

St. Paul, MN 55104


Fees/Admission:

Please register to let us know you are attending! 


RSVP

Towards a deeper understanding of homelessness in our communities: Findings from the MN Homeless Study


Homelessness

 

Michelle Decker Gerrard will present results from the 2023 MN Homeless Study that has taken place across MN every 3 years since 1991. The presentation will focus on the multiple layers of complex challenges faced by our community members experiencing homelessness. We will also save time to discuss policy implications and community responses.

Michelle Decker Gerrard

Senior Research Manager, Wilder Foundation

Co-Director, Minnesota Homeless Study


Michelle has worked for over 25 years as a community-based evaluator for dozens of programs, with a particular focus on people experiencing a variety of risk factors including mental health and complex health issues, chemical dependency, and homelessness.  


In addition, Michelle is the co-director of the Minnesota Homeless Study, leading a team that coordinates nearly 5,000 interviews with people experiencing homelessness on a single night. Previously, Michelle worked as a risk and prevention counselor and wraparound facilitator for emotionally disturbed and other at-risk youth. Michelle has a master’s degree in education, with a focus on risk and prevention, from Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Date/Time:

Wednesday Nov 19, 2025

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST


Location:

Amherst H Wilder Foundation

451 Lexington Parkway N.

Saint Paul, MN 55104


Fees/Admission:

$40 members

$60 non-members


~Please inform the chamber directly if you will be using a luncheon pass for this event~


***Please note: Cancellations must be received via written notice. Substitutions are welcome or you may use your credit toward a future event per chamber approval. Reservations made within 48 hours of the event will be charged an additional $10


RSVP

Midway Chamber Coffee Club

@ SK Coffee: Coffee Bar & Roastery


The Midway Chamber continues it's successful Coffee Club in the fashion of our Lunch on the Line events! This is a fun, casual networking program to kickoff your morning on the way to work. This month we will be at SK Coffee, a specialty coffee roastery at Vandalia Tower.  

Date/Time:

Thursday Nov 20, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CST


Location:

Vandalia Tower

550 Vandalia St

St Paul, MN 55114


Fees/Admission:

Free to attend


RSVP

Election 2025: How will St. Paul’s next mayor fix Midway? 


Plans for St. Paul’s Allianz Field: A bakery, pizzeria, garden, ice rink


Round 2 of the MN PROMISE Act Is Coming – See What's New!


Metropolitan Council: New funding availability


Plan Your Event at Dual Citizen

Don’t Miss the Final Weekend of Tavern of Terror 👻


The frightful fun is coming to an end. This is your last chance to experience our Tavern of Terror before it disappears for the season!



Join us for one final weekend of hauntingly good cocktails, festive vibes, and late-night chills. Sip on spooky favorites like the Drunkin’ Pumpkin, Midnight Martini, Witches Brew, and Blood Moon Margarita while they last. Round up your crew, throw on your best costume, and celebrate Halloween with us! 🎃


Learn More

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

Flexible Office Space in Prime Building – First-Floor Sublet Available | 646–6,200+ SF | For Lease | Office


Quiet, clean building with 5 suites from 646 SF to 3,673 SF but can put together 6,200+ SF if needed. First-floor sublease is a great opportunity. Includes signage, fair rates, and responsive local management. Come take a look! If you're planning a move, I’ll help you find the right fit—even if it’s not here. Listing details here!


Contact

Tom Mollner

2062 Marshall Avenue

Saint Paul, MN 55104

(651) 592-2222 (work)

tom@mollnerproperties.com

http://mollnerproperties.com/


Modern Space in Central Location

Drake Bank is hosting an upcoming cybersecurity & fraud event on Tuesday, October 29, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM


This FREE networking and informational event will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to help businesses better protect themselves from cyber threats and fraud in today's rapidly evolving digital environment.


Details:

Strategic Safeguards: Cybersecurity & Fraud for Today’s Business | Hosted by Drake Bank

Tuesday, October 29

8:00 – 11:00 AM

Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) – 550 Vandalia Street #170, Saint Paul, MN 55114


Schedule / Registration: Click here

Monster Bash is back for 2025! Live music, delicious craft beer, food, costume contest and more! We’ve got a great lineup of local bands and DJs, along with the Twin Cities best costume contest! 


  • Specialty Beer Releases 
  • Cocktails from our neighbors at King Coil Spirits
  • Pizza from OG Zaza


Tickets

Allianz Field boasts the latest in amenities and technology while also being sustainably-designed to minimize environmental impact and energy usage. The stadium is a soccer-first facility, while also hosting entertainment and events year-round. They offer a high-end event experience with premium in-house catering, hosting events like: galas, tradeshows, receptions, meetings, festivals and more. The multipurpose spaces at Allianz Field are full of 'wow' factor. Come see the Allianz Field difference for yourself; you won't want to plan an event anywhere else.


10% off Rental Discount to Midway Chamber member businesses.


Visit https://www.allianzfield.com and inquire about your upcoming event today!

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