ESABA - Move that Money to the East Side, Mar 2, 2021

Mar 2, 2021

Greetings!

If we don't show up we can't get our fair share. This is not only true in politics and at the buffet line in Vegas. This week we explore how investment tools like the City's Neighborhood STAR programs are key to making sure the East Side looks open for business. Livable, walkable, drivable, shoppable, - all those 'ables' help us in the fight against the 'isms' by making the East Side a place you want to be, owned and controlled by East Siders. Come to East Side Connect! Move that Money to the East Side and find out more about what we can each to do to make our corner a little more like a place you'd want to bring your new date or send your kids down the street for a gallon of milk. Over here we build that plaza one brick at a time. And this week with you we'll put in one more.

Plus...

Cerenity Plant Sale opens this week...

Sunray Tenant & Community Meeting

Become a Vaccine Connector... more info and sign up!

Quick Links

Move that Money to the East Side - Neighborhood STAR Update

Join us to learn how East Side businesses are syncing up with the City for this year’s round of Neighborhood STAR funding. What can these funds be used for, what’s new with the program this year, tips and who to contact with questions… chime in for this lively discussion with Michele Swanson from the City of St. Paul. Senior Commander Kurt Hallstrom of the St. Paul Police Department will also attend this meeting and lead an update on Preparing for Civil Unrest and be available to answer questions.

Join us for a conversation with members, allies, and resource contacts to make sure the East Side stays informed, nimble, and gets the support it needs. You meet, you question, you learn, you repeat... at a new time on Thursdays - 11:00am for 2021.

Announcements & News

Cornerstone, a free charter school for grades K-6, is accepting applications for Fall 2021. The enrollment period is open until March 31^st. Click here for a flyer about the school and consider attending the St. Paul Virtual Charter School Fair Saturday, March 20^th 9am – noon.

Cornerstone is located across the street from the Boys and Girls Club at 1611 Ames Avenue.

FMI call 651-774-5000 or www.cornerstone-elementary.org

Protecting Your Business During Civil Unrest

Plan. Prepare. Partner with SPPD. The Police Chief has put out a set of guidelines and a checklist to help businesses get a handle on preparations. ESABA is also working to develop a resource packet including some live links and contact numbers that can help businesses get their arms around next steps. There are also key community solutions we are working on too. See the checklist and the Police Chief's letter to businesses and follow the work here.

Vaccine Connector

The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is a tool that helps Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get a COVID-19 vaccine. After you fill out a simple form, the Vaccine Connector will: