A reminder that we’ve got our monthly member meeting coming up next week – and we hope you’ll join us!

Light Rail Safety!METRO Green Line trains have already begun the testing phase, operating on tracks in the corridor.
Now is the time to talk to your family, neighbors, and colleagues about how to be safe around the light rail!

Attend the safety presentation on February 20th to learn how to be safe around the METRO Green Line trains.

University Resources for Businesses

Augsburg, the University of Minnesota, and the CHANCE …

Please join us next week for the first in a series of seminars to help our awesome West Bank Businesses. If you can think of a neighbor who could really use some help, please bring them along. The cost is free and the more the merrier!

Cost: free!

About the presenter: Scott Artley has honed skills in communication for a variety of audiences, especially in the arts, while on staff at the Walker Art Center, Mixed Blood Theater, Southern Theater, MN Fringe Festival, and Northrop Concerts & …

Hello members,

A few reminders for you and a point of clarification. While we won’t be having an official member meeting in December (we’re doing the celebration instead), the board will be meeting. After our annual planning session we decided we’re going to separate the two meetings from here on out, so member meetings can be focused on topics that benefit members, and board meetings can be focused on governance.

The board meeting will be December 19th, at Courtyard Minneapolis, at 3pm in the upper lobby. (TOMORROW.)
Our annual member holiday party is also tomorrow: Thursday December 19th, …

Hello members,

Our annual member holiday party is next week: Thursday December 19th, 4:00pm at the newly renovated Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown! (1500 Washington Ave S.)

Please join us for refreshments and celebration, commemorating accomplishments in 2013 and ringing in what will hopefully be a fun and productive 2014.

The event is free for current members, a suggested donation of $10 for non-members is much appreciated.

There won’t be a formal meeting, but we’ll reconvene again in January.

Minutes from the last meeting can be found at: http://www.wbba.thewestbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013-11-21_MemberMeetingNotes.pdf
and an updated version of our …

Hello members,

A few quick updates for you before the holiday.

West Bank Loyalty Card

The Loyalty Card program is now in full swing! We’ve distributed over 2,000 brochures and are running weekly specials and events for our awesome West Bank businesses. You can find out more information about the program and a list of locations that are hosting directories so far here: http://www.thewestbank.org/the-west-bank-loyalty-card-program/

Would you like to offer a deal, highlight an event, give a gift certificate as a prize or host a directory stand? Contact us at info@thewestbank.org …

Greetings West Bank Businesses,

A few event announcements and opportunities for you below.

Yours,

Jamie Schumacher

Growing Smarter: Training for the University District–Developers and the Community at the TableGet the Kind of Development You Want:

For community leaders, increase your neighborhood’s effectiveness in shaping development.

For developers, understand how to get positive community engagement.
Tell us your priorities for future community forums and training.

Admission is free.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CDT)
University Lutheran Church of Hope
Fellowship Hall
601 13th Avenue Southeast
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Please RSVP Via Eventbrite.

Brian Coyle Center Gym – …