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Retirement Plans for Small Businesses and the People That Own Them

Post Date June 6, 2013

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A great webinar led in partnership with the West Bank’s own Lottsa Tax!

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Retirement Plans for Small Businesses
and the People That Own Them

Webinar brought to you by

MetroIBA Education Committee and Lottsa Financial

and presented by Scott Beers, Lottsa Financial

Tuesday, June 18 9:00AM  – 10:00AM

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Join us for an overview of various workplace retirement plans that are available.
Information will include the ‘deferral’ element and the ‘employer contribution’ element.
Also learn …

Monthly Member Meeting Thurs May 16 + Updates and Invitation

Post Date May 6, 2013

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Greetings,A friendly reminder that our monthly member meeting is next week, Thursday May 16th at 4pm. We’ll be meeting at Augsburg, in the Oren Gateway Center.

The agenda is below. The majority of next month’s meeting will be focused on memberservices and updating our bylaws, and we strongly encourage all delegates and members to attend.

Also next week: you’re cordially invited to an open house at the 1st Precinct!

1st Precinct Open House
Date: Monday, May 13th, 2013
Place:19 N 4th Street
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
There will be informational displays from the Bomb Squad, Canine, Horse Patrol, S.W.A.T. and the …

Reminder – Member Meeting Thursday April 18th

Post Date April 16, 2013

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A friendly reminder that our monthly member meeting is next week, Thursday April 18th at 4pm.

We’ll be meeting at Augsburg, in the Oren Gateway Center.

Some of you were wondering why we’re updating our bylaws. This process has actually been in the works for over 2 years now, and the need was called by one of the executive committee members. However with the transition last year, some of the updates have been slow to get addressed. Better to do it right, than do it quickly, correct? …

Updates on the Business Improvement District

Post Date April 5, 2013

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Dear Property Owner or West Bank Business Owner,

Thank you once more for your continued involvement with the progress of the proposed West Bank Improvement District. This letter serves as as a follow up to our last correspondence, to give you an update on our most recent activity.

Thus far, we’ve received the following support for a self-managed West Bank District, including:

A vote in support of the WBID by the West Bank Business Association in June 2012 and 2011;
A vote in support of the WBID by the …

West Bank Improvement District – notes & updates

Post Date March 20, 2013

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Dear members and supporters,

Thank you for your continued involvement with the progress of the proposed West Bank Improvement District. After many years of hard work and organization, we’re excited to come to the next phase of implementation. The West Bank Improvement District steering committee will be collecting and sending in petitions to the City of Minneapolis beginning in March. If we receive 25% support by April 1, we can continue collecting petitions into April. Reaching our participation goals will enable us to have a district …

Reminder – Monthly Member Meeting March 21, 2013

Post Date March 15, 2013

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March – Monthly Member Meeting

4:00pm Thursday March 21 2013 –

Oren Gateway Center, Augsburg College

Agenda

4pm – Call to order

I. Welcome/Introductions (10 mins)

II. Business (5 mins)
– Approve February minutes (http://www.wbba.thewestbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-02-21_Minutes.pdf)

III. New Business! (5 mins)

– New Business on the West Bank (Public hearing today at 4:30pm)

IV. Committee Updates (15 mins)

– Member Recognition & Outreach

– Festival Planning

– West Bank Ride / Cycling Event Committee

– Safety Committee

– West Bank Improvement District

– Lot A Vision & Planning

– Facade Funding – get your applications in!

V. Membership, Bylaws, and Board Structure (10-15 minutes)

VI. …

Special Event! Building Your Business on the West Bank: An African Entrepreneurship Roundtable

Post Date February 28, 2013

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Building Your Business on the West Bank: An African Entrepreneurship Roundtable

Co-hosted by the African Development Center and the West Bank Business Association

Tuesday, March 5th
6:00 – 8:00 PM
at the African Development Center
Meridel LeSeur Conference Room
1931 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55454

How does culture impact the West Bank businesses? How can these businesses build success? This discussion-based event will be an opportunity to learn from one another about what strategies work for building a strong and vital business in our unique neighborhood. What resources are available, what challenges …

Free business growth strategy course – apply by March 5!

Post Date February 27, 2013

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For the third year, the Minneapolis office of the Small Business Administration has been selected to offer a free intensive training course to area businesses. Past year Minneapolis participants include Certus EDM, Christensen Law Office, CorAzon, Flair Fountains, Gandhi Mahal, Guaranty Commercial Title, Harry Jensen Construction, IpHouse, kp Companies, MAG Mechanical, Mother Earth Gardens, Nelson Electric, Olu’s Home, On-Demand Group, PediaPals, Saffron restaurant, The Stratford Companies, Tri-Construction.

WHAT: E200 Emerging Leaders is an intensive training initiative to accelerate growth of high potential small businesses located in America’s cities. Developed by the U.S. …

An Opportunity for West Bank Businesses!

Post Date February 26, 2013

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The West Bank Business Association is excited to announce a great opportunity for West Bank Businesses. In partnership with the City of Minneapolis, we will be administering grants for façade improvements in 2013. If you were planning on storefront improvements – now’s the time!

Who can apply for a matching grant?

Building owners and commercial tenants (with property owner’s approval) can apply for a Great Streets façade grant if:

they are located within an eligible business district (for example, the West Bank) AND
the improvements are for a commercial …

Reminders: WBBA Meetings next week and Monthly Member Meeting on the 21st

Post Date February 8, 2013

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February – Monthly member Meeting

4:00pm Thursday February 21 2013 –

Riverside Room in the Christensen Center, Augsburg College

Agenda

4pm – Call to order

I. Welcome/Introductions (10 mins)

II. Business (5 mins)
– Approve January minutes

Minutes can be found here: http://wbba.thewestbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-01-17_MemberMeetingMinutes.pdf

And supplementals here: http://wbba.thewestbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-01-17_JanuarySupplementals.pdf

III. Committee Updates (15 mins)

– Member Recognition & Outreach

– Festival Planning

– West Bank Ride / Cycling Event Committee

– Safety Committee

– West Bank Improvement District

IV. Lot A – Vision and Planning (10-15 minutes)

A planning committee has been meeting to discuss outcomes and impacts of potential city development on the …

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