Free Mini-MBA Course!

Post Date February 4, 2014
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FREE MINI-MBA COURSE OFFERED BY SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TO MPLS BUSINESSES –

Applications due March 11

The Minneapolis office of the US Small Business Administration is offering a free intensive training course to area businesses. A few of the past 22 Minneapolis participants include: Alexander’s Import Auto Repair, CorAzon, Gandhi Mahal, Guaranty Commercial Title, Manny’s Tortas, Mother Earth Gardens, Olu’s Home, On-Demand Group, and Saffron restaurant. The full list is online at http://tinyurl.com/MplsEntrepreneur.

WHAT: The US Small Business Administration’s Emerging Leaders program is an intensive training initiative to accelerate growth of high …

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Planning for the Light Rail!

Post Date January 23, 2014
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This summer marks the advent of the next light rail opening!

The WBBA has been asked to help coordinate efforts for opening event. This includes but is not limited to planning festivities for the opening weekend and including West Bank businesses and organizations on the planning process.

We’ll be having our first planning session on Thursday January 30th, 2014 at 1pm at the Southern Theater (1420 Washington Ave South.) If you’d like to be involved in planning for this event, please join us! The more the merrier.

 

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Small Business Housing and Resources Fair

Post Date January 10, 2014
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Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA) with our partner organizations are excited for the upcoming Small Business and Housing Resources Fair being held Saturday, January 18 from 10am-3pm at Hamline University’s Anderson Center (774 Snelling Ave N, St Paul 55104).

The fair is free and open to everyone. Interpreters will be available in Hmong, Lao, Vietnamese and Karen.

Vendors from the following areas will be represented:
– Business Support Services
– First-time Homebuyer Programs
– Affordable Housing Programs
– Business Lenders
– Mortgage Lenders
– Renter advocacy & support
– Legal services
– Social services

Workshops will be held throughout the fair on the following topics:
– Important Issues to Consider Before Opening …

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Engaging Social Media seminar – Thurs Jan 16

Post Date January 10, 2014
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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 & …

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New Year’s Day

Post Date January 3, 2014
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West Bank friends,

We did not kick off the year quite as anybody had hoped. This week has been an emotional one as we pick up the pieces of the events on New Year’s Day. And while it has been heartbreaking, I can’t say enough about the incredible outpouring of support, concern and help. The West Bank continues to amaze and humble me, and I consider myself very lucky to be a part of this community.

I am receiving lots of messages about ways people can help …

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Dec Board Meeting Minutes

Post Date December 30, 2013
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Minutes from the Meeting of the Board of Directors on Dec 19th

West Bank Business Association

Board of Directors Meeting

Dec 19th, 2013

Courtyard Marriott

1500 Washington Ave S

 

Agenda

 

1. Call to order

Present (in order of arrival)

Damon Runnals

Jeff Radich

Rod Johnson

Sharon Johnson

David Markle

Anna Lohase

Phil Kelley

Susannah Johnson

Mark Johnson

Todd Smith

Michelle Kwan  – late (quorom met)

Jim White – late

Lynn Johnson – late

Mary Mellon – late

Cadillac Kolstad – late

 

Not in attendance (unexcused)

Amano …

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Reminder – board meeting and annual member party, Also: an opportunity

Post Date December 18, 2013
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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, …

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Happy December! Reminder – our annual member party is next week!

Post Date December 10, 2013
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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 …

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Happy Thanksgiving! Some news and updates…

Post Date November 27, 2013
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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 …

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Reminder – Monthly Member Meeting Thursday Nov 21st

Post Date November 14, 2013
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Hello awesome members,

Just a reminder that our Monthly member meeting is next week – Thursday November21st, 4:00pm at Augsburg Oren Gateway Center. The first meeting of the board will be at 3:00pm (immediately prior) and is open to the public.

Moving forward, our member meetings are going to be about special topics / opportunities / information sessions for businesses – and we’ll talk more about that on Thursday!

On the Agenda:
– Introductions (5 minutes)
– Board Update (10 minutes)
– Loyalty Card Opportunities (5 minutes)
– Meeting Topics for 2014 (5 minutes)
– Strategic …

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