Northstar Tavern is a New Bloomington Hot Spot
Family friend restaurant offers craft beer, cocktails, and custom sandwiches for a relaxed dining experience
Ashley and Jon Norine didn’t know what kind of reception to expect when they announced the opening of NorthStar Tavern in Bloomington. But if the reaction to their first
... Read moreMinnesota's Longest Running Grocery Store Flourishes Under New Ownership
New owner revitalizes Marine General Store's operations to serve growing Marine on St. Crois customer base
Marine General Store is the oldest store in Minnesota, having been in operation since 1849. In fact, it provided the inspiration for “Ralph’s Pretty Good Grocery” on the Prairie Home Companion radio show. But Marine General Store is more than just a
... Read moreMCCD’s 2019 Legislative Priorities
Today marks the beginning of the 2019 legislative session and much like every year, we expect it to be a busy one. After a number of check-ins and a collaborative policy planning meeting with members, MCCD’s board approved our 2019 Policy Agenda which focuses on three main priorities:
- Supporting favorable policies and increase funding resources for affordable
MCCD Policy Team 2018 Reflections
As we look forward to 2019 and the new legislative session, the MCCD Policy Team took a minute to reflect on what we accomplished with our members and partners in 2018.
At the Capitol
The 2018 legislative session proved to be a success for MCCD, our members, and Homes for Allpartners. MCCD helped stave off any discussion of cuts to the small business development programs that help support economic
... Read moreNew Lakeville Cakery Offers Sweet, Eye-Catching Treats
Delicious original recipes paired with striking design results in distinctive celebratory experiences at Cream of the Cakes
After growing up in her family’s two restaurants, Liz Shannon always knew she’d go back to her food business roots someday. When the recession hit and her husband was laid off, she decided it was the perfect time to get back into the kitchen and earn an income
... Read moreMCCD Seeks Temporary Membership Engagement and Outreach Coordinator
Join MCCD's Public Policy Team as our temporary Membership Engagement and Outreach Coordinator (January-July 2019)! Read on for job description and details on how to apply.
Membership Engagement and Outreach Coordinator (Temporary Position)
Summary
The Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) is an association of 46 community development corporations
... Read moreJoin Make Homes Happen at City Hall!
Earlier this year, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proposed historic levels of investment in affordable housing for the City’s 2019 budget. The Mayor’s proposal is a great start to seriously addressing our city's housing crisis, especially
Andover Entrepreneur Launches GoFit Dining
Restaurant discount card program encourages healthy choices, with the convenience of eating out
CD Conversation: 2018 Midterm Election Debrief
Join MCCD members and partners for a conversation debriefing the 2018 Midterm Elections! Please register online!
Read moreMCCD Welcomes Caitlin Magistad, Policy Advisor
My name is Caitlin Magistad and I’m the newest member of the MCCD Policy Team! Before MCCD, I spent two years on the Public Policy & Advocacy team at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, working with the statewide Homes For All coalition and the Minneapolis coalition
Homes for All Housing Forum Receives National Attention
On September 12th, in Duluth, MN the Homes for All coalition put on a successful affordable housing forum for Lt. Governor Candidates Donna Bergstrom (running with GOP Gubernatorial candidate, Jeff Johnson) and Peggy Flanagan (running with
... Read moreMake Homes Happen Meets with Mayor Frey
Today, MCCD joined our Make Homes Happen partners and delivered postcards that residents from across Minneapolis wrote to Mayor Frey in support of $50 million for affordable housing. Thank you to everyone who shared their story - and thank you, Mayor Jacob Frey, for making affordable housing a priority! A short video of the visit is available on our
Lat 14 Asian Eatery
Lemon Grass Owners Purchase Building to Launch New Restaurant Concept
Chef Ann Ahmed opening Lat 14 Asian Eatery in Golden Valley this summer with help of gap financing provided by Open to Business
Lemon Grass Thai restaurant, tucked into a strip mall nearly hidden behind a grocery store in the northwest suburb of Brooklyn Park, doesn’t enjoy the best visibility. But
... Read moreDown Home Traditions
Down Home Traditions Thinks Outside of the Box
Natural Products line uses creative strategies to expand its Watertown-based operation
It’s not uncommon for cottage industry businesses to experience significant challenges when trying to expand or take on wholesale orders. But Meredith Free-Phillipps, owner and
... Read moreEvent Recap: Grassroots Economic Development in a Changing Community
On July 11, MCCD members and partners gathered for the second CD Conversation in our 30 Year Anniversary series. Local economic development initiatives, and our communities, have changed significantly in the last 30 years. From Eat Street on Nicollet Avenue to the thriving local economies of our suburban communities, entrepreneurs and community developers have been at the heart of grassroots economic development. How has the focus of this worked changed in the last thirty years? What are
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