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2019 Ignite conference on Oct. 3 to focus on Marketing to the Generations: Why does it matter?

by Mark | Aug 14, 2019 | business, buzz, news

Today’s consumers absorb information differently. Generational differences lead to varying degrees of technological savvy and overall value connections to the product or company itself, meaning similar messages may need to be delivered by different mediums to be...

steve’s message: july 2019

by Mark | Jul 31, 2019 | business, buzz, news

July was a very active – and summer-like –in mpls downtown, and a few key milestones were observed! Here is a quick recap of the month. Aquatennial was a success! The 80th Minneapolis Aquatennial enjoyed perfect weather and big crowds, book-ended by the CenterPoint...

photos: Peavey Plaza grand opening celebration

by Mark | Jul 31, 2019 | business, buzz, news

The City of Minneapolis and its partners officially unveiled the renovated Peavey Plaza on Thursday, July 18 during a lunch hour celebration. The event featured remarks from Mayor Jacob Frey, City Council Member Lisa Goodman, mpls downtown council president & ceo...

Mpls DID celebrates 10th anniversary with Birthday Block Party

by Mark | Jul 12, 2019 | business, buzz, news

The Mpls Downtown Improvement District celebrated its 10th anniversary with a Birthday Block Party on Nicollet between 6th and 7th on Wednesday, July 10. The celebration included free activities for the public, law enforcement and street outreach partners, a Mayor’s...

cultural competency leadership program – $100 discount for mdc members!

by Jessica Case | Jul 11, 2019 | business, buzz, news

On June 20, the mdc and East Town Business Partnership hosted a business forum titled “Toward an Inclusive Downtown.” The presenters described year long process where 100 leaders representing 72 organizations provided a strategy for the business community to grow as a...

steve’s message: june 2019

by Jessica Case | Jun 27, 2019 | business, buzz, news

Summer has now officially arrived, and things are heating up downtown as well. June was a typically busy month! It’s a special treat at the start of summer to walk around mpls downtown and encounter Pianos on Parade being played with great joy and enthusiasm, and...

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