Updated: jan 20, 2021
We’ve opened January with an eventful couple of weeks, but as we look ahead I continue to be hopeful for 2021 and what this year will bring. Here in mpls downtown, we have good reason to see promise in what lies ahead. Our goal is to build confidence and gain momentum toward reanimation throughout downtown for businesses, employees, residents and visitors. We at the mpls downtown council are working hard to foster conversations and solutions that will help our community maintain growing confidence and momentum in the weeks and months ahead.
We will have some headwinds this year that we will navigate, but we are approaching the challenges and opportunities alike with the same preparations and focus. Later this month we will award the mpls downtown small business grants. Through the program, we’ll help provide approximately $1.6 million in relief for downtown small and independently-owned businesses. In the weeks ahead, we’ll be sharing more around how we’ll continue to support mpls downtown through support of public safety and messaging.
As we continue to move toward full reanimation, know that we will be in communication about our work and our collaborative efforts within the community. We’ll also continue our member programs throughout, and you can learn more about our upcoming program on February 4 and our annual meeting on February 10.
Thank you again for your commitment to downtown. We appreciate all you’re doing to keep downtown extraordinary.
steve cramer
president & ceo, mpls downtown council
updates
- mdc reanimation dashboard highlights key metrics as employees return downtown
- updated list of open restaurants & retail in mplsdt
mdc resources for mplsdt
- mplsdt fast facts: https://www.mplsdowntown.com/facts
- mplsdt reanimation: www.mplsdowntown.com/reanimation
- yes mpls downtown report webpage: https://www.mplsdowntown.com/yesmpls/
- yes mpls downtown report PDF: https://www.mplsdowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-RetailReport.pdf
COVID-19 resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Minnesota Department of Health
- COVID-19 schools/child care/business information hotline: (651) 297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504 (7 a.m.-7p.m.)
- COVID-19 health information hotline: (651) 201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903 (7 a.m-7 p.m.)
- City of Minneapolis
- City of Minneapolis FAQ for local businesses
- Hennepin County
- U of M COVID-19 resources
- PDF posters for use
- Latest updates from our mdc members and local partners providing community support and information. Thank you to our many members for doing your part as we navigate this evolving pandemic together. Click here to view the full mpls downtown council resource list.
how a few mdc members and local partners are providing community support and information
- mdc launches reanimation dashboard highlighting key metrics as employees return downtown
- updated list of open restaurants & retail in mplsdt
- Star Tribune: Divided city council preserves plan to hire more future officers
- WCCO: business leaders launch fund to help reform policing without cutting officers
- Gov. Walz: Minnesota is ready for COVID vaccine
- Holidazzle virtual experience
- Deluxe, Principal Finanical Group to relocate downtown
- Gov Walz outlines benchmarks for ending COVID-19 emergency in MN
- Target develops resources to help businesses reopen
- Eide Bailly: 5 things you need to know about Paycheck Protection Program
- PCL Construction smart screens & testing pods
- Accenture: Coronavirus business economic impact help
- Hennepin Healthcare: COVID-19 messaging and resources
- Target: invest $300M in frontline team members
- U.S. Bank: premium pay program, $30M committed to small businesses
- Comcast launches webinar series to support businesses of all sizes
- Baker Tilly Coronavirus resource page
- Eide Bailly: offers webinars on COVID-19impact
- Sonder: 40% off extended stay bookings
- Wells Fargo (SBA paycheck protection, resources)
- Wells Fargo (aid for communities)
- Chameleon Shoppes continues to offer small business support
- AT&T creates fund to support parents, teachers and students throughout COVID-19
- TCF Bank’s COVID-19 response
- Lyft services
- CenterPoint Energy offers uninterrupted service delivery
- Local restaurants step up to feed community in need
- MN Dept of Employment & Economic Development helping MN businesses
- MRA: offering COVID-19 resources
- Catholic Charities: COVID-19 update and request for help
- YouthLink: COVID-19 response letter
- St. Stephen’s: announced following information related to COVID-19
- Comcast: COVID-19 response to keep communities connected
- Xcel Energy suspends service disconnections
- Faith community rings bells at noon daily to inspire hope during social distancing
- and thanks to our many more members for doing your part as we navigate this uncharted time together.
mplsdt information
- Skyway operating hours summary
- Dial Back MN details
- photos: Nicollet holiday lighting
- stay in the loop: where to get holiday dinners to heat and serve
- FAIR School career exposure and internship program – summer 2020
- Elevate HC provides help for small businesses in Hennepin County
- city council approves funding to support Chief’s budget
- watch: an evening downtown supporting the mission of the mpls downtown council
- IDS Center announces $5M renovation of Crystal Court
- Target HQ employees timeline for downtown return June 2021
- state launches pilot of COVID-19 test at home saliva program
- mdc reanimation dashobard highlights key metrics as employees return downtown
- updated list of open restaurants & retail in mplsdt
- Street Show Mpls performances
- Donate to Downtown Mpls Cloth Mask Drive
- Mpls Charter Commission blocks policing proposal from november ballot
- statement on public safety from mpls downtown council, Mpls Regional Chamber and BOMA Greater Minneapolis
- DID Friday safety call notes
- DID safety pilot on Nicollet
- watch: listening to the experiences of people of color in business webinar
- Statewide effort to distribute 4M masks to MN businesses begins, including 1.4M to Hennepin County
- ABC Ramps user-experience survey
- Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan announce safe learning plan for 2020-21 school year
- Mayor Frey orders new restrictions to reduce crowding at mpls bars
- Charter Commission votes to keep first of two police measures off ballot
- statement on public safety from mpls downtown council, Mpls Regional Chamber and BOMA Greater Minneapolis
- DID summer safety & outreach pilot on Nicollet
- watch: listening to the experiences of people of color in business webinar
- Statewide effort to distribute 4M masks to MN businesses begins, including 1.4M to Hennepin County
- watch: Street Show Gem performance by Jeremy Messersmith at The Dayton’s Project
- Aquatennial 2020 online content
- ABC Ramps user-experience survey
- Gov. Walz to mandate face masks indoor across Minnesota
- Minneapolis, St. Paul, University of Minnesota, Rochester, Mankato, Winona, Edina and Minnetonka also all enacted indoor city mask-wearing requirements
- statement on public safety from mpls downtown council, Mpls Regional Chamber and BOMA Greater Minneapolis
- MPRB votes to limit number and size of encampments
- Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov Flannagan respond to legislature’s compromise on police accountability and reform package
- Aquatennial 2020 activities and content website
- Aquatennial PDF online schedule
- Street Show Mpls performances (weekly, tuesdays & thursdays at 12 pm)
- MnDOT 35W@94 updates
- Hennepin Avenue Project updates
- PNC commits $1B to help end systemic racism & support economic empowerment
- webinar video: listening to our leaders of color
- Target honors Juneteenth as company holiday
- U.S. Bank to close branches early to recognize Juneteenth
- Pohlad family announces $25M commitment to racial justice
- U of M creates George Floyd scholarship
- Forbes: George Floyd Scholarship movement is gaining ground
- Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend will convert to virtual event
- Gov Walz promises late-July decision for K-12 schools
- Sanctuary Covanent Church seeks volunteers to help with North Mpls community events
- donate cloth masks to those in need through DID cloth mask drive
- MPRB commissioners pass resolution allowing people experiencing homelessness to stay in mpls parks
- statement from mdc/DID president & ceo Steve Cramer on the needless death of George Floyd
- Support Lake Street recovery efforts
- Support North Mpls recovery efforts
- Fulton donates 100% of sales from 1st week open to West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
- statement from mdc/DID president & ceo Steve Cramer on the death of George Floyd
- Target commits $10M, ongoing resources for rebuilding efforts and advancing social justice
- U.S. Bank to rebuild mpls; announces investment and initiatives to address social and economic inequities
- Target honors Juneteenth as company holiday
- U.S. Bank to close branches early to recognize Juneteenth
- Pohlad family announces $25M commitment to racial justice
- U of M creates George Floyd scholarship
- Forbes: George Floyd Scholarship movement is gaining ground
- Target commits $10M, ongoing resources for rebuilding efforts and advancing social justice
- U.S. Bank to rebuild mpls; announces investment and initiatives to address social and economic inequities
- North Central University launches George Floyd Scholarship Fund
- webinar video: listening to our leaders of color
- webinar video: back to business | operating under the influence of COVID-19
- Aquatennial 2020 activities and online content
- mpls city council advances proposed ballot measure asking voters to create a new Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention
- DID operations and ambassador update
- City of Minneapolis’ Stay Safe Phase III overview
- City of Minneapolis – Temporary Expansion of License | Premises for Outdoor Dining
- watch: back to business in downtown mpls (virtual panel & discussion)
- LISC guide for corridor recovery
- Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend will convert to virtual event
- Gov Walz promises late-July decision for K-12 schools
- Sanctuary Covanent Church seeks volunteers to help with North Mpls community events
- MPRB commissioners pass resolution allowing people experiencing homelessness to stay in mpls parks
- LISC guide for corridor recovery
- Innovative OS return to workspace guide
- Apply for a temporary outdoor dining license
- City of Mpls indoor mask requirement takes effect
- Nice Ride Bikeshare is expanding and adding e-bikes
- DID Downtown Mpls Cloth Mask Drive continues
- Mpls Mayor Frey orders people to wear masks inside stores, schools
- Watch: back to business in downtown mpls (virtual panel & discussion)
- City of Minneapolis: refresh your water before re-opening
- Mpls Parks remain open, amenities modified/closed for community health
- City of Minneapolis COVID-19 response resource available for Minneapolis small businesses
- City of Mpls online dashboard tracks confirmed COVID-19 cases
- American Red Cross – give blood
- Gov. Tim Walz’s 5 ways to take action during COVID-19
- Innovative OS return to workspace guide
- Apply for a temporary outdoor dining license
- City of Mpls indoor mask requirement takes effect
- Nice Ride Bikeshare is expanding and adding e-bikes
- MPRB closes parkways and roads so trail users can maintain social distancing
- executive order allows for to-go restaurant beer and wine sales
- City of Mpls launches online dashboard tracking confirmed COVID-19 cases
- City of Mpls Public Health seeking applicants for COVID-19 community outreach grant
- now and next: post-COVID-19 to-dos for restaurants
- DID services update (april 20)
- Mpls DID works with local artists to say thank you to front-line workers
- Mpls DID deploys hand washing stations downtown
- Metropolitan Council to provide free door-to-door transport for essential healthcare workers throughout the region
- City of Minneapolis response resources available for Minneapolis small businesses
- Gov. Walz’s 5 ways to take action during COVID-19
- MN DEED’s guide for small businesses who need help
- Metro Transit begins reduced services
- MN Dept of Employment and Economic Development creates emergency loan program for MN small businesses
- University of Minnesota COVID-19 website and resources
- MnDEED announces new tools to help businesses promote safe work environments
- Mpls Parks remain open, amenities modified/closed for community health
- PCL Construction build virus testing centers (video)
- MN DNR: new guidelines for outdoor recreation during COVID-19
- Lakes and Legends launches market for to-go food options