Monthly Archives: September, 2012
Financing for Renewable Energy
Lynn Hinkle, Director of Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association, attended our August SCCA Meeting to share information about the effectiveness and cost efficiency of solar energy. Many businesses might value the idea of renewable energy but find the hassle or the up front cost of installing solar panels prohibitive.
There are some financing options available to help with the up front cost, and SCCA is starting to look into ways that we might … More
Seward History Book Seeks Business Input
The Seward Neighborhood has a rich and storied history. From 1870 to 1880 the Seward neighborhood was used as the State Fair Grounds. After the fair moved across the river, the residential character of the Seward we know began to emerge. Even in the early 1900s, Seward was a community of immigrants. Many families from this early wave of newcomers remained in the neighborhood, and in some cases passed property down through three or … More
Seward Business Profile: KOKOON
KOKOON: Boutique without Borders
The industrial park between Minnehaha and 26th Street is home to an interesting mix of businesses, including roofing and construction companies, transportation and distribution centers. Among these more typical industrial park occupants is an attractive storefront that houses KOKOON, a design studio and warehouse owned and operated by fashion designer Laine Sou Weinberg. KOKOON is a contemporary women’s clothing line designed right in Seward and sold nationally through private … More
Birchwood Cafe Seeks Support for Expansion
Tracy Singleton, a long time SCCA member and owner of the Birchwood Cafe (3311 East 25th Street), is asking all interested parties to attend next Tuesday’s Seward Neighborhood Group Development Committee Meeting. A vote will be taken at that meeting regarding her expansion plans. Anyone who lives, works, or owns property in Seward is eligible to vote. Tracy has been working on this proposal for several years, and believes she has identified the … More
Tax Reform Town Hall
Minnesota Department of Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans will be in Longfellow on Saturday, September 22nd to hold a town hall meeting on tax reform for businesses. He will be presenting information on Minnesota’s tax structure and Governor Dayton’s plan for reforms. The meeting is structured as a town hall in order to allow business owners an opportunity to give feedback. If you have an opinion on this issue, have questions, or simply want to … More
Urban Sites Stormwater Tour
Longfellow Business Association has invited Seward businesses to join them on this interesting tour of projects in our neighborhood. Check out their description below, and RSVP soon if you’re interested – space is limited.
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Thursday, September 13th
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Bus tour departs 9 am from
7-SIGMA, 2843 26th Ave S, Mpls
Are you a business owner, building owner, landscape designer or architect, civil engineer, water resources professional, student … More
