Empowering Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Expert Marketing & Professional Advice

Thank your interest in this program. We are no longer accepting submissions.

Please contact ZoeAna Martinez at zmartinez@lakestreetcouncil.org if you need support for your business.  

This program will provide general business advice to small businesses and nonprofits located on Lake Street between Nicollet Avenue S. and 30th Avenue S. Working with a vetted network of business advisors who understand Lake Street, these no-cost business advising services will offer in-depth advice to help your business build long-term growth or solve everyday problems. Business advising can include:

  • Legal (non-representational)

  • Insurance

  • Accounting/Bookkeeping

  • POS Systems

  • Taxes

  • Marketing and Branding (see below)

  • Information Technology

  • Operations

  • Restaurant Industry support

This program will be administered by the Lake Street Council.

Business Advising - CLOSED

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WORKSHOP SERIES - CLOSED

Thank your interest in this program. The workshops have concluded.

Join us for a series of free workshops aimed at improving your business or nonprofit. Topics include insurance advising, analyzing your credit card statements, legal clinic of artists and creatives. RSVP TODAY.

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Marketing & Branding Advising - CLOSED

Thank your interest in this program. We are no longer accepting submissions.

Please contact ZoeAna Martinez at zmartinez@lakestreetcouncil.org if you need support for your business.  

This program will provide marketing and branding advice to small businesses and nonprofits located on Lake Street between Nicollet Avenue S. and 30th Avenue S. Working with a network of vetted marketing specialists, businesses and nonprofits can receive up to $10,000 in no-cost support to help increase their customer acquisition and retention. 

Support will be provided in the following areas: 

  • Online presence

    • Website creation or redesign

    • Google My Business

    • Review platforms 

  • Social media 

  • Branding

  • Marketing 

  • Advertising

  • Public relations 

  • Merchandising improvements

This program will be administered by the Lake Street Council.

Have Questions? Contact: