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March 19, 2020, Thursday - East Town Business Forum at Normandy Inn - CANCELLED

3/16/20 NOTE - We regret to inform you that the East Town Business Partnership March 19, business forum at the Normandy Inn has been CANCELLED.  Due to COVID-19, we are exercising an abundance of caution and following CDC guidelines with regards to events and activities.  Everyone who has registered will receive a full refund.  Thank you for your understanding.  We will keep all of our members and supporters informed as we look ahead to upcoming business forums in April, May and June.  


The next East Town Business Partnership Business Forum is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Best Western Normandy Inn – 405 S. 8th Street.  Registration, lunch and networking will start at 11:30 a.m., with the program starting at Noon.

The cost to attend this month’s program is $30. If you are a Platinum member, or purchased lunch coupons in advance with your membership, please contact ETBP Executive Coordinator, Christie Rock Hantge, for the coupon code.

Please RSVP via Eventbrite.

Description:

The mpls downtown council recently participated in an international study about the importance of downtowns’ in relationship to their city and region. This forum will feature experts discussing five key principles of compelling downtown sectors: economy, inclusion, vibrancy, identity and resilience.

Presenters:

  • PANEL MODERATOR: Steve Cramer, President and CEO, Minneapolis Downtown Council-Downtown Improvement District
  • David Frank, Director, City Planning and Economic Development, City of Minneapolis
  • Ben Shardlow, Director of Urban Design, Downtown Improvement District
  • Nancy Aleksuk, Swervo Development
  • Rosemary Ugboajah, CEO, Neka Creative

Presentation Agenda:

  • Welcome and Introductions (John Campabasso) (5 Minutes)
  • Announcements (Dan Collison) (5-10 Minutes)
  • 40 Year Anniversary History Moment: The Armory (Nancy Aleksuk, Swervo Development) (5 Minutes)
  • Feature Presentation/Panel (25-30 Minutes)
  • Q & A (5 Minutes)
  • Adjournment (Dan Collison)