HISTORYThe Uptown Association was formed in 1975 as the Hennepin Lake Improvement Association by approximately ten Uptown business and property owners. Since then, it has grown to over 175 members. Today it is a nonprofit trade association, which promotes Uptown as a safe, prosperous, accessible, attractive, well-maintained and environmentally responsible commercial and residential area. It also exists to improve the economic stability and vitality of Uptown and to celebrate and sustain its unique spirit and sense of community. The Association welcomes diversity of all kinds and advocates the greater benefit of the entire Uptown community. Any commercial interest within the geographic boundaries can become a member of the Uptown Association.Dance Fever! A free networking eventJoin the Uptown Association and your fellow Uptowners for a free networking event hosted by Rendezvous Dance Studio, with catering from It’s Greek to Me. Network with other Uptown businesses, watch professional dancers in action, and even learn a few steps at this fun and free event.Thursday, May 8th, 5:30-7:30pm Rendezvous Dance Studio, 711 West Lake Street, Suite B (Lower Level) RSVP by May 2nd to rsvp@uptownminneapolis.com or call 612-823-4581 Breakfast with RalphJoin Council Member Remington and the Uptown Association for “Breakfast with Ralph,” a monthly event for constituents to interact with their Council Member and others who influence public policy. In April our guest is Steven Bosacker, City Coordinator. He will discuss upcoming marquee events and his position as manager of Minneapolis.Wednesday, May 14 7:30 - 9:00 am Calhoun Grill 3220 West Lake Street Minneapolis, MN (located in the strip mall next door to Barnes & Noble) Guest Speaker: Sgt. John Delmonico There is no cost to attend. Food is available for purchase. Marketing Extravanganza a SuccessThanks to all of the 80 attendees of the first in a series of Marketing Meetings for Uptown Businesses at Bryant Lake Bowl on Lake Street. The event was a huge success and a ton of fun! Special thanks to our panelists Terry Gahan, President and Co-Publisher of Minneapolis Premier Publications, Luz Rodriguez, Sales Representative from Radio Rey, Al McFarlane, President of McFarlane Media Interests, Kari Logan, Co-Owner of C.E.L. Public Relations, and J. Marie Fieger, President of Nemer Fieger Public Relations, for sharing their knowledge and expertise, and Terri Gruca, from WCCO TV for moderating. Special thanks to Brueggers Bagels and Kowalski's Grocery in Uptown for donating the delicious food. We hope everyone walked away from the meeting with further knowledge of how to better market their business, networked with other Uptown Businesses, and sampled the food.Be on the lookout for an invitation to our next Marketing Meeting on Tuesday June 24th at The Sheraton Hotel We hope to see you all there! Please visit the website listed to take a survey that will help us determine the content of upcoming marketing events: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=0IGJgJiewHsfULY9Tp53RA_3d_3d WINNERS OF PAINT THE UPTOWN REDAfter many weeks of hard work, students and businesses will be happy to hear their work paid off. Two different awards were given out, the first being the People’s Choice award, which was voted on by the public in the individual stores and online at the Association’s website. The second was the Celebrities Choice award, decided upon by corporate sponsors of the AHA and their regional directors. The winning business of the People’s Choice was Jon English HairSpa Uptown. After many hours of deliberation, the winner of the Celebrities Choice was awarded to Kitchen Window. Winning business owners will be awarded an official American Heart Association Red Dress statue. The American Heart Association and the Uptown Association are very pleased with the success of the program. Through positive feedback from the community, heart health awareness increased, along with boosting the amount of traffic in one of the most eclectic and vibrant neighborhoods in the Twin Cities. Thank you for your interest and partication in Paint The Uptown Red.Participating Uptown Businesses: Bay Street Shoes, 3001 Hennepin Ave S Bobby Bead, 2831 Hennepin Ave S. Chiang Mai Thai, 3001 Hennepin Ave S. City Image Salon, 1404 West Lake Street Eye Deals, 3001 Hennepin Ave S. Heartbreaker, 2941 Hennepin Ave S. John English Hairspa, 2929 Lyndale Ave S. Kitchen Window, 3001 Hennepin Ave S. Local Motion, 2813 Hennepin Ave S. Magers and Quinn Booksellers, 3038 Hennepin Ave S. Old Chicago Restaurant, 2841 Hennepin Ave S. Ragstock, 1433 West Lake Street Smitten Kitten, 3010 Lyndale Ave S. Stella’s Fish Café, 1400 West Lake Street Uptown Row, 1221 West Lake Street Urban Traveler, 3001 Hennepin Ave S.
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