2024 Economic Development Summit April 17

Economic Development: Reconnect Rondo and Rethinking I-94 April 23

Midway Chamber Coffee Club @ Ginkgo Coffeehouse 4/25

LOTL @ Spicy Feta 5/2

Midway Chamber Coffee Club @ Dogwood Coffee Co. 5/30

Midway on the Fairway @ Como Park Golf 6/7



Leadership Summit @ Augsburg University 6/12

2024 Economic Development Summit

featuring: Mayor Melvin Carter

How does the City of Saint Paul generate revenue and what is their plan for attracting and retaining businesses? What challenges are unique to Saint Paul and how do they compare to other cities? If you’ve ever wanted to work toward a brighter future for the business community in Saint Paul, this is a conversation for you. We will explore the history of the city budget and plans for business growth as we talk about ways the Midway Chamber and others can work together with the City of Saint Paul. Confirmed speakers include Ling Becker, Ramsey County; Bill Lindeke, Urban Studies, University of Minnesota. 

Special thanks to sponosor, Sara Investments

Date/Time:

Wednesday Apr 17, 2024

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT

Location:

River Park Plaza

10 River Park Plaza

Saint Paul, MN 55107

Fees/Admission:

$40 members

$60 non-members

~Please inform the chamber directly if you will be using a luncheon pass for this event~

***Please note: Cancellations must be received via written notice. Substitutions are welcome or you may use your credit toward a future event per chamber approval. Reservations made within 48 hours of the event will be charged an additional $10

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Economic Development:

Reconnect Rondo and Rethinking I-94

Two big projects are being discussed which would greatly shape Interstate 94 between the two downtowns: Reconnect Rondo and Rethinking I-94. Reconnect Rondo would create a community land bridge around the site of the historic Rondo community. Rethinking I-94 is a long-term effort to engage with those who live, work, and play along the corridor to better understand the needs and hopes of our neighborhood. One of the potential outcomes is called the Twin Cities Boulevard and would replace the existing freeway with a multi-modal boulevard and return the surrounding land to neighborhoods. Our presenters will include representatives from Reconnect Rondo, Our Street MPLS and MNDOT. 

This meeting will be held on the 9th floor at the former Central Medical building on the north side of the freeway, allowing us views of I-94 to better visualize both projects.

Date/Time:

Tuesday Apr 23, 2024

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

Location:

Concordia University

Ries Tower

393 Dunlap St. N.

9th Floor

Saint Paul, MN 55104

Fees/Admission:

Free, but please register to let us know you are coming for food count purposes!

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Midway Chamber Coffee Club @ Ginkgo Coffeehouse

The Midway Chamber continues our Coffee Club in the fashion of our Lunch on the Line events! This is a fun, casual networking program to kickoff your morning on the way to work. Ginkgo Coffeehouse is a locally owned coffee shop serving the Twin Cities for 30 years. Located in Midway and Downtown Saint Paul. They opened in 1993 in the heart of the Hamline Midway neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota. This Midway staple showcases artwork on display and live music. Offering a wide array of both food and drink options, you will surely find the perfect pick me up.

Date/Time:

Thursday Apr 25, 2024

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT

Location:

Ginkgo Coffeehouse

721 Snelling Ave N.

St Paul, MN 55104

Fees/Admission:

Free to attend

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LOTL @ Spicy Feta

Spicy Feta, a new Mediterranean-style restaurant which has replaced avenue favorite, The Naughty Greek and it's other locations. Spicy Fita’s featured dishes include: brown butter lebneh (a yogurt dip with seasonal fruit, honey, spices, pistachios and molasses), doner wraps (fresh Lebanese flatbread with choice of protein, French fries and assorted toppings) and loukoumades (Greek doughnuts with whipped feta mousse, honey, feta, pistachios and cinnamon). Their express style is perfect for grabbing a quick lunch.

Date/Time:

Thursday May 2, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

Location:

University Ave Location

2400 University Ave W

St Paul, MN 55114

Fees/Admission:

Please register to let us know you are attending! 

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Children's Storytime Coming to Rafiki's

CHILDREN'S STORTYTIME IS COMING TO RAFIKI COFFEE & CAFE 

EVERY THURSDAY 10:30AM - 11:15AM 

Share books, songs, rhymes and movement with your little ones. 

Located in the Midway Grigg's Building and hosted at Rafiki Coffee & Cafe, this storytime is geared toward toddlers and preschoolers, but open to all. Join us every Thursday 10:30am - 11:15am, to read stories, sing songs, dance, and enjoy this imaginative space. 

ADDRESS: 540 Fairview Ave. N. Suite 101, St. Paul, MN 55104 

PARKING: Free, ample parking on the north end of the Grigg's building.

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Musician, bandleader, show creator and Midway Chamber member Jeff Perry is returning to Crooners with his Beatles Reimagined Show on Sunday, April 28 at 6:30 pm. You'll hear great songs of the Fab Four performed in ways you've never heard before. More information and tickets are available at: https://www.croonersmn.com/event/minnesota-guitar-all-stars-4/  

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