Business Association Assistance Program
The city will contract with new and/or existing business associations to act in an advisory role to the city. Business Association Assistance Program guidelines Directory of Minneapolis business associations (PDF) The Minneapolis City Council has allocated funds to the Business Association Assistance Program. Business associations are funded on a program yearly basis (Sept 1 through August 31). Roles and duties of participating business associations The city will contract with new and/or existing business associations to act in an advisory role to the city. It is the intent of the program that the available funds are to be allocated to as many eligible associations as possible. a. Build a sense of business identity within their community. b. Identify significant issues confronting their businesses. c. Encourage businesses, industrial and commercial property owners to participate and become members and leaders in the association. d. Hold regular open meetings and encourage all parties interested in any issue to attend and participate. e. Ensure that members are informed of city programs available to them. f. Report on association responses to city programs or projects, as requested. g. Identify businesses or properties that need or may be eligible for city programs or projects. h. A process for democratically electing, on an annual basis, a board or officers representing a fair cross-section of the business community. i. Other activities as described in the association's goals. Interaction between neighborhood and business associations is highly encouraged to best serve the community needs. Updated August 20, 2009 |