Think global and shop local! Do you own a business in Camden? Learn from other business owners at the Northwest Minneapolis Business Association (NWMBA) Meetings on the third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Shingle Creek Commons. NWMBA has been serving the community for 80 years! Get info at nwmplsbusiness.com, info@ nwmplsbusiness.com or president@nwmplsbusiness.com. Let’s grow Camden together!
NWMBA gets City of Minneapolis Business Association Assistance Program funds: Over the past few years NWMBA has received a generous $8,000 to help us promote local business owners, and support community events and the overall business community of Northwest Minneapolis. This year as funding pools are drying up and competition grows, NWMBA was awarded $4200. We are grateful for the City‘s continued support that allows us to promote you, our members and the business area.
During March the Camden News and Papa’s Restaurant and Deli partnered to raise operating funds for our local community newspaper. Through the efforts of local businesses, neighborhood organizations and residents, word traveled that there is a need to support the paper through contributions. The community responded by purchasing nearly 150 gift certificates from Papa’s Restaurant and Deli. Those efforts raised $556 for the newspaper. In addition 12 people won a free pizza and one lucky winner will receive a free pizza every month for a year. Those winners will be notified by mail. Thanks to everyone for your support!
Bright Water Montessori Schools, a preschool and charter elementary option, is moving to 5410 Fremont Ave. N in July. In the meantime they’re holding a fundraiser — Bright Futures for Bright Water-Spring Gala featuring a live performance by Ray Covington on May 4, 7-10 p.m., Columbia Manor 3300 Central Ave. NE. Tickets: www.brightwatergala.eventbrite.com or 612-302-3410.
Are you or a friend thinking about starting up a new business? Business assistance consultation is available! Contact Jane Taffe at 612-673-5026 to get off to the right start. The City’s Practical Guide to Starting a Business is helpful. The Business Plan Builder is a free tool from Hennepin County Library. Gain access online with the use of a library card. Several organizations have business start-up tools available to help you succeed including SCORE, St. Thomas University, MCCD, MNTAP and U of M Northside Partnership. The City’s coordinated development review can help navigate the regulatory process which includes planning/zoning, building plan review, permitting and licensing, and other regulatory review agencies.
Mother’s Day is coming up and what better gift than the gift of flowers. Crystal Lake Floral Design – Orchids by Murphy Florist & Gift Shop at 1420 Dowling Ave. can handle all of your floral needs: Local as well as nationwide delivery, convenient store hours for pick-up, unique, always fresh bouquets, live plants, and more from the last commercial greenhouse in Camden! Greg and Phil Murphy are the sole founding members of the Minnesota Orchid Society, continuing to produce and provide orchids to the public; beautiful, easy to care for, living bouquets. Crystal Lake Floral is the longest running retail florist in the metro area, serving this community with the finest flowers since 1904! This is an honest-to-goodness family business working hard to provide you the best. Call 1-800-356-7258 or 612-522-3316, or take the photo tour of their shop at mspflorist.com. A gift of flowers has the ability to lift the spirits, excite the heart and add romance to our lives. Catch the moment, call today.
The Camden News loves to promote local businesses. Know of a new business in Camden, or one that’s offering new products or services? Send the “scoop” to editor@camdenews.org.