Each year, the association hosts an annual meeting in May to bring the general membership together to discuss the future of the organization and elect our leaders. This year, the meeting was held at the beautiful new event space, Harriet Place at 46th and Bryant. If you haven't had an opportunity to view the space, please reach out to fellow member and owner Susan Lacek for a tour. (Use the directory to look up Susan and any other member!)

Leadership reviewed our plans for the coming year. We'll be focusing on:

• Advocacy as Minneapolis rolls out its 2040 plan
• • Street Planning & Road Construction
  • Zoning Changes
  • Sick & Safe Enforcement
  • Signage Fees and Permit Rules
  • and Many Additional Regulation Elements
• Education for business owners
• • Business Planning
  • Marketing
  • Additional Topics as Need is Identified
• Networking events
• • Conversations & Coffee - roundtable guided discussions
  • Happy Hours - open networking hour
• Marketing campaigns for our member businesses
• • Updates to the Experience Southwest brand
  • Planned media schedule to promote member businesses
• and Value Add benefits to help our members reduce costs
• • Office Depot Discounts
  • Adobe Software Discounts
  • Hotel & Entertainment Discounts
  • Supplemental Insurance Exclusive Access

You can learn more about these initiatives and help make them a success by participating in our Membership and Regulatory Affairs Committees, or by reaching out to our Coordinator, Jessica Reinhardt. Meetings and Events are posted on the events page of the SWBA site.