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Share Strengths - 
Swede Hollow Cafe - celebrate spring on this wonderful patio - a testimony to the power of collaboration here with Urban Roots. And stop by for this year's Art Crawl.
Community Events:
East Side Freedom Library - Upcoming Events
May 11 - ESABA Comp Plan
 
May 18 - ESABA Revival

The Real Deal: A Peek at Commercial Real Estate 
 
965 Payne Ave

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ESABA Member Position Postings 

MS Market East 7th Positions  and other positions - Find out more here

If you have employment opportunities and need help getting the word out, please email us at info@esaba.org
ESABA 2017 
Board of Directors:

President:
Steve Ledin
Blaney & Ledin

Vice President:
Juan Cervantes
State Farm Agency LLC

2nd Vice President:
Deanna Abbott-Foster
Dayton's Bluff Community Council

Secretary:
Tom Cook
Metro State University

Treasurer:
Liz Lambrecht
Coulee Bank

Board Members:

Alex Bajwa
Alex Bajwa, LLC and 
Historic Mounds Theatre

Tonya Bauer
Saint Paul Port Authority

Alex Hacker
Mueller Memorial

Julie Johnson
Midwest Special Services

Tammy Klinkhamer
Sunrise Banks

Marv Koppen
Party Time Liquor

Laura Olson
Health East Medical Transportation

Doug Swalboski
Culver's St. Paul

Seanne Thomas
ABC Realty, LLC

Board meeting: First Friday, 8:30am ESEC

Member Meeting: 2nd Thursday, 11:15-12:30pm, ESEC
Apr 25 , 2017 

Our May Member Meeting will feature the City of St. Paul in listening mode: come and give feedback to the folks who are trying the tricky task of fitting our hopes and dreams onto a comprehensive piece of paper... it's a bit like writing a business plan for all of us. 
 
We'll get into the drivers seat on the comprehensive plan to see ways we use this tool for business benefit and community good. Sign up now! And in the meantime, this week get warmed up by chiming in on transit at the upcoming Rushline Meeting Thursday April 27th- you can read our thoughts below.
And still time to catch: 
Hustle on over to the East Side!

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At the end of April, Community of Peace Academy will be building a brand new playground with the support of KaBOOM! and Target! Located at the corner of Magnolia Avenue and Arkwright Street and open to the public outside of the school day, this fills a serious need in our community for safe, fun places for kids.

Join us to make this happen:
We need breakfast and lunch for our volunteers, gift cards, door prizes, gift baskets, etc.(See details below).  AND we need to gather volunteers who are willing to help us build this amazing community resource. You, your business, your friends... get involved, we would love to have you on our team!
 
For more information, contact:
Sadie Fischer, Community Engagement Specialist
651-280-4564
 
Our "Wish List":
  Wednesday, April 26 - Prep Day 1                            
30-40 Volunteers                                                        
Breakfast for 30-40 Volunteers                                  
Lunch for 30-40 Volunteers                                      
Snacks for 30-40 Volunteers                                      
 
Thursday,April 27 -Prep Day 2
15-20 Volunteers
Breakfast for 15-20 Volunteers
Lunch for 15-20 Volunteers  
Snacks for 15-20 Volunteers

Friday, April 28 - Build Day                                      
Gift Cards/Door Prizes/Gift Baskets
15-20 Volunteers
Breakfast for 15-20 Volunteers


Does this weather have you in the mood for baseball? Want Saints tickets for a family event, team bonding night with coworkers, or an outing with friends?
Whatever the reason:

Support Midwest Special Services' partner gallery, The Show Gallery Lowertown, with your ticket to see the St. Paul Saints !

What:  MSS, a long-time member of ESABA, is selling donated St. Paul Saints baseball tickets! Seats are infield reserved for only $10 each (face value $14-16 each).

Where: CHS Field

When: May 15 at 7:05 p.m.

Why: All proceeds will support The Show Gallery Lowertown. The gallery's mission is to create accessibility in the arts and unite artists of all abilities.

Join Midwest Special Services at the game.

How: Contact Bobbi Bade at bbade@mwsservices.org or 651-793-4115.
A Speakeasy in the Last Place You'd Look
This year's theme is the roaring 20s on the East Side. We are bringing you a cocktail party with plenty of Italian eats and an array of desserts, entertainment, fundraising, and classic cocktails. Think of it as a trip back in time to a speakeasy in a place you'd least expect to find one. Mueller Memorial teams up with TST Catering to host our Annual shebang. You won't want to miss it. Tickets on sale now at the early bird rate -  ESABA East Side Spring Revival.

Announcements and News
Rushline Moving Ahead - Everyone on the Bus!

Get prepared to Speak UP

Here are three aspects of the Rushline Draft routing that we think are worthy of comment:
  • Not on E 7th... but come and demand improvements on E. 7th because they are mentioned - so that's something.
  • The Arcade and Phalen stop becomes critical to get this right: if we don't the bus goes through the East Side but not really to the East Side. Bring the stop up to grade at Arcade. 
  • It co-locates with the Bruce Vento Trail for much of the route which will change that asset. What do you think needs to be done to make sure that all works? 
Open House + Public Hearing
We want to know what you think about the draft alternative, which is why a public hearing will be held on April 27 from 5-8 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. The church is located at 1390 Larpenteur Avenue in St Paul. If you cannot attend the public hearing, please send your comments via email to info@rushline.org or by US mail to:
Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority
Attn: Rush Line Corridor comments
214 E. 4th Street, Suite 200
Saint Paul, MN 55101
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651.621.2766
paris@esaba.org

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