How delightful it was to see you on May 18th in the speakeasy, something bubbly from the 1920s in hand, big band playing, sequins glittering for a night of great expectations. I think if polled directly after the event those attending would agree with Bob Parker of Ward 6 that his bourbon and ginger ale cocktail known as the "Fitzgerald" could well be christened St. Paul's drink. 

And if we can't bring the whole city with us, we could christen it East St. Paul's drink. 

Gratitude to all who joined in to make the evening great!

Find also in this update an invitation to join ESABA as we get into the summer with some of our key priorities - Intern opportunities and expanding our network with equity and access to resources to get businesses involved in recycling programs that could give some relief on the bottom line. 

Have a great week!

    

ESABA is working with the BizRecycling program to bring you access to resources and grant dollars to improve recycling, buy compostable supplies, and reduce your solid waste bills.

Most businesses think of solid waste as a utility - a necessary part of doing business. But recycling incentives are structured to give you great benefit on your bottom line. 

All food businesses in the city will be affected by the Sustainable To Go food packaging ordinance. We might as well position our East Side Businesses to emerge stronger. 

Contact Paris to learn about how ESABA can help you set up a free assessment that can lead to money. 

PS. ESABA also has some special tickets to give away to businesses that get this free assessment this summer. Call Paris now or read here to learn more: BizRecycling is for US! 

State Farm has done it again. 2017 will continue the program with ESABA sponsored interns supporting projects of ESABA and of members like you. If you are interested in posting for an internship with your business or hosting some of ESABA's intern's time on a project of your  own, contact Paris today.

Thank you State Farm and agent Juan Cervantes!