December 11, 2018
Greetings!

Here's your game changer: Visit Saint Paul is doing that map again - the one we put 20 dots on last year for the East Side. This year let's double that. You too can help put us on the map. We are not a desert (and hey, I'm from a state that can appreciate a good desert). We are a growing cluster of new St. Paul favorites. The map makes that undeniably clear. And the solar garden project would put us on the power map as well. There's a place for your business in these positive East Side stories.

Thursday come on home to Dec ESABA Member Meeting: lunch from Yarusso's, dessert from Cookie Cart, and your donations of warm clothing items for Family Values for Life! Our friends at Motel 6 and Hiway Federal Credit Union are pushing our donation drive over the edge. Join them and make it a little warmer for a kid. A little brighter future for that kid on a changing East Side?... yeah, shaping up to be a happy holidays.

PS. Get a ticket in our holiday drawing for every item you bring on Thursday... Click here to learn more. Later that day, we'll celebrate with Mayor Melvin Carter at Mañana's Grand Opening.

Thursday Dec 13th
11:15 - 12:30pm

This year we're collecting hats, gloves, scarves, and socks for kids with Family Values for Life. Any size for kids K-12 are welcome. Hiway and Motel 6 are leading the way - Thank you!

See you Thursday.
Thursday Dec 13
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Join LEDC and the East Side Enterprise Center as we celebrate the completion and Grand Opening of Mañana Pupuseria and Restaurante. Mayor Melvin Carter will join the many partners who gather to celebrate the accomplishment and collaboration that boosted this family business success. Meet Rosario Diaz and Balmore Paiz and engage with the story of their renovation and building purchase. Learn More and RSVP Now!
Mississippi Market Holiday Trunk Sales featuring exclusive sales, products and demos!

Saturday, Dec. 1st at East 7th location, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 15th at East 7th location, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cooperative Energy Futures is looking for sites with 80,000 square feet on the East Side to develop Solar Gardens in the coming year.

  • No up-front costs for the host site – the coop pays a lease to use the roof/site
  • Access with no money down from subscribers – they see a savings on their bill
  • Access without a credit score limitation
  • Mandate to use installers with 50% personnel people of color
  • The Garden is owned by the subscribers in a cooperative

Contact Paris if you're interested in learning more or know of sites that might be a good fit.
Indoor Climbing Camps for the Kiddos this Winter Break! Ages 6 to 12. Click below for the calendar and more details!
Community Events:
Jobs & Careers:
Cookie Cart - Bakery Production Manager

Lower Phalen Creek Project - Wakan Tipi Center Director

MS Market - Baker, Kitchen Production Manager, & more...

Twin Cities Mobile Market - Operations Coordinator

YMCA - Members Service Staff

If you have employment opportunities and need help getting the word out, please email us at info@esaba.org
Board of Directors:
President:
Steve Ledin
Ledin Law PLLC

Vice President:
Juan Cervantes
Juan Cervantes State Farm Agency LLC

Secretary:
Tom Cook
Metro State University

Treasurer:
Liz Lambrecht
Coulee Bank

Board Members:

Tonya Bauer
Saint Paul Port Authority

Randy Bloom
MSS

Mark Gallagher
Gallagher Financial

Taelor Johnson
Mueller Memorial

Marv Koppen
Party Time Liquor

William Schultz
Rainbow International Restoration

Seanne Thomas
ABC Realty, LLC

Darren Varley
DVCreative

Board meeting: Second Wednesday, 3:00pm ESEC

Member Meeting: every other 2nd Thursday, 11:15-12:30pm, TBA

Lunch Bunch: every other 2nd Thursday, 11 - 1pm
TBA
Paris Dunning, Executive Director
651.621.2766
paris@esaba.org
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