Winners of the 6th Annual Saint Paul Business Awards
Thank you to the over 100 St Paul businesses who were nominated or applied for the 6th annual Saint Paul Business Awards. Your businesses all play a critical role in the City's economic vitality. Thank you for your resiliency and commitment to remaining a business partner throughout the ongoing hardship of the pandemic which has challenged many businesses.
The 2022 award winners and runners-up are:
• ABC Realty LLC – Alice O’Brien Award: honoring a women-owned business that is committed to equity and empowerment. (Runner-up: In Black Ink)
• Hmong Village Shopping Center - People’s Choice Award: honoring a business that is recognized for its excellence by Saint Paul residents. (Runner-up: Swede Hollow Cafe)
• Michael Recycles Bicycles - Good Neighbor Award: honoring a business that shows a dedication to improving the community. (Runner-up: Vig Guitar)
• NEOO Partners Inc. - New Kid on the Block Award: honoring a business that has opened in Saint Paul within the last five years. (Runner-up: Just Imagine)
• Selby Wines & Spirits Inc. - Traditions Award: honoring a business that has been active in Saint Paul for at least twenty years. (Runner-up: Westside Haircare)
Award winners will be recognized by the City Council at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, City Hall, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN, Council Chambers – Room 300. The event can also be viewed on City of Saint Paul – Calendar at stpaul.legistar.com or Saint Paul Channel 18.
Read about past award winners and learn more about the categories and criteria at www.stpaul.gov/business-awards.
Recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Living free from domestic violence is a basic human right. Yet, one out of every three women in MN will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes.
Our city is the birthplace of the national Blueprint for Safety, which focuses on victim safety, accountability and providing opportunities for real change. And Bridges to Safety, located within the Ramsey County courthouse, operates as a collaboratively run government and community-based Victim Service Center.
We as a community pay tribute to the lives and the courage of the victims of domestic violence, as we recognize October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Read the full resolution here.
Volunteers Wanted - Love First - Trunk or Treat Harvest Fest
Volunteers needed for the Love First - Trunk Or Treat Fall Harvest event coming up on October 29th from 5pm-8pm. Come with friends and family, park around Carty Park on the day of the event and have candy to pass out to the families! You can wear a costume or not, music and decorations are encouraged.
Click here to sigh up to volunteer!
Hafner Site Request for Offers
The City of Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) released a Request for Offers (RFO) for the purchase and redevelopment of the former Hafner’s site located at 1570 White Bear Avenue on the Greater East Side of Saint Paul. Offers are due by 4 pm on Monday, December 5, 2022. View the full RFO and find more information on how to submit proposal materials at stpaul.gov/1570WhiteBearAve.
About the site
The HRA acquired the property in 2002 and demolished the building in 2003. The 2.18-acre, vacant parcel offers proximity and access to transit, parks and natural amenities, the commercial districts along White Bear Avenue and the upcoming redevelopment of the former Hillcrest Golf Course site, now known as The Heights.
The HRA is seeking proposals that align with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the Greater East Side District and White Bear Avenue Small Area Plans.
Grant Applications are Now Open
Is your East Side business or non-profit in need of economic relief?
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has been selected as one of the partner organizations for the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Main Street Economic Revitalization Program.
This program will distribute up to $7 million in grants to businesses and nonprofit organizations for capital projects in the East Side community, as well as Snelling-University-Rice Cultural District and along West Seventh Street.
Grants will support economic recovery from the impacts of civil unrest, the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges to these commercial corridors since March 15, 2020.
Learn more and apply here.
Translation services are available for potential applicants, including audio files and project intake forms in Spanish, Hmong, Vietnamese, Somali, Oromo and Karen. For additional translation support, please call 651.325.4202, and we will connect with you through an interpreter. Audio files, Vietnamese and Karen will be available soon.
Apply Now - Planning Commission
The Planning Commission makes recommendations on city plans and makes decisions about zoning which impact how Saint Paul lives, works and plays. There are three current openings:
- One vacancy in Ward 2 (West Side, West 7th, Downtown or Summit Hill)
- One vacancy in Ward 4 (Hamline Midway, Union Park, St. Anthony Park)
- One vacancy in Ward 6 (Payne Phalen, Greater East Side)
Applications are due November 2, 2022. Apply today!
Individuals who reflect Saint Paul's diversity are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit stpaul.gov/planning-members or contact Planning Director Luis Pereira at luis.pereira@ci.stpaul.mn.us or 651-266-6556.
Inspiring Communities Program Accepting Applications
 The City of Saint Paul's seventh Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Inspiring Communities program is live and extended to 5 pm Friday, November 4th.
This program supports developers to construct homes for sale to homebuyers with low to moderate incomes on residential lots currently owned by the Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA).
Read more about this opportunity for housing developers here.
Join the St Paul Youth Commission
 The Youth Commission is still looking for a few representatives from District 2-Greater Eastside, District 4-Dayton’s Bluff, District 9-West 7th / Fort Road, and District 11-Hamline / Midway! If you are interested or would like to learn more, please reach out to Haley Vien at haley.vien@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
The Saint Paul Youth Commission represents young people in decision making for the City of Saint Paul. Each year, youth in grades 9 – 12 from each of the city’s 17 planning districts commit to serving the community through impact projects as well as local and state advocacy. Youth Commissioners enhance their leadership skills while serving their community. Youth Commissioners earn a stipend for participation.
Learn more about the Saint Paul Youth Commission here.
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