The LynLake Business Association is a 501(c)(6) that serves hundreds of businesses from Franklin Avenue down to 36th Street and from Dupont to Blaisdell Avenues. Founded in 1984 as the LynLake Improvement District, the organization aims to:
1) Foster commerce and industry within LynLake.
2) Encourage the maintenance of building and landmarks in LynLake.
3) Assist in attracting new business to LynLake.
4) Provide planning for physical improvements for the benefit of all businesses operating in LynLake.
Welcome to the 2020 LLBA Membership Drive!
Small business districts are the lifeblood of a healthy neighborhood ecosystem. LynLake Business Association is comprised of a dedicated group of small business owners who feel that an involved citizenry is our best solution to the problems that challenge our community.
Our 2020 goals are to reshape the LLBA into a thriving and impactful organization that successfully achieves its mission. To do that, we must adapt and reinvent our district to remain attractive to patrons, residents, employers, entrepreneurs and more! The LLBA is dedicated to being a nimble, responsive agency that moves its members through these challenges. Our 2020 goals include:
LLBA website
Updated to highlight business of LLBA members with links to their websites and/or social media sites
LLBA member access to edit and promote their business information and current promotions on our website
Create and archive LLBA newsletters
Open Streets Lyndale Avenue, Sunday, June 7, 2020
Provide grants to participating LLBA small business members
LynLake Street Art Series, Volume 3, July 21-26, 2020
Create dozens of live, large-scale mural painting on LynLake walls through collaboration with SPRAYFINGER
Support youth and street art education with SPRAYFINGER
Promote business specials
In conjunction with Lake Street Council, Whittier Alliance and Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association
2019 attracted hundreds of visitors to LynLake
Articles in SW Journal, WCCO press, mentions on MPR
LynLake Loyalty Book
Create a LynLake specific coupon book similar to Chinook Book for residents that promote member businesses
LynLake Improvements
Solve parking and circulation issues through shared parking contracts.
Advocate City of Mpls to create a Parking Benefits District (some portion of revenues from on-street parking meters goes directly to LLBA)
Advocate for appropriate use of LynLake Trust Fund dollars for public realm improvements
Plan and execute LLBA fundraising events
Apply to become a program administrator for the City of Minneapolis Great Streets Facade Improvement Grant
Small Business Advocacy
Monthly meetings for members
Quarterly socials for members and LynLake residents/patrons
Broker events to promote empty storefronts
Audience with City and neighborhood group leadership
Administrative Capacity
Website updates
Newsletter updates
Social media presence
Grant writing and sponsor relations
Bookkeeping and budgeting
LynLake Hibernation Celebration, February 8, 2020
Promote various one day specials created by participating LynLake restaurants and business
And finally:
The 3 best reasons to join the LLBA are:
1. To expand your network and get to know other businesses, and help shape and develop a vision for improvement.
2. To find ways to increase business by looking for strategic alliances with compatible business.
3. To learn and understand that the contribution of volunteer commitment in looking at area wide strategies ultimately benefits all businesses.
Become a Member Today!
LynLake Business District
Annual Dues