Strategy in Action

The Lake Street Council is located in the commercial corridor of Lake Street in Minneapolis. It supports local businesses by advocating for policies that ensure a stable business environment and by providing businesses with advice and support related to marketing and branding, waste management, convening community stakeholders, investing in commercial buildings, and COVID-19. Since 1965, the council has helped businesses owned by immigrants and people of color in the corridor with façade improvement, energy efficiency upgrades, and language assistance.