The Beam is designed to keep you – our key partners and stakeholders – up to date and in the loop on North Minneapolis partnerships, programs and people. This monthly “quick read” provides current news briefs from NorthWay Community Trust and its partners.
Partnership investment applications due November 4NorthWay Community Trust invites organizations to submit proposals to develop community partnerships that will benefit North Minneapolis. NorthWay will provide expertise and financial resources to foster and sustain these collaborative efforts. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 4. More information on partnership investments is available online. Town hall forum seeks answers to close economic gapThe African American Men Project is holding a free public forum on economic power and strategy within the African American community on Wednesday, November 16 from 8 a.m. - noon at the University of Minnesota's McNamara Center. The keynote speaker is Joe Brooks, VP of Civic Engagement for PolicyLink in Oakland, Calif. Local leaders and pioneers in economic development will also take part in the discussion. Bridging the Gap: Economic Viability in the African American Community is sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, NorthWay Community Trust, the University of Minnesota's College of Continuing Education and Office for Business and Community Economic Development. To register or for more information, call 612-302-4691. Giving life to old buildings
The redevelopment of a former maternity hospital complex into affordable housing offered NorthWay a unique partnership investment opportunity. Central Community Housing Trust is renovating the historic 120-year old property into 60 units of rental and owner-occupied housing. Not only is North Minneapolis getting more affordable housing, it's preserving an important Harrison neighborhood landmark. Ripley Gardens, named after the hospital's founder Dr. Martha Ripley, is one of 12 projects funded by HGTV's Restore America initiative. Located at Penn Avenue North and Glenwood, the restoration project is currently undergoing abatement work with construction scheduled to begin in early 2006. The Ripley Gardens investment addresses NorthWay's long-term strategy to create more affordable housing in North Minneapolis. |
Meet the BoardEach month, we'll focus on a different NorthWay board member. 
Amy LuesebrinkAmy chairs NorthWay's Communications Committee. She has staffed the Lind-Bohanon and Shingle Creek Neighborhoods as an independent consultant for the past three years. Why NorthWay?I'm a passionate advocate for business in North Minneapolis because I believe small neighborhood businesses are the economic backbone to safe and thriving communities. After attending a Neighborhood Regional Strategy meeting, I could see NorthWay was setting a course that resonated with those around the table and would advocate for strong businesses, organizations and partnerships. It is clear that NorthWay values and respects the participants and is a establishing a foundation that will lead to dynamic results. Hobbies/interestsPhotography, flyfishing Favorite thing about North MinneapolisCarl Kroening Interpretive Center (4900 Mississippi Court) because of its sustainable building materials and it's like going up north without ever leaving the City. Favorite quote"Believing the best about others, and offering time, support, and friendship shows the capacity for trust." (Steve Brunkhorst, 17 Extraordinary Human Capacities) |
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