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.
Market study can provide economic advantage
North Minneapolis has a wealth of business opportunities and untapped market potential. To help bring these opportunities into focus, the Regional Strategy Group will undertake a Northside market analysis to get the information needed to develop a business plan and set priorities. The study will concentrate on retail development, as well as commercial real estate, light industry and emerging fields such as biotechnology. Two market study specialists have submitted proposals; one will be selected by February. The Regional Strategy Group is composed of representatives from neighborhood organizations in North Minneapolis. Deadline soon!
Organizations that submitted proposals in November 2005 should hear soon about partnership investments. The next round of applications is due February 3. NorthWay Community Trust invites organizations to submit community partnership proposals that will benefit North Minneapolis. The NorthWay Board Investment Committee, made up of Fred LeFleur (chairperson), Brian Smith, Macey Wheeler and Patricia Torres Ray, makes partnership investment decisions. Become the change you want to seeMake it your New Year's resolution to get involved in your community. Whether you live or work in North Minneapolis, neighborhood organizations are a good place to begin.
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Meet the BoardEach month, we profile a NorthWay board member. 
THE REV. ALBERT GALLMON, JR.Rev. Gallmon, pastor of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in the McKinley Neighborhood, serves as Vice President of the NorthWay Board of Directors. Why NorthWay?NorthWay is a novel approach to creating community. The organization strives to create collaborations throughout the Northside, causing people of diverse backgrounds and races, and across neighborhood boundaries lines to think outside the box concerning the creation of a healthier Northside. NorthWay truly is a breath of fresh air, bolstered by the Northwest Area Foundation. I am proud to be a participant in what I see as one of the greatest ideas toward developing the entire North community I have seen in my 10 years living and ministering in this community. Hobbies/interestsGolf, basketball, politics and helping to eradicate poverty. Favorite thing about North MinneapolisPotential Favorite quote"To whom much is given, much is required." Did you know...Getting accurate information and data will help NorthWay address health disparities in North Minneapolis, one of its five key strategies. SHAPE 2006 is Hennepin County's confidential health survey of adults and children. When you are contacted, please take the time to help. Encourage your family, friends, co-workers and clients to do the same. |
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NorthWay invests in collaborations and advocates for systemic change to improve the quality of life in North Minneapolis.