Sustainable Design Conversation with Monte Hilleman
Q: How did you get involved with sustainable design? Monte: My introduction to sustainable design came through the lens of an environmental justice student in the urban studies program at […]
Port Authority Loan Helps Chocolate Business Grow
Mary Leonard has owned and operated Chocolat Celeste for the past 19 years, offering artisan chocolates both online and at her retail location on Transfer Road. In the early days […]
Small Business Loan Helps Car Dealership Get Back to Helping Low-Income Families
Business Profile Minuteman Auto Sales is more than a car dealership, it’s a resource to low-income families in the Frogtown neighborhood and beyond. According to owner Khalid Gomaan, he serves […]
Small Business Loan Success Story
Saint Paul Event Center Asad Gharwal opened the Saint Paul Event Center, inside Treasure Island Center, on the corner of 6th and Wabasha, in February 2020. Positioned as a moderately-priced […]
Pupra: Small Business Loan Success Story
Pupra Restaurant Pupraya is a bar/restaurant located on Rice Street, offering Thai food, cocktails, and entertainment. This neighborhood favorite is owned and operated by Kavin Thao. COVID-19 Impact According to […]
Midway Saloon: Small Business Loan Success Story
The Midway Saloon is a beer and whiskey bar owned and operated by David Tolchiner. He has owned the property since 2019 and as he describes, the concept is “fairly […]
Small Business Loan Success Story
LifeStyle Day Center LifeStyle Day Center, located on University Avenue and owned by Sheng Amerson, offers a dynamic social community for seniors and adults needing special care. Participants are welcomed […]
Pillbox Tavern Now Open
Pillbox Tavern Pillbox Tavern is now open at Treasure Island Center. This sports-themed restaurant, owned by Bill Ashton, pays tribute to the original “Pillbox,” a downtown ballpark used by the […]
Securian Financial Equity on Ice Education Center Opens
The Securian Financial Equity on Ice Education Center is now open at Treasure Island Center! The Asset In 2017, the Saint Paul Port Authority was working hand-in-hand with the Minnesota […]
Skip the Straw Day
#SkiptheStrawDay According to National Geographic, Americans use 500 million straws every single day. Why is this important? Because that’s more than 1.6 straws per person per day, equating to a […]