Finding a Name
In our quest to find a name for our latest redevelopment project, we reached out to the community via social media to get input from those who live closest to […]
Jobs Close to Home
Bringing Jobs to Saint Paul’s Eastside The Saint Paul Port Authority has a successful track record attracting and protecting jobs across the City of Saint Paul. In most cases, we focus on […]
Community Conversations: Hillcrest Contamination
Community Conversations: Hillcrest Contamination On June 22, 2021 the Saint Paul Port Authority joined the Greater Eastside District Council for a community conversation about soil contamination at the former Hillcrest […]
Port Authority Assists with Emerald Ash Borer Problem in Saint Paul
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) are taking their toll on Saint Paul’s treescape, and the Port Authority is helping to fight back. The City’s plan is to remove, stump and replace […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]