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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The halls of the Shoreview Mall may be quiet, but behind the doors of Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping, the gym is action-packed. Farrell’s fires up members with 45-minute group fitness classes, as well as offering nutrition plans and personal training. Cindi Nikituk opened the Shoreview Farrell’s in 2013, bringing expertise as a registered nurse and nutrition coach to the community that her husband, Dustin, grew up in. With over 350 members, the Shoreview Farrell’s has become a vibrant community of its own. “We like to create a community of sense of worth, belonging, a place they can call home,” said Tina McNamara, general...
Monday, August 31, 2026
Dr. Stephanie Masek opened Transform Chiropractic Wellness Center in January 2023 with families and community in mind. At Transform, the goal is to give patients just that – transformation of mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Masek wanted to meet patients' needs through a clinical, high-quality, nervous system-focused lens.With patients coming from all over the metro area, Dr. Masek chose Shoreview for its central location, local amenities, and nature. She sees Shoreview as a hub for growth, knowing a lot of young families are planting roots here.Transform helps patients of all ages and stages achieve lasting health improvements. With a focus...
Monday, June 15, 2026
MSS , formerly known as Midwest Special Services, is a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with disabilities here in Shoreview. While they have evolved significantly as an organization since their founding in 1949, MSS has maintained the same ultimate mission of empowering and supporting people with disabilities. They work towards their vision of a future where everyone is supported in living the life that they choose and deserve. In this long-term goal, MSS takes a holistic approach; blending the wants, needs, interests and connections of the people they support, staff and the wider community.With over 32 years of operations at...
Thursday, April 23, 2026
KLOE Salon is an esthetics and skin care clinic located in Shoreview, owned and operated by Krista Leigh Olson. The clinic provides the community with a place to leave their stresses at the door and focus on their skin care goals. With over 18 years of experience in the beauty industry, Krista prioritizes building and maintaining client relationships while also delivering results. Over the last five years Krista has become a valued member and contributor to the Shoreview business community.Krista initially began her professional career as an opera singer with a degree in music. Though she continues to enjoy music...
Thursday, June 11, 2026
If you didn’t know what it was, it would be easy to mistake Shoreview’s Cafesjian Art Trust Museum (the CAT) for a high-end office building. But behind the geometric patterns of the exterior walls, the building is home not to cubicles and computer screens but to ambitious exhibitions of contemporary art with several new exhibitions each year. It’s a hidden gem that the museum’s leaders hope to make more visible in the years to come.Established in 2022 by the family of Gerard Cafesjian, a prominent St. Paul businessman and art collector, the CAT was conceived as a gift to the...
Thursday, June 04, 2026
At PAR Systems, the impossible happens on a regular basis. For 65 years, the company has been working across industries from life science to automotive to nuclear and building everything from equipment that automates the manufacture of miniscule medical devices to tools that allowed the safe dismantling of Chernobyl. “Our clients come to us looking for a machine that’s never been built before, and it’s our job to figure out how to do it,” said Pete Dankwerth, PAR’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Quality and Risk Officer. “Some of them will come to us after they’ve gone to five other companies...
Friday, March 27, 2026
Rest Massage Therapy is a Shoreview business that places its focus on providing friendly and holistic healing. The owner, Zang Xiong, believes that authentic massage therapy can help relieve many of the stresses of daily life. Whether it’s stiff shoulders, built up tension, or mental health challenges, Zang is dedicated to making a positive difference in the Shoreview community.Before opening his business and after he graduated from Bethel University, Zang lived in Falcon Heights. During that time he became very familiar and felt very connected with the Shoreview area. He often shopped locally and spent time enjoying the nearby parks...
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Located on Highway 96, LearningRx Shoreview is a brain training center that supports children and adults with a variety of learning challenges. While the learning center has been in Shoreview since 2017, it recently has changed ownership. Eight months ago Julie Keller and her family acquired the business. Continuing the emphasis on quality and personalized care, Julie and her son Evan hope to make a difference in the lives of the Shoreview community.Before LearningRx, Julie’s family had considered many types of small businesses. Given her background in education, she and her family found the center a great opportunity. With Julie...
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The past year marked a period of record construction activity and investment in the City of Shoreview, with significant commercial, housing, and business development bringing additional retail services, housing choices, and jobs to the community.Business & Employment GrowthOne of the most transformative areas of development continued to be Seven Lakes, the redevelopment of the former Deluxe corporate campus. Nearly 450,000 square feet of med-tech, high-tech, and manufacturing space has now been constructed, with major tenants including Binks, Fairview Pharmacy Services, and Shoreview-based PAR Systems. Together, these employers now support more than 1,000 jobs, reinforcing Shoreview’s position as a regional employment center.At the Shoreview Corporate...
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Shoreview, MN, boasts a diverse lineup of top industries with major operations in the region, such as healthcare, professional services, and technology. But manufacturing has long occupied a key space in the city, part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Today, close to 40 manufacturing businesses employ about 1,200 people, with companies enjoying the benefits of a talented workforce, optimal transportation access and low utility rates. The City of Shoreview celebrates its role as a robust manufacturing hub, but major advantages await prospective new arrivals into the industry’s landscape.Meet Shoreview’s Major ManufacturersThere’s a long list of manufacturers who operate in...
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Located at 1021 Red Fox Rd in Shoreview, Livewell Animal Urgent Care is here to support your pet’s needs when you least expect it. Positioned between general veterinary practices and full-scale emergency hospitals, Livewell fills the gap, providing urgent, after-hours care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.Whether your regular vet is closed or you’re trying to aid a weekend worry, Livewell ensures that your pet can still receive timely, professional care. While it operates under a corporate umbrella, Livewell is proud to feel like a true neighborhood clinic by offering walk-ins, same-day appointments, and a locally-based team that includes head veterinarian...
Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Although summer is winding down, the Shoreview Farmers Market remains in full swing! Open every Tuesday through mid-October at the Shoreview Community Center’s lower parking lot, the market is an enjoyable way to support community health through fresh, locally grown produce and plants in a welcoming outdoor setting.Far more than a weekly shopping destination, the market is a vital engine for community and small business development. With over 30 vendors offering local produce, crafts, baked goods, foods, and more, the market is a powerful incubator for entrepreneurship and a sustained investor in the local economy. The City of Shoreview invites...
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
At Trustworthy Glass, the name speaks for itself. As a family-run business led by owner Andy Lange, their foundation is built on a simple value: “Treat others how you want to be treated”. This mindset shapes everything they do, from how their tight-knit team works together to how they treat their customers, from start to finish. Whether it's sharing weekends or handling installations side by side, Trustworthy Glass employees value connection, respect, and doing the job right, just like they would in their own homes.Staying competitive in the evolving glass industry isn’t an easy feat, but Trustworthy Glass believes in...
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Get the inside scoop from Schoonover Bodyworks and Auto Care.Schoonover Bodyworks & Auto Care started with fifty dollars and a dream. In 1938, Mike’s grandfather Chuck created Schoonover Bodyworks & Auto Care by borrowing fifty dollars from Harry Slawick, a St. Paul entrepreneur who owned Midway Ford. After Chuck passed away in the 60’s, his son, Dick Schoonover took over the business and moved its location to Shoreview in 1973 where Mike and his brothers worked with his dad until he retired in 2000 and sold the company to Mike and his wife Gayle. However, the business has continued to...
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
When Carly Gatzlaff opened Churchill St. in Shoreview, she wasn’t just starting a restaurant, she was building something her community asked for. Frustrated by the absence of walkable dining options, Carly got involved with the city’s economic commission and, during the pandemic, began working with consultants to bring her vision to life. What was once a hardware store is now a thoughtfully designed, light-filled space with an inviting patio and a layout that balances energy with calm. It’s a space as much about connection as it is about food.Raised in North Dakota, Carly’s work ethic and passion for local dining...
Monday, December 02, 2024
Gramsie Square businesses are ready to welcome new and existing customers after a lengthy road construction project limited access to their popular Shoreview shopping center. With Rice Street's closure near the end of construction, the healthcare, restaurant, and retail businesses helped existing customers and patients navigate detours but felt the impact of lost traffic along a normally bustling road accessing Interstate 694. As the final barricades leave the site, promotions, new menu offerings, and more are in the works at Gramsie Square.Shoreview road and infrastructure upgradesThe multi-month project in Shoreview reconstructed Hodgson Road from Gramsie Road at Rice Street to...
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Shoreview Economic Development Commission, or EDC, is building on its mission to support the business community in Shoreview. For 2025, three new board members – Jessica Daniels, Jim Deffley, and Denise Firkus – have been installed to support an existing commission of 13 members plus 1 liaison. A new mission and vision have also been selected to better articulate the commission’s goals and focus areas through 2025 and beyond. New mission and vision for 2025For 2025, the EDC established an economic vision for Shoreview as a “healthy, thriving, high-quality community,” and articulated a mission to enhance the business community. “We...
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
The cities of Shoreview and New Brighton are co-hosting along with Xcel Energy a breakfast event at our city hall on April 30 from 8am to 9:30am to share resources and the benefits for businesses to consider energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities. We strongly encourage you and/or others from your business to attend this event to learn from experts from Xcel's Partners in Energy about how you can be more energy smart and save on costs. You will also hear from several businesses that have participated in the program and their positive experiences. Below and attached is more detailed...
Thursday, February 13, 2025
When the bustle of the holiday season dies down for small businesses, it’s a great time to prepare for the new year. As part of your annual planning and reflection process, look for new opportunities to connect and verify you are utilizing all the local, state, and federal resources possible to grow your business. The City of Shoreview is a great resource for connecting to local, state and regional programs and learning more about incentive programs of interest to local businesses.Review local and state business incentives and programsThe City of Shoreview maintains a local and state incentives registry of grant and...
Friday, January 31, 2025
2024 was a great year for economic development and growth in Shoreview with multiple redevelopment projects adding offices, retail space, and new housing to the city. Through redevelopment, Shoreview will see new opportunities emerge in a previously outdated office building, a brownfield property, and a former corporate campus. Simultaneously, new housing developments are adding affordable apartments and upscale properties to the real estate market. Over the past 12 months, the City of Shoreview also developed and maintained resources and programs for businesses to access news, network, and share information.Redevelopment creates new office spaces and retailBringing new life to established sites and...
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
A Place to UnwindOn June 29, 2023, Farzana and Cory Morrison opened the doors to In Vino Veritas, a sophisticated new wine bar nestled in the heart of Shoreview, MN. This elegant establishment quickly became more than just a place to enjoy a glass of wine; it evolved into a vibrant community hub where locals can unwind, connect, and celebrate life.Farzana and Cory, both long-time residents of the neighboring city of Arden Hills, envisioned In Vino Veritas as a place where people could escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and simply enjoy a relaxed, upscale atmosphere. "We just...
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum (CAT) in Shoreview, MN, has quickly become a vibrant cultural hub since its opening in October 2022. With a focus on modern and contemporary art, particularly glass sculpture, the museum is a testament to the vision of its founders and the dedication of its team.A Collection Rooted in Family and CommunityThe museum houses the collection of Gerard Cafesjian, a passionate art collector whose legacy is carried forward by his daughter, Kathie Cafesjian Baradaran. "My family has lived in the northern suburbs of St. Paul since 1961," Baradaran notes, highlighting the deep roots and local connections...
Tuesday, June 04, 2024
June marks National Homeownership Month, a time to recognize the significance of homeownership and its pivotal role in strengthening communities nationwide. We love our community. Shoreview is a fantastic place to build a life, raise a family, and own a business. Here, it’s common for neighbors to greet each other by name and with a smile. At the local school, park, and grocery store, people often exchange friendly greetings because that’s what community is all about - being there to support and encourage each other. Together, we make our community an amazing place to live.It is important to us that...
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
The City of Shoreview is excited to celebrate Economic Development Week (EDW) from May 6th - May 10th. EDW, established by the International Economic Development Council, highlights the importance of economic development in our region and across the globe.Economic development is crucial for Shoreview’s growth and prosperity. It encompasses various initiatives, from attracting new businesses to supporting existing ones, creating new job opportunities, and enhancing our community's overall quality of life.“Our business community and economic development efforts serve as the foundation for the vitality and success of our city. Shoreview works hard to foster a positive economic environment and support...
Monday, April 29, 2024
Residents of Shoreview, Minnesota know the importance of long-lasting small business success. Small businesses are integral to sustaining a thriving local economy and give residents something to count on in a fast-changing world. But what happens when a well-established business owner is ready to sell?In the case of Hummingbird Floral & Gifts, selling the business didn’t mean the end of the treasured shop. Two local sisters, Melissa and Jessica Thompson, bought Hummingbird in 2023 and have allowed the Hummingbird legacy to live on. To honor the original owner, they’ve kept the name and expanded on the work the previous owner...
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
When The City of Shoreview’s Inclusionary Housing policy was introduced in 2022, it addressed the need for Minnesota families of all sizes and income levels to have access to affordable housing. The policy promotes high-quality housing to meet the City's goal of preserving and promoting economically diverse housing options in the community. Since accessible housing is an essential component of a thriving community, the City of Shoreview has gone to great lengths to help all residents understand their housing options. Here’s a look at what affordable housing really means and how it impacts the local community.What is Affordable Housing?Affordable housing...
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
A brand-new newsletter featuring city news, updates, and programs just launched this month from the City of Shoreview! The e-newsletter Business Matters, which you can sign up for here, also hopes to feature local Shoreview businesses each month to promote local economic development. See how your business can get featured and what else is in store for the City of Shoreview this year.How to Get FeaturedIf you’re interested in having your business featured in Shoreview’s newsletter, you can send the City an email with the subject line “Business Spotlight.” Be sure to include the name of your business and the...
Monday, December 04, 2023
December is a crucial month for small business owners in Shoreview, Minnesota, with 75 percent of retail small businesses relying on holiday sales to meet their annual revenue goals. Shoreview has multiple entrepreneurs, small business owners, and craftsmen who want to earn your business this holiday season. By shopping locally through December, you can find unique gifts for your loved ones while building up your community. Here’s how you can make an impact. Commit to Shopping at Local Shoreview Businesses This YearBuying from Shoreview businesses is one of the best ways to build up the local economy. For every...
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Entrepreneurs are vital to our national economy. The unique ventures these innovative problem solvers develop result in small businesses that make up 99% of all businesses that employ Americans.November is National Entrepreneurship Month. What started as a day in 2010 became a month-long celebration thanks to the deserving recognition of the tireless efforts entrepreneurs consistently endure. National Entrepreneur’s Day is still annually acknowledged on the third Tuesday of November. Innovation is the name of the game, and as entrepreneurs, they see the problems, find solutions and create answers. An example we all can relate to is Karl Benz. He saw the...
Saturday, September 30, 2023
As inflationary concerns, workforce shortages and international crises dominate today’s economic environment, business success is more difficult to obtain than ever. With consistent growth critical to a community’s vitality, the ability of businesses to operate and flourish is a consistent theme for cities nationwide. Thriving enterprises create jobs for residents, increase financial opportunities for all and improve an area’s overall quality of life. Economic development is the process by which those drivers are made possible. Economic development departments exist to promote current and future business development in their cities, counties or other entities. They help local leaders with key initiatives and...
Friday, August 11, 2023
Nothing says summer like the fresh produce and colorful crafts supplied at farmers’ markets by small business owners. But their economic impact on local communities is anything but small. In 2020, the USDA reported that farmers’ markets had $514 million in direct-to-consumer sales.
Shoreview’s Farmers Market hosts more than 30 vendors providing fresh, locally grown produce and foods, handcrafted artisan items and live entertainment. It includes a frequent shopper program and a weekly e-newsletter.
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Friday, July 21, 2023
As the calendar has turned to July, Minnesota residents find themselves in the thick of summer recreation. While for many, that means heading to the lake or cabin in northern Minnesota, Shoreview residents know they have many fantastic opportunities in their backyard.
The City of Shoreview is committed to ensuring those facilities and green spaces will continue to exist far into the future. Its newest comprehensive plan - Destination Shoreview 2040 - is its vision to ensure Shoreview continues to be a destination for outdoor recreation. The plan reflects the community's social and economic values and dedication to ensuring...
Friday, May 05, 2023
The underlying factor for a community’s vitality and quality of life is the ability to generate dynamic economic growth. Small entrepreneurial efforts, local businesses and large corporations provide jobs for residents, increase financial opportunities and improve the overall quality of life in an area.
Starting or operating a business can be challenging, however. One significant factor supporting economic efforts in Shoreview, MN, is the City of Shoreview. Its staff and advisory groups work as an ally to prospective and existing business leaders and potential new or relocating prospects by connecting them to necessary resources and support with area organizations...
Monday, April 17, 2023
The harsh reality of today’s economic environment is that more and more people are in need. Thankfully, Shoreview organizations and residents have historically committed their time and resources to helping others in the community.
This April is National Volunteer Month and is a designated time to celebrate volunteers and their incredible impact on society and encourage others to volunteer for charities or nonprofits in the area. Whether donating to local charitable organizations or offering your skills and experience, we can all make a difference in numerous ways.
The City of Shoreview is committed to giving back and serving...
Monday, January 16, 2023
Shoreview, MN, is a city in the Twin Cities metropolitan area that prides itself on its outdoor amenities. With eleven city parks and four county parks within its boundaries, sustainability is a critical parameter of living and doing business in Shoreview. Preserving the area’s natural beauty and abundant green space is a priority for the city as it grows into the future.
“Developing sustainably now is critical for future generations to be able to enjoy what residents love about the City today,” said Krista Billerbeck, Natural Resources Coordinator for the City of Shoreview. “The City encourages sustainable design and...
Monday, December 05, 2022
Every truthful business owner will admit to hours of hard work and detailed diligence as primary contributors to their success. For those new to business ownership and management, an excellent first step to take now is to write a business plan.
With December being National Write a Business Plan Month, following the examples below will set your business in the right direction for 2023. The City of Shoreview is proud to be a resource for business owners and entrepreneurs. It is fortunate to serve existing Shoreview businesses and is eager to help bring more to the community.
The...
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Thursday, September 08, 2022
Mead Metals completed a 28,000-square-foot expansion to its Shoreview location, doubling its warehouse space while installing air conditioning for the entire building and improving production efficiencies and employee safety that accompanied the extra space and improved traffic flow.
“We are excited and proud of our abilities after the expansion,” said Mead President Sandy Crawford. “And we are happy to be in Shoreview, as I cannot imagine a city that could be more supportive and helpful to a business with such a project.”
Over the last two years, the metals industry has been overwhelmed with pent-up demand from the...
Monday, August 29, 2022
Developers interested in being part of the vibrant, thriving community of Shoreview, MN, have the perfect opportunity at a highly visible and strategic location in the city. The City of Shoreview is seeking proposals from qualified developers to purchase and redevelop a 10.99-acre parcel at 3377 Rice Street, conveniently located off the Interstate 694 exit at Rice Street. The City of Shoreview is seeking an innovative developer to create a significant new development on the site, thereby adding interest, real estate value and continuing economic growth. As the City’s vision for the property emerges, it seeks a developer who can partner...
Thursday, August 04, 2022
Today’s young professionals want to live close to their place of employment yet have immediate access to quality amenities of an active lifestyle. They value proximity to outdoor opportunities in green spaces, like biking paths and pristine lakes, from accommodations with community living, either in their immediate surroundings or from a quick transit to nearby urban downtown cores.
Shoreview checks the boxes in all those regards. The city has over 1,400 acres of green space, 11 lakes, 15 parks and 60 miles of multi-use trails. Shoreview was the first Minnesota city named by the League of American Bicyclists as...
Thursday, May 26, 2022
A tasteful meal is a wonderful way to bring a group together, whether around the family table or in a favorite community restaurant. While the work behind that meal often goes unrecognized, many find that experience to be equally endearing. That is the case for Carly Gatzlaff, owner of Shoreview’s new Churchill St. restaurant, and her staff as they have lived through the restaurant’s opening the past few months. That time has been filled with learned lessons, beautiful meals and, beyond all, a community brought together.
“Everything we can control has been progressing very well,” she said. “The community...
Friday, April 29, 2022
Shoreview is a small town with a thriving small business community that is fortunate to have access to many advantages its close proximity to the Twin Cities metropolitan area affords. But these businesses also benefit from the efforts of the people and organizations within its own boundary, like the City of Shoreview Economic Development Department. This May, there are two exceptional national efforts designed to bring awareness to the activities of the City of Shoreview Economic Development Department and other similar organizations - National Small Business Week and National Economic Development Week. Shoreview helps small businessesThere are numerous local and...
Friday, March 11, 2022
Looking for part-time summer employees? Register to attend the job fairs where you will meet exceptional students.
Irondale and Mounds View High Schools are hosting Job Fairs, April 19 and April 20, respectively. The Job Fairs are geared towards students (ages 15 to 18) who are looking for either a summer job or part-time job during summer and into the school year. The Job Fairs will be held over the high school lunch hours - offering all students the opportunity to visit with local businesses and, hopefully, discuss future employment opportunities! We welcome your participation in these Job...
Friday, February 18, 2022
As a small business owner or entrepreneur, the past two years may have seemed like an exercise in survival. With the promise of a new year, paying extra attention to the financial wellness of your business endeavor is a wise move. Yet financial management can appear a complex, never-ending process not in the typical small business owner’s toolbox. Fortunately, there are several excellent financial management resources available for local entrepreneurs, whether that comes in the form of expert consultants or industry-proven technology resources.
The City of Shoreview can help by directing you to the experts and programs that will...
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
As temperatures drop in Minnesota and fall becomes winter, Shoreview residents turn their attention to the holiday season. After nearly two extremely difficult years impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, families are undoubtedly eager to enjoy a typical holiday shopping experience. The City of Shoreview knows the small businesses and charitable organizations of Shoreview need their community’s support more than ever. Whether it's shopping at local stores or giving to local charities, Shoreview residents have the ability to showcase their kindness and community spirit that has led Family Circle Magazine as one of the “Ten Best Towns in America to Raise...
Friday, October 01, 2021
Many global manufacturing companies produce goods using the latest technologies and plentiful raw materials in Shoreview, Minnesota. Beginning with Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 1 and continuing throughout the month, we at the City of Shoreview are celebrating these companies for their employment opportunities, innovations and dedication to our community.
Manufacturing Day Stretches Through the Whole Month of October
Launched annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout the month, Manufacturing Day shows the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors...
Friday, October 01, 2021
Restaurateurs seek to draw customers with special offerings for their establishments, such as exciting entrees or unique seating environments. Carly Gatzlaff, owner of Shoreview’s Churchill St., had a much more grand scale to her vision.“We will offer good, locally sourced food that is made from scratch,” she said. “While developing our food is important, we are really planning Churchill St. to offer a much larger benefit to the community as a beautiful, open and welcoming place to gather for guests and team members alike.”After more than a year of planning and renovations, Churchill St. has a target opening date of...
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
It’s Park and Recreation Month - the perfect time to get outside and enjoy all that Shoreview has to offer! The 11 city parks in Shoreview offer a world of recreation! Court sports enthusiasts can play basketball, tennis or pickleball, which is rapidly becoming extremely popular with all ages. Baseball, softball, and soccer/lacrosse fields are sprinkled throughout the city as well. Several pavilions and shelters offer relaxing family picnics or group gatherings. And the lakes within several of the city and county parks offer fantastic fishing, swimming and boating recreation.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
The City of Shoreview celebrates National Homeownership Month during June by raising awareness in all aspects involving owning a home. The real estate market is thriving, and this is an excellent time to make homeownership a reality for individuals who dream of owning their own home in Shoreview. Homeownership brings many benefits to families, neighborhoods and communities alike. Learn more about why homeownership matters and how you can become a homeowner too.
Why Homeownership Matters
Owning a home is a cornerstone of the “American Dream”. With homeownership, comes a sense of pride, financial stability and equity. Many homeowners...
Monday, May 03, 2021
Spring is a season of life, with the landscape turning green with growth. It also serves as the perfect analogy for the Shoreview community as it strives for an economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This May is an excellent time to recognize and draw a focus to the business growth activities by the City of Shoreview and the small businesses it seeks to assist. The month includes two recognition weeks for just that purpose - Small Business Week and the 2021 National Economic Development Week.
Small Business Week
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has historically held...
Monday, March 08, 2021
Applications for Second Round of Emergency Assistance Grants Open Now
As the owners of Metro Dance Center in Shoreview, Becky Jacobs and Danielle Wood-Twohy know dance is a performance art that helps develop poise, confidence, and self-esteem in their students. The COVID-19 crisis has tested those characteristics in themselves as small business owners. But like many other local businesses, they have persevered, in part thanks to a grant from the City of Shoreview.
“The assistance we received through the Shoreview Grant program, along with other grants we received, has helped us avoid having to close our door permanently,”...
Wednesday, March 03, 2021
Given the uncertainty businesses face in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, company leaders are looking at every phase of their operation to determine ways they can improve.Workplace culture is one area commanding attention. As the virus caused business limitations and forced many companies to go fully remote in 2020, workplace culture was challenged in new ways. This was a reminder to company leaders to make this a priority, forcing them to find ways to strengthen it in the new year, says Mark McClain, CEO and co-founder of SailPoint and the ForbesBooks author of Joy and Success at Work: Building Organizations that Don’t Suck (the...
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
If you’re like most professionals, you spent a lot of time in virtual meetings in 2020 and will in 2021 — more than you ever thought possible in, say, 2015. And if you’re like most professionals meeting virtually, you’ve lamented the fact that they could be better.
Virtual meetings suffer many of the same drawbacks as traditional meetings, including poor organization, bloated time slots and disinterested attendees. But they also suffer from a batch of problems uniquely their own, including intermittent delays, connectivity issues and the dreaded patterns of ongoing interruptions.
And of course, virtual meetings aren’t going anywhere. Many businesses that...
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Dear Business Leaders,
I wanted to share a new tool that we launched today, the COVID-19 Vaccine Connector, which will help Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine.
The Vaccine Connector is the next step of the state’s vaccination strategy to meet Minnesotans where they are and connect them to vaccine opportunities, no matter where they live or their personal circumstances.
We’d love your help in spreading the word to your communities and your employees, so that we can get as many Minnesotans signed up in the tool as possible.
Here are the...
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
2020 was a tough year for businesses of all sorts. Covid-19 decimated labor markets, stressed supply lines and, in some unlucky sectors, ground production to a halt. 2021 is a chance to forget last year’s trials and to start fresh.Chances must be capitalized on to create change. You need to put your nose to the grindstone, both personally and as a business leader, if you want to make it a red-letter year. If 2021 is going to be your company’s year, you have to make it so. Here’s how to do it:1. Tailor Your Expressions of AppreciationThis past year has been just...
Wednesday, February 03, 2021
If you are planning to open your own small business, the first step is to develop a business plan. The next step is to develop a marketing plan, as all business plans should be paired with a strategy for marketing your products or services. Marketing strategies vary in format, but they all have the common goal of attracting and building relationships with customers. The style is up to you, but it should include the following elements.
1. Marketing Goals and Objectives
You will need to develop realistic and measurable marketing goals that cover a full calendar year and...
Monday, January 25, 2021
Applications for Second Round of Emergency Assistance Grants Open Now
Doug McCulloch walked away from his career in 2017, tired of the work, but without a plan. Four short years later, as owner of the Winkin’ Rooster restaurant in Shoreview, his situation has changed.
“Working long hours are trying once in a while, but I enjoy it so much, it really doesn’t feel like work,” he said. “Most of that is due to the people of Shoreview.”
McCulloch’s outlook is bright, even through the COVID-19 crisis, thanks in part to the Small Business Emergency Assistance Program of...
Monday, December 07, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the economics of off- versus onshoring manufacturing operations. For decades, companies have offshored manufacturing operations overseas in order to save costs. But as business executives have watched the disruptions to supply chains and product deliveries, they have begun to ask if those savings are worth the inability to supply customers and fulfil contracts. With 60% of U.S. manufacturing companies surveyed by Thomas reporting COVID-19 business disruptions, this is a widespread issue impacting virtually all industries.
Onshoring is the logical solution to reducing the risk of future disruptions and delays, at least in part. Though companies may...
Monday, November 23, 2020
November 28 is Small Business Saturday and a wonderful opportunity to recognize local small businesses for the positive contribution they make to our lives. 2020 has been difficult for businesses but thousands of small businesses have been driven out of business or suffered significantly.
Shoreview has always been a tight-knit community and residents know it is possible to make a considerable economic impact during the COVID-19 crisis by supporting our local small businesses. American Express indicates two-thirds of every dollar spent at small businesses in the U.S. stays in the local community. Additionally, it reported in a 2018 Small...
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
As state economies struggle between surging cases of COVID-19 and intense pressure to reopen — albeit with varying degrees of restrictions — companies that reduced or halted operations in response to stay-at-home orders are torn between the urgent needs to both restore revenue streams and to ensure the safety of their employees and customers. Since every location has a different dynamic and risk profile, creating a return-to-work strategy is complicated, whether a company operates in five locations or 500. The solution to developing a sound, portfolio-wide strategy includes having ready access to data, analytics, and insights, including regional and community-specific...
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Life got messy in 2020.
It’s not just the virus. It’s the way the virus has changed everything we once took for granted—from the way we work to the way we get to work.
Or don’t get to work, as the case may be.
Although forecasts and timelines vary, one thing is clear: COVID-19 is here to stay.
The rest is largely unknown: particularly regarding decisions made by businesses and individuals.
Read full article.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Do you audibly sigh every time you have to log on to what feels like your thousandth Zoom meeting of the day? You’re not alone. While we’re all more or less used to video calls and meetings being the norm now, the newly coined effect of Zoom fatigue hasn’t gone away.Since working from home is here to stay, video calls are here for the long run too. This makes it incredibly important to find a way to prevent Zoom fatigue from taking over your workday. Here are a few ways you can mitigate its effects.Read full article.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
The 2020 COVID-19 crisis has been a narrative of local communities and businesses learning to adapt to unprecedented change. Part of that narrative has been getting federal assistance to those businesses to keep employees at work. But for many, as production orders have decreased, little work has actually been left to be done. In Shoreview, Minnesota, a wonderful collaboration between Mead Metals, Inc. and the city has helped keep Mead’s employees working while filling a significant need for the city.
“This is really the best type of story that could come out of the COVID-19 crisis,” said Shoreview Mayor...
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Whether you’re a 9-to-5 office worker or an entrepreneur used to running around to clients and conferences for different business opportunities, the health crisis has caused many people to make the dramatic shift to working entirely from home.
As someone who’s experienced the whole spectrum of work setups — everything from corporate offices to coworking spaces to getting work done on cross-country flights — I can say firsthand that even though it can be hard to make this quick transition, there are steps you can take to make working from home more manageable. Many people will even find some advantages to this setup...
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Maintaining relationships has been difficult for individuals and businesses alike since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. For PaR Systems however, the past few months have reintroduced the importance that human interaction brings to a company. The company based in Shoreview, Minnesota, has actively sought to understand employees and customers alike, while developing new COVID-19-related technologies and maintaining existing projects in an unprecedented business environment. This approach provides hope it will come out of the crisis as a stronger company.
“Due to many of our customers being designated as essential businesses, we had to implement remote work practices extremely...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Shortly after George Floyd’s death, I contributed an article to Entrepreneur that told the story of what happened when I responded individually to 170 emails from members of my list. I had asked them how I could best show up for them during this tumultuous time.Based on how many of these folks took this opportunity not to ask for certain content, but to simply share their thoughts, I came to understand that what they most wanted was to feel heard.Read full article.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
If you want your own business to grow and prosper as the world reopens and a new sense of normalcy settles in, getting to know TikTok is a good first step. The video-sharing platform has emerged from relative obscurity to become one of the leading social media companies in the world, and one of the most business friendly for entrepreneurs who know how to make it work.
TikTok is particularly custom-made for personal-brand building, and many entrepreneurs are using it in just that way. By way of example, in a scant three and a half months, one top TikTok chef has amassed an army of...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The workplace is changed. As parts of the world begin to loosen coronavirus-related restrictions, organizations are emerging from COVID-induced hibernation. These transitions back to work are gradual. Uncertainty will remain for months as threats of renewed waves of coronavirus persist. We are anticipating a new normal — but what we need is a new now.The radical change of these times demands empathic leadership to keep teams engaged, cohesive and forward-focused. Leaders must demonstrate a spirit of purpose and optimism to reinforce the idea that an uncertain future has the potential to be a better future. Here are nine steps for leading your team into an unknowable...
Monday, June 22, 2020
Your thoughts and the things you say to yourself and others are more powerful than you know. These phrases define how you think, how you act and how others perceive you. What you might think is a flippant, non-committal remark could frame your entire day and career without you even realizing.Here are six phrases that will undermine your success, that you won’t catch successful people using.Read full article.
Friday, June 12, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has caused more economic disruption than the U.S. has seen since the Great Depression. No one can say for sure what the landscape will look like as the economy recovers, but it’s clear that a lot of puzzle pieces won’t snap back into the same places as before.
In a post-pandemic reality, business operations may look dramatically different. Many people will be forced to transition from one job or career to another. Put another way, there will be an incredible need for workforce development as millions of idled workers return to the workforce. The country’s many...
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Policies adopted to deal with the pandemic have hit many businesses very hard. From lockdowns and shelter-in-place to being deemed “non-essential” business, policy measures to slow down the spread of the virus have pulled the rug from under many entrepreneurs’ feet.While loans were offered as relief, the government quickly ran out of money. But even for those entrepreneurs lucky to secure a loan in the first or follow-up rounds, these payouts come with a lot of uncertainty about the timing, terms, compliance, and the possibility of loan forgiveness. It has turned many entrepreneurs from business heroes into temporary champions of bureaucracy compliance and document warriors.Read...
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
COVID-19 has forced millions of companies to reassess their business models, but what about the businesses that are still just ideas in the minds of aspiring entrepreneurs? As mass layoffs and desperate bailouts dominate the news, few people are talking about what it's like to launch a business in the current climate. But like other crises throughout history, the coming recession will create genuine opportunities for founders. As Michael Loeb, founder and CEO of Loeb.nyc, said, "Moments like these are like forest fires. The blaze will cripple some businesses, but they will also provide the heat to release new seeds into the soil. Many amazing companies have been...
Thursday, June 04, 2020
As a company providing commercial cleaning solutions, Multi-Clean, Inc., had the products necessary for businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic hit. But proper knowledge on how to use those products is equally important to provide a clean, safe work environment for a wide range of businesses, schools, daycares, health care facilities and more.“If we just hand the disinfectants to a customer, they will just clean their location, not necessarily disinfect it,” said Mike Tarvin, Vice President and General Manager of Multi-Clean. “We know we need to teach them how to properly disinfect, so we focus on also providing the step-by-step guides...
Monday, June 01, 2020
Shoreview residents are an active bunch. You may know about the city’s wonderful 1,400 acres of green space, the 15 parks and the amazing walking trails you can find in the city, but did you know that Shoreview also has a very vibrant community center?This 90,000-square-foot resource offers an abundance of activities, programs and classes for people of all ages throughout the entire year. It also includes a newly-renovated fitness center that includes studios for indoor cycling, hot yoga and other classes. And, the community center houses an indoor water park that attracts visitors from all over the Twin Cities...
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
At a time when more people are working from home but business deliverables and deadlines remain the same, managers are seeking tangible ways to make remote work function just as well as the usual methods for employees they support. Below are four tangible steps that managers can take to combat communication or productivity issues that can occur for teams who aren’t used to working remotely.
Integrate your communications and management tools
Integrations allow distributed, remote-first and remote-friendly teams to connect regularly and with little to no effort. Communications-based SaaS platforms have now transformed into “virtual offices,” where employees, especially...
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Organizations should recognize that if you take care of culture, then the customer experience and profits will take care of themselves. Putting your people at the center of your thinking and decision-making will never steer you in the wrong direction.Culture is experienced in every employee’s actions, 365 days of the year. It is not about the organizational perks, being perfect or being tied to a rigid set of rules. Culture is when employees feel empowered to work autonomously and make decisions driven by core values.Read full article.
Monday, May 25, 2020
We love to share all that is great about Shoreview, its residents and its businesses. That’s why we put a News section on our website. If you are looking for news about Shoreview people or companies, you will find it here.
We also include stories and articles that may not have a direct connection to Shoreview, but impact our businesses and our residents. In other words, if you need to know about it, you will find it on our site. After all, our goal is to be a valuable resource for you.
And, if you know of a...
Monday, May 18, 2020
It’s true that our city’s economic development team advises businesses on local incentives, but did you know they can also can provide information and assistance to businesses looking to tap into state incentives? The state of Minnesota offers a variety of incentives to businesses in areas such as tax credits, loan programs, job creation and building incentives, grants, business counseling and more. And even though these are administered by the state, the folks at the city can help get you determine which incentive program is right for your business, and get you in touch with the right people. We have an entire...
Monday, May 11, 2020
Shoreview offers a strong and educated labor force. Of the 8,900+ employed people in Shoreview, more than 6,600 have a Bachelor’s degree and more than 4,800 have a graduate degree.
And, they don’t mind commuting to their job. 7,355 Shoreview residents have some sort of commute to work every day, while 6,789 non-residents commute into Shoreview for their jobs. The average commute time is 25 minutes via car.
Learn more about Shoreview’s labor force by clicking here.
Monday, May 04, 2020
Businesses located in Shoreview have access to several incentive programs such as financial and tax incentives as well as grant and loan opportunities.
Navigating what’s available and what you qualify for can take time, so let us help you with that. We can walk you through the programs you qualify for, and help you with the application process. And, if you have your eye on a different local or regional program that is not listed on our site, we can help you with that, too. Our goal is to be a resource for you. Find out about many of...
Monday, April 27, 2020
Shoreview residents take pride in all the amenities they receive by living here. It’s true; Shoreview is a suburb, but still it is close to city living. From the quiet streets of their tree-lined neighborhoods, our residents can easily access either downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul in a matter of minutes to take in a concert, play, professional sports team, or simply to grab dinner at one the area’s many top-rated restaurants.
When they are back in Shoreview, our residents tend to be active, enjoying one of the city’s 11 lakes or the 60 miles of walking trails. In...
Monday, April 20, 2020
Planes, trains and automobiles...all are easily accessible from Shoreview. The city is served by county highways along with two interstates - I-35W and I-694 - and both can provide quick access to other areas of the Twin Cities, other midwestern states or even Canada.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, one of the country’s largest and busiest airports, is a 20-minute drive and provides access to regional, national and international flights. For corporate jets, the Anoka County-Blaine Airport is an excellent option and not too far away.
As for rail transportation, businesses have access to the state’s robust rail...
Monday, April 13, 2020
The City of Shoreview is located in Ramsey County and is a second-ring suburb of St. Paul, the Capital of Minnesota. It is easy to access via two interstates that run through it and is equidistant to both downtown Minneapols and St. Paul.
Although Shoreview is a suburb, it isn’t too far away from the amenities of the city. For example, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is only a 20 minute drive and access to Amtrak at St. Paul’s Union Depot is also about 20 minutes away. Its location also makes it easy to attract a workforce from neighboring...
Monday, April 06, 2020
The 27,000 residents of Shoreview live in a variety of housing types because the city has the right mix of housing options for all ages and income levels. Whether you are looking for a brand-new home in an up-and-coming development, or an older home in an established neighborhood, you will find it in Shoreview. Young professionals appreciate the availability of buying a condo or townhome, or renting a unit in a building with plenty of bells and whistles. But, if you’d like to rent and skip the amenities, you can do that, too. From first-time homebuyers to retirees looking to...
Monday, March 30, 2020
A strong business community is key for businesses to grow, retain, and expand as well as attract new businesses to the area. The City of Shoreview works hard to help build that strong community by offering resources, networking events, education opportunities and communication between businesses and city officials.
One example of this is the Open to Business. Offered by Ramsey County, this program is designed to provide free assistance and support to small business owners and entrepreneurs located in Shoreview. From business plan development to licensing and regulatory assistance and many things in between, business owners and current or aspiring...
Monday, March 23, 2020
Why do businesses and residents choose to call Shoreview “home”? Could it be because of the nationally-ranked public school options? How about the abundance of green space, parks, lakes and trails? Maybe it’s because of the convenient location and close proximity to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul? The answer to these is “Yes!” We know because we have the data, which tells us not only why the people of Shoreview love our community, but it also tells us who they are: their age, ethnicity, education level and more. You also can see how they commute to their jobs and what methods they...
Monday, March 16, 2020
Shoreview offers a high quality of life to its 27,000 residents. In fact, the city was named by Family Circle Magazine as one of the “Ten Best Towns in America to Raise a Family.” And, it’s easy to see why.
Families choose to move to Shoreview for the top-rated public school options that are available. From preschool to high school, the education students receive is top-notch.
What’s more, Shoreview has plenty of wide open green spaces to roam - 1,400 acres, to be exact. The active community loves to take advantage of the 11 lakes, 15 parks and...
Monday, March 09, 2020
Ramsey County is leading the development of an comprehensive economic development strategy, centered around equitable growth and strengthening economic competitiveness. Led by the County with the help of a suite of local and national consultants, the plan will consist of in-depth analysis of the County’s economy:
a market and industry cluster analysis
a property-based fiscal analysis
a county-wide housing assessment
This work will lead to the development of an implementable plan that outlines economic and community objectives to pursue over the next decade. All of the plan’s recommendations will be shaped through a lens of equity,...
Monday, March 09, 2020
If you are looking to build, expand or relocate your business to a centrally-located community with a strong and diverse labor pool, please consider Shoreview. Just 15 minutes to both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, many businesses have put down their roots here resulting in a strong business community.
Whether you are looking to buy a building, rent office space or build a facility, the Catylist real estate tools on our website make it easy for you to see what types of properties are available and where they sit in our community. Please take a look and let us...
Monday, March 09, 2020
MSP International Named Best Airport in North America for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth straight year, Airports Council International (ACI) has named Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) the Best Airport in North America in the 25-40 million passenger category.
Airports are scored based on customer surveys conducted at airports in 91 countries around the world. Customers answer questions about 34 key performance indicators to measure their satisfaction with their airport experience.
Click here for the full article.
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The Automation Training Incentive Pilot Program offers grants up to $25,000 to Minnesota businesses that have 100 or fewer full-time employees, are in the manufacturing or skilled assembly production industry, and have recently invested in new automation technology or plans to invest in new automation technology.
The training is for existing jobs that provide at least 32 hours of work per week for a minimum of nine months a year and pay wages of at least equal 120% of the federal poverty guidelines for a family of four (currently $30,900 per year). The automation must not result in the dislocation of...
Wednesday, February 05, 2020
Nearly all Minnesota manufacturers (94%) who responded to a recent survey expect employment in their company to remain the same or go up during 2020. That’s according to the Manufacturing Business Conditions Survey released yesterday by DEED and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. However, despite the need for new employees in manufacturing, gaps between the skills required for manufacturing jobs and the skills possessed by job candidates may make hiring difficult in some cases. But there are best practices for closing these skills gaps, reports DEED’s Alessia Leibert in Most In-Demand Skills in Manufacturing in the most recent edition of Minnesota Economic Trends. The article examines the skills that employers reported as hardest...
Wednesday, February 05, 2020
Nearly all Minnesota manufacturers (94%) who responded to a recent survey expect employment in their company to remain the same or go up during 2020. That’s according to the Manufacturing Business Conditions Survey released yesterday by DEED and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
However, despite the need for new employees in manufacturing, gaps between the skills required for manufacturing jobs and the skills possessed by job candidates may make hiring difficult in some cases.
Click here to read full article.
Friday, January 24, 2020
Nearly 40 million passengers passed through Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in 2019, an all-time record for the airport.
MSP airport tallied nearly 38.4 million ticket-holding passengers in 2019, an increase of more than 4 percent over 2018. The grand total also includes 1.2 million non-revenue passengers, typically airline employees.
It was the third year in a row that MSP set a new passenger record.
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Monday, November 11, 2019
BOLD GOALS WILL POSITION THE REGION FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS IN AN INCREASINGLY GLOBAL ECONOMY
St. Paul, Minn.—(Nov. 11, 2019)—At its annual meeting yesterday, the GREATER MSP Partnership announced 10-year economic ambitions in three of nine priority areas for the Greater MSP region: job growth, talent retention and attraction, and startups and innovation.
“Almost 10 years ago, leaders in this community created GREATER MSP because we needed a way to come together as one region to tackle issues critical to our competitiveness,” said Tim Welsh, GREATER MSP board chair and vice chairman, consumer and business banking for U.S. Bank...
Sunday, November 10, 2019
New Hampshire is the top state for opportunity. It’s followed by Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Maryland to round out the top five. Five of the 10 states with the best opportunity also rank among the top 10 Best States overall.
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