January 2011 SCCA NEWS

Seward’s Business Community www.sewardbusiness.org

January Meeting 2011

Board of Directors
Crime & Safety Update Chair:
with Lucy Gerold and Shun Tillman Jim Welna
Welna II Hardware
Bring in the New Year with SCCA on Wednesday, January 19th
Vice Chair:
at Seward Towers East for a discussion on crime prevention and Rick Siewert
safety promotion in the Seward neighborhood. Presenters in- Siewert Cabinet
clude Lucy Gerold, commander of the 3rd precinct of Minneapo-
Treasurer:
lis, and Shun Tillman, Crime Prevention Specialist for the 4th Max Duckler
sector of Minneapolis’s 3rd precinct. CaptionMax

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 / 11:45 am – 1:00pm Suzanne Weinstein

Coastal Seafoods
Seward Towers East / 2910 East Franklin Ave
Jennifer Larson
Communications Design
Glaciers Cafe will provide lunch for $10. *Lunch is optional*
Russ Scott
To RSVP, please contact Megan: 612.435.0279 / megan@redesigninc.org A-Craft Windows

Joe Buck
December Meeting Notes Buck Bros. Construction
Annual Meeting, Wednesday, December 16th, 2010, 2627 East Franklin Ave.
by Megan Sheridan Sean Doyle
Seward Co-op
In the aftermath of one of the biggest snowstorms in over a decade, SCCA members
braved the sidewalks and roads to gather at True Thai for a celebration of SCCA’s suc-
cesses in 2010. As a dedicated member of the neighborhood, Chuck Whitney, owner of Monthly Meetings are held
True Thai, made a special effort to clear the sidewalks so that attendees could enter the on the 3rd Wednesday of
restaurant unscathed. each month from 11:45
- 1pm.
After folks loaded up their plates with Thai delicacies at the buffet, SCCA Vice Chair,
Rick Siewert, presented awards to three business owners that went above and beyond Upcoming Dates
in 2010.
January 19
First, Abdur Omer, owner of Shabelle Grocery & Deli, was given recognition for open-
ing up the new deli in a down economy and for his commitment to providing fresh February 16
produce through the City’s new Healthy Corner Stores Program.
March 16
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SCCA Mission: to provide a forum for Seward area businesses to plan, discuss, advocate and network for mutual benefit.
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SCCA also acknowledged Worku Mindaye,
owner of Shega Foods and Seward Crossing (the
former Seward Co-op site of 2111 E. Franklin
Ave.), for his investment in a key business cor-
ridor site and his commitment to supporting
small, local businesses like Seward Copy & Post
and Koyi Sushi Too.
Finally, SCCA honored Faysal Warfa, owner of
Seward Market, for his perseverance through
tragedy and continued investment in the neigh-
borhood.
In addition to the three honorees, those in at-
tendance included: Kirin Loomis, owner of
Speak to Solve; Jenny Larson, Jennifer Larson
Communications Design; Sheldon Mains, non-
profit consultant and (almost) former Chair of
the Seward Neighborhood Group; Sue Welna,
co-owner of Welna II Hardware; Jennifer Lin-
net, General Manager of Pizza Luce IV, Suzanne
Weinstein, owner of Coastal Seafoods; Max
Duckler of Caption Max; Jennifer Schoenzeit,
co-owner of Zipp’s Liquors; Rick Siewert, Siew-
ert Cabinets and Wood from the Hood; Cindy
Siewert, Wood from the Hood; Steve Peacock,
Director of Community Relations at Augsburg
College; Peter Fleck, PF Hyper and manager of
the Seward Neighborhood e-Democracy forum
and the Seward Profile; Sean Doyle, General
Manager of the Seward Co-op; Ewart Martins,
Mill City Builders; Clay Beardshear, Boneshak-
er Books and Live Oak Ironworks; Mary Ann
Hoffman, Community Connections Partner-
ship; Dr. Gary Miller, Chiropracter; Sally Hol-
zaphel, Eddie Landenberger, Megan Sheridan,
Brian Miller and Katya Pilling, Seward Rede-
sign; and Ben Smith, owner of Galciers Café.
Members were thanked for their participation
in the Franklin Frolic and were encouraged to
complete the online survey. Sign-up forms for
the 2011 Frolic will soon be distributed with
the 2011 membership materials in February.
Everyone enjoyed good food and good com-
pany – great way to close out the year!
The logo for Abdur’s restaurant
and grocery store, Shabelle (cen-
ter), Worku Mindaye of Shega
Bakery (left), and Faysal and
Jamal of Seward Market (right)
U of M’s Office for Business &
Community Economic Development launch-
es Workshop Series
by Don Allen
Beginning in January, the University of Minnesota’s Business & Technol-
ogy Center (B-Tech Center) will launch a series of workshops created
specifically for small business owners. Featuring skilled instructors with
real-world experience, these three-hour workshops are designed to help
your company breakthrough to the next level. The workshop dates and
topics are as follows:
January 5, 2011 – Unleashing the Leader Within
January 19, 2011 – Becoming More Strategic
February 2, 2011 – Innovating Beyond
February 16, 2011 – Developing Financial Skills
March 2, 2011 – Accessing Capital
March 16, 2011 – Dominating the Market
March 30, 2011 – Boosting Sales
The workshops will be held at the Urban Research and Outreach/En-
gagement Center (UROC), located at 2001 Plymouth Avenue North, in
Minneapolis. Workshops times will be 9:00 a.m. to 12:00-noon.
The cost for each workshop is $50. Some discounts may apply. To regis-
ter, visit http://www.bced.umn.edu/bts or call (612) 626-3404.
The Business & Technology Center (B-Tech Center) is an expansion of
the University of Minnesota’s Office for Business & Community Eco-
nomic Development and is located off-campus at the Urban Research
and Outreach/Engagement Center in North Minneapolis. Our small
business development services consist of training, support group forums,
one-on-one coaching, mentoring, and student consulting projects.
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Frolickers enjoy Seward’s warmth and community

by Dave Madsen

Despite the frigid winds that whipped across the streets as neighbors and visitors made
their ways up and down Franklin Avenue on December 4th, the welcoming smiles of busi- Write an SCCA
ness owners and the taste of hot apple cider made the threats of winter seem insignificant Newsletter Article!
during the second annual Franklin Frolic.
Is there a business in
On the first Saturday of the month, the SCCA coordinated its members and associated Seward that has always in-
businesses to bring in the winter season with the type of neighborhood charm the Seward trigued you? Interested in
neighborhood is known for. Most businesses on Franklin, even those who weren’t directly getting to know what goes
on the Avenue, participated in the Frolic as they provided special deals to the loyal pub- on inside other neighbor-
lic. hood businesses?

In addition to the many gifts people picked up at the studios of Northern Clay Center If so, you would make a
(2424 East Franklin Avenue) and Articulture (2613 East Franklin Avenue), many shop- perfect author for an SCCA
pers found the tempting offers at local restaurants a worthwhile indulgence. Pizza Luce newsletter article!
(2200 East Franklin Avenue) was a hit in the neighborhood as diners and visitors had the
chance to spin their prize wheel to win food and drink specials. The Himalayan (2401 No writing skills necessary,
East Franklin Avenue) was also a hub of activity as they offered drink specials and two- just an interest in your fel-
for-one appetizers. Welna II Hardware (2201East Franklin Avenue) provided frolickers low business owners
with a chance to stock up and Christmas lights and a complimentary bag of bird seed; the
homemade sambusas didn’t hurt, either. contact Dave: 435-0277
SRI@redesigninc.org
While perusing the various offers at the Seward Co-op (2823 East Franklin Avenue), shop-
pers were able to engage in a dialog with Tim and Pam McConville, two artists who spe-
cialize in stained and art glass works. In-between the wine-tasting at Zipp’s Liquors (2618
East Franklin Avenue) and the gingerbread house-making tutorial put on by Seward Re-
design (2619 East Franklin Avenue) and Brownsmith Restoration, frolickers were kept safe
by the neighborhood crossing guards who volunteered their time as part of a University of
Minnesota urban planning class.

When 5:30pm finally rolled around, those who spent all day shopping and feasting made
Include your
their way over to Triangle Park (26th Avenue and East Franklin Avenue) for the ceremonial business in the
tree-lighting event. As neighbors packed around Jeff Lohaus’s blazing firepit, with wood Member Update
provided by Woodland Stoves and Fireplaces (2901 East Franklin Avenue), the rhythmic Section!
tempo of the Women’s Drum Center provided an ample amount of entertainment to
dance to. The People’s Fire Coalition also warmed the audience, in a very literal sense, If your business has news
with their burning displays of skill and talent. At the end of the event, 2nd Moon Coffee to share, we want to hear
Café (2225 East Franklin Avenue), who provided the audience with a flow of hot coffee, about it. Let us know if
received the Heart of Seward Award for their winning participation in the Light Up the you’ve won an award, are
Avenue Contest. offering a new product or
service, moved your space,
The SCCA would like to thank to Seward Co-op and Wells Fargo Bank for their primary etc. and we’ll share it here.
sponsorships for the Franklin Frolic; special mention should also be made to our sec-
ondary sponsors: Coastal Seafoods, Shega Bakery & Spices, Pizza Luce, Welna II, Tracy’s contact Megan: 435-0279
Saloon, 2nd Moon Coffee Café, Himalayan Restaurant, Zipps Liquors, Birchwood Café, megan@redesigninc.org
World Endeavors, and Nguyen Architects.
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Thank you to SCCA members who have contributed in 2010!

2nd Moon Café * A Craft Windows * Air Engineering and Supply * Allweather Roof * ArtiCulture
At Last Gourmet Foods, Inc * Augsburg College * Beaupre Aerial Equipment * Bethany Lutheran Church
Big Print * Birchwood Cafe * Blue Nile * Brownsmith Restoration * Bruce Johansen - Writer & Editor
Buck Brothers Construction * C.H.I.L.D. (Creative Hours In Learning Development) * Cake Eater Bakery
Canyons Structural, Inc. * CaptionMax * CCI Properties * Charles Levin Architects
Close Associates Architects * Coastal Seafoods * Community Connections Partnership
Crew 2: The Home Services Specialists * Cushman Motor Company * Dave’s Riverside Shell
Decisive Moment * Dero Bike Racks * DeVries Bar Grinding * DigiGraphic Photos Inc
Dr Gary Miller Chiropractic Center * Employment Action Center * Franklin Accounting Income Tax
Franklin Housing Cooperative * Garlock French Roofing * Glaciers Café * Hayat Beauty Salon
Hi Line Unique Flooring * Hiawatha Metalcraft Inc * Himalayan Restaurant * History Crafters
House Green - Energy Efficiency & Architecture * Imagin Studios * Infinite Real Estate Group
J.C. Miller & Sons Cement Contractors * Jefferson Lines * Jennifer Larson Communications Design
Jim’s Barber Shop * Kaal Home Health Care * Koyi Too Sushi * Madden Accounting & Tax Service
Midwest Lock and Safe * Mill City Builders * Minneapolis Maintenance * Minnesota Resource Center
Misco: Minneapolis Speaker Company * Movement Arts Center * Nguyen Architects * Pizza Luce IV
PF Hyper * Posl Photography * River Realty * Seward Church * Seward Community Co-Op
Seward Market & Halal Meat * Seward Neighborhood Group * Seward Towers East * Seward Towers West
Shabelle Grocery and Meat Market * Shega Bakery * Sheldon Mains * Sierra Club North Star Chapter
Siewert Cabinet and Fixture Manufacturing * Skol Liquors * Speak To Solve * SwirlyGig Industries
The New French Bakery * Tracy’s Saloon * True Thai * Twin Cities Media Alliance
Twin City Filter Service Inc * United Noodle * Verde Strategies * Volunteers of America Education Center
Welna II Hardware * Whiskey Junction * Wood from the Hood * Woodland Stove and Fireplace
World Endeavors * Worry Free Enterprises * WW Johnson Meat Co * Zipp’s Liquors

Minneapolis, MN 55406
2619 E Franklin Avenue
Seward Civic & Commerce Association