Northfield Community members, especially building owners, are invited to attend Rethos’ second annual Buildings on Main Street Conference April 26 – 28 in Winona, MN. The Buildings on Main Street Conference is an opportunity for Main Street districts and any community interested in revitalizing their aging downtown buildings to obtain tools, knowledge, and resources toContinue reading “Buildings on Main Conference”
Category Archives: Downtown Revitalization
Grant Funding Available for Downtown Properties
The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) has applied for and received $2.34 million through the Minnesota Department of Economic Development (DEED) Main Street Economic Revitalization Program (MSERP). $1 million, possibly more, will be allocated to qualifying Northfield business owners and developers. SMIF and city staff will work together and distribute grant funds. Eligible applicants includeContinue reading “Grant Funding Available for Downtown Properties”
Free Business Coaching Available for Minority Entrepreneurs through SMIF
Northfield entrepreneurs who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC), women, veterans, low-income persons, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for free business coaching. The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is seeking entrepreneurs for their Prosperity Prosperity Initiative program. According to SMIF’s website, “Prosperity Initiative clients commit to a six-month periodContinue reading “Free Business Coaching Available for Minority Entrepreneurs through SMIF”
Northfield EDA Announces Facade Improvement Program
The Northfield Economic Development Authority (EDA) recently announced a new 3-year pilot loan program to assist downtown property owners who wish to make improvements to their building exteriors. The Facade Improvement Program will provide $20,000 a year in matching grant money to fund this initiative. Each reimbursable grant will match the investment of the property ownerContinue reading “Northfield EDA Announces Facade Improvement Program”