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Trellis Outreach Manager, Amanda Bigus says open enrollment for Medicare is underway and seniors have until December 7, 2023, to make choices or plan changes.  She says Trellis can help navigate the process and offers a helpline number, 800-333-2433.

On Friday, October 27, at 7 p.m., the Minnesota Orchestra will perform the original
soundtrack of the Academy Award-winning film Get Out while the film plays on a screen
above the stage. The concert will take place at Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis
and there are a limited number of tickets remaining;
 American composer Michael Abels created the soundtrack for Get Out, which earned the
2018 Black Reel Award for Outstanding Original Score. Abels describes the score as
“gospel horror.” Accompanying the Orchestra will be the sibling vocalist group The
Steeles, who will perform the vocal portion of Abels’ score, including the main title,
Sikiliza Kwa Wahenga (Swahili for “listen to the ancestors”); and
The Steeles have collaborated many times with the Minnesota Orchestra: in 2016, they
performed a tribute to Prince at the Minnesota Vikings’ first-ever game at U.S. Bank
Stadium; they also collaborated with the Orchestra and trumpeter Charles Lazarus for a
program titled Our Love Is Here to Stay; earlier in 2023, Jevetta Steele performed in the
Orchestra’s first-ever Juneteenth concert.

The kick off is today, Thursday at 3pm at Hawthorn Crossings, 906 West Broadway Ave right here in N. Mpls

We are going to be there Thursday through Tuesday 3pm-8pm on the weekdays and 10am-5pm on the weekends. 

A ton of things planned for this 6-day series. 

Today and tomorrow we have free chair massages with one of our Black Businesses along West Broadway (Madresha Harris of Healing Mood Massage from inside of ZaRah). 

We’ve also got BakeShow Baker DJing all 6 days and as usual thank you KMOJ for your partnership in making sure we get the word out to the community. 

BBW is about celebrating our community, our culture and our businesses and more specifically lifting up Black Businesses from across the Twin Cities. We have over 20 black businesses registered to participate including some of the community favorites below: 

• Virginia's All Purpose Seasoning

• LatherWithLove

• Ccaldwell Fine Arts

• Inner Peace Fragrance

• Liberate Your Bookshelf

& Plenty of Others

In addition, we have a number of workshops and activities planned throughout the duration of the 6-Days. 

Fun fact - On Saturday we are partnering with the Northside Roaring Lions and a number of others for a Pumpkin Giveaway where they will be giving away Pumpkins in the parking lot, a game truck, pumpkin carving, some amazing food options included The Kitchen by Baked Brand and others. 

For more info folks can check out www.ShopWestBroadway.com 

Trellis Outreach Manager, Jetta Wiedemeier says open enrollment for Medicare is underway and seniors have until December 7, 2023, to make choices or plan changes.  She says Trellis can help navigate the process and offers a helpline number, 800-333-2433.

Michael Luseni outlines the importance and the benefits for students and their families to learn more about the school district's Career and Technical Education program. Leseni says the courses emphasize the development of real-world skills and practical knowledge.

Black Business Week on West Broadway

Join us for West Broadway's very own Black Business Week on West Broadway, hosted by the West Broadway Business and Area Coalition and Shemeka Bogan, running from October 26th to the 31st! It will be a wholesome week of family-friendly Fall fun, all while celebrating and supporting local BIPOC businesses! We will have business workshops— check out all the workshop details below— all week long, a BIPOC vendor market, a live DJ, delicious food, and a pumpkin giveaway! Get your holiday shopping done early and interact with local business owners and entrepreneurs on the Northside!

E vent Details

Dates: October 26th-31st

M arket Hours:

W eekday Hours: 3pm to 8pm

W eekend Hours: 10am to 5pm

Where: Inside the old Family Dollar at Hawthorn Crossings at 906 West Broadway Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411

B lack Business Week Workshops

Contract for Deeds with Attorney Mary Ranum - Thursday, October 26, 6:00 - 7:00

In this workshop led by Attorney Mary Ranum, you will learn how to purchase a building using a Contract for Deed that meets your needs and protects your assets.

R SVP: https://fb.me/e/45LfZnKvq

H ow to Design the Perfect Business Logo with Joe Caper - Friday, Oct 27, 6:00- 7:00

In this workshop led by Graphic Designer Joe Caper, you will learn the ins and outs of creating an eye-catching logo for your business.

R SVP: https://fb.me/e/17Poqgnnr

How to Restore your Credit Score with Karen Cary-Bonner - Saturday, Oct 28, 1:00 - 2:00

In this workshop led by Credit Consultant Karen Cary-Bonner, you will learn everything you need to do to restore and boost your credit score to easily access business credit.

R SVP: https://fb.me/e/1jzl3EPR3

Entrepreneur Training Class Info Session with the Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) - Sunday, Oct 29, 1:00 - 2:00

Interested in starting or growing your new business? Need a business plan to get a loan. Hear more about the Neighborhood Development Center's (NDC)

In this workshop led by Kehinde Rueben, the Training Director at the Neighborhood Development Center. You will learn about their 12-week Entrepreneur Training Class, in which you will be able to develop a comprehensive business plan that is required to apply for a business loan.

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401K Retirement Savings Plan with Imara Hixon - Monday, Oct 30, 6:00 - 7:00

In this workshop led by Imara Hixon, an Advisor with Equitable Advisors and Insurance. You will learn about the West Broadway Business and Area Coalition's new 401k retirement savings plan available for businesses on West Broadway and how you can apply for it

R SVP: https://fb.me/e/3Whec4iYS

Princess Titus talks about losing her son to gun violence and him at only sixteen years old deciding that he wanted to be a donor. If you would like more information on her story you can reach  Princess Titus at [email protected]

PPL builds the hope, assets, and self-reliance
of individuals and families who have lower incomes
by providing transformative affordable housing
and career readiness services.

https://www.ppl-inc.org/