Eide Bailly, a national certified public accounting and business advisory firm with revenue of $617m, is pleased to announce that the Minneapolis office has renewed its lease and will remain in the U.S. Bancorp Center in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The decision was made in collaboration with Eide Bailly; CBRE, tenant representative; and Newmark, landlord representative on behalf of Piedmont Office Realty Trust, building owner. Additionally, Eide Bailly is streamlining its operations by closing their Bloomington and Plymouth office locations. All employees from these offices will join the ..read more

Based in downtown Minneapolis, SPS Commerce is leading the way in connecting trading partners around the globe as the world’s foremost retail network. To date, more than 115,000 retailers, grocers, distributors, suppliers and logistics firms in over 80 countries have chosen SPS as their retail network.   While the company creates global connections, their headquarters in downtown Minneapolis contributes to their local and international success.   “Being based in Minneapolis allows us to tap into the city’s business leadership, talented workforce and vibrant community,” S ..read more

MedTrace is scaling fast and expect to continue its growth internationally. With the inauguration of the company’s new U.S. headquarters, MedTrace is shortening the distance to important trial partners, talented new employees, and business opportunities. “We are thrilled to welcome MedTrace to downtown Minneapolis and are excited to have their bespoke U.S. headquarters at IDS Center,” says Steve Cramer, president & ceo, mpls downtown council. He continues: “MedTrace and their leadership in the perfusion imaging space is a great fit with the innovative companies who call downtown home. Havi ..read more

Summer is kicking off in mpls downtown, and there is a packed schedule coming up during the first full summer of events in three years. Heading into June, over 56 percent of the downtown workforce has returned to office in some capacity. Add that to our 56,000 residents and a full lineup of sporting events, Broadway shows, concerts, performances and fantastic restaurants, and downtown is the place for you this summer. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, there are more than 880 events taking place in mpls downtown. Last year, downtown welcomed more than 5 million patrons for major events even ..read more

Hiero Veiga has been selected as the official artist to paint the mural honoring Prince that will be on display in Downtown Minneapolis. The new 100-foot mural will call the city’s Ramp A home and overlook the core of the entertainment scene that was once Prince’s playground. (Ramp A is located on the SW corner of 1st Avenue and 8th Street). Hiero Veiga—an internationally known muralist—was one of 60 original artists considered for the project. The Crown Our Prince Selection Committee, led by mural organizers Sharon Smith-Akinsanya and Joan Vorderbruggen, considered a diverse range of accompli ..read more

Two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Gavin Kaysen today announces his newest restaurant and a café are set to open in June. Guests will be transported to the Mediterranean through Mara, an immersive and every-occasion restaurant and bar, and Socca Café, a street-front café for nourishing grab-and-go meals, located inside Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. Reservations for Mara will open in May. “When I lived in Switzerland, I would take the train down to Southern France and spend time in areas around the Mediterranean Sea,” shares Chef and Restaurateur Gavin Kaysen. “It was there that I fell i ..read more

Don’t miss a packed season of festivities, events and collective urban experiences taking place in downtown Minneapolis this holiday season. While you’re planning your trip to a game, a holiday show or night at your favorite restaurant, enjoy Holidazzle in-person moments taking place from Peavey Plaza to Loring Park. This year’s Holidazzle will again bring community together to enjoy activities, entertainment and highlight local small businesses while taking in the holiday season together. The 2021 Holidazzle will feature: November 26 – December 3: Holidazzle Yeti at Peavey Plaza December 4 ..read more

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Dayton’s Project announced an opening date for its inaugural maker’s market, The Departments at Dayton’s. The building and the maker’s market will open to the public on Nov. 21 after undergoing a $350 million historic redevelopment. “We cannot wait to welcome local retail back to 700 Nicollet. What an exciting project, with incredible momentum,” said Tricia Pitchford, Principal of Mid-America Real Estate. “This model offers a diverse selection of goods and brands not found anywhere else in Minneapolis.” Mich Bertiaume, former curator for retail experiences at Superbowl ..read more

The Mpls Downtown Improvement District (DID) and Hennepin Theatre Trust (HTT) today announced the 3rd annual Downtown Mpls Street Art Festival, which will take place August 12-14 on Hennepin and Nicollet in downtown Minneapolis. The event will feature chalk art and spray painting works by world-renown artists, a Thursday evening performance by NUR-D, a special X-Games Mural Celebration, food, a dance party and much more. Follow along at www.mplsstreetartfest.com. “This past year has helped us all recognize how much art helps us connect, experience community with our family, friends, co-workers ..read more

The following was released by Gov. Tim Walz’s office on May 13, 2021. — Governor Tim Walz today announced the end of Minnesota’s statewide mask requirement, aligning Minnesota with new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on face coverings. Minnesotans who are not fully vaccinated are strongly recommended to wear face coverings indoors. Private businesses and local municipalities may still put in place face covering requirements. And Minnesota’s Safe Learning Plan, along with the existing face covering guidance for schools and child care settings, remain in effect. “This g ..read more