The Southwest Business Association (SWBA) enhances community through the power of its small businesses. Strong businesses are a cornerstone of strong communities. SWBA engages with small business owners in the district to advocate, educate and connect for stronger businesses and a thriving district. Partners with the Southwest Business Association help finance and maintain programs vital to the Southwest Minneapolis district success.

We have a wide range of businesses in the Southwest district, from home-based sole proprietors to regional players like Bachman's. These businesses cover a variety of categories including health & wellness, personal care, transportation, professional services, retail, dining and entertainment.



What will Your Sponsorship support?

SWBA is proud to share recent accomplishments including:

  • GAINING PUBLIC SUPPORT
    Successfully campaigning for a citywide vote that changed the Minneapolis Charter to allow liquor licenses throughout our burgeoning foodie scene

  • BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
    Improving relationships between business owners and the Minneapolis health department for a more collaborative approach to city safety

  • CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
    Offering support to businesses throughout construction projects through advocacy and marketing efforts

  • EDUCATING BUSINESS OWNERS
    Offering quality education opportunities at no additional cost to members to keep our businesses strong and growing

  • COLLABORATING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
    Streamlining city codes related to businesses to ease regulatory and financial burden while maintaining resident protections

Goals for our Future:

  • GROWING MARKET REACH
    Expanding the reach of the Experience Southwest brand and social media channels for improved marketing assistance to member businesses 

  • CONTINUED ADVOCACY
    Continued monitoring and proactive efforts with the city, regional and state government to improve regulations impacting local businesses 

  • IMPROVED COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IN DISTRICT
    Offering grants to businesses looking to enhance their facades for stronger business recognition and district identity 

  • BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN OWNERS
    Continuing our work to build strong relationships between district business owners for a strong and supportive business environment

  • CONTINUED EDUCATION 
    Connecting local experts with local business owners to provide needed information and education on an ongoing basis

Benefits of Sponsorship

When you sponsor the Southwest Business Association, you're putting a great network to use. SWBA supports its sponsors with benefits such as:

  • Presence at SWBA events

  • Verbal recognition at SWBA events


  • Spotlight recognition on SWBA owned website

  • Social media recognition

  • Annual feature in the SWBA eNews


  • Membership with the SWBA

  • Access to Leadership

  • Custom requests considered


Contact Whitney to Build Your Custom Sponsorship



Whitney Emanuel
CEO, Strategic Visionaries
Board Member, SWBA


612.296.6939
E-mail address:
whitney@strategic-visionaries.com


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Southwest Business Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. Minnesota , P.O. Box 8932, Minneapolis, MN 55408

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