The Southwest Connector is excited to welcome Gina Rautenberg and Karen Binkowski to "Let's Connect," our community speaker series. Gina is the executive director of the Linden Hills Neighborhood Council. Karen is the manager of business development and marketing for the Southwest Business Association.

Gina will talk about her work with the Linden Hills Neighborhood Council, why Linden Hills is such a great neighborhood, and some of the exciting things happening in Linden Hills now and planned for the future.

Karen will talk about her work with the Southwest Business Association, how the SWBA helps small and independent businesses grow, how things are going for small and independent businesses in Minneapolis, and what's new and planned for SWBA in 2024.

When: Friday, March 8, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Everett & Charlie art gallery (in Linden Hills)

2720 West 43rd Street #103, Minneapolis, MN 55410

What: Conversation with Gina Rautenberg and Karen Binkowski, followed by Q&A with audience 

Who: Southwest Connector columnist Eric Ortiz will moderate

Why: To celebrate great local people in Minneapolis doing great things in the world, support their work, support local journalism, and strengthen our community