Rethos

Old schools don’t need to be abandoned! Repurposing them as housing is a great solution. Attend our Policy Institute “Old Buildings | New Homes - Moving Towards a Sustainable Housing Future” webinar series and find out how. The first session is July 23. Registration at https://lnkd.in/gwcKJwh.

The Minneapolis Renaissance Coalition is working hard to bring vibrancy back to the downtown corridor. It's exciting to see their enthusiasm for the Conversion of Underutilized Buildings (CUB) tax credit, which Rethos and our advocacy partners support. Let's keep the momentum going! #MinneapolisRenaissanceCoalition #minnesotamainstreets

The "Looking Up Downtown" Paul Bruhn Grant deadline is approaching! Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to 12 projects focused on the interior upper floors of buildings located in Minnesota Main Street Districts. Get your applications in by July 15, 2024, at 11:45 pm. Information and application at https://lnkd.in/dHQ2WxYS

Join us for "Old Buildings | New Homes - Moving Towards a Sustainable Housing Future," a four-part webinar series focused on creating new housing through resource-efficient transformation of existing buildings. The first webinar is next week. July 16- Zoning for New Housing in Old Buildings The series kicks off with a session on zoning, diving deep into the history of zoning practices and changes that can facilitate adaptive reuse and increase housing units without destructive demolition. All webinars will be on Tuesdays from 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM. Get information on all the sessions and register at the link. Interested in keeping up to date with building reuse and sustainability developments? Sign up for a two-year membership to the Rethos Policy Institute. https://lnkd.in/gsQ6Ejfa

Work with me at Rethos! Among other important and relevant programs, this hire will help advance: 1. Minnesota Main Streets: This initiative helps revitalize rural Main Streets through economic development and community engagement. 2. Education and Outreach: Rethos offers workshops, seminars, and trainings to teach skills for maintaining and restoring historic properties. 3. Doors Open Minneapolis: With the support of 600 volunteers and 105 notable places in Minneapolis, thousands of people visit Minneapolis sites over a weekend in May – free of charge. 4. Policy Advocacy: Rethos staff, at local and state levels, educate and advocate for policies and funding that protect historic places. Let’s do this! Development and Operations Coordinator https://lnkd.in/gF_HSCpD #environmentalism #workforgood #helpwanted #jobposting #job #historicpreservation

Rethos is building our team! We're hiring a Development & Operations Coordinator to provide comprehensive support within our nonprofit organization. Details at https://lnkd.in/g9UxSpv #joinourteam

We are thrilled to see that Bellissimo Paint and Coatings in City Center Mankato received an American Express and Main Street America Backing Small Businesses grant! The small business owners who have been awarded $10,000 through the grant program were announced today. The program’s 2024 grant recipients represent U.S. small businesses across all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico. Later this year, grantees will have the opportunity to apply for an additional $30,000 enhancement grant that will be awarded to 25 small businesses. Bellissimo Paint and Coatings is an active part in the Mankato Main Street district, helping create a strong art community and a vital downtown. Congratulations Bellissimo! https://lnkd.in/grDGNS_K

Thanks to the A-Mill Artist Lofts for participating in Doors Open Minneapolis! Attendees loved the venue!

Music by Leslie Vincent, catering by Terry John Zila, a photo booth, dance lessons, a silent auction, the unveiling of our signature cocktail,  “The Wrecking Ball” and more! Tickets on sale now!