Business - Dec 2024

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Business Awards Winners
The Saint Paul City Council announced the eighth annual Saint Paul Business Awards winners:
• Flava Cafe, 623 University Ave W (Ward 1) – Alice O’Brien Award: honoring a women-owned business that is committed to equity and empowerment. (Runner-Up: Whole Life Elevation LLC)
• The Curl District, 647 Smith Ave S (Ward 2) – New Kid on the Block Award: honoring a business that has opened in Saint Paul within the last five years. (Runner-Up: Black Garnet Books)
• Tiffany’s Sports Lounge, 2051 Ford Parkway #1932 (Ward 3) – Traditions Award: honoring a business active in Saint Paul for at least 20 years. (Runner-Up: Keys Cafe, Raymond)
• Willie’s American Guitars, 1381 N Eustis St (Ward 4) – People’s Choice Award: honoring a business that is recognized for its excellence by Saint Paul residents. (Runner-Up: Brunson’s Pub)
• Storehouse Grocers, 781 7th St E (Ward 7) – Good Neighbor Award: honoring a business that shows a dedication to improving the community. (Runner-Up: Highland Popcorn)

STAR HOUSE CRISIS NURSERY OPENS
STAR House, a nonprofit crisis nursery in Ramsey County, will opened its doors to the public on Nov. 22, 2024. STAR House offers safe, trauma-informed, overnight care for children and connects caregivers to supportive services to uplift and strengthen families during challenging times. Evidence shows this kind of support can decrease child abuse and neglect, reduce trauma for children, and increase strength and resiliency for the entire family. Located in Saint Paul, STAR House is the only service of its kind available to residents of Ramsey County. “We are thrilled to open our doors and begin serving the community,” said Interim Executive Director Sarah Ellefson. Every parent knows what it’s like to face a crisis and what it takes to get through. For many families in the community, when a setback occurs, the results can be catastrophic. STAR House wants to change that.

FELINE RESCUE REOPENS
Feline Rescue, a long-time nonprofit cat rescue and shelter in St. Paul, is thrilled to announce its official reopening on Oct. 14, 2024. After a period of closure for improvements, program realignment, and hiring, the shelter is ready to welcome both cats and community back to its facility. In the second week of reopening, Feline Rescue welcomed 10 cats through a partnership program with a rescue in northern Minnesota. These cats will be followed by additional intakes from this partnership. After this initial phase, Feline Rescue will gradually resume intake through an updated intake program.
“We’re excited to open our doors to the community again,” says Kate King, Executive Director of Feline Rescue.
As part of the reopening, Feline Rescue is calling on volunteers and community members to engage with the shelter’s ongoing efforts. In 2025, the shelter will focus on expanding programming to enhance care for more cats in need, with the planned addition of a second veterinarian and support staff.

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