UABA Business Information Center

712 University Avenue, Suite 105, Saint Paul, MN 55104

651.647.2276

UABA's Business Information Center (BIC) is designed to help small businesses survive the light rail construction phase and thrive into the future.  University Avenue Business Association (UABA) hosts the BIC.  Partners include Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA), Center for Energy and the Environment, Hamline University School of Business, U-Plan Community Planning Studio, U7, University UNITED, William Mitchell Community Development Clinic, and Xcel Energy

BIC will provide:

• Small business consulting:  multilingual assistance and information about light rail construction disruption, business support funding, and how to prepare for the construction phase including documentation of tax records, business plans, financial planning, and employee concerns
• Interns / volunteers from Hamline University School of Business
• Community Partners
• Consultants
• Referrals

• Legal Service Center: information, consultations and extended representation on a variety of legal issues (business / construction mitigation rights, property tax / property rights, landlord / tenants rights, leases and sales)
• Services provided by William Mitchell Community Development Clinic certified student attorneys, volunteer law students, and attorneys
• Attorney referrals available (pro bono and alternative fee options)

• Marketing assistance
• Branding / Regional Marketing
• U-Plan Community Planning Studio
• First Friday Group
• Community Partners

• Individual small business marketing                  
• Referrals to U7 /  Rondo Library Business Resource Center

• Energy efficiency / sustainability information and programs to help decrease utility costs  
• Center for Energy and the Environment (CEE)
• Xcel Energy
• local environmental groups

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

  Hamline University School of Business, William Mitchell Community Development Clinic, City of Saint Paul & City of Minneapolis, Macalester College, Shuang Hur Supermarket

Stop by or contact us and tell us how we can help you. 

Email linda@universityavenuebiz.com or call 651.647.2276

www.universityavenuebiz.com/BIC.htm

University Avenue Business Association

part of the

Community Solutions Center

712 University Avenue • Suite 105 • St. Paul, Mn 55104 • 651-641-0334