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Since the 1990s, the Longfellow Business Directory has been an important part of the Longfellow community. It was started to help foster better communication within the business community, and it is still linking residents with local businesses. Some things keep going because they’re working. Originally published by the Longfellow Business Association, the neighborhood newspaper, the Longfellow Nokomis Messenger, was pulled in to help with funding by selling advertisements and managing distribution in 2004. Since then the Longfellow Business Directory has been published every two years, and is released with the December issue of the Messenger.
If you’re reading this book, thank the local business community, which has agreed this directory provides an important link to local residents. It is delivered to each home in Longfellow and is also available directly at local businesses. It’s a way for businesses to connect with customers and a way for residents to identify the myriad of businesses within walking distance. It’s something residents can hold in their hands, flip through, and keep in a drawer for easy reference.
The question, “Where did I see that?” becomes a lot easier to answer. You saw it in the Longfellow/Seward Business Directory.
We’re growing this year! The Seward Civic and Commerce Association reached out to be a part of our guide to local living, and readers can now find both Longfellow and Seward business listings inside.
Be sure to tell us how you’re using this book – and how it’s helping you shop local and support the businesses right down the street.
Anna Tsantir & Jamie Schwesnedl
Longfellow Business Association Board
Kevin Brown & Laura Larson
Seward Civic and Commerce Association
Tesha M. Christensen
Longfellow Nokomis Messenger
Anna Tsantir - President
Two Bettys Green Cleaning
Jamie Schwesnedl - Acting Vice President
Moon Palace Books
Lori Reese - Treasurer
Wonderwoman Construction
Tesha M. Christensen - Secretary
TMC Publications/Longfellow Nokomis Messenger
Michael Cain, Kennedy & Cain Law Office
Emmanuel Duncan, The Legacy Building
Andrew Kraft, The Bungalow Club
Jonny Kelson, Gilda salon
Fancy Lanier-Duncan, The Legacy Building
Colleen Budge, staff
For more than 25 years, the Longfellow Business Association (LBA) has worked to ensure a vibrant business climate by monitoring issues that impact area businesses.
We do this through providing Advocacy, Networking, Resources and Marketing to all businesses in Greater Longfellow.
Our goal is to make LBA membership accessible to all, and we never want cost to stand in the way of participation.
We’re here to support our local businesses and ensure they feel welcome, included, and connected to the Greater Longfellow business community.
Why become a member? Sign up online.
Members get exclusive access to promotional opportunities, including social media spotlights, newsletter features, and inclusion in community events that bring real foot traffic through your doors. We’re also here to amplify your voice—LBA advocates for local businesses on neighborhood issues and city decisions that impact our community.
Membership includes invites to networking events, workshops, and collaborative campaigns that keep your business visible and connected. Whether you’re a brick-and-mortar shop, a home-based business, or just getting started, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Special membership level for Longfellow residents
Events
• Happy Hours once a month
• Legislative updates with local politicians
• Workshops on timely topics
• Annual meeting in April
Kevin Brown – President
Smart Set Printing
Laura Larson – Vice President
Seward Community Co-op
Allyson Tarnowski – Treasurer
Fortune Fish & Coastal Seafoods
Ken Webb – Secretary
HomeProud Handyworks
Jennifer Schoenzeit, Zipps Liquors
Maaruf Usef, Hayat Beauty Salon
Lisa Boehlke/Terry Barnes, Seward Neighborhood Group
Gabriela Ortiz-Riera, Staff
Founded in 1964 by local business owners looking to build community and collective power, the Seward Civic and Commerce Association is a nonprofit membership organization. It’s purpose is to helps businesses and entrepreneurs thrive in the Seward neighborhood of South Minneapolis.
Seward neighborhood connections
• Be featured on the online SCCA Business Directory
• Eligibility to become an SCCA board member
• Participate in committee planning of events, advocacy, safety
initiatives, and more
Network, marketing, and advocacy
• Monthly membership meetings, luncheons, and other
neighborhood networking events
• Opportunities to meet with elected officials to advocate
and discuss the local business community
• Marketing opportunities that will help grow your
business including cross-marketing, coupon books,
seasonal events, and more!
Connections with the Seward community
• Access to the Seward + Longfellow Business Community private Facebook group
• Weekly SCCA digital newsletter
• New Member Spotlight
• AND MORE!
