Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce

The Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce promotes the development of strong, diverse, economically viable businesses and community organizations.

Safety Matters

The Eastside Business Initiative, “Safety Matters”, is a partnership designed to bring businesses, neighborhoods and public safety officers together to create a safer and more prosperous community. Safety Matters was created by members of the Minneapolis Police Department’s 2nd Precinct, 2nd Precinct Crime Prevention Specialist, Hennepin County Probation Officers, 2nd Precinct Advisory Council, the Northeast Community Development Corporation, Northeast Citizen Patrol and the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce.

Our mission is to engage all members of the Eastside community in pro-active crime prevention measures by focusing on area businesses while providing recognition for its participants. The initiative is designed to reduce livability crimes and increase the level of safety in local business nodes in a simple and collaborative effort.  Businesses need not be a member of any of the partnering organizations to participate in this no-cost program.

 

Businesses are invited to participate in this free initiative by agreeing to maintain the following conditions:

  • Current business contact information will be registered with the 2nd Precinct
  • Emergency Contact information (Police and Fire) will be posted on premises
  • 311 information and list of resources will be available on site for reporting nuisance and livability issues/offences
  • Personal safety materials will be provided to all employees
  • Safety Matters decal will be displayed in a front window or door
  • Property will remain clean and free of trash and debris
  • Interior of the business will be appropriately lit and back alleys/parking lots illuminated after dark

Access to all information and resources will be provided to interested businesses by mail or email upon request.

 

Participating businesses with have the option to receive the following benefits:

  • A complimentary business listing on the Safety Matters webpage with a link to the business website
  • Recognition in the electronic newsletters of both the Northeast Citizen Patrol and the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
  • Monthly emails from the Safety Matters program providing monthly crime tips and safety information
  • A consultation from a Crime Prevention Specialist

To enroll in the program please click on the Safety Matters logo and complete the participant information form.

For more information please contact the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce at 612 378-0050 clevens@minneapolischamber.org

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