Our Mission:
We support Grand Avenue business success and promote our community as a unique destination experience.
The Grand Avenue Business Association (GABA) focuses on promoting Grand Avenue as a world-class shopping, dining and small business district in a vibrant, unique and historic neighborhood setting; supporting member businesses through marketing, networking and access to resources; creating family-friendly community events that uplift our neighborhood identify; and partnering with our community to achieve shared prosperity and mutual benefit.
Our Core Values:
Teamwork • Respect • Inclusivity • Diversity • Transparency • Fun
Our Objectives – What We Do:
Promote Grand Avenue
Ensure Grand Avenue is well known for its world-class shopping, dining, and services in a vibrant, historic, and unique neighborhood setting.
Support Member Businesses
Provide invaluable marketing, resources, and networking services to Grand Avenue businesses to achieve shared goals and prosperity.
Create Family-Friendly Seasonal Events
Produce and promote creative events throughout the year that showcase a vibrant corridor, drive community identity, and promote our many unique neighborhood businesses and assets for the enjoyment of neighbors and visitors alike.
Community Partnership
Seek and be responsive to input and feedback from the community in all areas of mutual concern to continually enrich our community relationship.
Our Board:
Holly Weinkauf - Board President, Red Balloon Bookshop
Chris Jensen - Past President, Planet Home Lending
Deanna Seppanen - Vice President, Macalester College
Angela Brasel - Secretary, Coldwell Banker Realty
Scott Beuning - Finance Chair, BankCherokee
Olivia Deering - Cooks of Crocus Hill
Elizabeth Emerson - Goff Public
Anne Giefer - Iron Ranger
Lanai Koep - Kinderberry Hill
Ari Parritz - Afton Park Development
Rich Segar - Summit Hill Association
Brian Wagner - Coldwell Banker Realty, Mac Groveland Community Council
Damla Erten - Membership Chair, Sencha Tea Bar
Kim O’Brien - Executive Director
If you are interested in helping build a vibrant Grand Avenue Business Association, please get involved by joining one of our committees or serving as a board member. You can indicate your areas of interest on the membership form or email info@grandave.com for more information