Businesses new and old were recognized for their achievements. Schatzlein Saddle Shop is celebrating its 100th year in existence this year, and is still going strong. Ingebretsen's is over 85 years old now, and owner Julie Ingebretsen maintains this unique Scandinavian location while also serving the community in many ways. Hirshfield's has been on Lake Street since the 1930s, and is now in its 4th generation of being a family-owned business.

Newer businesses add a lot to Lake Street as well. Penn Cycle combines sales of efficient transportation with value and a social conscience. The Midtown YWCA, which opened in 2000, brought a wide variety of services to the area and helped economic development near Hiawatha. The Midtown Global Market (run by NDC, like the Mercado Central) and Town Talk Diner both opened in 2006, and have created a lot of buzz about Lake Street in their short lives.

2007's meeting also featured a presentation from Gene Goddard, of the Department for Employment and Economic Development. To download his Powerpoint presentation, and to see more of the event, visit the annual meeting page of our website.