Businesses

NeighborNeighbor Meetings

• Meet with Washington County, Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and other Broadway Avenue Business Owners/Managers.
• Discuss and give additional input on the Broadway Avenue construction communication plan.
• Take a proactive role in organizing future Neighbor to Neighbor meetings (what would you like to get out of the meetings, when is the best time to meet, how can Washington County work with you throughout the project).
• Discuss project schedule, staging, and detour plans.
• Collaborate and discuss ideas for businesses to thrive during construction.

Note: N2N meetings have been suspended for 2011.
Please check the project calendar next Spring for times and locations.
2011 N2N Meeting Minutes

Where's the Concrete Truck?

Join the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Washington County in supporting the local Forest Lake businesses throughout construction. Every two weeks, a toy concrete truck will be placed at a business along Broadway Avenue. Clues will be given as to the whereabouts of the concrete truck. Your job is to find that truck - and support businesses along the way.

        1. Read the Clue
        2. Search for the Concrete Truck
        3. Fill out Game piece (located near the truck or online)
        4. Attach 3 receipts from local businesses
        5. Enter drawing by putting game piece in the box near the truck.

Game Pieces

Past "Where’s the Concrete Truck?" Clues

More Resources

Washington County Business Brochure:   Broadway Avenue Road Construction Business Tips 419k
Mn/DOT:    How to THRIVE during Road Construction 871k
Federal Highway Administration:   Safe Access is Good for Business (Link to Website)
Business and Property Owner Meeting December 16, 2010 Presentation Materials 2.2 mb

Support local Forest Lake Businesses throughout construction! Use the Broadway Avenue Improvement Project Business Directory to find places you've been to and even more places to visit. If you own a business that is not listed in the directory, contact Mindy Leadholm.

If you are a business owner on the Broadway Avenue Corridor (listed in the Broadway Avenue business Directory) and are interested in FREE advertising for your business, please consider participating in our Broadway Bulletin Opportunity See details on this service and contact Mindy Leadholm with any questions.

"Back 2 Broadway" Flyer
October Broadway Bulletin
September Broadway Bulletin
August Broadway Bulletin
July Broadway Bulletin
June Broadway Bulletin
May Broadway Bulletin
April Broadway Bulletin

Visit www.minnesota.interstatelogos.com for information and eligibility requirements on Interstate Logo signs.

Examples of way-finding signs that will be used during Broadway Avenue reconstruction.