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Grow Downtown matches entrepreneurs with storefronts; soap shop owner describes merchandise

5875826 · August 5, 2025
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Summary

The Grow Downtown program aims to connect local entrepreneurs with vacant storefronts. A soap shop owner described handcrafted soaps, bath products and other locally sourced items as part of that effort.

A city program called Grow Downtown is promoting locally owned small businesses by connecting entrepreneurs with vacant storefronts in downtown St. Paul.

The program aims to encourage residents and people already invested in the community to open small businesses downtown. "The idea…

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