Small Business Stories

Small businesses are the backbone of our communities and key to making a neighborhood a great place to live. Redesign is proud to support the thousands of small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs that are making their dreams a reality – and making our community better every day.

Learn more about some of the businesses Redesign has supported:

Bench Pressed is a design and letterpress company founded by Jane and Andy Shannon that has been brightening up Minneapolis’ Seward neighborhood since 2017.

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Du Nord Social Spirits is a Longfellow-based distillery in Minneapolis producing high-quality spirits with a social mission. Redesign is proud to be a part of Du Nord’s story.

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Foci: Minnesota Center for Glass Arts is a nonprofit public access studio, education center, and exhibition space dedicated to the glass arts, located in Redesign’s Seward Commons development.

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Hayat Beauty Salon & Supply Store has been a trusted destination for over 17 years.

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MoonStoneMPLS is a queer-owned, community-oriented, and curiosity-driven shop offering natural gems, magical gifts, and handmade creations by local artists.

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When Hannah Wydeven started Solcana in 2014, she wanted to create something different from a traditional gym. More than a decade later, the question of “Who is missing from this space?” continues to shape how Solcana builds programs, trains coaches, and makes space for its community.

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Since launching his business in 2017, Tax Resolution Services founder Abdi Mohamed has grown the business from a part-time venture into a year-round resource serving more than 120 clients annually. Today, Tax Resolution Services helps individuals and small businesses with everything from bookkeeping and tax preparation to navigating complex IRS challenges.

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