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Business of the Week: I Just Can’t Cake It (Facebook Link)

I Just Can’t Cake It is a bakery located in The Neon Orchid Emporium store building that opened this past summer that offers pastries, cookies, cinnamon rolls, muffins, danish, cake, cakepops, cupcakes, brownies.  Bakery products are a culmination of experience that resulted from baking for others in home health and hospice as form of therapy when the baker was a former RN and for family and friends. 

Where: 214 Water Street (Inside of the Neon Orchid Emporium)

What: Bakery that offers pastries, cookies, cinnamon rolls, muffins, danish, cake, cakepops, cupcakes, brownies.

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Business of the Week: OmniSence digital

OmniSence digital helps businesses achieve growth online by providing the vital aspects of a successful digital marketing game plan through modern web design, search engine optimization (SEO),  photography, video, branding, and digital advertising.

Where: 109 Rice St. S

What: OmniSence digital offers web design, SEO, advertising, photography, video, drone/aerial, brand design, and hosting & maintenance services.

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The City of Jordan currently has one opening on the Jordan Economic Development Authority (JEDA).  Residents are encouraged to apply for an appointment to the authority by downloading and application from the City of Jordan JEDA page at the following link:  https://jordanmn.gov/city-government/economic-development-authority/

Applications will start to be reviewed November 30th, and should be turned in by then.

The position has an average time commitment of four to eight hours per month for a term of 6 years. JEDA meets every second Thursday of the month at 7pm in the Jordan City Council Chambers at 116 1^st St E.

The role of the Economic Development Authority Commissioner is to review and act on matters related to business retention and expansion and community redevelopment/revitalization. The Economic Development Authority strives to proactively encourage and promote economic development by attracting new business, cultivate existing business, improve the business environment and strategically utilize resources to create jobs through commercial and industrial opportunities within the community. The Economic Development Authority serves as an advisory commission to the City Council.

Watch the Class A High School Section 2 Class A Champion square off against the Section 3 Champion during the Minnesota State High School League Class A Quarterfinal Championship game at Jordan High School at 7pm on Friday, November 12th.

When:  7pm Friday, November 12th

Where:  Jordan High School

For more information, please visit the Minnesota State High School League website at the following link:  https://www.mshsl.org/sports-and-activities/football

Business of the Week: Suzette’s Restaurant

If you’re ready for a fine-dining experience, it’s time to visit Suzette’s Restaurant, the “hidden gem in Jordan, Minnesota!”
​On the outside Suzette’s appears to be a roadside diner alongside Highway 169 but, once inside you’ll experience delicate flavors that rival those of the finest restaurants in Minneapolis. 

Where: 20251 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordan, MN 55352

What:  5-star Chef Banrith Yong, a native of Cambodia, studied culinary arts in the French portion of Switzerland before coming to Minnesota. He was previously a chef at a place called Swiss Alps in Highland Park, and at the Whitney Hotel prior to opening Suzettes in 1998.

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Our 16th Annual PTO Craft Fair helps fund school trips, events, and help teachers with needs in their classroom. Please come check out all the wonderful 90+ vendors we have to showcase. There is Joe Mama BBQ items that will also be giving back 5% of his sales to the PTO. We have a make and take craft booth ran by none other then our very own Art Teacher Kristin Kilgren. 100% of the proceeds from that booth go to PTO.

Event at the Jordan CERC – Community and Recreation Center

Time:  9am to 2pm – Saturday, October 9, 2021

Food Trucks that are confirmed: Maui Wowi & Fatbellies. We also have vendors with goodies to sell: Tommy’s Sweet Treats, Sweet Sassafras Cookies, MJ Bakesalot and also nuts by FOURager Family. Plenty to snack on while you shop!

This year we plan on doing our Jordan Business to Business Trick or Treating Event in person again! We are hoping for the residents to come out & support our local businesses. Please being your kids around to visit those participating, do some trick or treating & remember to shop local. #liveshopdineJordan

Date: Friday, October 29th

Time: 3pm to 5pm

Attention any businesses interested in participating please contact City Hall at tnikunen@jordanmn.gov

Event of the Week: Heimatfest

September’s here, and school has started, but that doesn’t mean the party is over. Join the annual festivities at Heimatfest this weekend!

When: Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11

What: Heimatfest has something for everyone in the family:

• Friday night kicks off with a car cruise, food booths, and street dance in downtown Jordan.  

• Saturday is a full day of events, a parade, food fare, music, and fun! Check out the schedule of events for more details.  From pork patties, to walking tacos, to a refreshing scoop of ice cream… Heimatfest has many food options to choose from.

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