St. Paul Recognizes Businesses for Community Contributions
At a recent city council meeting, St. Paul honored five businesses that have made significant contributions to the community through their commitment to diversity, equity, and employee well-being.
The award-winning businesses include Italian Pie Shoppe, a 20-year-old restaurant in the heart of Grand Avenue, which was recognized with the "Traditions Award" for its enduring presence in the city. Meanwhile, Life Juices, a popular juice shop in the Lexington Parkway area, took home the "People's Choice Award" after impressing residents with its exceptional service.
Newcomers to the St. Paul scene, Lost Fox, a multifaceted coffee shop and bar at Fourth Street East, received the "New Kid on the Block Award," which celebrates businesses that have established themselves in the city over the past five years. This honor was close seconds to Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina.
Roots Wellness Center, a behavioral health service located on University Avenue West, earned the "Good Neighbor Award" for its dedication to improving the community. The center's commitment to social responsibility put it ahead of 106 Group in the competition.
Lastly, Vikings and Goddess Pie, a bakery at Marshall Avenue, was awarded the "Alice O'Brien Award," which recognizes women-owned businesses that prioritize equity and empowerment. This distinction went to Phe Coffee as its runner-up.
The selection process involved a review committee comprising past award winners, who carefully evaluated applications before selecting this year's recipients. The winners will also receive six digital ad spaces in St. Paul from Clear Channel Outdoor.
At a recent city council meeting, St. Paul honored five businesses that have made significant contributions to the community through their commitment to diversity, equity, and employee well-being.
The award-winning businesses include Italian Pie Shoppe, a 20-year-old restaurant in the heart of Grand Avenue, which was recognized with the "Traditions Award" for its enduring presence in the city. Meanwhile, Life Juices, a popular juice shop in the Lexington Parkway area, took home the "People's Choice Award" after impressing residents with its exceptional service.
Newcomers to the St. Paul scene, Lost Fox, a multifaceted coffee shop and bar at Fourth Street East, received the "New Kid on the Block Award," which celebrates businesses that have established themselves in the city over the past five years. This honor was close seconds to Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina.
Roots Wellness Center, a behavioral health service located on University Avenue West, earned the "Good Neighbor Award" for its dedication to improving the community. The center's commitment to social responsibility put it ahead of 106 Group in the competition.
Lastly, Vikings and Goddess Pie, a bakery at Marshall Avenue, was awarded the "Alice O'Brien Award," which recognizes women-owned businesses that prioritize equity and empowerment. This distinction went to Phe Coffee as its runner-up.
The selection process involved a review committee comprising past award winners, who carefully evaluated applications before selecting this year's recipients. The winners will also receive six digital ad spaces in St. Paul from Clear Channel Outdoor.
like italian pie shoppe has been around for 20 years and its still killin' the game 
life juices is literally my fave juice spot and now its getting some love 
lost fox seems new but they're already makin a name for themselves in the community props to them too 
it's so great to see businesses prioritizin diversity equity and employee well-being cuz thats what it's all about 
, and Life Juices always has such great vibes too. And can we talk about Vikings and Goddess Pie? They're not only super talented bakers but also advocates for women's empowerment 
! Italian Pie Shoppe's been around for 20 years, that's a whole lotta tradition and dedication to the city. And it's dope to see newbies like Lost Fox comin' in and makin' their mark too 
. The thing is, these businesses ain't just servin' food, they're servin' people, ya know? They're part of somethin' bigger than themselves, and that's what makes 'em truly special 
. It's about time we shine a light on the ladies who are killin' it in their own right 
. The fact that they're prioritizin' equity and empowerment is just, like, wow 
. These businesses are showin' us what it means to be good neighbors and good members of society 
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I'm not entirely convinced by the criteria used to select these businesses. I mean, how did they determine which businesses are truly making significant contributions to the community? Were there any objective metrics involved or was it just a subjective opinion of the review committee?
I'd love to see more information about how this award was decided and what specific contributions the shop made to the community.
and I'm totally distracted rn... anyway back to st paul businesses I think its awesome that they're recognizing these local businesses for their community contributions 
