Who you'll find at the coliseum

Who you'll find at the coliseum

Who you'll find at the coliseum

Who you'll find at the coliseum Who you'll find at the coliseum Who you'll find at the coliseum

Business Directory

Meet the Founders

Pictured: Janice Downing, Shanelle Montana, Redesign’s Taylor Smrikárova, Alicia Belton and Chris Montana during the historic building’s ribbon-cutting ceremony on Juneteenth 2024. Photo by Tom Gitaa/Mshale.

  • Alicia Belton

    Alicia Belton is the Founding Principal of Urban Design Perspectives, a firm using the architecture framework to create places of wellness for all. Alicia believes in service and works at the intersection of equity, economic impact, and the environment. She serves on the board of the Minnesota Historical Society and Hennepin County Designer Selection Committee.

    Alicia brings her expertise to the restoration project, ensuring that historical authenticity meets modern functionality.

    Learn more about Alicia’s approach here.

  • Janice Downing

    Janice Downing is the founder of Commonsense Consulting@Work, a consulting firm helping teams work better together. For over 30 years, she has trained organizations to embrace diversity, utilize emotional intelligence and take a human-centered approach to HR.

    With her keen business acumen and commitment to community engagement, Janice plays a vital role in ensuring that the building becomes a hub for local entrepreneurs and small businesses.

    Learn more about Janice’s involvement here.

  • Redesign, Inc.

    Redesign, Inc. is a nonprofit Community Development Corporation working in the five neighborhoods of Greater Longfellow in South Minneapolis. Redesign’s mission is to build economic justice in collaboration with the community by developing and sustaining affordable housing and commercial real estate, investing in entrepreneurs, and creating living wage jobs. Redesign envisions an inviting community woven together by collective community voice where housing is affordable for all and local businesses thrive.

    Learn more about Redesign's involvement here.

  • Shanelle Montana

    Shanelle is a powerhouse in the renewable energy sector and also a trailblazer in the spirits industry. In 2013, she co-founded Du Nord Social Spirits with her husband, Chris Montana. In 2014, as President of the Minnesota Distillers Guild, she changed the game in Minnesota, successfully lobbying to allow micro-distilleries to sell craft cocktails. And yes, Du Nord Social Spirits proudly opened the first licensed cocktail room in the Twin Cities!

    Learn more about DuNord Social Spirits here.

  • Minimum 3 year lease. Leasing and tour information here.

  • A variety of event spaces are available at the Coliseum.

    Learn about event spaces at the Historic Coliseum.

  • A productive, community-centered workspace in the heart of Longfellow.

    Flexible membership options, private offices, and shared amenities built for collaboration, connection, and convenience. The Longfellow Collaboration Hub combines professional amenities with easy access to Downtown Longfellow and transit options. Learn more…

    • Private Lactation Room

    • Prayer & Meditation Room

    • Wudu Station

    • All Gender Restroom

    • Single Use Restroom with Accessible Shower

    • On-Site Concierge

    • Free Off-Street Parking

    • Indoor Bike Storage

  • Our mission is to be an equitable and sustainable space that fosters prosperity for community-minded businesses and customers in Minneapolis and surrounding Communities.

    Read our full Mission, Vision & Values…

There’s Space for you here

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