Brooklyn Center Business Association - BCBA

Update 7/18/2023:
Here are a couple of websites where Kia and Hyundai owners can look up their vehicles by VIN to see if they are eligible for a software upgrade (the software upgrade makes it so the alarm stays on for 1 minute instead of 30 seconds and requires a steel key to be in the ignition to start it).

Kia offers a free steering wheel lock to those vehicles that are not eligible for the software upgrade, Hyundai says to check with the local law enforcement.

We thought this could go on our page to get the word out

Kia site - https://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/SWLD
Hyundai site - https://www.hyundaiantitheft.com/
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Kia and Hyundai Owners: BCPD is offering free steering wheel locks!

We are distributing steering wheel locks for FREE to those who live, work or worship in Brooklyn Center and own Kia and Hyundai vehicles. If you own a Kia or a Hyundai model with a key ignition, contact Megan Braun at 763-503-3157 or [email protected] to schedule a time to pick up a lock at our office, located at 6645 Humboldt Ave N in Brooklyn Center.

**Limited supply available and limited to Brooklyn Center residents only.** As of 4/10/23 - SOLD OUT

While our organization has made the difficult decision to discontinue operations, there are other opportunities in the Brooklyn Center region for business advocates to engage and connect. Learn more at brooklyncenterbusiness.org.

An important message from BCBA President Mark Allen:

At its most recent meeting, the Brooklyn Center Business Association (BCBA) board voted unanimously to dissolve the organization effective June 30, 2022.

This is hard news to share.

As you may know, the BCBA is not-for-profit and volunteer-driven; it does not have a paid staff. The COVID-19 pandemic hit membership levels significantly and precluded the group from comfortably going forward with our golf tournament fundraiser. Put simply, there are too few new and renewing members (and volunteers leading the charge) to maintain a financially viable, effective organization.

Our June luncheon will be a time to celebrate the BCBA's 17-year history, and we hope you can join us.

We'll have the usual attendee introductions, some announcements, and a meal from our hosts at Embassy Suites. Anyone with an interest in the Brooklyn Center area business community is invited to attend.

When: Thursday, June 23, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Embassy Suites, 6300 Earle Brown Dr, Brooklyn Center
Registration Fee: Members – $20 / Guests – $25 (Covers the cost of the room and meal.)

Register no later than noon, June 22 at https://brooklyncenterbusiness.org/calendar-and-registrations.

There is still time to register for the BCBA's May Luncheon at Embassy Suites -

BCBA's May Luncheon at Embassy Suites Greetings, . If you haven't already registered for the BCBA's May luncheon, there is still time. Join us and speakers Meg McMahan, Community Development Director for the City of Brooklyn Center, and Chris Osmundson, Vice President of Development for Alatus. They will provide an updat...

Join us for our April luncheon with speaker Dan Jerzak, Crime Prevention Specialist at the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Dan will share an overview of the Brooklyn Center Crime Prevention Program, stats on areas of focus, and details on how the city is working to keep people and property safe. It takes all of us to help make crime mitigation measures successful, so we hope you can be there for this important discussion.

We’ll have the usual attendee introductions, some announcements, and a meal from our hosts at Embassy Suites. Anyone with an interest in the Brooklyn Center area business community is invited to attend.

• When: Thursday, April 28, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Where: Embassy Suites, 6300 Earle Brown Dr, Brooklyn Center
• Registration Fee: Members – $20 / Guests – $25 (Covers the cost of the room and meal.)

Register at https://brooklyncenterbusiness.org/calendar-and-registrations.

Meet Brooklyn Center's New Crime Prevention Specialist "People want to feel safe, and people deserve to feel safe," that's according to Dan Jerzak, the new Crime Prevention Specialist for the Brooklyn Center Poli...

Join us for our March 24 luncheon with returning speaker Brett Hildreth, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty. A seasoned real estate professional with 20+ years in the business, Brett will offer a market update on the local and metro area real estate scene, including stats and trends. Hear perspective on some of the following current residential real estate questions: Are we in another bubble? If so, why? Why not? Do we have a housing shortage? What other factors are affecting real estate in our area? What is the outlook for 2022 thru 2025? And more.

We’ll have the usual attendee introductions, some announcements, and a meal from our hosts at Embassy Suites. Anyone with an interest in the Brooklyn Center area business community is invited to attend.

- When: Thursday, March 24, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where: Embassy Suites, 6300 Earle Brown Dr, Brooklyn Center
- Registration Fee: Members – $20 / Guests – $25 (Covers the cost of the room and meal.)

Register at https://brooklyncenterbusiness.org/calendar-and-registrations

There's still a little time to register for our February luncheon with guest speaker Debra Daberkow-Wright, owner of DLD Bookkeeping Solutions, who will provide a tax update. With over 30 years of accounting experience, DLD handles all your individual and business tax needs.

We’ll have the usual attendee introductions, some announcements, and a meal from our hosts at Embassy Suites.

Anyone with an interest in the Brooklyn Center area business community is invited to attend.

> When: Thursday, February 24, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
> Where: Embassy Suites, 6300 Earle Brown Dr. Brooklyn Center
> Registration Fee: Members – $20 / Guests – $25 (Covers the cost of the room and meal.)

Register now at brooklyncenterbusiness.org/calendar-and-registrations.

It's tax time! Join us for our February luncheon with guest speaker Debra Daberkow-Wright, owner of DLD Bookkeeping Solutions, who will provide a tax update. With over 30 years of accounting experience, DLD handles all your individual and business tax needs.

We’ll have the usual attendee introductions, some announcements, and a meal from our hosts at Embassy Suites. Anyone with an interest in the Brooklyn Center area business community is invited to attend.

When: Thursday, February 24, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Embassy Suites, 6300 Earle Brown Dr. Brooklyn Center
Registration Fee: Members – $20 / Guests – $25 (Covers the cost of the room and meal.)

Register now at brooklyncenterbusiness.org/calendar-and-registrations.

An update on the Opportunity Site...

Brooklyn Center Opportunity Site Redevelopment Plan Includes Affordable Apartments, New Park - CCX Media It’s a project in Brooklyn Center that has been discussed for the better part of two decades. Now, the so-called “opportunity site,” 80 acres of land including the former Brooklyn Center Target store, is back in the conversation. On Monday, the city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA), wh...

There's still a little time to register for our first luncheon of 2022 with guest speaker, Dr. Reggie Edwards, Brooklyn Center City Manager, who will offer an update on city operations. We’ll have the usual attendee introductions, some announcements, and a meal from our hosts at Embassy Suites. Anyone with an interest in the Brooklyn Center area business community is invited to attend.

It happens Thursday, January 27, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Embassy Suites, 6300 Earle Brown Dr. in Brooklyn Center. The registration fee for members is $20 / guests – $25 (covers the cost of the room and meal).

Register for the luncheon at https://brooklyncenterbusiness.org/calendar-and-registrations/

You're invited to join us for our first luncheon of 2022, with guest speaker, Dr. Reggie Edwards, Brooklyn Center City Manager, who will offer an update on city operations. We’ll have the usual attendee introductions, some announcements, and a meal from our hosts at Embassy Suites. Anyone with an interest in the Brooklyn Center area business community is invited to attend.

It happens Thursday, January 27, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Embassy Suites, 6300 Earle Brown Dr. in Brooklyn Center. The registration fee for members is $20 / guests – $25 (covers the cost of the room and meal).

Register for the luncheon at https://brooklyncenterbusiness.org/calendar-and-registrations/

Join us for our first luncheon of 2022, with guest speaker Dr. Reggie Edwards, Brooklyn Center City Manager who will offer an update on city operations. We’ll have the usual attendee introductions, some announcements, and a meal from our hosts at Embassy Suites. Anyone with an interest in the Brooklyn Center area business community is invited to attend.

When: Thursday, January 27, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Embassy Suites, 6300 Earle Brown Dr, Brooklyn Center
Registration Fee: Members – $20 / Guests – $25 (Covers the cost of the room and meal.)

Register at https://brooklyncenterbusiness.org/calendar-and-registrations.