Discover Eleve Performing Arts Center
Monday, December 22, 2025
Relocation of Elevate dance studio
Small business support services in Bloomington
Zoning ordinance adjustments for commercial nodes
Financial assistance for business startups
Areas of Interest (3)
- City of Bloomington streamlines zoning for small business relocations in commercial nodes.
- Next Stage partnership facilitates startup capital and loan support for local Bloomington businesses.
- Public-private collaboration enables dance studio expansion through active city staff intervention.
Notable Quotes (2)
We wanted to build confident young dancers who can not just go on stage and be brave, but maybe go out into the world and take that to other places.
Business missionDescribing the mission and community impact of her dance studio.
Next Stage came in to help her put together the loan portfolio and we were able to help her with the loan so she can move in.
Financial assistanceExplaining the financial aid process for the studio relocation.
People (3)
BritneyOwnerOwner of Elevate dance studio; relocated the business after 13 years.
1 quote
Owner of Elevate dance studio; relocated the business after 13 years.
“I was not expecting a quick response and so she got on the phone with me I think the next like day or two”
Reflecting on the city's prompt assistance during her relocation search.
Barb WolfCity OfficialAssisted Elevate with site selection and navigating city zoning requirements.
Assisted Elevate with site selection and navigating city zoning requirements.
HeromiBusiness AdviserWorked with Next Stage to provide loan portfolio assistance to Elevate.
Worked with Next Stage to provide loan portfolio assistance to Elevate.
Places Mentioned
Bloomington, MNOld Shakape and Normaddale intersectionDetroit LakesUniversity of Minnesota