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Vagabondo, Dog Days of Summer, and Edible MN's Latest Issue!
Welcome to Ambit's recap of what's happening with the Twin Cities' small businesses, local journalists, and community leaders on Ambit Media!
r🕺 Upcoming Events
Cause Cart Summer Workshop Series: Packaging & Portfolio
A free workshop for small business owners to elevate product packaging and build a vendor-ready portfolio. Held August 10, this session helps entrepreneurs boost visibility, prep for holiday sales, and explore opportunities with Cause Cart. Event located at 2125 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis.
📍 August 10 | Minneapolis
Blood Drive - Edgecumbe Rec Center
A heartfelt reminder to sign up to donate blood again and continue giving the life-saving gift that helps friends, neighbors, and strangers alike. Every donation can impact up to three lives. Share the opportunity with others-your generosity makes you a true hero. Thanks to Brian Wagner for hosting!
📍August 8 | Saint Paul
🎉 Grand Openings
Vagabondo
Chef David Fhima’s new Sicilian-inspired restaurant, Vagabondo, is now open in Excelsior. Enjoy hand-stretched pizzas, house-made pasta, and lakeside views in a warm, two-level space honoring Fhima’s heritage. “Vagabondo,” the affectionate nickname gifted to Fhima by his Sicilian grandmother, sets a warm, playful tone and honors his family heritage.
📍 Now Open! | Excelsior
🗞️ Top Posts by Local News Accounts
🥖 Upcoming Pop Ups & Markets
 | Prior Lake DaysJoin All That Glitters on August 9 from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM at Prior Lake Days! Enjoy food, shopping, and fun in downtown Prior Lake. Skip the line by pre-booking your 15-minute appointment: Book here.
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 | Sociable Summer MarketCatch All That Glitters at the Sociable Summer Market on Fillmore Street, featuring local makers and lively vibes. Shine bright and skip the wait—pre-book your appointment here: Book now.
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 | Jackalope Indie Artisan FairDiscover unique art and handmade goods with Marlo Graham at the Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair! Catch her booth August 9–10, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM at 555 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. A weekend full of creativity, community, and local talent-stop by and say hello!
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 | Sip & Shop Makers MarketJoin Wild Grind Coffee for the Sip & Shop Makers Market on Saturday, August 9 from 12:00–5:00 PM at 6031 Pillsbury Ave, Minneapolis. Held every second Saturday, this event offers a unique blend of local makers and great coffee.
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🤩 Top Recent Posts
👋 New Accounts to Follow
 | Kitchin WitchinKitchin Witchin crafts small-batch Japanese seasonings using fresh ingredients grown in an organic community garden in St. Paul. |
 | Mundane EmollientsMundane Emollients offers organic skin care products infused with plant based herbs and Essential oils. |
 | ROLBC LLC dba CBDelicacySmall-batch, handmade CBD products for pets. Crafted with human-grade, all-natural ingredients and locally sourced CBD from DNA Hemp in Wisconsin. Made in-house with care to support your pet’s health and happiness. |
 | Boss Queen LLCBoss Queen LLC offers a bold collection of handcrafted goods including scented wine glass candles, men's cologne, body butta crème, T-shirts, lip gloss, perfume, hair serum, facial wash, and handmade soaps. |
 | Jars of HeatLocally grown, homemade pickles with a kick of mild heat. Crafted in small batches for big flavor! |
 | Mada Mehndi Natural Henna ArtMada Mehndi Natural Henna Art offers exceptional and inclusive henna services using safe, organic brown henna mixed fresh in-house. |
 | Queerdo CreationsQueerdo Creations offers linoleum block prints and unique creature earrings inspired by queer and social justice themes. This queer and trans-owned business crafts earrings shaped like tiny ‘90s-style keychains—featuring snakes, lizards, and dragonflies in various pride flag colors. |
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🔥 HELP US GET TO 1000 USERS! 🔥 Invite a friend, tell a fellow business, have a baby (maybe not the best solution…)! Either way, we are on the HUNT for 1,000!
 | Total number of local accounts924 |
 | Total number of professional accounts268 |
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