"About Ten People" Reported At "Uncle Lennie's" Business Rally...

Photo By John Hoff

While I was out of town for two days driving a truck hauling live carp and crayfish, I received word that Lennie Chism's disadvantaged business enterprise rally/expo/whatever happened at the former "Uncle Bill's" store, a structure which has been living on borrowed time. One eyewitness told me there were "about ten" people who attended.

Frankly, that's nine more than I expected.

Lennie advertised the event with a news release, which I'm going to reproduce on my blog for the historical record since this building is so sadly, tragically doomed. The weak, desperate arm flailings of its last, bitter days are sadly, sickly fascinating...

Anyway, here's what was said about the disadvantaged business rally, and I didn't bother to currect the typos.

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Corners of Plymouth and Sheridan Avenue North in front of Uncle Bills in Minneapolis. 2426 Plymouth Ave North, 55411.

(JNS wishes to note: This intersection ACTUALLY EXISTS. I just thought it was important to mention that. Obviously Al Flowers wasn't involved in organizing this)

If you ever thought about opening a business, are a business owner - or interested in getting information about becoming a DBE (disadvantaged business enterprise) or WDBE (women disadvantaged enterprise) join Springboard Economic Development Corporation, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Internet Marketing Giant iNetGlobal and other local business for the "Bring Small Business Back to North Minneapolis - A Small Business Rally!"North Minneapolis has not seen business growth, (small or major) in over 30 years.

This is your opportunity to show there are entrepreneurs and small businesses in North Minneapolis that want to grow, live and become profitable in our community. Join us.

Limited booth space will be available for businesses that want to display or provide information about products and services. A $100 fee will be charged for individual tables provided by the event planner Additional promotional packages available.

Jerk Chicken - Jerk Chicken

If you've never tried it, now's your chance. Crispy, juicy and tangy jerk chicken. If you've never tried it, now's your chance. (sic) This is the real deal, folks, presented by Jamaican chef. Watch her expertly recreate this amazing chicken exactly - come take a fantastic voyage of Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Red Beans and Rice. The hottest Jamaican dish with a smile!"

Saturday, Sept 19th, 10am-2pm, 2426th Plymouth Ave North, Minneapolis, 55411. Corner of Plymouth & Sheridan Ave, formerly Uncle Bill's.

(JNS notes: I have a word-of-mouth report that the jerk chicken was actually there as promised)