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Volume 29 • No. 6 • December 2015/January 2016
Vision statement: The bold, innovative voice for business success.
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[email protected] Team:Lori Higgins, PresidentHolly Krebsbach, Membership Resource Director Adam Vogel, Program & Events ManagerValerie Jensen, Admin. Assistant763.783.3553
Annual Meeting ������������������p 1
Holiday Hoopla ������p 1
Strategic Planning �����������������p 1
Fall Back ����������������p 2
Ribbon Cuttings ������������� p 4-6
New Members �������p 6
Referral Winners �����������������p 6
Renewals ���������������p 7
August & SeptemberCalendar ����������������p 7
Professional Directory ����������������p 8
Signature Sponsors ���������������p 8
Our Mission:To strengthen business and
stimulate economic prosperity.
Keynote Speaker Holly Hoffman
Holly Hoffman, the last woman standing on Season 21 of CBS’ hit reality show
“Survivor Nicaragua,” is your keynote speaker for your 2015 Annual Meeting� Through her Survivor experience, and others throughout her life, Holly was inspired to share her message of positivity, determination and confidence with business leaders across the nation�
We’ll also give recognition to outgoing and incoming Board members and committee chairs, as well as share some of the highlights from 2015 and how your Chamber worked on your behalf� Please show your support for your volunteer leaders and enjoy an inspiring national speaker at this capstone event�
$25 pp or $185/table of 8� Registration at 11:30 am; Program & Lunch at 12 pm�
While we’re celebrating the successes of 2015, we’re also looking ahead into 2016� Your Board of Directors
met in mid-November for their annual strategic planning session to discuss ways in which your MetroNorth Chamber can continue to fulfill its mission of strengthening business and stimulating economic prosperity�
A great dialogue was had as to how we can build business, re l a t i onsh ips and community t h r o u g h a d v o c a c y , m e m b e r relations, and community engagement� Watch for more details in the near future� Many thanks to the Board of Directors for their time and energy!
Never Give Up: The Survivor Way
Strategic Planning 2016
Thank you sponsor Grand Casino Mille Lacs/Hinckley.
Tuesday, December 15, 4:44 pm
Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse, Coon Rapids
Last year’s Holiday Hoopla was so well-received, your GrapeVine Wine Club is bring-ing it back� Celebrate the successes of 2015 with fellow chamber members in a fun holi-day setting� Only $15, hors d’oeuvres and wine samples included� RSVP required.
Thank you sponsor Oakwood Insurance Agency
Holiday Hoopla
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2015 Board of Directors: Chris Johnson, ChairApparel Designer/Consultant (763) 755-8000Jess Robertson, Vice ChairPTL Tire & Auto, (763) 434-7766Clayton Kearns, TreasurerMinnesotajobs.com, (763) 784-9393Don HallerConnexus Energy, (763) 323-2839Stacey JensenRunning Aces, (651) 925-4571 Damian KussianNorth Metro TV, (763) 231-2811Michael LawrenceKey Air Twin Cities, (763) 780-2802Jason PetersonKraus Anderson, (763) 792-3686Mike SchardinMagnum PR, (763) 572-9711Tiffany SchmidtAbrams and Schmidt, (651) 332-7907Dan Thomsen21st Century Bank, (763) 413-2335Duane VandenbergheMate Precision Tooling, (763) 576-3435Jeff Warner Jr.Warners’ Stellian, (651) 645-3481Stephanie BartonWalmart, (763) 421-2622
Committee Chairs: Ambassador Co-Chairs: Nicole Vadner, ECM Sun Publishers, Inc. & Teresa Elmstrand, Wells Fargo AdvisorsGala Chair: Jess Robertson, PTL Tire & AutoGolf Co-Chairs: Pam Demmer, Vernon Promotions & Stacey Jensen, Running AcesGovernment & Public Affairs Chair: Katie Misukanis, Rasmussen CollegeSunrise Co-Chairs: Dr. Lance Baumgard, ChiroWay & Dr. Carey Bohman, Morningstar ChiropracticWine Co-Chairs: Cari Calhoun, Destiny by DesignWorkforce Development Co-Chairs: Matthew Salo, Anoka-Ramsey Community College & Karyn Thompson, Junior AchievementWorking With Women Co-Chairs: Donna Wheeler, Edina Realty & Robin Schnaidt, Numbers LLCYoung Professionals Co-Chairs: Desmond Foy, Royal Credit Union &Don Raleigh, Evolve Systems
If you are interested in joining a committee or learning more, contact the Chamber. We’d love to hear from you!
No, not your clocks – that already happened� We’re talking about
looking back at our exceptional events this fall�
September featured a fun & informative ‘Apps & Apps’ after-hours, co-hosted by the Wine and Working with Women committees� Information on phone apps, including the hot new Periscope, was shared while enjoying appetizers at Broadway Pizza Fridley�
We kicked-off October with ‘Take Your Parents to Work Day,’ where we promoted, organized and facilitated evening tours of Mate Precision Tooling for students and their families as part of MN Manufacturers Week�
Two weeks later, every chair was filled at the 4th Quarter Blaine Business Council, which featured a jam-packed presentation by Blaine’s new economic development director, Erik Thorvig, among other relevant updates by community leaders�
T h e next night we had a fabulous time at Running Aces for our 2015 Red Carpet Night Gala� Between the record-breaking attendance, the awards and prizes, and of course our lively hall of famer auctioneer, it was a memorable evening that was enjoyed by all�
In mid-Nov we held our annual Shop Local Business Expo at Northtown Mall� It’s always a great opportunity to get in front of holiday shoppers� Thanks to Total Country Bob FM for promoting this Expo all week on your station!
Members also enjoyed great Sunrise and Working with Women meetings; see Facebook for a plethora of photos� There’s never a dull moment at the MetroNorth Chamber!
For more information: 763�783�3553 or chamber@metronorthchamber�org�
‘Apps & Apps’ after-hours
Red Carpet Night Gala
Take Your Parents to Work Day
Business Expo
Fall Back
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Orthology: New Member
At Orthology they know what it takes to break the cycle of injury� That’s why their unique method goes beyond just treating symptoms� They get to the root cause of the injury� 3183 Northdale Blvd, Suite 103, Coon Rapids, MN 55433, 763�220�4844, Orthology�com�
Metro Self Storage: Grand Opening!
Since opening their first storage facility over 40 years ago in Chicago, Metro Self Storage has been committed to providing their customers with clean, secure storage at a reasonable price� 9992 Baltimore St� NE, Blaine, MN 55449, 612�470�5056, MetroSelfStorage�com
Acapulco – Andover: Ground Breaking!
Acapulco has been a big success in the north metro since the early 90’s� On October 16 we celebrated their future location in Andover with a Ground Breaking� 13753 Ibis St� NW, Andover, MN 55304, 763�795�0347, AcapulcoMN�com�
Sarah Cook Wildtree: Business Anniversary!
Sarah Cook has been with Wildtree for 4 years and enjoys helping busy professionals get a nutritious healthy meal on the table for their family� Wildtree believes that food should be simple, healthy and natural� 651�238�5854, MyWildtree�com/SarahCook�
Ascender Professional Coaching: New Member
Ascender Professional Coaching offers client-based certified coaching services in the areas of Career, and Small Business� Brooklyn Park, 800�658�8516, Ascendprocoach�com�
Jenny Hansen Wildtree: New Member!
Jenny Hansen started Wildtree with a simple mission: To improve her family’s health, and to help other moms do the same� Join her on the journey of healthy eating & more free time! 612�387�7573, MyWildtree�com/jenhansen�
San Jose Mexican Restaurant: New Member!
San Jose Mexican Restaurant prides itself on being an au-thentic family style Mexican restaurant� They are the perfect location to host parties and events� 12531 Central Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434, 763�757�5089, SanJoseMexicanRestau-rantMN�com�
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Blaine Health & Wellness: Grand Opening!
Blaine Health & Wellness prides themselves on finding the root problem and treating it the best way possible with the use of chiropractic, physical therapy, and massage therapy� 1630 101st Ave, Suite 140, Blaine, MN 55449� 763�703�3509
White Pine Senior Living: New Memory Care Unit!
White Pine Senior Living offers beautiful senior housing, personalized assistance, supportive service and compas-sionate elder care in a professionally managed commu-nity setting� 12446 Jamestown Street NE, Blaine, MN 55449, 763�754�1930, www�wpseniorliving�com
For Pet’s Sake: Grand Opening!
For Pet’s Sake is a family owned pet store offering premium pet foods, treats, supplies, great customer service and self-serve dog washing tubs! 11724 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434, 763�316�6827, Forpetssake�rocks�
The Ambassadors of the Month Are…
September: Kat Smithe of Blaine Festival Volunteer Committee
October: Neal Elderof BOB 106 FM
Ambassadors Present:Nicole Vadner – ECM Sun Publishers, Inc�Teresa Elmstrand – Wells Fargo AdvisorsJason Zakseski – BMO Harris Bank-BlaineSteve Griffiths – Impact ServicesBrenda Jewell – Ham Lake Anytime FitnessRebecca Jochum – INI Bodywork & WellnessDan Savaloja – SavalawTiffany Schmidt – Abrams & Schmidt, LLCSue Melchior – Silpada DesignsCatherine Plantenberg – Best Light Image
Kat Smithe – Blaine Festival Volunteer CommitteeJake Holmquist – Pacific Union Financial - Arden HillsMeg Chiodo – Royal Credit UnionDick Fisher – e-Merge Online Marketing Troy LeBarge – Boundary Waters BankNeal Elder – BOB 106 FMJeremy Sogn – Oakwood InsuranceJill Ide – Bolt Hoffer Boyd Law FirmAmy Weber-DeRaad – Mary KayShawn Quarberg – N2 Publishing
Walmart: Grand Opening!
The new location of the Walmart Supercenter has been in the works for some time and we are glad to see the new store fin-ished and open� Walmart celebrated the Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting with the MetroNorth Chamber� 4369 Ball Rd NE, Blaine, MN 55449, 763�784�0147�
Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse: Grand Opening!
Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse, formerly Bunker Hills Bar & Grill, serves tavern-style food including brick-oven flatbreads, house-made soups, burgers and sandwiches� 12800 Bunker Prairie Road NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448, 763�755�1234, Kendallstc�com�
Central Park Liquor: Grand Reopening!
Central Park Liquor wants to be your liquor store of choice for that special occasion or quiet dinner with that particular someone� The staff is always happy to help you find a tasty libation� 8101 Hwy� 65 NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432, Cen-tralParkLiquor�com
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September & October New Members: Welcome!AromaPath, LLCShari McCormick, OwnerHam Lake, MN 763�233�2784srvm@comcast�netwww�YLDist�com/AromaPathHealth & Wellness/Shopping-Specialty
Blaine Health & WellnessDr� Brian Lund, D�C�1630 101st Street, Suite 140Blaine, MN 55449DrBrianjLund@gmail�comWebsite under constructionChiropractor/Health-Wellness
Canine CrossingLynn Israelson, Owner1444 147th Avenue NEHam Lake, MN 55304763�205�3751caninecrossingmn@yahoo�comwww�caninecrossing�comPet Supplies & Grooming
Earl Brown TerraceDonna Freeberg, Director of Marketing & Community Relations6100 Summit Drive NBrooklyn Center, MN 55430763�367�6729erbt�dcr@meridiansenior�comFacebook�com/EarleBrownTerraceAssisted Living/Senior Living
Edward JonesNate Klauser, Financial Advisor1444 147th Avenue NE, Suite 550Ham Lake, MN 55304763�767�3058nate�klauser@edwardjones�com
www�edwardjones�comInvestments/Financial Services/Financial Planning
Gifftech Consulting, Inc.Mike Gifford, Owner/CEOCoon Rapids, MN 763�242�2288mike@giff�comwww�giff�comComputer Network-Set Up & MaintenanceComputers-Sales & Service
Gordon’s Enterprises Company, Inc.Craig Gordon, OwnerPO Box 32622Fridley, MN 55432763�571�8285csg488@qwestoffice�netwww�liveforthemoment�lifeLife Coaching/Writers/CPR First Aid Training
International Paper Dean Suda, Plant General Manager350 Northco Drive NEFridley, MN 55432763�574�1212dean�suda@cbpr�ipaper�comwww�internationalpaper�comPackaging/Manufacturers
IsagenixAshley Klipstein, Independent RepresentativeBethel, MN952�454�6847ashleyklipstein@gmail�comwww�ashleyklipstein�isagenix�comHealth-Wellness
Jam Hops Brenda Nolby, CEO14216 Lincoln Street NEHam Lake, MN 55304763�413�0647bknolby@aol�comwww�jamhops�comSports/Fitness
Lino Lakes Gracewood, LLCMelinda McElwain, House Manager675 Market Place DriveLino Lakes, MN 55014651�202�3456mmcelwain@gwseniorliving�comwww�wpseniorliving�comAssisted Living/Senior Living
Market Communications of MN, Inc. Deb Vosejpka, President/CEO10930 Kingsborough CourtCottage Grove, MN 55016651�274�0575debv@wispusa�comwww�wispusa�comBusiness Management Services
Mary KayDawn Piburn, Independent Beauty ConsultantChamplin, MN763�354�9205Dpiburn@MaryKay�comwww�MaryKay�com/DpiburnCosmetics/Skin Care
Oxygen Consulting, Inc.Beth Whelan, CEO and PresidentNew Brighton, MN 612�615�1312beth�whelan@oxygenincorporated�com
www�oxygenincorporated�comBusiness Planning/Consulting
Phancy Face Painting and Bounce Houses Plus!Latoya Fletcher, Artist/OwnerPO Box 490245Minneapolis, MN 55449612�310�8292phancyfaces@msn�comwww�phancyfaces�comEvent/Party Planning
Sandra’s BookkeepingSandra Wendt, AccountantLino Lakes, MN612�990�4301sandratravel@yahoo�comwww�SandraWendtBookkeeping�comBookkeeping
WildtreeJenny Hansen, RepresentativePO Box 483Anoka, MN 55303612�387�7573jenhansenwildtree@gmail�comwww�mywildtree�com/jenhansenSpecialty Food Products/Meals & Health-Wellness
Worldpay US Nicole Horvat, Account Executive Lexington, MN612�227�6662nicole�horvat@worldpay�uswww�worldpay�comCredit Card Processing
New Member Referral Program WinnersOctober Referral Win-ner: Mohammed Agou-bi, US Bank; $50 gift certificate for Broadway Pizza, Fridley
September Referral Winner: Tracy David, Designed 4 Freedom; $50 gift certificate for Chili’s of Blaine�
Heartland Payment Systems: 7 Year Business Anniversary!
Heartland serves businesses of all sizes and they are dedi-cated to helping you achieve your goals� With Heartland, your customers won’t have to worry about stolen card information� Andover, MN 55304, 701�317�3569, HeartlandPaymentSys-tems�com
e-Merge Online Marking: 5th Anniversary!
e-Merge Online Marketing works on your behalf to build a community of advocates, endorsers and evangelist of your brand by having conversations in multiple places with different audiences� 651�842�7075, e-mergemarketing�net�
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CoMMiTTeeS/GRouPS:Ambassadors: December 8, Chamber, 4 pm January 12, Chamber, 4 pmBoard: December 9, Chamber, 7:30 am January 13, Chamber, 7:30 amExecutive: December 1, Chamber, 11:30 am January 5, Chamber, 11:30 amGala: No meeting January 29, Chamber, 9:30 am
Golf: December 7, Chamber, 4 pm January 4, Chamber, 4 pm
Sunrise - Blaine:
December 4Tavern Grill - Blaine, 7:30 am No meeting
Sunrise - Mounds View:
December 18Moe’s - Mounds View, 7:30 am
January 15Moe’s - Mounds View, 7:30 am
Sunrise - 5th Friday No meeting January 29, TBD, 7:30 am
Wine: December 2Brunswick Zone, 4:44 pm January 6, TBD, 4:44 pm
Workforce Development: No meeting January 25, Chamber, 3 pm
Working with Women:
December 16Rasmussen College-Blaine; 9:15 am
January 27Rasmussen College-Blaine; 9:15 am
Young Professionals: December 10, TBD, 4:30 pm No meeting
SPeCiAL eVenTS:Coon Rapids Business Council
December 3, Bunker Hills Event Center, 7:30 am
Annual Meeting - Never Give Up: The Survivor Way
December 10, Banquets of Minnesota, 11:30 am
Holiday Hoopla December 15, Bunker Hills Event Center, 4:45 pm
Marketing 201 December 17, Chamber, 8:15 am
Connecting 101 January 21, Chamber, 8:15 am
Blaine Business Council January 28, TPC Twin Cities, 7:30 am
September & October Renewals: Thanks for Your Continued Support!
A Touch of ClassAdhue Graphic ResourcesAggate Construction Group, Inc�All SourceAllegra Design Print MailAmazon EnvironmentalAndover CinemaAnoka-Hennepin Educational FoundationAtlas Staffing, Inc�Autumn Glen Senior LivingBertolas & Pekula, LLCBlaine Family ChiropracticBlaine Festival Volunteer CommitteeBlaine Medical CenterBlake Drilling Company, Inc�BMO Harris Bank-Coon RapidsBoundary Waters BankBox Financial AdvisorsBridal Aisle Wedding ConsignmentBryant & Field Real Estate AppraisalCartridges Direct
CenterPoint EnergyCentral Park LiquorCity of RamseyCummings, Keegan & Co�, P�L�L�P�Custom Fireplace and Chimney CareDC HandlingDesigned 4 Freedom, Inc�Duluth Trading CompanyDunwoody College of TechnologyE�G� Rud & Sons, Inc�Epiphany Senior HousingFirst Advantage BankGlobalsites�netGraphics GuysHoule Insulation, Inc�ICPMIncertecInfinite CampusInteGrandIPS-Integrated Protections SystemsJill C� BrownJohn Roberts Company
Junior Achievement of the Upper MidwestMajestic Oaks Golf ClubMate Precision ToolingMcDonalds-Ulysses Street, BlaineMoe’s RestaurantMulticare Association of the Twin CitiesNorthland Woodworks, Inc�Northtown Imports & Domestics, Inc�Office Max-National Market Place, BlaineOffice Max-Northcourt Commons, BlaineOle Piper InnOlive GardenPark Dental BlainePremier Commercial PropertiesPremier SpecialtiesPrimrose School of the Lakes at BlaineRise, Inc�RMSSandy’s Auto Service
SaversSmith Schafer & Associates, Ltd�Smithe Promotional GroupSolar Arts BuildingSpiral Manufacturing CompanyTerry Overacker Plumbing, Inc�Tires Plus-BlaineT-L Blaine LLCToys for JoyTPACTwin Cities Gateway Visitors BureauUniversal Spray & Drywall, Inc�Walters Recycling & Refuse, Inc�Waste Management Weichert Realtors PremierWest Central Environmental Consultant, Inc�White Pine Senior LivingWings FinancialYMCA-Andover
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21st Century Bank Building, 9380 Central Ave. NE, Suite 320Blaine, MN 55434
PRSRT STDU.S. Postage
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Thank you 2015 Signature Sponsors!Gold:
Gala:
Silver: Bronze:
Summer Food Fest:
Sunrise: Grow MN:Golf:
JAM HOPS GYMNASTICS, DANCE, CHEER
& Leap-N-LearnInspiring kids to become LIFE CHAMPIONS!
763-413-0647www.jamhops.com
CULLIGAN SOFT WATER CO.6390 McKinley Street, Suite 101
Ramsey, MN 55303
763-421-5512www.culliganwater.com
THE TAVERN GRILL10950 Club West Parkway
Blaine, MN
763-398-8100www.thetaverngrill.com
GRAND CASINO MILLE LACS & HINCKLEY
“What’s your Grand Casino story?”Mille Lacs: 800-626-5825Hinckley: 800-472-6321
www.grandcasinomn.com
NORTHEAST BANK200 Coon Rapids Boulevard
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763-784-3533www.northeastbank-mn.com
RASMUSSEN COLLEGENow offering Nursing (RN)
Blaine, MN 55014
763-795-4720www.rasmussen.edu
TRIO LANDSCAPINGConsultation,Design,Project Management“Outdoor Living, Concept to Completion”
612-296-5646www.triolandscaping.com
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SAM’S CLUB FRIDLEY8150 University Ave. NE
Fridley, MN 55432
(763) 784-4102Savings Made Simple
MINNESOTA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
10230 Baltimore Street # 300Blaine, MN 55449
651-968-5300www.mohonline.com
HOMETOWN PLUMBING2440 - 152nd Lane NEHam Lake, MN 55304
Office [email protected]
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