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Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce Monthly Newsletter
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January 2012
Year in Year in
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businesses each month?
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Board of Directors
OfficersOfficersOfficersOfficers Joe Brauer, Chair Mid American Financial Group jbrauer@ minneapolis.nef.com Eric Olson, Vice Chair Olson Consulting [email protected]
Kathy Klang, Treasurer Cummings, Keegan & Co., PLLP [email protected]
DirectorsDirectorsDirectorsDirectors Sarah Anderson Courtyard & Residence Inn by Marriott - Roseville [email protected]
Beverly Aplikowski Lakeside Homes Inc. [email protected]
Shirley Barnes Crest View Senior Communities [email protected]
Ann Curtis M&I Bank—Blaine [email protected]
Jason Helgemoe Western Bank [email protected]
Ted Landwehr Landwehr Law Offices [email protected]
Steve McAlpin McAlpin Agency Inc. [email protected]
Jodi Moulzolf Country Inn & Suites - Shoreview [email protected]
Andrea Murphy Northeast Bank [email protected]
Marnie Ochs-Raleigh Evolve Systems [email protected]
Shanda Osiecki Lion Precision [email protected]
Deb Pieper ITK Technology [email protected]
Lori Wightman Unity Hospital [email protected]
Committee Chairs
AmbassadorsAmbassadorsAmbassadorsAmbassadors OPEN Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Dr. Catherine Gray MorningStar Chiropractic Economic AdvancementEconomic AdvancementEconomic AdvancementEconomic Advancement Chad Commers Roseville Properties Management Executive CommitteeExecutive CommitteeExecutive CommitteeExecutive Committee Joe Brauer Mid American Financial Group Fall ‘Nine is Fine’ Golf OutingFall ‘Nine is Fine’ Golf OutingFall ‘Nine is Fine’ Golf OutingFall ‘Nine is Fine’ Golf Outing Brad Kadrie Kadrie Insurance Agency Gala 2012Gala 2012Gala 2012Gala 2012 Ann Aubitz Fuzion Print Nominating CommitteeNominating CommitteeNominating CommitteeNominating Committee Joe Brauer Mid American Financial Group Public PolicyPublic PolicyPublic PolicyPublic Policy
Bill Gschwind Alden, Pearson, P.A.
Spring Golf Tournament 2011Spring Golf Tournament 2011Spring Golf Tournament 2011Spring Golf Tournament 2011 Brad Kadrie Kadrie Insurance Agency
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From the Desk of the President & CEO
Chamber Leadership
Northeast Bank 3989 Central Ave. NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-788-9351
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Code Poetry 940 Meadow Avenue Shoreview, MN 55126
612-605-0145
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Contact Your Chamber Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce
525 Main Street, Suite 200, New Brighton, MN 55112 Tel. 763.571.9781; E-mail [email protected];
Tim Roche - president & ceo Melissa Deming - director of events and marketing
Shari Osterude - membership development
Results Sponsor
Cummings, Keegan & Co. 600 S. Hwy. 169, Suite 1625
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
I have always loved Monday mornings. The fresh start to a new week always reinvigorates my natural optimism towards life, so you can only imagine what a new year does for me.
For my 4 devoted readers to this column (Hi Mom), you may remember my New Years Resolution last year of wearing a tie every day to work till summer. I made it 94 work days before the spring temptation of wearing a polo shirt to work was too much..
While I enjoyed the self confidence only a tie can bring, I really enjoyed the aspect of setting this very tiny daily goal, and achieving it. While I have set new resolutions for this year, they are little more complex to explain here, but if you too have set new goals for this year, I wish you the best in achieving them!
THANK YOUS!
Success would not be possible without the help of some wonderful volunteers and supporting companies!
� Board Chair Joe Brauer - Supportive, forward thinking, leader. One of our best all time ambassadors.
� Treasurer Kathy Klang - has made an unbelievable volunteer commitment to the Chamber. Provides leadership, knowledge and just plain ole good advice. Thank you Kathy!
� All the Board of Directors - A tremendous group of knowledgeable, passionate business professionals.
� Sam’s Club & Micro Control - Both companies made significant financial contributions to the Chamber this past year, and have showed continued support by being involved in events on a regular basis. Our growth and success over the past year has a lot to do with them!
� Public Policy Committee - a growing unique mix of individuals with every intention of making pro-business decisions to increase the economic opportunities in the area. Thank you Tonia, Ted, Bill, Chris, Eric, Beverly, Greg, Avonelle, Glenda, Tom, Bob and Pat.
� All of our committee Chairs - We try to give as much promotion as possible to our committee Chairs, but it is never enough to match what they do for us. Thank you Bill, Dr. Gray, Chad, Joe, Brad, Jason, Larry, and Ann.
� All of our members - We are a business organization, made up of businesses committed to the growth of the community. You could be on the sidelines watching, but regardless of how much time you can spend with us, we appreciate your membership and your decision to be involved in making the Twin Cities North a better place to work, live and do business.
Tim Roche
Member Information
Thank you for reinvesting in YOUR Chamber!
Member Reinvestments Member Member Since Welcome
New Members!
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TDS Metrocom 3460 Washington Dr. � Eagan, MN 55122
763-450-4000
Congratulations! Congratulations!
Inspiring Business Award Winners: (left to right) New Member of the Year: Running Aces Harness Park; Aaron Bedessem & Stacey Jensen
(Back Row: Tim Roche, Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce President & CEO) Leadership Award: Sam’s Club; BJ Flayton
Joe Brauer, Mid American Financial Group & Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Ambassador of the Year: Ann Aubitz with Fuzion Print
Small Business of the Year: Cartridges Direct; Scott Vonderharr Business of the Year: AmeriPride Linens & Apparel Services; Pete Dahl & Jeff Stafford
AAA Minnesota - Coon Rapids 12/23/2010
American Family Insurance - Grivna 12/1/2003
City of Shoreview 12/1/2004
Dawnview Coffee Co. dba Dunn Bros Coffee 12/27/2010
McDonald's - Mounds View 7/1/2002
Merrick, Inc. 12/1/2009
Micro Control Company 12/1/2009
Midwest Special Services, Inc. 12/1/2004
Mike Simpson (Premier Commercial Properties) 12/1/2009
Minnesota Petroleum Services, Inc. 12/1/2004
Red Ginger China Bistro 12/1/2009
WIN Insurance 1/1/1997
Xcel Energy - White Bear Lake 1/1/1992
Zellner & Associates, PA 12/1/2007
The following chamber members were awarded an Inspiring Business Award at the Annual Holiday Charity Luncheon & Awards Program
on December 15th. They were voted by the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
American Cancer Society 2520 Pilot Knob Road Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Colleen Turner 800-582-5152 [email protected] www.cancer.org Cascade North Townhome Association 7100 Madison Avenue West Golden Valley, MN 55427 Rachel Wexler 763-225-6464 ME Global, Inc. 3901 University Avenue NE Minneapolis, MN 55421 Karen Crist 763-852-0272 [email protected] www.meglobal.com
Mounds View Schools Adult Education 2101 14th Street NW New Brighton, MN 55112 Maureen Larson 651-621-7410 [email protected] www.moudnsviewschools.org Pets Remembered Cremation Service 15 2nd Avenue SE New Brighton, MN 55112 Skip Wyland 651-633-4564 [email protected] www.petsrememberedcremation.com WW Johnson Meat Company 2001 East 24th Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 Alexia Carney 612-746-0600 [email protected] www.wwjmeat.com Waddell & Reed 6 Pine Tree Drive, Suite 380 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Kevin Florey 651-483-1411 [email protected] www.waddell.com
Anytime you assist the Chamber in signing up a new member, we will present you with $35 in ‘Chamber Bucks’ for your generosity. The ‘Chamber Bucks’ can be used for any Chamber event, sponsorship and even membership! We do need to exclude the outside advertising sales for the Directory and Magazine, but we’re confident you are so active in the Chamber that you will find someplace to use it.
You make your Chamber stronger, introduce your friend to a group that benefits them, get recognition for you and your company, and make $35 to use towards your involvement with the Chamber.
Contact Shari Osterude at the Chamber for more information at [email protected] or call 763-571-9781.
Thank you for helping us grow your chamber!
Chamber Bucks!
A look back at 2011 ...A look back at 2011 ...A look back at 2011 ...A look back at 2011 ...
2011 Annual Gala: February 2011 Award Winners
& Venue
Employee Appreciation Luncheon: April 2011
Breakfast Netw
orking Club:
2nd & 4th Thursday
of each month
Monthly Business Councils: Columbia Heights (left), Fridley (right)
Not pictured: New Brighton, Roseville, Mounds View Business Councils
18-Hole Golf Tournament June 2011, Bunker Hills Golf Course
Networking Night at the Twins! June 2011
A look back cont. ...A look back cont. ...A look back cont. ...A look back cont. ...
Twin Cities North Business Expo: Fall 2011
Record breaking number of vendors and attendees!
Legislative Breakfast with the Chamber: 3rd Friday of each month, September-June Annual Meeting:
August 2011 Featuring
Rick Kupchella
$20,000 Small Business Grant awarded
by Sam’s Club, Fridley Fall 9-Hole Golf Outing:
September 2011, Majestic Oaks Golf Club
‘Nine is Fine’ ‘Nine is Fine’
Annual Holiday Charity Luncheon & Inspiring Business Awards Program
December 2011, New Brighton Community Center Over 95 attendees helped support Southern Anoka
Community Assistance (SACA) Food Shelf!
Left: 2011 award winners; right: SACA accepting the check
Twin Cities North Twin Cities North
Business ExpoBusiness Expo
Register Today! ...
Join us for the Roaring 20’s Annual Gala on Friday, February 24th! 6:30-9:00 p.m. � Vadnais Heights Commons
Tickets available online at www.twincitiesnorth.org - individual or table of 8.
Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities!Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities! Many great marketing opportunities for EVERY business.
Visit www.twincitiesnorth.org or call 763-571-9781 for information.
$10,000 - ‘Babe Ruth Sponsor’ THE Premier Marketing Package!
$5,000 - ‘The Spirit of St. Louis’ Sponsor Tickets, Endless Marketing, Company Biography & More!
$2,500 - ‘Al Capone Sponsor’ Tickets, Marketing, Program Listing & More!
$1,000 - ‘The Jazz Singer Sponsor’ Public Announcement, Logo Marketing, and More!
$500 - ‘Prohibition Sponsor’ Prohibition Bottle Auction Sponsor - Live Auction During Event
$300 - ‘The Help Sponsor’ Clean-up Crew Sponsor: Merrick, Inc. Employees
$250 - ‘The Great Depression Sponsor’ Lottery Tree Sponsor - 1 person wins the tree of lottery tickets!
$100 - ‘The Bootlegger Sponsor’ Friend of the chamber donation
Silent Auction/Prize Item(s) Sponsor Company promoted along side donated item(s) & Program Any and all donations graciously accepted & appreciated
*Silent Auction information form below*
Upcoming Events...
Exploring Ireland! March 14-21, 2012
Over St. Patrick’s Day � 8 days, 8 meals, 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Open to Chamber Members and Non-Members!
For more information, call the Chamber office at 763-571-9781 or email [email protected].
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
5:00-7:00 p.m.
900 Long Lake Road, New Brighton
Arden Hills, Blaine, Columbia Heights, Fridley, Little Canada, Mounds View
New Brighton, Roseville, Shoreview, Spring Lake Park
YOUR CHAMBER CALENDAR - JANUARY 2012
Business Councils: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Columbia HeightsColumbia HeightsColumbia HeightsColumbia Heights - January 6th Northeast Bank, 6th Floor FridleyFridleyFridleyFridley - January 10th Fridley Medical Center Mounds ViewMounds ViewMounds ViewMounds View - January 11th Mounds View Community Center RosevilleRosevilleRosevilleRoseville - January 17th Courtyard by Marriott New BrightonNew BrightonNew BrightonNew Brighton - January 25th Risdall Marketing Group
Breakfast Networking Club Thursday, January 12th 7:30-9:00 a.m. Country Inn & Suites, Shoreview $10, includes networking, speaker, and hot breakfast Featured Speaker: Steve Kjelland Photography 1/2 off Business Portraits - dress accordingly! Breakfast Networking is followed by ‘Chamber Member 101’; all you need to know to get the most from your membership
Legislative Breakfast with the Chamber Friday, January 20th 7:30-9:00 a.m. Shorewood Bar & Grill, Fridley Featured Speaker: Governor Dayton
Breakfast Networking Club Thursday, January 26th 7:30-9:00 a.m. Country Inn & Suites, Shoreview $10, includes networking, speaker, and hot breakfast Featured Speaker: Kristin Billing, Costco Wholesale, Maplewood Breakfast Networking is followed by ‘Chamber Member 101’; all you need to know to get the most from your membership
Speed Networking! Tuesday, January 31st 5:00-7:00 p.m. � FREE! 900 Long Lake Road, New Brighton Light appetizers, refreshments and networking!
Sneak Peek at February 2012!Sneak Peek at February 2012!
Business Councils: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Columbia HeightsColumbia HeightsColumbia HeightsColumbia Heights - February 3rd Northeast Bank, 6th Floor FridleyFridleyFridleyFridley - February 14th Fridley Medical Center Mounds ViewMounds ViewMounds ViewMounds View - February 8th Mounds View Community Center RosevilleRosevilleRosevilleRoseville - February 21st Courtyard by Marriott New BrightonNew BrightonNew BrightonNew Brighton - February 22nd Risdall Marketing Group
Breakfast Networking Club Thursday, February 9th 7:30-9:00 a.m. Country Inn & Suites, Shoreview $10, includes networking, speaker, and hot breakfast Featured Speaker: Michelle Land, Brightondale Senior Campus Breakfast Networking is followed by ‘Chamber Member 101’; all you need to know to get the most from your membership
Legislative Breakfast with the Chamber Friday, February 15th 7:30-9:00 a.m. Shorewood Bar & Grill, Fridley
Roaring 20’s Annual Gala! Friday, February 24, 2012 6:30-9:00 p.m. Vadnais Heights Commons Register online at www.twincitiesnorth.org or call 763-571-9781. Market your company at this event!
Featured Event: Governor Dayton...
525 Main Street, Suite 200 � New Brighton, MN 55112 Tel. 763.571.9781 � Fax 763.572.7950 � www.twincitiesnorth.org
Events, dates, and times subject to change. Visit www.twincitiesnorth.org for a
complete, accurate listing of all events.
Visit www.twincitiesnorth.org
for Member Event listings also!
Legislative Breakfast with the Chamber
Featuring: Governor Mark Dayton
Friday, January 20th � 7:30-9:00 a.m. Shorewood Bar & Grill, Fridley
Register online at www.twincitiesnorth.org
or call 763-571-9781.
