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November 2012 www.twinci�esnorth.org
Results Sponsors:
2013 Excellence in Business Gala
Board of Directors
Officers
Eric Olson, Chair
Speed Pro Imaging—North
Kathy Klang, Treasurer
Cummings, Keegan & Co., PLLP
Steve McAlpin, Vice Chair
McAlpin Agency Inc.
Joe Brauer, Past Chair
Mid American Financial Group
Directors
Sarah Anderson Courtyard & Residence Inn by
Marrio0 - Roseville
Shirley Barnes Crest View Senior Communi2es
Bill Helgeson
Risdall Marke2ng Group
BJ Flayton
Sam’s Club Fridley [email protected]
Jason Helgemoe
Western Bank [email protected]
Ted Landwehr
Landwehr Law Offices
Andrea Murphy
Northeast Bank
Marnie Ochs-Raleigh
Evolve Systems
Shanda Osiecki
Lion Precision
Cliff Swanson
Micro Control Company
Lori Wightman
Unity Hospital
Commi�ee Chairs
Ambassadors
OPEN
Breakfast Networking
Dr. Catherine Gray
MorningStar Chiroprac2c
Jim Huff
Midway Training Services
Execu�ve Commi�ee
Eric Olson
Speedpro Imaging - North
Metro
Fall ‘Nine is Fine’ Golf
Ou�ng 2012
Brad Kadrie
Kadrie Insurance Agency
Gala 2013
Ann Aubitz
Fuzion Print
Nomina�ng Commi�ee
Joe Brauer
Mid American Financial
Group
Public Policy
Bill Gschwind
Acumen Legal Advisors
Spring Golf Tournament
2012
Chad Salewski, Signs Now
Sco0 Vonderharr, Cartridges
Direct
Young Professionals
Commi�ee
Brandon Finnestad,
Pinnacle Planning Group, Inc.
INTERESTED IN
HELPING CHART THE
CHAMBER’S
DIRECTION?
Contact the Chamber
office for a complete
commi�ee update at
763.571.9781.�
From the Desk of the President & CEO
Chamber Leadership
Northeast Bank
3989 Central Ave. NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
763-788-9351
Results Sponsor
Code Poetry
940 Meadow Avenue
Shoreview, MN 55126
612-605-0145
Results Sponsor
Contact Your Chamber Twin Ci2es 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
Shari Osterude - membership development
Ann Aubitz - membership development
Results Sponsor
Cummings, Keegan & Co.
600 S. Hwy. 169, Suite 1625
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Cliff Swanson was born and raised in Southern California. In 2003, he matriculated at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. There he majored in Geology and minored in Educational Studies. He also served as a resident assistant, played intercollegiate football and rugby, and spent one term abroad in Australia. Cliff completed his undergraduate studies Cum Laude in the summer of 2007.
Following graduation, he worked as a substitute teacher in Minneapolis during the school year and a summer camp residence director outside Boston during the summer. He also was active in the community, helping coach a middle school football and baseball team.
Cliff joined Micro Control Company’s Marketing department in 2011. His responsibilities include organization of tradeshows, literature design, and creation of advertising campaigns. He also serves as liaison to the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce by serving on the Board of Directors where his 1st term will be from 2012 - 2015. Cliff will be integral as the Chamber moves ahead with preparing a comprehensive marketing plan for the future.
Board of Directors News
I was at a certain place on Sunday morning and the message was about the craziness of our daily lives. The beep, beep, beep of our alarm clock starting the day. Then getting yourself and perhaps the family ready for the day. Traveling to work, and then feverishly working before then having to race someplace after work. Finally getting home at night and managing the household in the few hours you have left, to then finally fall into bed, before the beep, beep, beep of the alarm clock starts off another new day. The story on Sunday was told much, much better, and took much, much longer, but hopefully you got the basics of it.
It is so easy to fall into the trap of your schedule managing you vs. you managing your schedule, and then finding yourself months later wondering where the time went.
Ultimately the message was about time, talent and treasure.
Of course this got me thinking about my personal life, but then I also started to think about my Chamber life and the members within the Chamber.
Time: In the fiscal year July 2011 to June 2012 we had 2,804 attendees at 101 events, and I’m not including the 700 students at career jam. Thank you to everyone who came out and gave your time to educate or learn more about the Business Community in the Twin Cities North!
Talent: In the 2011/2012 fiscal year we also had 797 volunteers on various committees and at various events. All I can say is wow. The even better news is that the number keeps growing. We are getting better at asking for help, and finding ways to have an important role for whomever wants to share their talents.
Treasure: You’re most likely a member if you are reading this, so that means you commit to financially support the Chamber through annual membership. We have also had some very generous donations/grants made to the Chamber over the last 18 months, which has allowed us to become even better and more efficient at the value we provide our members and the entire business community.
If you support the Chamber in all 3 categories, Thank you. If you can only support the Chamber through membership/treasure, Thank you. This does not work without all of you, and we are only as strong, as a Chamber, as we are in the members supporting us.
If you are wondering how you could support the Chamber through more of your talents, let me know! The Board is working on some very great things and are/will be looking for volunteers to help both short term and long term.
I now have to run off to the next meeting!
Tim Roche
Member Information
ROC Commercial Cleaning
651-287-7956 PO Box 28779
Oakdale, MN 5512 Art Harris
Cleaning Services
Walgreens (3 Locations) 651-488-5516
1739 Lexington Ave. N Roseville, MN 55113
Josh Johnson Pharmacy
August Ash 952-851-9400
2626 East 82nd St. Bloomington, MN 55425
Tom Glader Website Dessign
Member Reinvestments Member Member Since
Results Sponsor
TDS
3460 Washington Dr. � Eagan, MN 55122
763-450-4000
Shoreview
1st Wednesday of each month 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Green Mil l , Shoreview Only $4 + cos t o f lunch
10% o f f b i l l , compl iments o f
Green Mi l l , Shorev i ew!
RSVP onl ine : www.twinc i t i e snor th.org
Did you know… The chamber has a brochure rack in the office where you can place your market-ing material? Drop off 10-15 brochures and we will be happy to place them in the display rack! 525 Main Street, Suite 200 New Brighton, MN 55112
You’re Invited!
Minco 11/1/2008
Agro-K Corpora2on 9/1/2008
City of Blaine 11/1/2004
ECM Publishers - Coon Rapids 11/1/2002
Donatelle 1/1/1997
Windsor South Apartments 10/1/2002
Tri-Land Proper2es - Fridley 10/1/2008
First Construc2on Restora2on 1/11/2011
New Members
New Member Spotlights Company Name: Thirty-One Gifts Independent Consultant
Address: 12010 Eidelweiss St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Phone: 763.234.9335
Contact Person: Brandy Favilla
Type of Business: Gifts and Retail
Services Provided: Gift Registry for Weddings and Baby Showers, Gift purchases for friends, customers and family, Fundraising Oppor-tunities, Business Shopping Parties, Home Parties. Hostesses for any of these services receive the opportunity to earn free items and pur-chase exclusive gifts!
Brief History: Brandy became an independent consultant for Thirty-One Gifts in September of 2012. As a recent MBA graduate, along with her Thirty-One Gifts business, Brandy is also a marketing and business independent consultant through Computer Rangers, a com-puter applications and business skills independent instructor, a career coach through Career Marketing Mentor, an adjunct faculty mem-ber, an event planner and active community volunteer. As an independent consultant for Thirty-One gifts, I have the unique opportunity to share great products with friends/family as well share the message about doing what you love and loving what you do!
What you hope to gain from your Chamber Membership: I am looking forward to making additional connections, where we can all learn and grow, both personally and professionally, from each other’s experiences!
Other: There are great customer specials going on in November and December, so contact me today to find out details, to book your own party, or to purchase great holiday gifts!
Brandy Favilla Independent Consultant, Thirty-One Gifts
“Celebrating, encouraging and rewarding others through building relationships that strengthen our community”
Company Name: Pinnacle Planning Group
Address: 9121 Baltimore Street NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Phone: 763.785.0871
Contact Person: Brandon Finnestad
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ppgmn.com
Services Provided: Insurance/Investments/Financial Planning
Brief History: Pinnacle Planning Group is a family owned and operated INDEPENDENT Financial Planning Firm, serving the needs of our clients for over 20 years by helping them achieve their financial goals!
What you hope to gain from your Chamber Membership: Involvement in the community, meet new people, grow our business and help others do the same.
Other: Brandon has also stepped up to become the new Chair of the Young Professionals Committee. Look for new and exciting things out of this group!
Brandon Finnestad Insurance Agent
PINNACLE PLANNING GROUP, INC.
Excellence in Business Awards Gala
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
Contact the Chamber to
receive an application.
Innovation through Technology Award
The Innovation through Technology Award is presented to the business that introduced innovative technology into the business place that broke new grounds in their field and demonstrated some successful impact. This award is available to both technology providers and consumers. Have you introduce tablets to the workplace, or implemented/created other technology to increase yours or your clients efficiencies? Apply here!
International Business Achievement Award
The International Business Achievement Award is presented to the business that increased business agility, provided world-class solutions to companies and transformed themselves into a successful global enterprise, while increasing the international profile of the community. Don’t be shy, selling one thing overseas is an accomplishment. Share your story!
Excellence in People Development Award
The Excellence in People Development Award is presented to the business that shows commitment to people development and empowering their workforce to increase their productivity through well-conceived training and creative Human Resources practices. If you believe your plan for developing your employees is a best practice, then showcase it here!
The Green Award
The Green Award is presented to the forward-thinking business that creates environmentally sustainable products or services; or those with revolutionary green business plans and proposals; showing excellence in innovative environmental businesses, products and services. Whether you practice green initiatives, build or service green products, this is the category for you!
The Community Advocate Award
The Community Advocate Award is presented to a business that has exemplified the ideals of citizenship through a specific community service program that promotes community-business relations and contributes to the positive development of the community. These could include philanthropic events, partnerships with local educational entities, or anything that makes your community better. This award recognizes programs that are created and managed from within the organization.
Best Sales & Marketing Team Award
The Best Sales & Marketing Team Award is presented to a business, with two or more people working in their Sales & Marketing team that have implemented a marketing event or campaign during the last eighteen months that successfully exceeded past performances or industry norms. Unleash your rocking Type A sales team at the Gala! Maybe they’ll get a new Chamber member client!
Nonprofit of the Year Award
The Nonprofit of the Year Award is presented to the organization that demonstrates superior performance, quality and consistency in the pursuit of its mission. Any tax exempt organization is available for this award. So many businesses participate with very worthy causes. It is always good to shine a bright light on good deeds.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Legisla�ve Breakfast
with the Chamber Third Friday of month
(September-May)
Shorewood Bar & Grill, Fridley
Sponsors:
Thursday, December 20, 2012
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Murzyn Hall, Columbia Heights
Benefi2ng SACA Food Shelf
Investment: $15
Nonperishable food items/toys also appreciated!
Holiday Charity Luncheon
& Annual Member
Awards!
2013 Annual Gala & Excellence in Business Awards!
Friday, February 22, 2013; 6:00 p.m. � Vadnais Heights Commons
Chamber Toastmaster Club Announcement Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality. The mission of a Toastmaster club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop oral communication, listening and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.
The Board of Directors of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce has agreed to sponsor a new Toastmaster club. The initial demonstration meeting will take place at the New Brighton City Hall, 803 Old Highway 8 NW, New Brighton, MN 55112 on November 28, 2012, 7:30-8:30 am. Membership will be open to only TCNC members and their staffs. Please encourage members of your organization to attend to learn more about the program and how it could support their personal development plans. Contact Tim Roche; [email protected] or Joe Brauer at [email protected] with any questions.
Member Ad
Arden Hills, Blaine, Columbia Heights, Fridley, Li0le Canada, Mounds
New Brighton, Roseville, Shoreview, Spring
Featured Member:
525 Main Street, Suite 200 � New Brighton, MN 55112
Tel. 763.571.9781 � Fax 763.572.7950 �
YOUR CHAMBER CALENDAR - November 2012
Business Councils! 7:30-8:30 a.m., FREE
Columbia Heights
Chair: Larry Pietrzak, Northeast Bank
November 2, Northeast Bank, 6th Floor
1st Friday of every month
Fridley
Chair: Ma0 Brandt, Fridley Medical Center
November 13th, Fridley Medical Center
2nd Tuesday of every month
Mounds View
Chair: Jason Helgemoe, Western Bank
November 14, Mounds View Community Center
2nd Wednesday of every month
New Brighton
Chair - Bill Helgeson, Risdall Marke2ng Group
November 15, Risdall Marke2ng Group
3rd Thursday of every month
Roseville
Chair: Open
November 20, Courtyard by Marrio0
3rd Tuesday of every month
Shoreview
Chair: Jonathon Weinhagen, SPACC
November 28, Northwest Youth & Family
Services
3rd Wednesday of every month
Thursday, November 1
Public Policy Commi�ee Mee�ng
7:30—8:30 a.m., Chamber Office
Tuesday, November 6
Legal Clinic—Star�ng a business
3:00-4:00 p.m., Chamber Office
Featuring: Acumen Legal Advisors
Wednesday, November 7
Table For 4 ONLY $4!
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Green Mill Shoreview
*Must RSVP to a0end.
$4 + cost of lunch
Wednesday, November 7
Ul�eg Ribbon CU?ng
4:00 p.m.
4285 Lexington Ave N, St. Paul
Thursday, November 8
Breakfast Networking Club
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Country Inn & Suites, Shoreview
Featuring: Ashley Melville, Paychex
Friday, November 9
Gala Commi�ee Mee�ng
8:00-9:00 a.m., Chamber Office
Sunday, November 11
Walgreens Ribbon Cu?ng
11:00 a.m.
3285 Lexington Ave. N, Arden Hills
Tuesday, November 13th
Today’s Business Radio Power Lunch
with Davis & Emmer
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Radisson—Roseville
Friday, November 16
Legisla�ve Breakfast with the Chamber
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Shorewood Bar & Grill, Fridley
Post Elec�on Impacts
Thursday November 22nd
Thanksgiving
Chamber Office Closed Thursday & Friday
Thursday, November 22nd
Breakfast Networking Club Cancelled
Friday, November 30th
Board of Directors Mee�ng
7:30-9:00 a.m., Sam’s Club, Fridley
Sneak Peek at December 2012:
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Thursday, December 20th
11:30—1:00 p.m.
Murzyn Hall, Columbia Heights
Food donated by many Chamber members!
Proceeds donated to local food shelves!
Bring non perishable food and toys for food
shelves!
Chamber member yearly awards!
Visit www.twinci�esnorth.org for member event lis�ngs also!
