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Thursday, January 22, 2015
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Winning Moments in the Region-GAME ON!
2015 Annual Meeting Presented by Xcel Energy
Imagine Bob Barker on stage. The recognizable 70's game show set with glittery orange curtains. The Price is Right theme music plays and Bob's (Drew Carey's) famous phrase "Come on Down!" rocks the studio. That was a big moment for some enthusiastic contestants and a big win for some. We want to give you the opportunity to have your own winning moment at this year's Annual Meeting.
On February 19th the games begin as we celebrate the accomplishments of the region, as well as the successes of your Chamber. Collectively, we experienced a remarkable year of growth across the public and private sectors. Cranes populated skylines, the MLB All Star Game came to town, Garth Brooks sold out 11 shows at the Target Center, cars wearing pink mustaches appeared on city streets and CEO's slept outdoors to raise awareness about the issue of youth homelessness.
There were so many more winning moments for the region; so many that we are sure no one knows them all. Or do you? We are challenging our members to prove us wrong at this fun, engaging and informative event. Test your knowledge against hundreds of attendees and compete for amazing prizes donated by member companies.
But it won't all be fun and games. We will provide a comprehensive overview of the great advancements that occurred throughout the region in the areas of transportation, economic development, workforce, education and of course arts and entertainment.
Answer this multiple choice question:
Will you be at the annual meeting?
a) I'm already a sponsor-of course!
b) I'm filling a table right now!
c) I'm going to follow the link below and register today
d) I'm already googling the region so I can win something amazing
All of these answers are correct! Click on this link to register today.
www.minneapolischamber.org/gameon
Todd Klingel
President & CEO
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
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 Augsburg College Receives
Great Lakes "Career Ready" Internship Program Augsburg College was recently awarded a Great Lakes "Career Ready" Internship Program grant to create funded internship opportunities for students with financial need. Which means, as an employer, you can host an Augsburg intern for a spring or summer internship at little-to-no cost. As a participant in this program, your organization can convert an existing, unpaid internship into a paid internship and/or create a new, paid internship for an Augsburg student with financial need. Contact Jay Peterson in Augsburg's Corporate Relations office at 612-330-1592 or [email protected] for more information.
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CenterPoint Energy
E Source recognized CenterPoint Energy's Minnesota energy efficiency program for achieving the greatest energy savings in the nation as a percentage of its natural gas sales (1.16 percent). This result surpassed the company's state-approved energy savings goal. E Source provides research and advisory services to more than 300 utilities and large energy user. Also, CenterPoint Energy was named one of the Cogent Reports 2014 Utility Customer Champions, based on in-depth responses from 40,000 residential customers of the 127 leading U.S. electric and natural gas utility companies. To be named to Customer Champions list, a utility must have received an index score of at least 710 (out of a possible 1,000 points). And CenterPoint was recognized as one of the top community-minded companies in the country. The Civic 50, an annual initiative that identifies and recognizes companies for their commitment to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business, also ranked the company as its top utility.
Chowgirls Killer Catering/Solar Arts Building/Indeed Brewing Company Chowgirls Killer Catering has been selected as the exclusive caterer for SPACE, the new event center, at The Solar Arts Building. SPACE has room for 350 people and includes an antique wood bar from Johnny Cash's estate. SPACE spans the entire 3rd floor of The Solar Arts Building which is also home to Indeed Brewing Company. There are more than 100 solar panels on the roof of the building, making Solar Arts self-sustainable.
JD Haas & Associates was honored as a recipient of the 2014 Better Business Torch Award - in the category of 0-10 employees. This peer-nominated award is the Better Business Bureau's highest ethical honor recognizing worthy companies that consistently strive to go above and beyond in their dealings with customers, employees, vendors and their community. Haas and all seven of his employees go above and beyond the number of free legal service hours required by the state, as well as volunteering for causes they are passionate about.
PCL Construction
PCL Construction has completed construction of the new Reynolds Sports Complex at the University of Northwestern in St. Paul. The project involved the demolition of existing fields with a reconfigured field layout linked by a common sports plaza. Facilities include a 1,400 seat football stadium, baseball field and fast-pitch softball field, all with artificial turf surfaces and field lighting. The stadium includes locker rooms, training facilities, and concessions. Six new tennis courts were also constructed within the overall complex.
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RECENT RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS
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 YogaFit Studios
4507 France Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55410
www.yogafitstudios.com/clubs/lindenhills
Owners Ashok & Shawna Dhariwal get lots of help opening their new YogaFit Studio in Linden Hills at 4507 France Ave.
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UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS
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Anytime Fitness
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 | 12 p.m.
8599 Lyndale Avenue S.
Bloomington, MN 55420
anytimefitness.com
Please RSVP to Brent at [email protected] if you plan to attend.
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Best in Business Awards: Nominate Your Business
 Thursday, March 19 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | RSVP Today
Share your success story! Nominate your company for one of the Chamber's Best in Business Awards. Winners will be recognized on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the annual awards luncheon.
Winners will be chosen from the following five categories:
Visit www.minneapolischamber.org/awards to review the online applications and award criteria. Submission deadline is January 28, 2015.
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Leadership Twin Cities
During their recent Impact of Poverty Day, the Leadership Twin Cities class got an in-depth perspective on the effects hunger and homelessness have on the Minneapolis Saint Paul region.
 Deanna Gulliford, Director of Community Affairs at Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota (and an LTC alumna), shows class members a behind-the-scenes look at Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota as part of their Impact of Poverty Day.
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Rewind the 80's: Bloomington Annual Gala Silent Auction NOW LIVE!
Saturday, January 24, 2015
 The Westin Edina Galleria | 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Click here to access our all new silent auction mobile bidding site. It is live and you can start bidding now!
We have put together an exciting auction including two tickets on Southwest Airlines, a week at a mountainside condo in Colorado, a private dinner for 8 by the Executive Chef from The Westin Edina Galleria/McCormick and Schmick's, MN Twins tickets, MN Wild tickets, overnight hotel stays, theatre tickets, restaurant gift cards, wine baskets, jewelry and much more! Go check it out now!
Thank you to our sponsors: Mall of America, Hubbard Broadcasting, Radisson Blu Mall of America, ABRA, CenterPoint Energy, RBCU, Sheraton Bloomington, The Westin Edina Galleria, Weber Shandwick, Bloomington CVB, edgproductions, Fairview Southdale Hospital, HealthPartners, Normandale Community College; Sanford-Brown College, Southwest Airlines; Total Wine & More, Wells Fargo, Xcel Energy, Boyum & Barenscheer, CPAs; David M. Senness, CPA; FastSigns of Bloomington; Haller & Associates LLC, Kraus-Anderson, M. A. Mortenson Company, Matreks Printing, Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC, MORTGAGES UNLIMITED, INC., Tunheim, Williams & Associates, Inc., Delta Air Lines, Inc., Freeway Ford and Sam's Club
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 Got the Urge to Network? ConnectForLunch Dramatically Updated
Our ConnectForLunch program has just been dramatically updated. Instead of the current version, which offered only one day each week, the new version will now be available three days every week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 52 weeks a year.
And there's more improvements. Lots more:
- You'll have more choices: Now you can choose which restaurant you'd like to go to, instead of being assigned to a particular restaurant by the software. French cuisine? Italian? Vegetarian? A restaurant that's close by? The choice is yours.
- And more choices: You can choose to meet new contacts, renew contacts with businesspeople you've met before, or both. Just pick the group you'd like to join... or start your own group.
- And more flexibility: Instead of the current twice-a-month subscription which restricted you to only two lunches a month, you'll be able to buy packets of five, ten or twenty lunches which can be used at any time. Any unused lunches are fully refundable within six months after purchase.
- And even more flexibility: Have an opening in your schedule? No more waiting until next week to go to lunch: you can go to lunch as early as the next day.
Click here to see upcoming lunches.
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   Enhanced Listing Opportunity
Click here for details.
Did you know that over 31,000 people visit the Chamber's website every month? And that for as a little as $150 you can show off your company to thousands of potential clients? The Chamber now offers Enhanced Listings in our Online Membership Directory. Your company is immediately bumped to the top of your category in search results and includes a YouTube video, a photo gallery, 1,600 character description, 20 additional keywords and much more!
You can check out the Minneapolis Regional Chamber's Enhanced Listing by clicking here and compare it with your listing in our online directory.
Contact Lisa Myhre at (612) 370-9137 or Rhonda Bernard at (612) 370-9121 today!
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Breakfast with the Mayors
 Tuesday, January 27, 2015
7:30 to 9 a.m. / Town & Country Club
Thank you to our sponsors:, Xcel Energy, Sunrise Banks and Target
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Public Policy Forum:
Up in the Air - What's Ahead for MSP and Delta
Friday, February 6, 2015
7:30 to 9 a.m. / Wells Fargo Center
Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Wells Fargo
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Bloomington Future Leaders:
Winter Business Conference: Adversity & Diversity
Friday, February 6, 2015
7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington
Thank you to our sponsors: Mall of America, RBCU, Sanford Brown College and Bloomington Noon Rotary Club
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Chamber Town Talk: Energy Efficiency:
Making the Case for Business
Thursday, February 12, 2015
8 to 9:30 a.m. / Jax Cafe
Thank you to our sponsors: Eastside Food Cooperative, Comcast, Jax Cafe and Wells Fargo
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Happy Hour Networking at
DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis South
Thursday, February 19, 2015
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. / DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis South
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Panera Bread
