Thursday, December 3, 2015

Your Regional Chamber Connecitons

Minneapolis Chamber 1 2 Bloomington Chamber 3 4 Northeast Minneapolis Chamber 5 6

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
@ToddChamberGuy
Season of Giving
It is always a pleasure for me, as we near the end of a busy year addressing numerous business & policy issues, to turn my attention to one of our best attended and most inspiring events, Minnesota Keystone Awards Luncheon.  

In 1976, 23 Minnesota companies created this program (originally known as "The 5% Club") to recognize and encourage charitable giving in the state. The commitment of Minnesota Keystone participants continues to serve as an example to other businesses, both here and around the globe, and to increase our already strong sense of community.

I hope you can join us on December 10 as we celebrate Minnesota Keystone companies and their giving impact.

David Mortenson, Chairman, Mortenson Construction will be the keynote speaker, and Honored Company awards will be presented to Latitude, McGough Construction and Cargill for recognition of their outstanding corporate giving programs.

To register, visit www.minneapolischamber.org/mnkeystone or call 612-370-9100 - take a break in your busy day to be impressed and renewed by the spirit of generosity of Minnesota's business community.
  
Todd Klingel
Todd Klingel
President & CEO
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
Hamline University

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Give Blood and Ride into the New Year
Memorial Blood Centers is partnering with Polaris Industries to give one lucky person the chance to ride into the New Year on a brand new ATV. All those who present to donate with Memorial Blood Centers during the month of December are eligible for a chance to win a Polaris ATV.

Maintaining a stable blood supply around the holidays is challenging as many people head out of town to enjoy the time with family, but the need for blood is constant. Every two seconds someone needs blood and patients in our local hospitals depend on Memorial Blood Centers to be there with the blood they need to survive.

Those who present to donate from Wednesday, December 23, 2015 through Sunday, January 3, 2016 will also receive a free long-sleeve shirt as an extra thank you.

Only volunteer blood donors can help save lives. To schedule your life-saving donation today visit MBC.ORG, call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (1-888-448-3253).

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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

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Cologix, Inc.
www.cologix.com

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Pinstripes
www.pinstripes.com

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Hampton Inn Minneapolis Bloomington West
www.hamptoninnbloomington.com

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Salon Oriana
www.salonoriana.com

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Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC
www.hjlawfirm.com

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Storyteller Media + Communications
www.storytellermn.com

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Holden Law Firm
www.holdenlawfirm.com

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The Law Office of Bryan Lake, PLLC
www.lakelawmn.com
Featured Job Opportunities!
The following member companies are now hiring:
  • CenturyLink- Sr. Enterprise Inside Sales
  • Tervis- Part Time Sales Associate Sales Lead
To learn more about these positions, please visit the Employment Opportunities section on the Chamber's website.
Northside Achievement Zone/Target Corporation/General Mills
Target Corporation and General Mills pledged to each give a North Minneapolis nonprofit $1 million a year for three years.  The $6 million will go to Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ), a community-wide partnership of 33 organizations and 10 schools helping North Minneapolis children prepare for college. The donation was announced at the Minnesota Business Partnership's annual dinner, where NAZ also received the business group's Minnesota's Future award.
 

Weber Shandwick    
Weber Shandwick is ranked #1 in the 2015 Global Creative Index, the Holmes Report's fourth edition of an initiative which analyzes entries and winners from more than 25 PR award programs from around the world over a 12 month period.  The agency was noted for  award-winning campaigns across numerous markets, including three top-10 initiatives:  "World Hunger Relief'",  "Danone Nutricia Crisis" and :Who Framed Master Kong.
 

The Opus Group
The Opus Group announced that The Nic on Fifth ® and Xcel Energy @ 401 Nicollet are the recipients of a Minnesota Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program (MNSHARP) certification for construction. The MNSHARP certification recognizes "companies whose managers and employees work together to develop safety and health programs that go beyond basic compliance with all applicable OSHA standards, and result in immediate and long-term prevention of job-related injuries and illnesses." This is the third MNSHARP award Opus teams have received, along with The Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management campus in Mounds View, Minn., and Excelsior Crossings in Hopkins, Minn.
 

Plekkenpol Builders 
Plekkenpol Builders, Inc., President and Founder Craig Plekkenpol, was awarded the Robert L. Hanson Industry Service Award at the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) Building Industry Gala in October of this year.  The Robert L. Hanson Award recognizes the dedication and service of an individual who goes above and beyond, offering their time, energy and talents while serving at BATC, at state and national associations, and in the industry as a whole.  Plekkenpol has served in leadership positions including president of both BATC and the BATC Remodelers Council. He's currently on the board of directors of BATC, NAHB, and The Builders Group, and was named life director of NAHB in 2013.
 

Escape Lounge 
Manchester Airport Group will be opening their very first Escape Lounge in the United States at the MSP Airport on December 7th. This 5,000 sq. ft. lounge is open to all passengers traveling through the MSP Airport. Travelers can relax away from the hustle and bustle of the airport and enjoy free Wi-Fi and complimentary food and beverages. Pre-book and save $5 per person, visit www.escapelounges.com.
 


Panera Bread
RECENT RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS
Mill City Credit Union
Grand Opening Celebration
10653 Wayzata Boulevard
Minnetonka MN 55305
 
Mill City Credit Union celebrated the opening of its new main branch in Minnetonka.

Cantina Laredo
Mall of America
300 West Market
Bloomington, MN 55425
 
Cantina Laredo GM Matt Lynch opens the restaurant's first MN location at the Mall of America.
UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS
Salon Oriana

Monday, December 7, 2015 | 9 a.m.

Southtown Shopping Center
7819 Southtown Center
Bloomington, MN 55431

www.salonoriana.com

 

Please RSVP to Brent at bpavia@minneapolischamber.org if you plan to attend.


Clear Health Chiropractic

Thursday, December 10, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting
(Grand Opening 4 - 7 p.m.)

5614 West 36th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426

www.clearhealthchiropractic.com

 

Please RSVP to Brent at bpavia@minneapolischamber.org if you plan to attend.


Washburn - McReavy Dawn Valley Chapel

Friday, December 18, 2015 | 1:30 p.m.

9940 Bush Lake Rd.
Bloomington, MN 55438

www.washburn-mcreavy.com

 

Please RSVP to Brent at bpavia@minneapolischamber.org if you plan to attend.

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39th Annual Minnesota Keystone Awards Luncheon
Thursday, December 10, 2015 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
$60 per person

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403 | View Map

The Minnesota Keystone Program recognizes companies that give at least 2% of their pre-tax earnings back to the community.
 
Keynote Speaker:
David Mortenson
Chairman, Mortenson Construction
 
Honored Company awards will be presented to:
  Latitude   Cargill
 
 
 
Cancellations must be received 3 business days prior to the event for a refund.
All no shows will be billed. Substitutes are accepted.
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DRIVE Emerging Leaders 2016 Season Pass 
www.minneapolischamber.org/drivepass

Join DRIVE Emerging Leaders on the third Friday of each month for the well attended morning rountables. Hear from guest speakers and discuss topics important to this marketplace with the members of the region's most energetic and thoughtful young professional group. Purchase your season pass now and guarantee your spot at the table.

Regular admission price for members is $10 per roundtable.
Click here to purchase your season pass and SAVE 25%

Information form and payment must be received by Monday, January 25, 2016.
Passes can be purchased by a single company and shared by a number of employees.
Questions? Call 612.370.9100.

Season passes are ONLY available for Chamber members.
 
Let's Connect! 2016 Season Pass 
www.minneapolischamber.org/pages/letsconnect

NEW IN 2016 - we're bringing Let's Connect to you! Let's Connect will hit the road and be hosted at member businesses throughout the year.

Make sure your business leads stay hot! Join the Bloomington Chamber every other month in 2016 for Let's Connect! Check out our popular networking event that features a chance to show off your company with your one minute commercial while enjoying a continental breakfast and learning about other local businesses. Be sure to bring brochures to display and business cards to share!

Click here to purchase a 2016 season pass at $54 for a savings of 25%
Regular admission price for members is $72 for the year.
Information and payment must be received by Thursday, January 7, 2016. 

Season passes are ONLY available for Chamber members.
 
Member to Member Discount UPS Savings MN Drug Card
Want to start saving on business supplies with your chamber membership?
Don't let this offer go to waste- please pass it on to the person responsible for purchasing office supplies within your company.
 
 
On sale for a limited time, take 10% off your contract price on select Pentel® EnerGel® RTX Pens and select e-Sharp™ Pencils.
Don't miss out on this special offer.  Click here for details.

 
Returning Customer | New Customer
Chamber Referral Program

Do you know of a business that would benefit from membership?

 

Click on the link below and provide the business name and contact. When your referral joins the Chamber you will receive a $50 gift certificate to the member restaurant of your choice.

 

*There is no limit to the number of referrals you can submit. The more referrals you provide, the more gift certificates you receive!

 

Here is how it works:

  • Contact the business you are referring and let them know that you have submitted them as a potential new member
  • Complete the online referral form
  • Chamber staff will contact your referral about membership and mention your name

Sharing how your Minneapolis Regional Chamber membership has helped your business can make a big difference!

 

Contact Lisa Myhre at (612) 370-9137 or Rhonda Bernard at (612) 370-9121 today!

 


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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Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
Public Policy Forum: 2016 Legislative Preview & the I-94 Corridor
Register Today Friday, December 4
7:30 to 9 a.m. / Wells Fargo Center

Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Wells Fargo
Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
Meet the Chamber! Bloomington
Register TodayTuesday, December 8
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. /
Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
Thank you to our lunch sponsor: Jimmy John's
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
Meet the Chamber! Minneapolis and the Greater Twin Cities United Way
Register Today Tuesday, December 15
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Greater Twin Cities United Way

Thank you to our series sponsor: Panera Bread
Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
BCC Annual Membership Meeting - Building on Success
Register Today Friday, January 8, 2016
8 to 9:30 a.m. / Sheraton Bloomington

Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Mall of America
Thank you to our event sponsor: TRIA Orthopaedic Center