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Thursday, January 7, 2016
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It seems that we all hardly get time to catch our breath before we are fully engaged in a new year's worth of activities. From the Chamber's programming standpoint, this is especially true. Here are some examples of great programs we have already prepared for you. Tomorrow morning is the
Bloomington Chamber's Annual Membership Meeting. Later this month, Bloomington hosts the
Annual Gala (1/23), we cohost
Breakfast with the Mayors with the Saint Paul Area Chamber (1/26) and we will present our first Critical Issues Breakfast of the year (1/29).
These are just the beginning of more than 150 opportunities we will offer you and your co-workers in 2016. Programs include ways to build your networks, learn more about our community, meet the public officials that impact your businesses, learn ways to generate new business and have fun. It is our pleasure to create these great opportunities for you and your response has been terrific. Each year's participation is higher than the previous year, so we know we must be doing something right.
We are also off and running with regard to policy issues. While the Minnesota State Legislature does not convene until March, discussions about how to finally address the region and state's transportation infrastructure are well underway. It would be a very productive session if we can solve that issue combined with some tax relief.
We also will continue to work with the City of Minneapolis on elements of the Working Families Agenda. Last year's agreement to take mandatory scheduling off the table was critical. Now, we are closely watching the Commission that is considering whether to recommend a sick leave policy. Regardless of the outcome, it is likely that the City will also be discussing wage theft issues this year. The Chamber is equally concerned about this area, but again, the key will be how any proposed remedy is structured.
So, on many fronts, we have an exciting year ahead. Thank you for making the journey with us.
GO VIKINGS!
Todd Klingel
President & CEO
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
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In March 2015, Major League Soccer announced that it had awarded an expansion franchise to the ownership group led by philanthropist Dr. Bill McGuire that also includes the owners of the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Currently competing in the North American Soccer League, Minnesota United FC is expected to begin play in MLS by 2017 or 2018, and the Club has embarked on a plan to construct a new soccer-specific stadium located in St. Paul.
The team is seeking your opinion as part of the planning process. The results of this survey will assist them in making informed decisions regarding various elements of the stadium. All seating concepts and related pricing questions are purely hypothetical.
Please click on the link below to access the new stadium survey. The deadline to complete this survey is January 17th.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
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 Featured Job Opportunities!
The following member companies are now hiring:
- Tervis - Part Time Sales Associate Sales Lead
- Century Link - Sr. Enterprise Inside Sales
- YouthLink - Communications Manager
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Minnesota Business Ethics Awards deadline is coming up January 22
Go to
www.mnethicsaward.org and nominate a MN Business that you respect, today! Help celebrate the best that MN has to offer - nominate a small, medium, or large business or two and celebrate GOOD behavior! So far, 46 Minnesota-based businesses have been recognized and honored for their ethical performance, ranging from firms with fewer than 10 employees to those with more than 150,000.
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Finance & Commerce Top Women in Finance 2015
The following Chamber members were honored as Top Women in Finance by Finance & Commerce: Stefani Tygar Barnes, Wells Fargo Insurance; Autumn Way, Wells Fargo; Jillian Botz, MidCountry Bank; Doreen D'Aigle, Jayne L. Ellegard & Sara Stenberg, U.S. Bank; Rachel Buse Flaskey, Baker Tilly; Peggy Ingison, Minnesota Historical Society; Kristen Kimmell, RBC Wealth Management; Nicole Leimer, Faegre Baker Daniels; Brenda McCormick, Valspar; Jennifer Lynne E. McNeal, Lurie LLP; Jessica D. Murray, Thrivent Asset Management; Jackie Peterson, Fidelity Bank; and Jennifer Wuollet, Lindquist & Vennum.
Ryan Companies
Ryan Companies US, Inc. announced plans to relocate their corporate headquarters to a new building within Downtown East, Ryan's $450 million mixed-use development near the US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis. The 172,000-square-foot, 4-story building, named the Millwright Building, will be located at the corner of Third Street and Portland Ave., adjoining one of the two Wells Fargo Towers and across the street from the new Radisson Red Hotel. Ryan will occupy approximately 55,000 square feet on the lower floors of the multi-tenant building. Construction is scheduled to begin spring 2016 and be completed spring 2017.
Wells Fargo Bank/Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers MCCD)
Wells Fargo provided a $1M Equity Equivalent Investment (EQ2) to the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) which provides small business loans and technical assistance to emerging entrepreneurs who may be challenged to underwriting criteria by virtue of being a start-up or those who have credit challenges and/or a shortfall of collateral. MCCD will use the $1 million to fund its Open to Business program, allowing them to directly fund as many as 80 emerging entrepreneurs who would otherwise be unable to access the capital they need to pursue their dreams.
Minnesota United FC/Mortenson Construction
Minnesota United FC selected Mortenson Construction as the construction manager for the team's planned $120 million, 20,000-seat stadium in St. Paul. The stadium will be the home for Major League Soccer (MLS) in the state of Minnesota. Construction on the stadium is planned to begin in 2016. It will be located at the intersection of Snelling and University avenues, in the Midway area. Design of the stadium will be led by Kansas City-based Populous. Mortenson and Populous have partnered on numerous sports facility projects over the years, including Target Field, TCF Bank Stadium, and Xcel Energy Center. The companies are currently working together on SunTrust Park for the Atlanta Braves and Colorado State University Stadium.
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RECENT RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS
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Washburn - McReavy Dawn Valley Chapel
 9940 Bush Lake Rd.
Bloomington, MN 55438
www.washburn-mcreavy.com The McReavy family is joined by Mayor Gene Winstead to celebrate the newly renovated Dawn Valley Chapel in West Bloomington. |
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Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
Annual Gala: Heroes and Legends - An Epic Night
The Westin Edina Galleria
3201 Galleria
Edina, MN 55435 |
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Your super power is in you. Let it out!
You didn't get where you are today without some role models. Now's your chance to reveal that alter ego. Join us for an epic evening of larger-than-life figures (real, imagined or tongue-in-cheek) who inspire us at the Twin Cities' most fun and creative business networking event. Strut your stuff in the Hall of Justice, forge powerful alliances at the Intergalactic Cantina, test your skills at the Arcade of Legends, explore for treasures at the Heroic Auction, do battle with your waistline at the Feast of Champions, and take the stage to channel your inner rock star! Just don't miss it. This is the stuff of legend.
Limited seating is available - register today!
Thank you to our presenting sponsors:
Mall of America
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Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. and
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Thank you to our event sponsors:
DLR Group,
Mortgages Unlimited, Inc.,
RBCU,
The Westin Edina Galleria,
Sheraton Bloomington,
Weber Shandwick,
Fairview Southdale Hospital,
FASTSIGNS - Bloomington,
Normandale Community College,
Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau,
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Airport - Mall of America,
HealthPartners,
Wells Fargo,
Xcel Energy,
ABRA Auto Body & Glass,
Axtell & Haller LLC,
Boyum & Barenscheer PLLP,
CenterPoint Energy,
David M. Senness, CPA,
Donaldson Company, Inc.,
ISG, Inc.,
Kraus-Anderson Companies, Inc.,
Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC,
Mortenson Construction,
Referral Collision LLC,
Total Wine & More,
Tunheim, Williams & Associates, Inc. and
Wings Financial Credit Union
Thank you to our raffle sponsors:
Delta Air Lines, Inc.,
Freeway Ford LLC and
Sam's Club
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 $15 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.
Executive Women's Council
2016 Season Pass
www.minneapolischamber.org/ewcpass
The Chamber's Executive Women's Council (EWC) events are forums for networking, education and support of Twin Cities' women executives. The EWC provides opportunities to make connections with peers and stay current with business trends that have an impact on women.
The Executive Women's Council Season Pass provides admission to all six council events (five luncheons and one happy hour) in 2016. As a pass holder, you will save time and money. Pass holders are automatically registered for events and receive a discount of $30 over the course of the year. Season pass holders will receive six event admissions for $140 (a savings of $30).
Programs for 2016 are tentatively set for the following days: January 27, March 30, May 18, July 20 (5-7 p.m.), September 14 and November 16.
Substitutions are accepted. If you are unable to attend an Executive Women's Council event, you are welcome to send someone in your place.
To purchase the Executive Women's Council Season Pass, please complete the following information and email to
[email protected] or fax to 612.370.9195.
Information and payment must be received by Thursday, January 21, 2015.
Season passes are ONLY available for Chamber members.
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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 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 Rhonda Bernard at (612) 370-9121 today!
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Meet the Chamber! Bloomington
 Tuesday, January 12, 2016
7:45 to 9 a.m. / Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
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Let's Connect!
Thursday, January 14, 2016
7:30 to 9 a.m. / Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
Thank you to our sponsor: West Side Perk
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SAVE THE DATE - Get Acquainted Breakfast
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
7:30 to 9 a.m. / Food Building
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Breakfast with the Mayors
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
7:30 to 9 a.m. / Town & Country Club
Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Xcel Energy
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Business Before Hours: Northwestern Health Sciences University
Thursday, January 28, 2016
7:30 to 9 a.m. / Northwestern Health Sciences University
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