Thursday, March 17, 2016

Your Regional Chamber Connecitons

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

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
@ToddChamberGuy
Predictions
I have never used this column to predict the future, but since this is my last offering, as I am retiring the end of the month and cannot be held accountable, now seems like the perfect time. While our region currently fights above its weight class, without continued effort we will all too easily find ourselves an "also ran."

So here are some unrelated things that should happen in our region in the next few years to insure we remain a powerhouse. This Chamber, and its allies, can play a role accomplishing many of them:

Workforce:
That businesses realize that their most important asset - their employees - are exiting in record numbers. Our clarion call to business to wake up will be heeded, generating the desired response of job reassessment and training at every level.

That Lakisha's resume will not be overlooked simply because we have run out of Brian's and Brittany's, but employers now appreciate that diversity in the workplace is a strength. That our state's embedded subliminal racism will give way to an understanding that we are in this together and benefit from our collective success.

That enough people will realize the value of the tuition incentive strategy the University of MN wisely employs to attract more than our share of tomorrow's best and brightest, to insure the program's continuance.

That STEP-UP /Achieve, Right Track and programs like them will sprout up across the region so that we are maximizing our opportunity for growth and success.

Infrastructure:
That developing the transportation/transit systems needed for this region and state to remain competitive will triumph as people acknowledge that those who will soon run the world have different priorities and expectations than they do. Decisions made today will slow or advance this region for decades to come.

Sports:
That the Minnesota Vikings will be the first team in history to not only play in the Super Bowl on their home field, but that they will be victorious.

Business associations like this one have the opportunity to play a major role in seeing these ideas realized (ok, perhaps not for the Purple Pride). Although I will be on the outside looking in, I am very proud of the role this chamber has played in these areas and know that the organization will remain actively engaged in the process.

Todd KlingelIt has been a distinct pleasure to serve you all, but I will tell you the view of retirement at this juncture is a most welcoming sight.


Todd Klingel
President & CEO
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
Panera Bread

Hamline MBA 
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

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Briol & Associates, PLLC
www.briollaw.com

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Covanta Hennepin Energy Resource Company
www.covantaenergy.com

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Carhartt - Mall of America
www.carhartt.com

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Riverview Spine
www.riverviewspine.com

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Central Avenue Auto Body, Inc.
www.centralaveautobody.com

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The Social Lights, LLC
www.thesocial-lights.com

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Coldwell Banker Burnet - Michael McGregor
www.minneapolislakesrealestate.com

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Western Construction, Inc.
www.westernconstructioninc.com
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Featured Job Opportunities!
business.minneapolischamber.org/jobs

The following member companies are now hiring: 
  • Century Link - Sr. Enterprise Inside Sales | Apply
  • Minneapolis Regional Chamber - Director of Membership | Apply
  • New Horizon Academy - Lead Teacher | Apply
  • Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. | Remodeling Sales, Design, Estimating & Project Management | Apply
To learn more about these positions, please visit the Employment Opportunities section on the Chamber's website.


Unity Avenue Associates
Unity Avenue Associates has moved to International Market Square. Their new address is: 275 Market Street, Suite 274B Minneapolis, MN 55405.  Telephone numbers remain the same.
 

Fair State Brewing Cooperative
Fair State Brewing Cooperative was named one of just 10 "Top New Brewers In The World" by RateBeer.com, the world's largest and most accurate beer rating website. Fair State is the first Minnesota brewery to receive this distinction, and it was also declared the best new brewery in Minnesota. The RateBeer Best awards rely on independent judging of commercially available samples worldwide, meaning it provides a more accurate representation of the beer a brewery is actually selling to consumers. The awards are the reflection of the judgment of hundreds of thousands of reviewers worldwide.  Fair State had to best over 5400 new breweries to land in the top ten.
 

U.S. Bank Wealth Management
U.S. Bank Wealth Management promoted Paul Springmeyer to Twin Cities investment lead. Springmeyer will report to Dan Farley, regional investment director for The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank.  Springmeyer began his career in the investment management industry in 1994. Prior to joining The Private Client Reserve, he was a portfolio strategist for U.S. Bancorp's Asset Management Group.
 

Best & Flanagan
Best & Flanagan elected Sarah Crippen as managing partner, the first woman to hold that role at the Minneapolis-based law firm.  She will continue practicing employment and litigation law as managing partner. 
RECENT RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS
Foodee
711 Hennepin Ave., Ste. 511
Minneapolis, MN 55403
www.food.ee

Foodee's Zach Danekas and team cut the ribbon for the new food delivery company in Minneapolis.

Scena Tavern
2943 Girard Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
www.scenatavern.com

Scena Tavern GM Jarrod Byers celebrates the opening of the new Italian-inspired Uptown restaurant.

Home2Suites by Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington
2270 West 80 1/2 Street
Bloomington, MN 55431
www.home2suites3.hilton.com

Celebrating the opening of Home2Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Bloomington at Penn & American Blvd.

The Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce and its affiliates invite you to celebrate the accomplishments of these companies at its annual luncheon.

This sell-out event features unique video business profiles and on-stage interviews with company leaders conducted by Master of Ceremonies, Frank Vascellaro of WCCO-TV.
 
Congratulations to our 2016 Award Winners:
  • Best in Business | Greater Twin Cities United Way
  • Quality of Life | WCCO AM
  • Small Business of the Year | St. Paul Saints
  • Non-Profit of the Year | Girls on the Run Twin Cities
  • Break-Out Business of the Year | Field Nation
Thursday, March 31, 2016 | 11 :30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Member: $50 | Non-Member: $70 | Sponsored Table of Ten: $1,000

LOEWS Hotel Minneapolis
601 First Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55403 | View Map 
 
Register Today

To register, visit www.minneapolischamber.org/bib or call 612.370.9100.

Thank you to our sponsors:
Xcel Energy, RBC Wealth Management, Bremer Bank, Comcast, PSAV and Associated Bank

Cancellations must be received 3 business days prior to the event for a refund.
All no shows will be billed. Substitutes are accepted. 
You're Invited: Visit a Chamber Focused Leads Group 

Chamber members have the opportunity to join one of our ChamberNets/Business to Business leads groups. These groups are a collaboration of individuals who share a vision of success and provide Chamber members an opportunity to develop professional networking relationships and share business referrals or introductions. Groups meet monthly. Participation is limited to one member per industry and there is an annual fee of $50 to participate in the group. There are currently three ChamberNet groups. Groups designated as B2B are generally made up of Business-to-Business members, while ChamberNets have a combination of Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer organizations. Please contact the group chair listed below for more information.

ChamberNet 1
Meets the first Wednesday of each month 12-1 p.m.
Bloomington Chamber Office
Joe Miller, Farmers Insurance, (952) 253-9505; jmiller5@famersagent.com

ChamberNet 2
Meets the third Wednesday of each month 12-1 p.m.
Bloomington Chamber Office
Brianna McClain, AXA Equitable, (763) 443-6235; brianna.mcclain@axa-advisors.com

Business-to Business (B2B) 1
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month 8-9:30 a.m.
Minneapolis Chamber Office
John Lawson, SDK, (612) 332-5500; jlawson@sdkcpa.com
Want to start saving on business supplies with your chamber membership?  
 
As a chamber member, your company is eligible for special savings, aggressive pricing and other great benefits from Office Depot, including the special offer below.
 
Click here for details
 
Chamber members have the opportunity to join one of our Boise® X-9®
Multi-Use Copy Paper. At checkout enter item #: 470-196-517

 
Quality, versatility, and consistency - the solution is right before your eyes with Boise® X-9®. Boise X-9 multi-purpose papers deliver better document production for a high-performance print experience. 
Member to Member Discount MN Drug Card
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!

Union Bank & Trust

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Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
B.E.E.R.: Can Finding Your Purpose Keep You Healthy?
Register TodayWednesday, March 23
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Edina Country Club

Thank you to our series sponsor: Xcel Energy
Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
BCC Community Outreach: Volunteer Opportunity with Bridging
Register TodayTuesday, March 29
1 to 3:30 p.m. / Bridging
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
Executive Women's Council:
New Talent - How to Attract, Retain and Develop Millennials

Register Today Wednesday, March 30
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill

Thank you to our sponsors: Associated Bank, N.A., CenterPoint Energy, Comcast, Lommen Abdo, P.A., Allied Parking, Inc. and Schechter Dokken Kanter CPAs
Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
Business Matters/Safety Matters: See Something, Say Something
Register TodayThursday, April 7
7:30 to 9 a.m. / Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
2016 Minnesota Twins Welcome Home
Register Today Friday, April 15
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. / Target Field/Carew Atrium

Thank you to our presenting sponsor: U.S. Bank
Thank you to our sponsors: Bryant Graphics, Mortenson, Pioneer Press, Mall of America, University of St. Thomas and Xcel Energy