Midway Avenues Newsletter February 13, 2018
February Monthly Membership Meeting and Legislative Panel
 
Join  Senator John Hoffman  and additional elected officials as we discuss current issues  facing local and state government. Panelists include Sen. Richard Cohen, Sen. Kari Dziedzic, Sen. Foung Hawj, 
Sen. John Marty and Sen. Chuck Wiger.

This is followed by February's Monthly Membership Luncheon fe
aturing Larry Jacobs, the Walter F. and Joan Mondale Chair for Political Studies and director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance in the 
Hubert H. Humphrey School and the Department of Political Science at the University of Minnesota.

We will also honor our Leadership Awards finalists as we lead up to the Annual Celebration & Leadership Awards that will be held Saturday, March  10  at the Intercontinental Hotel- Riverfront.

Date:
Wednesday, February 21
10:00-11:30 a.m.- Networking & Legislative Panel
11:30 a.m.- Noon- Luncheon Networking
Noon- 1:00 p.m.- Luncheon featuring Larry Jacobs  
 
**Please join us as your schedule allows**

Location:
Carondelet Center
1890 Randolph Ave. 
Saint Paul, MN 55105

Fees/Admission:
$35 members
$50 non-members
This includes networking, program and lunch.                                                         **Luncheon passes may be used for this event**
                                                      Presenting Sponsor:                                 Supporting Sponsor:                                                            
                                                                                               
  MN United Kickoff to 2018! Celebrate this Thursday!!
Join the Minnesota United, Midway and Twin Cities North Chambers of Commerce 
as we get to know our neighbors!   This free event will feature games, drawings,  food &  beverages.
Get to know our new neighbors!

Date:
February 15, 2018--Note the new date
4-6 p.m.

Location:
Midpointe Event Center
415 Pascal St. N.  
Saint Paul, MN 55104
RSVP NOW


Economic Development Meeting Feb 27: The Vision of the Midway

In December, the Midway Chamber asked what it would take to attract the "next Amazon" to our community. On February 27, we will continue the conversation as we ask questions on what the vision should be for the Midway.

The February Economic Development meeting is hosted by  Ujamaa  Place, in the Griggs Midway Building. 

The Economic Development Meetings encourages and guides economic development in the Midway through advocacy, policy and program development, support for existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses. The Economic Development Meetings are the  4th  Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at 11:30 a.m. at rotating locations throughout the Midway area.
Date:
Tuesday, February 27
11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Location:
Griggs Midway Building
1821 University Ave. S-242 (Second Floor Training Room)
Saint Paul, MN 55104     
  

FREE TO ATTEND!   RSVP NOW

Sponsors:
St.Paul Port Authority Logo


Join us for our largest event of the year!
It is a spectacular evening of fellowship,food and our annual Leadership Awards.

An Annual Celebration in Olympic Harmony  will feature:
  • 2018's Leadership Awards
  • Live dance performances
  • Electronic Auction
  • Live Auction
  • Cocktail reception & dinner
  • & more 
Date:
Saturday, March 10, 2018
6:00 p.m. - Social Hour
7:30- Dinner, Leadership Awards & Live Auction

Location:
Intercontinental Hotel- Riverfront

Cost:
$125 per person
Special rates for nonprofits under 6 employees & members who joined after February 2017.
Please call the office at 651-646-2636 or  email  beth@midwaychamber.com

Save your spot today! Register 

Thank you to our current sponsors:
Title Sponsor:

Additional Sponsors:

     Equity Services     
          


Sponsorships Still Available! 
This is a great opportunity to get in front a very captive audience of approximately 340 of your fellow members.  Contact Chad or Beth for sponsorship opportunities.


This is our largest fundraiser of the year but we cannot do it without your help! 
Donations are now being accepted to make our event a success.  
 
We will recognize our donors in the following ways:
* Item listed, including the name of your organization, on the electronic bidding site which will be seen 
7 days prior to and at the event
* Item displayed with the name of your organization at the event
* Recognition on the Midway Chamber of Commerce website


Questions? Feel free to contact Beth at 651-646-2636 or beth@midwaychamber.com  for more information. 

Mayor Carter confirmed for Economic Development Summit April 11

Save the date! The Midway Chamber's Economic Development Summit will feature Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.  The   "Summit for Sustainable Growth"  
will include a discussion on the Triple Bottom Line.

Event details:
Economic Development Summit: Summit for Sustainable Growth
University of St. Thomas
Wednesday, April 11
7:30-11:30 a.m.

Registration to open in March

Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact the office at 651-646-2636 for more information. 



 
                                                             
Lunch on the Line- Dubliner Pub & Cafe
Get your St. Patrick's Day celebration started early with this month's Lunch on the Line!

Date:
Thursday, March 1
Noon

Location:
2162 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN  55114

Thank you to our sponsors:

  

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Save The Date- Midway on the Fairway is June 1!
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The 81st annual Midway on the Fairway will take place once again at Como Golf Course, this year on Friday, June 1. Mark your calendars as it has sold out for many years in a row! 

Thank you to Riverland Bank for being this year's presenting sponsor.

  
Feel the love for Chamber members this Valentine's Day!

Looking for a special gift for someone this Valentine's Day? Support a Midway Chamber when you go shopping!




And pick up a heart-shaped pizza from Mama's Pizza

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1600 University Avenue West, Suite 301, Saint Paul, MN 55104

President's Circle

    Warners' Stellian 4 color             St.Paul Port Authority Logo

 

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   Anchor Bank            Hamline      

          Seven Corners Printing Logo      

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Hubbard Broadcasting Inc.  Ideal Printers   Mendoza Law,  Mahoney Ulbrich Christiansen & Russ, P.A.

Mortenson Construction St. Paul Saints Baseball Club