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Jan 11 - ESABA Member Meeting

Jan 16 - Driverless Car Panel - Mplwd

Jan 16 & 19 - 1:1 Business Consulting

Jan 16 - Digital Dish - Social Media ROI
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If you have employment opportunities and need help getting the word out, please email us at info@esaba.org
ESABA 2017 
Board of Directors:

President:
Steve Ledin
Ledin Law PLLC

Vice President:
Juan Cervantes
State Farm Agency LLC

2nd Vice President:
Deanna Abbott-Foster
Dayton's Bluff Community Council

Secretary:
Tom Cook
Metro State University

Treasurer:
Liz Lambrecht
Coulee Bank

Board Members:

Tonya Bauer
Saint Paul Port Authority

Taelor Johnson
Mueller Memorial

Julie Johnson
Midwest Special Services

Tammy Klinkhamer
Member At Large

Marv Koppen
Party Time Liquor

Laura Olson
Health East Medical Transportation

Doug Swalboski
Culver's St. Paul

Seanne Thomas
ABC Realty, LLC

Board meeting: Second Wednesday, 3:00pm ESEC

Member Meeting: 2nd Thursday, 11:15-12:30pm, TBA
Jan 9, 2018 
 
 
 
Showing up in the positive... Tips for your business, things you do that really work, some are just too good to keep to yourself. Bring your ideas and walk away with something new - that's the exchange that makes a good network really valuable. 

On Thursday we'll test that notion as we host a conversation about online strategies: what tools work to help your business show up? From website tips to the ever-changing social media landscape, come learn more about ways you can improve how to create the right visibility around what you are doing well. And we'll give you a taste of what ESABA has in store for ways we can promote our area together this year. Join us for our  first Member Meeting of the new year this week, Jan 11.

Also, speaking of positive power, check below for which businesses will be considered for our East Side Businesses of the Year Awards.

See you Thursday!

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January Monthly Member Meeting

Thursday Jan 11
11:15-12:30pm
East Side Enterprise Center - 

Get a handle on the New Year with some of the ways to promote the positives on the East Side: East Side 50 Favorites campaign and Visit Saint Paul's collaboration with us - East Side Marketing Partnership... Join us to learn more!

We'll use this example to talk about getting your business to show up better online:  Register Now!

Announcements and News
ESABA's 2017 Business of the Year Nomination!

ESABA's Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon is coming up in February. We'll be presenting two awards to outstanding ESABA businesses, chosen by you!

Here are the selections for Commitment to the Community:

Cookie Cart
Eastside Elders
Lower Phalen Creek Project

And for East Side Business of the Year:

Caydence Records & Coffee
Dellwood Gardens
Kary Chiropractic 

Voting Starts Next Week!
Women Venture Continues Support for Businesses
 
Consultations last 20-30 minutes minimum (longer if no other walk-in is waiting), no appointment necessary.Cost: free.
 
What can people generally expect:
  • We listen to your business idea and or your current business's needs
  • We answer general questions about entrepreneurship; we follow up
  • We briefly assess what is needed to go from that great idea to a great business
  • We explain WomenVenture's Entrepreneurship Pathways
  • We suggest viable next steps (training, business plan development, financing options)
  • A culturally focused consultation (offered in Spanish if desired)
  • A short but valuable consultation and if time permits consultations can be extended few more minutes
  • And a lot of encouragement!
Worksite Wellness Minigrants are Back!

Just in time for New Years Resolutions, we're proud to announce that the team of Ramsey County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) and the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) are once again offering Workplace Wellness grants.
 
Please click below for resources and details on applying for grant funds. You do NOT have to be a member of the Chamber to apply, but the business/organization does need to reside in Ramsey County.
 
Please let us know if you have any questions, and we look forward to seeing your Wellness Resolutions in action in 2018!
 
Click here to learn more or apply!
Jan 16th - Driverless Car Panel in Maplewood
8:00- 10:00am
Maplewood Community Center
2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood

The transportation industry is transforming at breathtaking speed! This event will include an all star panel and engage the audience in a discussion about driverless transportation. The conversation will address the impact of driverless cars within the auto insurance and car sales industries and the need for light and commuter rail.

Click here to register and learn more
Time for Info - IRS and Jan 31  
  • 1099's can be filed electronically with the IRS using "FIRE" (Filing Information Returns Electronically). If you file over 250 information returns, you MUST use FIRE. If you file less than 250, you are encouraged to use FIRE.
ESABA Greatly Appreciates the Support of Our Sponsors!

Paris Dunning, Executive Director
651.621.2766
paris@esaba.org

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