Avenues: Get Ready for the Biggest Lunch of the Year!

Midway Avenues Newsletter November 29, 2016

REGISTRATION OPEN!

Celebration of Nonprofits & Monthly Luncheon

December 15: Our largest lunch of the year!

The 2016 Celebration of Nonprofits is open to all members- for profits and

non-profits alike. This year, the event will focus on how for-profits and non-profits can collaborate. The event will consist of a morning panel, a nonprofit expo and a lunch keynote speech by Dr. Eric Jolly, Minnesota Philanthropy Partners.

Celebration of Nonprofits

Thursday, December 15

8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Hamline University

Anderson Center

774 Snelling Ave. N.

Saint Paul, MN 55104

Timeline:

8:00-8:30- Registration, Coffee & Pastries
8:30-11:00 AM- Morning Seminar

11 AM - Noon- Non Profit Expo
Noon- Monthly Luncheon & Program
1 PM- Close

REGISTER TODAY

Please join us as your schedule allows.

All are welcome to the entire program.

Fees/Admission:

Non Profit Member - $25 Morning Seminar, Expo & Luncheon

For Profit Member - $35.00 Expo & Luncheon Only

For Profit Member- $50.00 Morning Seminar, Expo & Luncheon

Non Member - $50 Expo & Luncheon Only

**Your luncheon pass can be applied to this event.**

Thanks to our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor:

Seminar Sponsors:

Expo Sponsors:

Supporting Sponsor:

Two Ribbon Cuttings!

Ribbon Cutting at Half Time Rec

Join us as we welcome Half Time Rec

to the Midway Chamber of Commerce!

Arrive early as the official cutting of the ribbon will take place promptly at 4 p.m. Stick around for a tour of the bocce courts and hear of an exciting partnership with the Chamber for 2017.

The fun continues at 5 p.m., which is the first night of "Saint Paul's Ten Bars of Surly Brewing." This event features numerous drawings for Surly gear,

gift certificates & more!

Thursday, December 1

4 p.m.

Half Time Rec

1013 Front Ave.

Saint Paul, MN 55103

RSVP NOW

Ribbon Cutting at Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute

Join us as we welcome Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute

to the Midway Chamber of Commerce!

MOI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting under-resourced students, ages 6 to 18, with their writing skills and homework, emphasizing cross-curricular creativity.

Monday, December 12

4 p.m.

Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute

2388 University Ave. W.

Saint Paul, MN 55114

RSVP NOW

Caffe Biaggio

2356 University Ave West

St. Paul, MN 55114

Thursday, December 8th

Noon-1:00 p.m.

Did you know that Caffe Biaggio is more than pasta? Salads, sandwiches & soup are also on the menu. You can find their menu HERE

Join us as we celebrate and support our local businesses along the Green Line. Every two weeks we visit a restaurant along the line and encourage our membership and the community to take the Green Line and join us in our effort to "Keep it green, keep it Local."

Save the Date for our Annual Celebration

& Leadership Awards

February 18, 2017

5:30-10:00 p.m.

Intercontinental Hotel- Downtown Saint Paul

Join fellow chamber members for this annual event of fun, fellowship, food and fundraising. This is also our opportunity to recognize leaders

within our organization.

Jazz, Jeans & Jewels

a dazzling denim affair will feature:

2017's Leadership Awards

Music from Doug Haining & the Twin Cities Seven

Dance performances

Electronic Auction

Live Auction

Cocktail reception & dinner

& more

Nominations will be accepted the month of December

in the following areas:

 Large Business of the Year
 Small Business of the Year
 Non Profit of the Year
 Volunteer of the Year
 Rookie of the Year- This is open to those who joined within the last year.

LOOK FOR A NOMINATIONS EMAIL LATER THIS WEEK!

A fabulous evening is in store with live music, activities, live and silent auctions. Stay tuned for more details.

Have a holiday party? Consider Chamber members

December is right around the corner, which mean a lot of parties, open houses and festivities. If you're planning one, do you need services that could be done by Chamber members? Here are a few who do catering? Did we miss anyone? If so, let us know and we'll include you next week.

- Buffalo Wild Wings

- Colossal Cafe

- Half Time Rec

- Mama's Pizza

- Skinner's Pub & Eatery

- Subway

Do you have a job posting or member discount?

Let us know!

Do you want help letting others know about a job opening or a discount you offer to other members? Let the Chamber know! We'd love to help you promote it on our website and in this newsletter. Email chad@midwaychamber.com.

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MEET THE AMBASSADORS

Ambassador Mission

To welcome new members to the Chamber, to encourage new member participation in networking and promotion opportunities, and to represent the Chamber at community functions and new business openings.

Ambassador Commitment

As the public relations arm of the Midway Chamber of Commerce, Ambassadors are often the first contact for new and prospective members. Encouraged to select the most effective activities to meet their personal and professional objectives. All of the activities can be conveniently worked into your schedule.

Brandon Bjerke

Anchor Bank

H ow long have you been a member of the Midway Chamber of Commerce?

I am a new member of the Anchor Bank team.

What aspect of being a member do you find the most beneficial?

It provides a great opportunity to meet a lot of businesses and people in the Midway community.

Why did you decide to join the Ambassador Committee?

I am looking to be more engaged in the St. Paul business community. I look forward to meeting a lot of new people and helping businesses grow in the area,

How do you like to spend your time outside of work?

I enjoy sports (football, baseball & soccer). I host a trivia show and play on a trivia team. I have a great group of friends and family that I enjoy spending time with.

Contact information for Hilary

Anchor Bank, NA

1570 Concordia Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55104

(651) 747-2903

brandon_bjerke@anchorlink.com