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Thursday, November 2, 2017
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Executive Women's Council
Wednesday, November 15 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Fogo de Chao
Give to the Max Day is an annual tradition embraced by individuals and corporations since its launch in 2009. The day before, our panel of experts will reflect on the current state of giving in the region. These leaders will discuss multi-sector giving trends, industry innovations and industry disruptors. Panelists will also speak about corporate giving programs as an employee engagement and retention tool.
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 Welcome to our newest members
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Send us your member news!
One of the many benefits of belonging to the Chamber is free promotion. If your company wins an award, is hosting an event, makes the paper, or just did something awesome, we want to hear about it and help spread the word.
Contact Joe Mulcare and you could be featured in our next Member Connection newsletter.
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9th Annual Northeast Celebration honors those who serve and support the community
On Thursday, October 26 the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce and the East Minneapolis Exchange Club hosted the 9th Annual Northeast Celebration: An Evening of Business and Community Awards. The event took place at Jax Cafe and honored a number of individuals and businesses that represent the Northeast Minneapolis community. The award winners are listed below.
2017 President's Award: Barbara Arnold
2017 Business of the Year Awards: Central Avenue Liquors, Chowgirls Killer Catering and Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
2017 Officer of the Year: Officer Lance DuPaul
Book of Golden Deeds Award: Bob Herrmann
Thank you for your outstanding commitment to serving Northeast Minneapolis!
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Martin Luther Campus to hold senior/retiree job fair
Martin Luther Campus of Bloomington is looking for business owners who are interested in having a booth at their Senior/Retiree Job Fair, which will be geared towards part-time or seasonal help, held this spring. With over 15,000 people over the age of 65 living in Bloomington, they look to fellow companies involved in the chamber to think about jobs that could be geared towards our older population. The best part of it? It will be free to your company! You will receive free advertising on their website, Facebook, and all collateral that gets handed out throughout the community. Participants are limited 25 companies, so please reach out to Luke Jenkins if you are interested and he will put you on the list.
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Xcel Energy taps Mortenson, Wanzek for upper midwest wind construction
Xcel Energy is going local for the construction of its major wind energy expansion in the upper midwest.
Golden Valley-based Mortenson will build the Blazing Star 1 and Blazing Star 2 wind farms in southwest Minnesota, and Fargo, N.D.-based Wanzek Construction will construct the Foxtail Wind Farm in North Dakota and the Freeborn Wind Energy project, located primarily in Iowa with some turbines in southern Minnesota.
"Hiring local companies for our wind projects delivers the benefits of clean energy and creates economic development opportunities for our communities," notes Chris Clark, president of Xcel Energy Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Click here for more information.
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RBC earns five wealth management honours at industry award galas
RBC Wealth Management (RBC) continues to earn industry accolades for its differentiated investments in innovation, digital technology and advisor support. These awards are a great honour to the team because they prove that our investments in new tools and insights for our client-facing professionals are making a difference.
"As one of the world's leading global wealth management providers, it is our responsibility to find new ways to help clients achieve their financial goals," said Doug Guzman, Group Head, RBC Wealth Management & RBC Insurance. "These awards are a great honour to the team because they prove that our investments in new tools and insights for our client-facing professionals are making a difference."
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Northside Achievement Zone welcomes new Chief Advancement Officer
The Northside Achievement Zone's and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce that M. Taylor Edgerton will serve as NAZ's Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), beginning on November 6. As CAO, M. Taylor will provide guidance and leadership, expanding NAZ's community presence and building the organization's investing partnerships. In her new role, she joins the NAZ Senior Management Team, will provide strategic direction and leadership to the NAZ Development and Communications teams, and will work side by side with NAZ's current Investment Campaign leadership.
Click here for more information.
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Nominations are open for the 22nd Annual Diamond Service Awards
Nominations are open for the 22nd Annual Diamond Service Awards, which recognize the efforts of front-line employees who provide outstanding service to Bloomington visitors.
Employees in non-exempt or hourly positions from retail, restaurant, attraction, hotel, tourism or hospitality-related fields who have direct contact or provide support to visitors can be nominated. Employees who distinguish themselves by promoting Bloomington through exemplary service and customer satisfaction are ideal candidates for an award. Nominations for the Hospitality Hall of Fame, reserved for employees with 20+ years of service in the city of Bloomington, are also open.
Click here for more information.
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RECENT RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS
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Loop Dental
Dr. David Bates cuts the ribbon for his new Loop Dental office in Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhood.
www.loopdentalmn.com
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UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS
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Lumber Exchange Event Center 
Tuesday, November 14 | 5:00 p.m. (4:30-7 p.m. Grand Opening)
Lumber Exchange Building | 10 S 5th St | Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Office Depot 
Office Depot and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of commerce have partnered to provide exclusive savings on all of your business needs, including deep discounts on:
Let Office Depot save you time and money! Whether you're a company of five or 10,000 employees we can help!
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Sprint
The Sprint Discount Program is now Sprint Works!
The Sprint Works Program extends savings and special offers to members of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce. The Sprint Works Program offers a discounts of 15% on select rate plans to members of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce. If the customer is active on Unlimited Freedom, they will receive a $5 discount instead of the % discount
associated with the company.
Any subscriber on the account qualifies for the Sprint Works Program discount. The name on the proof document must match a name listed as a subscriber. The subscriber does not need to be the Account Holder.
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