Monday, April 24, 2017


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Community Outreach
Wednesday, April 26
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM / Arc's Value Village
 
Ever wondered what Arc's Value Village does with all those donations that come in? You're invited to a special volunteer "Sort-a-thon" at the Bloomington Arc's Value Village where your burning donation questions will be answered! In celebration of Earth Day, volunteers will learn about the "life of a donation," back-room processes including a peek at the reuse & recycling program, and then get "hands-on" by helping to unpack & sort donations and stock the sales floor.

Arc's Value Village has an urgent need for clothing donations at this time. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a bag of clothing donations when they come.
Regional Transit Update: Potential Service Cuts and Your Business
Monday, May 1 
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM / Rasmussen College 

Tuesday, May 2
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM / Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel
 
The Metropolitan Council projects a 40% cut in services as a result of the recently passed transportation bill in the legislature. This could affect your business and your employee's commutes. How? One scenario is a potential reduction in suburban bus service, including from Park and Rides, which could include frequency of departures, number of trips, and possible elimination of the most expensive bus routes.

Attend this informational session and learn about what the impacts of this legislation could be, and voice your opinion about how the state and the region should respond.
Meet the Chamber
Tuesday, May 9
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM / Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
 
Are you interested in learning how to make the most out of your membership? Are you curious as to what the Chamber can do for your business? If so, join us and hear from Chamber staff and volunteers about the programs, benefits and services that are available to Chamber members. Whether you are a brand new member, a longtime member, or just want to learn more about membership, this event is for you!

Bring a guest and when they join, you will receive a $50 gift certicate from a Chamber Member restaurant.
Let's Connect
Thursday, May 18
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM / Bloomington Chamber Office
 
Make sure your business leads stay hot! Check out Let's Connect, our popular networking event that features a chance to show off your company with your one minute commercial while enjoying a continental breakfast and learning about other local businesses. Be sure to bring brochures to display and business cards to share!
Bloomington Future Leaders: Mock Interviews
Thursday, May 18
12:00 PM - 2:15 PM / Kennedy High School
 
Volunteer to conduct mock interviews for students from Jefferson and Kennedy High Schools. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community. Provide valuable guidance to students by developing their interviewing skills. Sign up to be an interviewer today!
Twin Cities Young Professionals Summit
Friday, May 19
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM / Radisson Blu Mall of America
 
This Annual Summit gathers industry leaders together to share insights on how to grow their business expertise, focus their leadership skills and integrate their passion into the workplace.  This event will once again bring together hundreds of young professionals (age range 20-40) from all over the Midwest. Throughout the summit, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from speakers who will focus on topics of diversity, inclusion, communication, self-growth, and more. Click here to check out the event website.
Please welcome our newest member!
... the Bloomington Ice Garden is a finalist in the Kraft Hockeyville USA Competition?
   
Bloomington is now one of just two communities remaining in the Kraft Hockeyville competition to find America's most passionate hockey community. Bloomington has advanced to the finals of the competition after getting past Bloomington, Illinois in the last round of voting. Standing in the way of $150,000 of arena upgrades is Belle Vernon, PA and the Rostraver Ice Garden. By getting to the finals, Bloomington is assured of at least $75,000 in arena upgrades. The final round of voting opens at 11:00 PM on Sunday, April 23 and closes at 10:59 PM on Tuesday, April 25. The winner will be announced on Saturday, April 29. Click here to vote!