Monday, May 1, 2017


The 18th Annual VEAP Gala will be held on May 19 at the Hyatt Regency Bloomington Minneapolis South! VEAP is a basic needs and social services organization whose programs promote access to healthy foods, stable housing and transportation.This is sure to be an unforgettable evening, and will feature dinner, a live auction, and inspiring program. Don't delay, get your tickets today! Click here to register.
Regional Transit Update: Potential Service Cuts and Your Business
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.
B.E.E.R: Economic Opportunities & Impacts Facing Minnesota Businesses
Wednesday, May 17
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM / Hilton Minneapolis St. Paul Airport
 
What does the future of economic development look like in the business community, and what role will your company play? Bill Blazar, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Business Development at the Minnesota Chamber, will report on current economic conditions, state policies that are of great concern to the region's businesses, and how they will be addressed by the 2017 Legislature.

Blazar's comments will draw from hundreds of recent one-on-one visits with Twin Cities businesses completed by the Minnesota Chamber's Grow Minnesota! program. You'll leave this meeting knowing how the region's economy is likely to perform this year, what the Minnesota Chamber recommends state policy makers do to improve it, and whether or not legislators and the Governor will act this year.
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 took second place in the Kraft Hockeyville USA Competition?
   
The Kraft Hockeyville USA Competition wrapped up over the weekend. The Bloomington Ice Garden made an incredible run, and finished in second place! They will be taking home $75,000 in arena upgrades! This is a huge prize and will be put to good use. The Bloomington Ice Garden could not have made it this far without the support of the Bloomington community. Thank you to everyone that voted!