Leadership Twin Cities applications due Friday, June 16
Leadership Twin Cities is a nine-month series that informs people about the critical issues facing our community. It's focus is to inform and inspire future leaders - and challenge them to make a difference.
Participants in Leadership Twin Cities:
- Get behind the scenes access to museums, hospitals and government agencies.
- Create new business connections from a cross-section of the community.
- Hear from renowned speakers such as mayors, and CEOs.
For additional information and an online application, visit www.minneapolischamber.org/leadership.
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 Enroll now in the Minnesota Keystone Program
Does your business contribute products, funds and volunteer time to local organizations? You might qualify to join 200 area businesses in the Minnesota Keystone Program.
Since 1976, the Minnesota Keystone Program has promoted, supported, and recognized organizations that give at least 2% of their pre-tax earnings back to the community in the form of cash, in-kind donations and volunteer hours.
There is no cost to participate in the Minnesota Keystone Program. Visit www.minnesotakeystone.org to learn more.
Questions? Contact Cheri Gengler at 612.370.9160 or cgengler@minneapolischamber.org.
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 Welcome to our newest members
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Marco purchases Dakota Business Center's copier/printer business
Marco, a leading technology services provider in the United States, announced today that it has assumed responsibility for the copier/printer sales and service previously provided by Dakota Business Center, a Rapid City, South Dakota based company. The 15 employees that previously supported Dakota's copier/printer solutions have joined the Marco team. Dakota Business Center will continue to provide its customers with sales and service for their office supplies, office furniture, managed IT and promotional products. This is the 16th acquisition the company has completed over the past three years. They have six locations throughout South Dakota.
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Step up to the plate and save lives
Memorial Blood Centers is teaming up with the Minnesota Twins to give blood donors a chance to win premium baseball tickets. All presenting donors in June are automatically entered into weekly drawings for a pair of tickets to a Minnesota Twins game. Volunteers are needed to step up and give blood during the summer months, when blood donations are often low. Patients in local hospitals depend on Memorial Blood Centers to be there with the right blood type they need to survive. All types are needed-especially O negative (O-) and O positive (O+). Only volunteers can make a life-saving difference to someone in need. To register for a blood drive, visit us online at
MBC.ORG or contact the sponsoring organization directly. While walk-in donors are always welcome, we encourage appointments to be made in advance.
To learn more about the Twins promotion visit
MBC.ORG/TWINS.
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Senior architect Jonathan Strand joins LEO A DALY Minneapolis
The Minneapolis office of international architecture and engineering firm LEO A DALY is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Strand, AIA, LEED AP BD+C as senior architect. Strand will be responsible for design and architecture on projects ranging from mixed-use developments to libraries and commercial office buildings. He brings 22 years of industry experience in community, higher-education and office design, with a focus on libraries, and workplaces for rapidly growing corporate clients. Strand received his Master of Architecture from University of Virginia, and his Bachelor of Arts with a Minor in History from Houghton College in New York. He supports the Minnesota Chapter of American Institute of Architects (AIA MN) by serving as Convention Programs Committee Chair.
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Summer happy hour networking with East Town Minneapolis
 Please join us for our summer happy hour networking event. A short program will start at 5:00 p.m. Melissa Wisniewski will introduce the Minneapolis Virtual Safety Network, and representatives from the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce will provide an update on the new Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. There will be light appetizers available and a cash bar. This is a great after work networking opportunity for East Town Business Partnership members.
Thursday, June 29 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Radisson Red - OUI bar+ktchn
609 S 3rd St | Minneapolis, MN 55415
To register, please visit easttownmpls.org/3499-2
Thank you to the Radisson Red for providing complimentary hors d'oeuvres.
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We need a few helping hands!
www.minneapolischamber.org/parade
The Celebrate Northeast Parade is one of Northeast Minneapolis' oldest traditions. Now in its 88th year, this is an opportunity to recognize the neighborhood organizations, businesses and people that make Northeast special. With entrants totaling nearly 120+ in past years, there's no shortage of fun to experience. Participation in this community event through volunteering or sponsorship is exciting and easy so be sure to check back here for more updates.
Spend a late afternoon or an early evening at the 88th Annual Celebrate Northeast Parade. There are many volunteer opportunities and a variety of times available so gather your family, friends or co-workers and be a part of this great community tradition.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Parade route is on Central between 27th Ave NE and 18th Ave NE.
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Boost your brand exposure
with Chamber sponsorship
Sponsoring a Chamber event or program is a high-impact, cost-effective way to gain company exposure in the business community. Sponsorship through the Chamber is budget-friendly for small to large businesses and provides your company with:
- Increased publicity and brand exposure
- Exclusive associations with high profile business events featuring key leaders and policymakers.
- Credible community exposure
- Highly targeted advertising placements across a variety of print and web media
- Access to new business relationships and potential customers
- Opportunity to renew and strengthen relationships with current customers and clients
Click here to get started!
Advertising & Marketing - Gain greater visibility for your brand with the affordable advertising and marketing options available through the Chamber.
Event sponsorship - With a variety of events and sponsorship investment levels to choose from you can find an option that aligns with your company goals.
Program sponsorship - Find the best fit for your Chamber support from regional policy & advocacy work to specialized local initiatives.
Chamber Referral Program
Do you know of a business that would benefit from membership?
Click on the link below and provide the business name and contact. When your referral joins the Chamber you will receive a $50 gift certificate to the member restaurant of your choice.
*There is no limit to the number of referrals you can submit. The more referrals you provide, the more gift certificates you receive!
Here is how it works
- Contact the business you are referring and let them know that you have submitted them as a potential new member
- Complete the online referral form
- Chamber staff will contact your referral about membership and mention your name
Sharing how your Minneapolis Regional Chamber membership has helped your business can make a big difference!
Contact Steve Burk at (612) 370-9170.
Enhanced listing opportunity
Did you know that over 31,000 people visit the Chamber's website every month? And that for as a little as $150 you can show off your company to thousands of potential clients? The Chamber now offers enhanced listings in our online membership directory. Your company is immediately bumped to the top of your category in search results and includes a YouTube video, a photo gallery, 1,600 character description, 20 additional keywords and much more!
You can check out the Minneapolis Regional Chamber's enhanced listing by clicking here to compare it with your listing in our online directory.
Contact Steve Burk at (612) 370-9170.
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Did you know you get exclusive member pricing at any Office Depot® or OfficeMax® store?
Show the cashier your store purchasing card when checking out to see the savings!
Don't have a store purchasing card?
Text "MinneapolisSPC" to 555-888 to receive one now!
Find a store near you at officedepot.com/storelocator
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Meet the Chamber
 Tuesday, June 13
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. / LifeSource
Thank you to our sponsor: Buca di Beppo |
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DRIVE Roundtable: Urban Disparities - Working Toward a City Solution
Friday, June 16
7:30 to 9:00 a.m. / the Local
Thank you to our sponsors: Cara Irish Pubs, CenterPoint Energy, Wells Fargo and Xcel Energy |
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44th Annual Golf Classic Tournament
Monday, June 19
10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. / Minnesota Valley Country Club Thank you to our presenting sponsors: U.S. Bank and Mall of America |
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88th Celebrate Northeast Parade
Tuesday, June 20
6:30 to 9:00 p.m. / Between 27th Ave Northeast and 18th Ave Northeast
Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Lions Club of Northeast Minneapolis |
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Happy Hour Networking at FireLake Cocktail Bar
Thursday, June 22
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. / FireLake Cocktail Bar Radisson Blu Mall of America |
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Good Morning Minneapolis! Inside the Big Games
Friday, June 23
7:30 to 9:00 a.m. / Kieran's Irish Pub
Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Xcel Energy and series sponsor: BMO Harris Bank |
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