Meet the Chamber
Tuesday, March 14
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM / Bloomington Chamber Office
Are you interested in learning how to make the most out of your membership or are just curious as to what the Chamber can do for your business? Join us at the Bloomington Chamber Office to 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 is the event for you! Bring a guest and if they join, you get a $50 gift certificate from a Chamber Member restaurant.
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Public Affairs Forum: I-35W/I-494 Update
Wednesday, March 15
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM / Bloomington Chamber Office
The junction of I-35 W and I-494 is the busiest and one of the most congested and unsafe intersections in Minnesota. The I-494 corridor ranks as the 17th worst commute in the entire nation. Karl Keel, Bloomington Public Works Director, and Scott McBride, MnDOT Metro District Engineer will give updates on the work being done to secure funding for these needed improvements. Senator Melissa Wiklund and Representative Paul Rosenthal have also been invited to speak.
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Let's Connect
Thursday, March 16
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!
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State of the City
Wednesday, March 22
11:00 AM - 1:15 PM / JW Marriott
Minneapolis
Mall of America
We are "One Bloomington" working together in support of a better, healthier and stronger community. Join us on Wednesday, March 22, for the 2017 State of the City address. Mayor Gene Winstead and City Manager Jamie Verbrugge will present the past year's accomplishments and a look at what's to come.
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B.E.E.R.: Tackling Workforce Development
Wednesday, March 29
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM / Edina Country Club
While Minnesota's workforce remains one of our greatest strengths, there are a host of issues putting that strength status at risk. Join us as we explore the role of nonprofits, organizations, and state government in helping to address the workforce issues facing our members. We will be joined by former Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak. A long-time community and political activist, Rybak currently serves as the President and CEO of the Minneapolis Foundation. He brings a unique perspective to the discussion of workforce development in the Twin Cities.
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about the city's B.A.S.E. program?
The Bloomington Academy for Safe Elders program provides resources, safety education, and crime prevention tips to citizens of Bloomington who are 50 and older. Human Services partners with Public Health, Public Works, Bloomington Police, Fire Department, and other organizations to provide expert perspectives on topics such as scams, fire prevention, emergency preparedness, home safety, hands only CPR/AED training, driver safety, and more. Click here for more information.
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