 Apply now for 2017-2018 Leadership Twin Cities class
Are you looking to strengthen your network of community-minded business and civic leaders? Do you want to learn about our region's challenges, and discover ways to be part of innovative solutions? Then Leadership Twin Cities is for you.
Leadership Twin Cities is a nine-month series that informs people about the critical issues facing our community. Its focus is to inform and inspire future leaders - and challenge them to make a difference.
As a participant in Leadership Twin Cities, you will
- Get behind the scenes access to museums, hospitals and government agencies.
- Create new business connections from a cross-section of the community.
- Hear from and interact with high-level business, community and government leaders.
Apply for Leadership Twin Cities today at www.minneapolischamber.org/leadership. For additional information, contact Cheri Gengler at 612.370.9160 or leadership@minneapolischamber.org.
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 Enroll Now in Minnesota Keystone
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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 Featured Job Opportunities!
The following member companies are now hiring:
- Clare Housing - Supportive Services Manager - Marshall Flats | Apply
- CenturyLink - Senior Business Inside Sales | Apply
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 Go Twins!
As a member of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce you have the option of purchasing tickets for our Minnesota sports teams. There are still some great dates available for the 2017 Twins season!
Please contact Andrea Carver at 612.370.9152 for details.
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LEO A DALY's New Senior Project Manager
The Minneapolis office of international architecture and engineering firm LEO A DALY recently announced the appointment of Sherief El-Banna, AIA as senior project manager. El-Banna will be responsible for managing complex architecture and engineering projects on a wide range of commercial, industrial, healthcare and government projects. He brings 23 years of industry experience in architecture, commercial real estate, construction and project management.
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Meet the Vice President of CenterPoint Energy
John Sousa has joined CenterPoint Energy as vice president of Corporate Communications and Community Relations. In this capacity, Sousa leads all corporate communications activities, including internal communications, external media relations, crisis management and community relations. He also provides strategic direction on matters affecting the reputation of the company; works cross-functionally with leaders from division and corporate teams to ensure strategic alignment of internal and external messages; and develops and executes creative and flexible communications approaches to educate, engage and meet the needs of the company's diverse workforce and external constituencies.
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Opus Announces First Tenants at 169 Business Center
The Opus Group (Opus) announced today Staging Concepts and its sister company SC Railing Company as the first tenants at the completed 169 Business Center in Brooklyn Park. Together, Staging Concepts and SC Railing Company will occupy 65,000 square feet of the 145,800-square-foot development. Located at the intersection of 85th Avenue and Wyoming Avenue North, the building offers prime highway access and meets the demand for space resulting from the sector's low vacancy rates. The development offers 24-foot clear height, access to Highway 169 and County Road 81 and desirable area amenities for employees.
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John Crawford Joins Lommen Abdo
Attorney John Crawford has joined Lommen Abdo, bringing additional experience to the firm's litigation practices and transportation law practice. John has represented clients in cases involving insurance coverage, personal injuries, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, premise liability, property damage, punitive damages, and bad-faith claims for over 30 years. John is certified as a civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocates and as a civil trial specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association and is licensed in state and federal courts in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and North Dakota federal court.
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RECENT RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS
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Mercy
901 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
www.MercyMPLS.com
Mike and Abby Rakun along with Scott Gardiner & team members celebrate the opening of Mercy Restaurant downtown Minneapolis at 9th & Hennepin in Le Meridien Hotel.
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UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS
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Jambo! Kitchen
Thursday, April 13, 2017 | 11:30 a.m.
1939 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Please RSVP to
bpavia@minneapolischamber.org if you plan to attend.
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 Chamber Town Talk:
Preparing for the Earned
Sick & Safe Time Ordinance
Thursday, April 13, 2017
8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Members: $15 | Non-Members: $20
Jax Cafe
1928 University Ave. N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55418 |
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On July 1, the City of Minneapolis' Sick and Safe Time ordinance will go into effect. At the next Town Talk, Brian Walsh, Compliance Supervisor, Labor Standards Enforcement Division and City's Department of Civil Rights, will provide a checklist of next steps to ensure your business is in compliance. We will allow plenty of time for questions.
Thank you to our sponsors: CenterPoint Energy, Eastside Food Cooperative, Wells Fargo and Jax Cafe,
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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.
Events Sponsorship With a variety of events and sponsorship investment levels to choose from you can find an option that aligns with your company goals.
Programs 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 Rhonda Bernard at (612) 370-9121 or Steve Burk at (612) 370-9170 today!
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 and compare it with your listing in our online directory.
Contact Rhonda Bernard at (612) 370-9121 or Steve Burk at (612) 370-9170 today!
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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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Public Policy Forum: Working Toward a Safer Downtown
Friday, April 7
7:30 to 9:00 a.m. / Wells Fargo Center - 3rd Floor
Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Wells Fargo and our series sponsor: CenterPoint Energy |
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Chamber Town Talk:
Preparing for the Earned Sick & Safe Leave Ordinance
Thursday, April 13
8:00 to 9:30 a.m. / Jax Cafe
Thank you to our sponsors: CenterPoint Energy, Eastside Food Cooperative, Wells Fargo and Jax Cafe |
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Meet the Chamber at Job Corps Center
Tuesday, April 18
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. / Hubert H. Humphrey - Job Corps Center |
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Happy Hour Networking at RedRossa Italian Grille
Thursday, April 20
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. / RedRossa Italian Grille
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BCC Community Outreach: Volunteer Opportunity with Arc's Value Village
Wednesday, April 26
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. / Arc's Value Village |
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SMART for Business: Protecting Your Business
Thursday, April 27
7:30 to 9:00 a.m. / Sunrise Banks
Thank you to our sponsors: UPS and Sunrise Banks
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