Monday, April 10, 2017


The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
2017 Man & Woman of the Year

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Minnesota Chapter announces the 2017 Man & Woman of the Year candidates. These individuals have been nominated by their peers and  will compete for the titles of Man & Woman of the Year during a competitive 10-week fundraising campaign.

Candidates include:
Bobbi Dahlstrom, M&A Executive Search; Nate Berg, G.L. Berg Entertainment; Jeremy Carr, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal; Randall Henkemeyer, Wells Fargo; Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group; Sooki Jalali, Health & Wellness 2 You Corp.; Kevin Knudsen, Coldwell Banker Burnet; Shannon Lindstrom, Realty Group Inc.; Christine Lund, Carlson Commercial; Tina Nguyen, U.S. Bank; Nasibu Sareva, African Development Center; Carrie Skarnes, Insurance Warehouse and Dr. Erica Warlick, University of Minnesota.

For more information, visit mwoy.org/MN
Meet the Chamber
Tuesday, April 18
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM / Job Corps Center
 
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 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center 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 event is for you!

Bring a guest and when they join, you will receive a $50 gift certicate from a Chamber Member restaurant.
Happy Hour Networking
Thursday, April 20
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM / RedRossa
 
Temperatures are increasing and so should your network! What better place for happy hour than the one of the hottest restaurants in town? Join us at RedRossa at the Best Western Plus Bloomington Hotel Mall of America to build new connections and mingle with chamber members. Complimentary appetizers and drink specials will be included.
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.
Business Matters Safety Matters: Workplace Lockdown
Wednesday, May 3
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM / Bloomington Chamber Office
 
Workplace violence and lockdowns are often mentioned in the news.  Most of us believe the unthinkable will never happen at our workplace, but what if it does? How will you react? Bloomington Police Officer and Homeland Security Coordinator Andy Risdall has assisted many companies with their lockdown plans. Learn how your business can implement lockdowns as a part of an overall crisis response plan.
Please welcome our newest member!
  • Martin Luther Campus
    Luke Jenkins, Director of Community Relations
    (952) 888-7751,   martinluthercampus.com
... about this opportunity to clean up the Minnesota River?
   
This six-acre site along the Minnesota River is a part of the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. Over the past few decades, this site has become densely wooded, and the understory is now dominated with invasive plants. Volunteers will cut and haul buckthorn and invasive honeysuckle and pull garlic mustard to improve the vegetation for local wildlife and mitigate soil erosion on steep slopes. Registration is required, click here for more info.