 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:
- CenturyLink - Senior Business Inside Sales | Apply
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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.
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National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation
The Sixth Annual "National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation" kicks off from the Mall of America rotunda on April 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presented by the Wyland Foundation and Toyota, the Challenge is a friendly, community-based competition among cities across the country that encourages residents to make their pledge to save water and reduce waste. The Mall of America event will feature an ECO-FAIR and exciting prize giveaways for those who pledge onsite - including Toro mowers, trimmers, drip irrigation kits and more. This national challenge runs the entire month of April, with the selection of five winning cities based on the highest number of pledges per population category. Additionally, individuals who pledge will have the chance to win hundreds of eco-friendly and water-saving prizes, including a 2017 Toyota Prius.
Click here for details.
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James Beard Semi-Finalists 2017
The James Beard Foundation announced its list of restaurant and chef semifinalists for its 27th annual awards. Chamber member restaurants receiving nominations: At the Walker Art Center, Esker Grove for Best New Restaurant and at Surly Brewing Co., Jorge Guzman for Best Chef-Midwest.
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2017 Titans of Technology
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal announced its 2017 Titans of Technology honorees. These awards recognize individuals who are transforming Minnesota's tech industry and positively impacting the local economy. Chamber members being honored include:
- Amanda LaGrange, Tech Dump - in the Community Heroes category, which recognizes individuals within the tech industry for their outstanding community involvement
- Mike McCullough, Be The Match and Steve Knutson, Marco in the CIOs/CTOs category , which honors top IT executives at public or private companies, nonprofits or government agencies
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Lurie launches Specialty Tax Services group
Lurie, LLP has created a Specialty Tax Services group. Headed by Director, Todd A. Corbo, JD, MBA, the group will work with clients on complex projects outside the typical scope of tax compliance. As the Director of Specialty Tax Services, Corbo leads the team on a wide range of complex, out of the ordinary tax projects. The Specialty Tax Services group provides strategy, counsel and project work for a wide variety of national and international businesses. Corbo joined Lurie in November 2016.
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Northeast Bank
Congratulations to Daniel Pohnl on his promotion to Commercial Loan Officer. Daniel started working for Northeast Bank on October 28, 2013, as a Credit Analyst, was promoted to Sr. Credit Analyst in July 2015, and to Commercial Lender in April 2016. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire with an Accounting/Finance Major.
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UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS
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2017 State of the City: One Bloomington
 www.minneapolischamber.org/sotc
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Admission: $40
Table of Ten: $400 (with Priority Seating)
JW Marriott Minneapolis
Mall of America
2141 Landau Lane
Bloomington, MN 55425 |
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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.
Thank you to our presenting sponsors: Bloomington Heritage Days, Hyatt Regency Bloomington-Minneapolis, Mall of America and Walser Automotive Group; our silver sponsors: Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau, Larkin Hoffman, TRIA Orthopaedic Center and Xcel Energy; our bronze sponsors: Holiday Companies, Raymond James Financial Services and RBCU and partners: JW Marriott Minneapolis and Rotary Club of Bloomington
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 Minnesota Twins Welcome Home Luncheon
www.minneapolischamber.org/twins
Celebrate the start of a new season of baseball at Target Field! The Minnesota Twins Welcome Home Luncheon, presented by U.S. Bank, is a long standing Chamber tradition and we invite you to join us. This fun event, emceed by Dick Bremer, includes player introductions, remarks by Minnesota Twins President Dave St. Peter, an interview with Manager Paul Molitor, comments from a few roster stars, an appearance by TC Bear, a silent auction and much more. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Twins Community Fund.
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 Best in Business Awards
www.minneapolischamber.org/bib
The Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce and its affiliates invite you to celebrate the accomplishments of these companies at its annual luncheon.
This sell-out event features unique video business profiles and on-stage interviews with company leaders conducted by Master of Ceremonies, Liz Collin of WCCO-TV.
Congratulations 2017 Award Winners:
- Large Employer of the Year | Atomic Data
- Small Employer of the Year | Tunheim
- Non-Profit of the Year | Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
- Break-Out Business of the Year | Siteimprove
- Quality of Life | Xcel Energy
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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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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!
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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B.E.E.R.: Tackling Workforce Development
Wednesday, March 29
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. / Edina Country Club
Thank you to our sponsors: Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Hinckley, One Source The Background Check Company, Centerpoint Energy, Promotion Select and RBCU |
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Executive Women's Council:
Finding Balance in Work and Life
Wednesday, March 29
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. / Loews Minneapolis Hotel
Thank you to our series sponsors: Associated Bank, CenterPoint Energy, Comcast, Lommen Abdo, P.A., Schechter Dokken Kanter CPAs and Allied Parking, Inc. |
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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 series sponsors: CenterPoint Energy, Eastside Food Cooperative, Wells Fargo and Jax Cafe |
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