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Thursday, February 23, 2017
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Forty Under 40 - Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Chamber members included in this year's 40 Under Forty honoree list are: Rotolu Adebiyi, Brightpeak Financial; Kelly Mansell, M.A. Mortenson Co.; Maureen Michalski, Schafer Richardson; Tracy Carlson, PadillaCRT; Arthur Gardner, Jr., Thor Construction Inc.; Adam Ballinger, Lindquist& Vennum; Phil Krump, BMO Harris Bank ; Phillip Trier, U.S. Bancorp (Chamber board member); Leah Wong, Minneapolis Downtown Council and Emily Nicoll, CBRE Group Inc. Business Journal editors comb through hundreds of nominations each year, selecting 40 young leaders who have made a name for themselves in their industries and communities.
Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest
Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest (JAUM) is included in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce "Achieving Tomorrow" documentary highlighting various Minnesota organizations committed to preparing students to succeed in the jobs of the future. Junior Achievement was one of only a few organizations in our state's profile of education best practices around workforce development. Gina Blayney, JAUM President & CEO, and our experiential simulation lab utilized by JA BizTown and JA Finance Park are both featured in the U.S. Chamber's video. Click here to watch the video.
Thor Construction/United Properties
The City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) have selected a master developer team to work with them to pursue redevelopment of the 48-acre City-owned Upper Harbor Terminal (UHT) site. The selection was approved by the City Council on January 13 and by the MPRB on January 25, and the Mayor of Minneapolis has concurred with both actions. The team selected as master developer is led by United Properties and also includes THOR Development and First Avenue Productions. All three of the partners are local firms with extensive experience and capacity that were key factors in their selection.
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 Welcome to Our Newest Members
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Memorial Blood Center Blood Drives for March 1-15
Please consider donating blood at one of these drives.
Every two seconds, someone needs blood. And there is no substitute. Only volunteer donors can help save lives.
Click here to a link to a list of scheduled metro blood drives for the beginning of March. Thank you!
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Dangerous W-2 Phishing Scam Evolving; Targeting Schools, Restaurants, Hospitals, Tribal Groups and Others
IR-2017-20, Feb. 2, 2017
The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry issued an urgent alert today to all employers that the Form W-2 email phishing scam has evolved beyond the corporate world and is spreading to other sectors, including school districts, tribal organizations and nonprofits. Click here to read more.
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 Featured Job Opportunities!
The following member companies are now hiring:
- CenturyLink - Senior Business Inside Sales | Apply
- Sam's Club Distribution Center - Forklift Operators | Apply
- Wellington Security Systems - Installation/Service Technician | Apply
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UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS
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Memorial Blood Centers Downtown Donor Center
Friday, February 24, 2017 | 12:30 p.m.
Baker Center
706 2nd Ave., S., Ste. 137
Minneapolis, MN 55402
www.mbc.org
Please RSVP to
bpavia@minneapolischamber.org if you plan to attend.
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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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 2017 Best in Business Awards
www.minneapolischamber.org/bib
Thursday, March 23, 2017
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Members: $50 | Non-Members: $70
Sponsored Table of Ten: $1,000
LOEWS Minneapolis Hotel
601 First Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403 |
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We invite you to celebrate the accomplishments of five member companies at the Chamber's annual Best in Business Awards. This sell-out event features unique video business profiles and on stage interviews with company leaders which highlight why they are the best in the region.
Thank you to our sponsors: Xcel Energy, RBC Wealth Management, Associated Bank, N.A. and PSAV
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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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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
Brent Pavia at (612) 370-9181 today!
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Public Policy Forum: 2017 Transit Update
Friday, March 3
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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Meet the Chamber at Bloomington
Tuesday, March 14
7:30 to 9:00 a.m. / Bloomington Chamber of Commerce |
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DRIVE Leadership Luncheon: What Does it Mean to Lead in Today's World?
Tuesday, March 14
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. / Dakota Jazz Club
Thank you to our sponsor: CenterPoint Energy
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Let's Connect!
Thursday, March 16
8:00 to 9:00 a.m. / Bloomington Chamber of Commerce |
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Executive Women's Council:
Spinning Plates - 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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