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Thursday, February 2, 2017
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
@jweinhagen | @MplsChamber
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Happy Birthday, Minneapolis!
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of Minneapolis as a city and we can't wait to celebrate! Our Annual Meeting on February 17, 2017 is a sesquicentennial birthday party "
Celebrating the City at 150." It is an event that will take you on a journey through the years as we reflect on everything old and new that makes Minneapolis a great place to live, work, visit and do business.
While much has changed in the past century and a half, one thing has remained constant: The Chamber's commitment to and role in positioning Minneapolis as one of the most vital and diversified cities in the world. In fact, we've been there nearly every step of the way as the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce was established just fourteen years after the City in 1881.
I spend a lot of time thinking about the future of our city and our region and the broader role of the Chamber. In my first three and a half months leading this organization I have drunk countless cups of coffee, eaten a lot of lunch and had more than one happy hour. If you have been gracious enough to lend me your ear, you have heard me talk about "relevance" and "innovation." I have been fairly candid in sharing my thoughts that the economic environment has changed and we have the opportunity to reposition this organization for the next generation. We will do this by honoring our history as we envision our future.
We have an incredible history to celebrate and it is highlighted by the fact that this organization's fingerprints are on some of the most notable successes in the city. From launching the campaign that secured the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis in 1914 to more recent efforts in working to retain our professional sports teams and developing the future workforce through programs like STEP-UP, the Chamber has been there.
In the coming months I will work with the Chamber board and seek input from you, our members and community stakeholders, as we develop a strategic vision that positions the Chamber to be an equally impactful partner to the City for the next 150 years!
Sincerely,
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Jonathan Weinhagen
President & CEO
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
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 Welcome to Our Newest Members
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 Featured Job Opportunities!
The following member companies are now hiring:
- Minneapolis Regional Chamber - Office Manager/Assistant to the CEO | Apply
- WNAV Audio Visual - Administration Assistant | Apply
- RBCU - VP of Lending | Apply
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Lommen Abdo, P.A.
Jeffrey C. O'Brien of Lommen Abdo, P.A., with Candace L. Moon and Stacy Allura Hostetter of The Craft Beer Attorney, have reached an agreement to co-author "Brew Law 101: A Legal Guide to Opening a Brewery - Minnesota Edition," with publication expected sometime in 2017. The book will be designed as a comprehensive guide to the myriad legal issues - both federal and state - that prospective brewery owners face as they start their business in Minnesota. Both firms belong to the Craft Beer Attorney Coalition, a non-profit for craft beer attorneys. Mr. O'Brien is Chair of Lommen Abdo's Food & Beverage Law Group and has been working with craft breweries in Minnesota and beyond since 2009.
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Hubbard Broadcasting
Stanley S. Hubbard, president and chairman of Hubbard Broadcasting, will receive the First Amendment Leadership Award from the Radio Television Digital News Foundation in March. Others to be honored at that time include NPR's Nina Totenberg, CBS's Bill Whitaker and "Game Change" authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann. Past honors for Hubbard include being inducted into the Broadcast & Cable Hall of Fame and a Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Broadcasters.
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Thor Construction/Target Corporation
Thor Construction broke ground on its $36 million North Minneapolis headquarters, in which Target Corporation will be a tenant. The retailer may not have a presence there. Target will lease an entire level of the 92,000 square foot retail and office complex , then will sublease 10-15,000 square feet to Thor and the remaining to other organizations. Thor CEO Ravi Norman estimated that Thor has built 20 Target stores over the year including the new small-format Target in Uptown currently under construction. Completion is anticipated in spring 2018.
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Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest seeks Volunteer Speakers
Junior Achievement's Career Speaker Series places volunteers in local high school classrooms to share with students their career experiences. Volunteers are given a lesson outline designed to connect them with students, provide relevant information about their career journey, and share advice for students interested in that career field.
JAUM is currently seeking volunteers for the following opportunities:
When: February 14, 2017 - 8:15-10:15 a.m.
What: Career exploration in IT and technology
When: February 22, 2017 - 9-11 a.m.
What: Career exploration in business, finance and entrepreneurship
For more information or to volunteer, contact Alul Yesak at 651-348-7104 or
alul@jaum.org.
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UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS
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2017 Annual Meeting: Celebrating the City at 150
 www.minneapolischamber.org/mpls150
Friday, February 17, 2017
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Members: $65 | Non-Members: $80
Sponsored Table of Ten: $1,000
Minneapolis Marriott City Center
30 South 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402 | View Map
It was official 150 years ago: Minneapolis became a city. We're throwing a sesquicentennial birthday party celebrating everything old and new that makes Minneapolis great.Save your seat for the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce 2017 Annual Meeting! 
Thank you to our presenting sponsors: Target, our luncheon sponsor: Xcel Energy and our event sponsors: Associated Bank, Mall of America, Mortenson, Wells Fargo and YA
Thank you to our partners: Minneapolis Marriott City Center, City of Minneapolis, WCCO and PSAV |
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Bloomington Chamber's
Annual Membership Meeting - Looking Forward
Friday, February 10, 2017
7:45 to 9:30 a.m.
The Bloomington Chamber's Annual Membership Meeting "Looking Forward" will celebrate the successes of the Chamber in 2016 and preview what is in store for 2017. This event will highlight the Chamber's programming and signature events, membership development, and legislative updates while featuring keynote speaker Dr. Chris Cassirer, President of Northwestern Health Sciences University.
Invited: Senator Amy Klobuchar
Senator Klobuchar has been invited to give opening remarks beginning promptly at 8:15 AM. Please arrive early to ensure you are in your seat by the time the Senator takes the stage.
Sheraton Bloomington
5601 West 78th St.
Bloomington, MN 55439 | View Map
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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!
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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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