December 26, 2018
Greetings!

It's been a banner month on the East Side: parties, lunch dates, coffee and cocktails shared, holiday Toy and warm winter drives, and good will zipping around. I've been delighted to see you in the mix - energized, though at times teetering on that edge of the stress that jogs along with us this season. We have many things to celebrate and many challenges to reflect on for our country, our city, and each business.

As we think about the East Side, each asset we can build on is like stepping stone de-iced - we can build on success, vision, and hope. We can use the means we have in our power to connect, build on our strengths together, and drive business for each other. Our ESABA Annual Meeting in January will focus on these. Plan to keep the conversation going by joining us. See you in the New Year!
Above - Members from Lower Phalen Creek Project, LatinoLead and Latino Economic Development Center lunching for the Holidays at member Eastside Thai.

Thursday Jan 24th

Please attend ESABA's Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon! What deals are you looking for and what deals do you have to offer? Help drive sales by finding what you're looking for with an ESABA Member. Join us to celebrate connection, combine our strengths, and multiply the power of our dollar for a stronger East Side.

Board Elections! - We're also looking for a few good leaders. Are you interested in joining this team? ESABA Board Elections at our Annual Meeting!
Do some front-row advertising in the Johnson Mirror and support this excellent student community asset.

3000 toys given away at Toy Share. December 15 and 17
Merrick Community Services Staff and hundreds of volunteers gave out gifts and bicycles to people in need on the East Side of Saint Paul. Over 700 families came through the Arcade Street doors to rooms full of joy and cheer to celebrate the holiday season. The cookies, decorations, and ornaments were truly fantastic. A huge thank you to all who participated and helped!
Indoor Climbing Camps for the Kiddos this Winter Break! Ages 6 to 12. Click below for the calendar and more details!
Community Events:
Jobs & Careers:
Lower Phalen Creek Project - Wakan Tipi Center Director

LSS - Lifehaven : Sr. Youth Worker

MS Market - Kitchen Production Manager, Cook, & more...

If you have employment opportunities and need help getting the word out, please email us at info@esaba.org
Board of Directors:
President:
Steve Ledin
Ledin Law PLLC

Vice President:
Juan Cervantes
Juan Cervantes State Farm Agency LLC

Secretary:
Tom Cook
Metro State University

Treasurer:
Liz Lambrecht
Coulee Bank

Board Members:

Tonya Bauer
Saint Paul Port Authority

Randy Bloom
MSS

Mark Gallagher
Gallagher Financial

Taelor Johnson
Mueller Memorial

Marv Koppen
Party Time Liquor

William Schultz
Rainbow International Restoration

Seanne Thomas
ABC Realty, LLC

Darren Varley
DVCreative

Board meeting: Second Wednesday, 3:00pm ESEC

Member Meeting: every other 2nd Thursday, 11:15-12:30pm, TBA

Lunch Bunch: every other 2nd Thursday, 11 - 1pm
TBA
Paris Dunning, Executive Director
651.621.2766
paris@esaba.org
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