January 15, 2019
Greetings!

It's time to celebrate some successes! It's said the East Side doesn't get it's fair share of praise for what is going right. These Unsung Successes can be the base for launching into the new year. Join us with your stories and your energy for what is going right! Our featured speaker Andy Olson from Ideal Printers will give us his take-aways front and center with your votes for East Side Businesses of the Year! Ballot is open until Friday... and today join Alexander Bourne for his campaign launch in Ward 6.

Last chance to get your name on the short list of change-makers - Nominate Board Members here.
Thursday Jan 24th
East Side YMCA

ESABA's Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon is coming up! Here are the Nominees... vote for Business Awards Now:

Business of the Year Nominees -
DVCreative
Hiway Federal Credit Union
Motel 6 St. Paul

Commitment to Community -
Latino Economic Development Center
Rainbow International St. Paul
St. Paul Port Authority

Board Elections - We're also looking for a few good leaders. ESABA Board Nominations. Join Board Candidates like:
Tuoa Lee is a long time East Sider, community connector, and coach (volleyball). He wants to join the board to bridge the communication gaps and break down the barriers that divide
us so that all of us can combine our efforts for the common good.  
Jerry Wacholz is Membership Sales Director at the Eastside YMCA. " I am blown away by the passion that the community members have for their city. This has inspired me to adopt this community as my home, and work to help its people every day." 
Alexander's Ward 6 Kick-Off!
Please come share your vision for a more vibrant, equitable and inclusive St. Paul at our Ward 6 Campaign Kick-Off!

Tuesday, January 15, 2019
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Brunson's Pub | 956 Payne Ave, St. Paul MN

Apartment for rent at ESEC!

$850/mo
700 sq feet
rooftop patio

Indoor Climbing Camps for the Kiddos this Winter Break! Ages 6 to 12. Click below for the calendar and more details!
Community Events:

ESEC - Business Consutling 

Jan 16 - Dist 1 GoldLine Rapid Transit Mtg

Jan 22 - Midway Chamber Econ Dev Summit


Jobs & Careers:
Lower Phalen Creek Project - Wakan Tipi Center Director

LSS - Lifehaven : Sr. Youth Worker

MS Market - Lead Cashier, Baker & more...

NDC - Loan Officer, Loan Manager

Urban Roots - Market Garden Seasonal Supervisor

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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