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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Located just outside of the Twin Cities, Eden Prairie provides a perfect balance of small town feel and big city amenities. With a growing population of more than 62,000 people, and with the number of businesses multiplying, ...
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Thank You For Helping Us Move!
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We have finally settled into our new office building and have said goodbye to Viking Drive! The move was smooth and easy thanks to Junk King and AAA Movers. We were in good hands with those two!
Thank you also to C.H. Robinson for helping with the design plans at the new office and making sure Pat had a desk that fit through the office door!
We are so grateful to have such helpful and generous members! THANK YOU!
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Junk King workers on junk removal day
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February 13: B@B
Business@Breakfast is a great opportunity for businesses that depend on referrals and one-on-one interaction to make meaningful and lasting connections. Attendees should come prepared with a stack of 35-50 business cards and a 30-45 second commercial about their business. Arrive at 7:15 for 15 minutes of networking before we hear from each participant.
Facilitator: Steven Tasler
Speaker: Dominic Des Marais- Fairway Independent Mortgage
Event Sponsors:Fairway Independent Mortgage Company- Dominic Des Marais, Bethesda Lutheran Communities & Panera
The program will adjourn at 8:30, but attendees are welcome to continue to network afterward. Breakfast is included in the price.
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, February 13, 7:30-8:30am
LOCATION: Hellmuth & Johnson- 8050 W. 78th Street, Edina. 4th floor
COST: $13 for members, $18 for non-members
$5 additional charge for registrations after noon on Tuesday and walk-ins
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February 14: Women's Networking Valentine's Breakfast
Come help us launch this year's new-and-improved Women's Networking Group! We are thrilled to have Louise Griffith with us that morning to encourage us with her "You Are Worth It" talk and help you get into the Valentine's Day spirit! We will also have special prizes and breakfast. There is LIMITED SEATING so sign up as soon as possible to ensure you get to join us.
DATE & TIME: Thursday, February 14, 7:30-9:00am
LOCATION: Tavern, 4&5
16396 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie
COST: $20 for members, $35 for non-members
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February 22:
Legislative Issues Breakfast
Get an update from our elected officials on current bills and issues being discussed at the Capitol. Our state Representatives and Senators will be in attendance to share their thoughts and answer your questions W
e will get the chance to hear from elected officials Melissa Franzen, Steve Elkins, Lourie Pryor, and Steve Cwodzinski.
Breakfast will be provided.
DATE & TIME: Friday, February 22, 7:30-9:00am
LOCATION: Boulay, 7500 Flying Cloud Dr #800, Eden Prairie
COST: $20 for members, $35 for non-members
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February 27: B@B
Business@Breakfast is a great opportunity for businesses that depend on referrals and one-on-one interaction to make meaningful and lasting connections. Attendees should come prepared with a stack of 35-50 business cards and a 30-45 second commercial about their business. Arrive at 7:15 for 15 minutes of networking before we hear from each participant.
Facilitator: Stacey Steen-Noor
Speaker: April Greene- Bethesda Lutheran Communities
Event Sponsors:Fairway Independent Mortgage Company- Dominic Des Marais, Bethesda Lutheran Communities & Panera
The program will adjourn at 8:30, but attendees are welcome to continue to network afterward. Breakfast is included in the price.
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, February 27, 7:30-8:30am
LOCATION: Hellmuth & Johnson- 8050 W. 78th Street, Edina. 4th floor
COST: $13 for members, $18 for non-members
$5 additional charge for registrations after noon on Tuesday and walk-ins
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February 28: Maximize Your Membership
Join us for an informational meeting and learn how to Maximize Your Membership! Whether you are relatively new to the Chamber or just haven't been engaged in Chamber activities, come hear about the benefits and opportunities that are open to you and your staff. We will offer you step-by-step instructions on how to get involved, define the programs and benefits and show you how to navigate our website.
DATE & TIME: Thursday, February 28, 7:30-9:00am
LOCATION: Chamber Offices- 10925 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie
COST: FREE. We ask that you register for planning purposes.
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When your business needs
Experienced
,
Effective
, &
Responsive
Legal Representation
Call or e-mail David Anderson TODAY @ Anderson Business Law
952.200.2460
Proud member of Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce for over 10 years
David M. Anderson, Business Attorney
Anderson Business Law LLC
POB 44504
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
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Save the Date:
Home, Landscape, and Garden Expo (Saturday, March 16)
The EP Chamber's annual Home, Landscape, and Garden Expo will take place on Saturday, March 16th from 9:00-3:00pm at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. There will be giveaways, kids activities, and a vast amount of exhibitors to see. There are still booths available so if you are interested in having one, please contact Paige at paige.nault@epchamber.org for more information.
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BEER Breakfast: Regional Cooperation- Why Communities Should Collaborate.
David Beurle is a world-renowned expert on community, regional and organisational economic revitalization. His work extends from the local and regional, through to Corporate and Governmental levels with a focus on ‘future thinking’ and long-term planning.
He specializes in creating innovative future planning approaches for use in regional and organisational settings. He developed the groundbreaking Future Game as a widely used planning and workshop tool, which has been successfully used across the world in community, regional, industry, corporate and governmental settings. He pioneered the application of Scenario Planning to regions and rural industries around the world. Having worked in the field of regional and community planning/revitalization for over 20 years, he is a leader in the field of regional and organisational development.
Thank you to our event sponsor, Promotion Select!
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 8:00-9:30am
Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members
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50th Anniversary Dinner (Thursday, April 18)
Help us celebrate 50 years with dinner, music, cocktails, and some words from John Wiehoff, CEO of C.H. Robinson. More details to come!
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Could your company benefit from a talented STEM intern?
Receive a 50 percent cash match
on your intern's wages
–
up to $2500 through SciTechsperience
SciTechsperience
is a free, statewide, state-funded internship program that connects small for-profit Minnesota businesses with talented college STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) students.
Participating companies receive a wage reimbursement of 50 percent of the intern's wages up to $2,500.
What's New
- Companies located anywhere in Minnesota with less than 250 employees worldwide may participate
- Graduate students are now eligible for the program
More than 350 reimbursements are available now on a first-come, first hire basis
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Eligible Companies:
- Are for-profit, registered and conducting business in Minnesota
- Have fewer than 250 employees worldwide worldwide
- Offer an internship that offers hands-on STEM industry experience
- Are doing business in one of the following industries:
- Aerospace and Defense
- Agriculture and Food Science
- Biotechnology, Life Sciences and Health IT
- Engineering Services
- Fuels, Energy, Energy Management
- IT/Computer Technology
- Mining, Materials, Manufacturing and Processing
Want to know more? Check out this short
webinar
or contact SciTechsperience Program Director Becky Siekmeier, Minnesota High Tech Association at
beckys@mhta.org
or 952-230-4241.
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Thank You Annual Sponsors
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Boulevard Wealth Management
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Edward Jones Investments- Zane Birky
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Connect with the Eden Prairie Chamber
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Please note: The views expressed in this publication and its paid advertisements do not necessarily reflect the views of the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce.
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