Can anyone believe it's May? Our Minnesota weather certainly does not match the calendar! We are anxiously anticipating the warm, Spring sun. I have to say that more and more members are venturing out to return to the shared workspaces and networking events. Last month, Slice of Woodbury was packed with fun and energy. I really enjoyed seeing members and visitors who I hadn’t seen in over a year. Thank goodness the masks are off and everyone seems ready to get involved and grow their businesses.

In the last 60 days, we've added over 100 new businesses to our community. That is THE biggest influx of new members in our over 40-year history. We are quickly approaching 1,000 virtual member companies. I remind my team on our twice weekly teleconferences that we are now serving over 1,600 individuals on a monthly basis and that is what WORK AWESOME is all about. It's certainly keeping us busy. Thank you all for the generous referrals and the way in which you welcome new members into our workspaces. YOU are the reason we are growing and reaching so many businesses in Minnesota.

We've added a bonus BLACKJACK WEDNESDAY on May 4^th. There are extra bonus prizes for anyone who draws two 4s, or any combination of 2 cards adding to 4. As the saying goes, May the 4th (force) be with you.

I hope to see you at our Network and Pizza event at Park on May 5, or Woodbury on May 17. This is a perfect opportunity to meet some of our awesome new members. By special request, we are also adding a Happy Hour Networking at Minnetonka OffiCenter on May 24 from 4:30 to 6 pm. The members have been asking for a get together and we are making it happen. Open to everyone, join us! We're making plans to host a meet and greet in our other locations, too. Stay tuned.

Remember, it’s time to gear up and get involved! Reap the benefits of your membership! In the meantime, it looks like we have to stay tuned for warm weather and sunshine. I know it’s coming soon. Hope to see you in the workspaces this month.