NOTES FROM LORI
December! I can't believe it's time for the holidays again. I'm so pleased with the community support through our Refer-a-Friend program. I'm also grateful for our staff who demonstrate their dedication and talent on a daily basis. Although I feel like this is the year that keeps on giving with a roller coaster of ups and downs, I'm confident better days are ahead in the New Year.
It makes me extremely sad to announce this year's holiday luncheons are canceled due to the rapid escalation of COVID-19 and new variants. We've recently had members and staff out sick and reporting flu, pneumonia, and COVID-19 illness. Even with vaccines and boosters, none of us are bulletproof and, perhaps, have a false sense of security. We have run short staffed and may have to do that again if necessity dictates. We ask for your patience as we navigate through this public safety concern. I was so happy thinking about our fun traditions and the need for a little merry-making with our Fa-La-Lasagna lunches. But right now, I know it's not in anyone’s best interest. Instead, we will have a Holiday Cookie Event at each center on December 22 and will declare the week before Christmas Ugly Sweater week. There will be prizes! See our calendar for more details.
OffiCenters will continue to try and keep our workspaces and members safe. We are reinstating all of our COVID-19 protocols with regard to acrylic panels, sanitizing and hand washing. We encourage all of you to do the same. I'm hopeful that we can encourage mask wearing within the workspaces. Please help us help protect in our community.
Even though the lunches are canceled, I promise a Happy Hour in the early part of next year. Our member Jeff Brown is inviting us back to The Fair on 4, so stay tuned. It was a blast last time.
May your holiday season be filled with joy. Let’s hope for below average snowfall and above average temperatures! As the old song says, I wish all of you “The thrill of hope as this weary world rejoices”. Find peace in the fact we are still here and getting stronger each day. Stay safe and enjoy time off with family and friends. Happy Holidays!
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Jasmine Brett-Stringer, Edina Member, is the Queen of Christmas Movies. Last year, she won a Hallmark Holiday Movie watching contest. So, how can she top that? This year, Jasmine makes her holiday movie debut in, "A Christmas Wish in Hudson". The free Roku Channel Movie was shot in Hudson, WI and includes many local MN and WI scenes and landmarks. WATCH NOW!
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Mastcom, member at Park, created a video for Blue Cross/Blue Shield to help them recognize their recent Trailblazer Award Winner, Hennepin Healthcare Pediatric Vaccine Mobile program. HCMC's pop-up clinics started in May 2020 as a way to provide essential childhood vaccinations and treatment to areas of the city that need them. Learn more HERE! |
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Traci Radmanovich, founder of PTFT and International Plaza Member, started a client appreciation tradition 10 years ago, when she gave out twenty pumpkin pies. Fast forward ten years later, and on November 22, 2021, Traci and her team gave out 280 pumpkin pies, with 80 going to the men and women in blue who serve their communities at the Cottage Grove and Oakdale police department. Now, that's what we call Client Ap-PIE-reciation! |
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A1S LLC
Bankpoint Financial
Brandon Cannady
Bruce D. Carlson CPA
Home Design by Annie
Kingstone Financial
Legacy, Inc.
Roc Diversified Services LLC
Sweet N Savage Co.
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34 Years
Larsen Tax and Financial Services
29 Years
21 Years
Evergreen Shipping
16 Years
Robert Hartnett
14 Years
MN Lawyers
12 Years
Investors Financial Group
9 Years
TOJ Financial
8 Years
Tucker Financial
7 Years
David F. Schmitz, P.A.
6 Years
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Both Park Connect and Slice of Woodbury are back in January! These networking groups offer members a chance to develop meaningful connections, find new business opportunities, generate fresh ideas and meet others in our community. Plus, a free pizza lunch! Join us on the first Thursday of the month in St. Louis Park, and third Tuesday of the month in Woodbury. Bring your elevator speech & plenty of business cards! These events are free and open to everyone, so feel free to bring a guest, or two!
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Sometimes, we have news that makes us as happy as it does sad. This is that kind of news for OC and our members! Congrats to Jill, the Center Manager at France OffiCenter, who is retiring later this month. Jill has been a dedicated team member for over 21 years, and will surely be missed. The best news for us is that she will be hanging around still in a virtual capacity while she winters somewhere warm! If you would like to join us to wish her well, stop by France from 4 to 6pm on December 16 for some champagne and snacks. Cheers to YOU, Jill! |
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Tis' the Season of Giving . . .
If you're looking for a local non-profit to support this holiday season, please consider our one of our OneCommunity Members. Collection boxes in our lobbies are for Hats & Mittens. They also have a virtual fundraiser on Dec. 2nd at 7PM with over 50 silent auction bid items available. Learn more HERE. OC purchased gifts for two children with the Angel Tree Program and will also sponsor a local family in need with Christmas in the City. And, w e are making a monetary donation to Second Harvest Heartland. If you would like to join any of our efforts, donations can be given to your Center Manager.
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