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Today is National College Colors Day. On the Friday before Labor Day, National College Colors Day encourages everyone to display their team spirit. Across the United States students, parents, family, fans, and alumni will be wearing their team colors. Be sure you’re celebrating by wearing your college team’s colors and apparel. I love the map above, but it's missing some very important local alma matters... our members UMD & CSS!
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Share your business tips!
Part of the beauty of a chamber of commerce is the ideas that are shared collectively by our 250 member organizations and their 1, 2, 100, or 1000+ employees.
If you have a business tip you'd like to share, email kim@hermantownchamber.com subject line: Business Tips.
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Have your heard of Coursera?
Sign up for FREE!
Coursera is a world-wide online learning platform that offers massive open online courses, specializations, degrees, professional and mastertrack courses and just general interest!
The State of Minnesota has arranged for Minnesotans with a SS number have access to the entire Coursera educational platform – for free.
Coursera is FREE for Minnesotans, but you have to sign up through Careerforce. Linked here is the new handout which will walk you through the process of creating a free account with Coursera, unlocking the catalog so you can enroll in courses for free (and not have to pay for certificates earned by completing a course or series of courses).
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Small Business Assistance Grants
Money from the Small Business Relief Fund will be allocated in two phases.
Phase 1 runs from August 24 through September 7, and is dedicated to businesses and non-profits with 25 or fewer full time employees,. Businesses may apply for assistance up to $1,000 per employee for a maximum of $25,000, for COVID-related expenses such as to purchase PPE, cleaning supplies, signage and safety barriers.
Phase 2 opens September 14th and will be for businesses and non-profits with 100 or fewer full-time employees. In addition to COVID-related expenses, businesses may be partially reimbursed for loss of revenue, rent, mortgage and utilities. Applicants can apply for up to $50,000 during Phase 2.
Program guidelines and other information, a video of one of the virtual information sessions, and the option to sign up for email updates on the program, are now available on the CARES webpage. An online application, as well as a downloadable paper application, are also be available.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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This is NEXT THURSDAY, September 10th. I've had the chance to hear her speak - and it is fantastic presentation, so our chamber specifically asked to bring her back to speak with our membership and friends! It really clears the air from all the noise we've been seeing on social media and the national news. I would highly recommend you zoom in. Click on the flyer or CLICK HERE for the link to the meeting. Make sure you mark your calendar, and add the link so you can join in when it's time.
Thanks! ~ Kim Parmeter, Executive Director
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Yellow Bike Coffee
Business After Hours
Thursday, September 17th
5pm - 6:30pm
5094 Miller Trunk HWY across from Centricity Credit Union.
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Wednesday, September 30
Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club
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Assemble a team. Register as an individual. Sponsor a tee sign or hole. Tee-time Tournament.
2020 Trophy Winner - To Be Determined
2019 Trophy Winner: Lake Superior Law
2018 Trophy Winner: Lake Superior Law
2017 Trophy Winner: Centricity Credit Union
Thank you to our members HMI, Members Cooperative Credit Union, SuperOne Foods, Centricity Credit Union, Lake Superior Law, Asphalt of Duluth, 1 Call Telecom, TKDA and more who are putting teams together...
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If you can't golf with us this year, consider a hole sponsor booth ($300), or a tee sign ($100) sponsorship! Contact Kim@hermantownchamber.com to get signed up, or use the link above to reserve! REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 18th!!!
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Our advocacy efforts and these programs are made possible because of our members and additional sponsorship.
THANK YOU for supporting your Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Chamber Mailer Coming out again in September,
Great inexpensive advertising opportunity!
Materials needed by Wednesday, September 9th!
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How it Works...
Investment is $75 for the September mailer, or $100 for both September & December mailer.
-Include which Mailers you would like to be in: Fall / Winter / Both
-Provide your promotional flier (275 copies needed) by August 28th.
- 8.5 X 11 flyer (both sides is fine) on copy / glossy paper, card stock will be extra (because of the weight)
- rack card
- business card (275 needed)
-Supply your organization’s logo and contact information
We will mail them directly to our members!
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Works great for restaurants that want to share menus, businesses that want to promote upcoming specials or services offered! We have room for more, but items are needed SEPT 10th! Thanks to our members who have already reserved space!
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Chamber Member Face Mask Special!
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Need branded masks for your business?
Exclusively for Chamber members, Big Frog is offering 3 ply ear loop masks in white or silver grey imprinted with your business logo for $5/each. Other colors may be available for a small upcharge, inquire.
No minimum order required.
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Interested in being a board member?
Send a letter of interest to kim@hermantownchamber.com by Sepember 30th.
Our nominating committee will review in October.
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Also - many precincts are looking for Election Judges. Click to find out more from St. Louis County.
I recently had the opportunity to serve as an election judge and I truly enjoyed the experience. It was a great insight into the process behind local elections. If you are a process person like me, or just love politics, or just love seeing people in your community, you'll learn a lot and probably have a lot of fun, too! I will definately do it again! ~kp
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General Election — Tuesday, Nov 6
We've published a guide of city, county and statewide races that affect the majority of our membership service area.
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Strong Northland Campaign
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Over $60,000 in vouchers sold - thank you NORTHLAND!
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Thanks to everyone who supported this program! Our campaign officially wrapped up August 31st.
But many of our restaurants will honor the certificates through the end of the month. (Double check with the restaurant).
So if you have them USE THEM NOW! There's more than 40 local restaurants you can support.
Below are our Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce members participating in the program.
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If we need to cancel our major events, we can
- offer a refund
- apply your sponsorship to a different event
- apply it to your 2021 membership
- or reserve your space for next year
Thank you for your flexibility & support!
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On August 12th we made the sad, but important decision to cancel the 2020 UnWined event (Originally scheduled May 14th, rescheduled for Oct 22nd) for both the safety of our members, guests and vendors, but also so we can bring you the caliber of experience you've come to know and love with unWINEd in the near future.
Thanks for your support and understanding. If you've already purchased tickets or sponsorships, staff will be contacting you with options.
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On September 2nd we made the sad, but important decision to cancel the 2020 Annual Meeting (scheduled for Novembe 19th) for both the safety of our members and guests and so we can bring you the caliber of experience you've come to know and love with this fun annual event in the future. HOWEVER, we will be bringing you a video of our highlights and speakers from our board. We plan to share this with our membership on December 1st. If you would like to sponsor our annual "video" contact Kim@hermantownchamber.com.
Thanks for your support and understanding. If you've already purchased tickets or sponsorships, staff will be contacting you with options.
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Try the quick links for up to date information.
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VisionSelling Million Dollar Mastermind
This is not your typical Mastermind. This Mastermind is on steroids.
Take the usual Mastermind format where 8 amazing sales leaders help you find solutions and keep you accountable. Add to it the power of Clifton Strengthsfinder (Gallup), sales techniques that work in a pandemic, and a certified Sales Coach with over 25 years experience.
These are your dreams we are talking about, and your business. This is not the time to wait, push it off until things are more certain, or anything else that might get in the way of your future.
It's time to finish 2020 strong. Apply now... Limited space available!
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Congratulations
Chris Homyak & Flavia Alvarez Maldonado, the new owners of "Clearview General Store"
in Lutsen, MN!
From Steve Bragg, Business Broker
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Chris has been in Lutsen for 12 years and Flavia 7 years, and now move to business owners. They are extremely excited about the opportunities that Clearview General Store has to offer and hope to expand their offerings in every department.
This fall they are adding a new Grab & Go section up front as well as expanded produce options and look forward to continuing to serve the local community, friends and family, and visitors from all over.
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Congratulations to Molly Leonard and Russell Holm, new owners of Aardvark Septic and portable restrooms.
From Steve Bragg, Business Broker
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As residents of Mahtowa, MN we were happy to have found a local business to purchase and incorporate into our parent company (On Site Companies).
We are growing as a business adding additional services such as temporary heaters and ground thaw for the next winter season. “I would like to thank our wonderful staff for all they do and the great customers for their support" Russell Holm Owner Aardvark Septic and Portable Restrooms
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UPCOMING MEETINGS, PROGRAMS & EVENTS
9/9 - Board & Ambassador Membership Meeting
9/10 - COVID Webinar - Mayo Clinic
9/16 - Board Meeting
9/17 - Business After Hours - Yellow Bike Coffee
9/22 - Private Business Center Booking
9/29 - Private Business Center Booking
9/30 - Golf Tournament - Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club
9/30 - Deadline for submitting letter of interest for joining board of directors
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Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce
218.729.6843
info@hermantownchamber.com
www.hermantownchamber.com
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