May 2024 OurCommunity News

NOTES FROM LORI

Hurray! It’s the first of May! And to say we have been busy is an understatement! We closed out our tenancy in the North Loop and want to thank the 120 members who have moved their business to one of our 6 suburban locations. I am overwhelmed by your support. For everyone who has come through our doors at Union Plaza over the past 33 years, we thank you for the memories. To those staying behind, I wish you continued success and know there will always be a place for you should our paths cross again. A special thanks to Bethy and Chelsea for staying true to the end, and to Amanda, our General Manager, who just makes it all work. I appreciate your patience and dedication to getting all of us to the next place.

Over the next two weeks, we will be finishing up the International Plaza remodel. The next phase is the wallpaper and booths, followed by a few finishing touches. The new conference rooms are awesome and there are a few surprises coming as well. I can't wait to show you the finished workspace. Join us for the big reveal at the June 13th Social Hour!

This month’s Social Hour will be hosted at Edina OffiCenter on May 9th. I look forward to seeing a lot of new faces as we have had an influx of new members in the Edina area. Please stop in and celebrate the warm weather. Slice of Woodbury networking will be on May 28th. Last month the attendance topped 30 people. Guess we'll need to order extra pizza now that the weather is better!

We are all looking forward to the long Memorial Day weekend at the end of the month. I feel like that really marks the beginning of summer for many of us, and gives us a much-needed long weekend. Cheers to all of you and I hope to see you in the workspaces this month.

Erica Roelike, Human Resources Consultant at Elevate Results Consulting and member at Minnetonka, wrote an article: Understanding Shades of Grey When it Comes to HR Management. In her article, she explains some regulations in HR are black-and-white, however, there are instances that adopting a more flexible mindset can be beneficial for your organization. Erica also discusses the 3 phases of business and what areas of HR should be focused on during each phase. Read the article HERE.

Mastcom, member at Park, is a certified veteran owned, full-service video production company that creates a variety of videos for marketing, social media, training/meeting support, company overviews and more. Producing thousands of videos for different industries and purposes, Mastcom is one of the longest existing video companies in the Twin Cities and is FAA certified for drone video production. Stop by and say hi to Tim or Ryan and discuss creative ways video can help your business. See their work HERE.

Brian Muller, Founder of Momentous Wealth Advisors and member at Woodbury, has a podcast, Wealth Decisions, where he speaks on numerous financial topics. His mission is to guide individuals in making impactful financial decisions that align with their life and wealth goals. Every week, Brian discusses one crucial wealth decision to help you establish a foundation for a richer life for you and your family. Some topics that are covered in his podcast are Roth IRAs, 401k, investing in stocks and more! Listen HERE.

Stephanie Hanson, a friend of OffiCenters, is a Regional TV Emmy® Award-winner and program host of “Taste Buds With Stephanie” on Fox 9. She's also a Broadcaster and Podcaster with the Weekly Dish on MyTalk 107.1 (Sat. 9AM-11AM), Cookbook Author, and the social commentator behind StephaniesDish.com and @MakersofMN. Stephanie is sharing her summer grilling guide with us that has 15 mouth watering recipes for sides, mains, sauces and more. Try all of her recipes and sign up for her newsletter HERE.

Active Life Physical Therapy and Wellness

ASAP Courier and Logistics, LLC

Diagnostic Management Consulting, Inc

Dohrwardt Law

Essie Mae Enterprises

Fenske Law Firm

G.V.V. Management

Handsome House, LLC

Helping Hands Family Services

Index Data

Investment Group of North Central, Inc

Kardium US, Inc

Libby Noonan

Lucky Lux Finds, LLC

Mellow Mind, LLC

MM Smith Enterprise

Platinum Health, LLC

QualityCare Companies, LLC

SnoGrass, LLC

Vespasian Technology, LLC

Well Rounded Intelligence

Zain Nutritional Therapy Clinic

20 Years

Strangis Wealth Management

14 Years

KeyLin Advisors

13 Years

Kelley Business Law

12 Years

National Realty Guild

11 Years

Gennext Bio Tech

Strategic Business Coach, Inc

9 Years

Bay Equity

HueLife

Metropolitan Chemical Health

Pearson Law Offices, PLLC

8 Years

Center For Living Well with ADHD

Darke & Associates

6 Years

Keech Media

Navis Pack and Ship

Sego Services

5 Years

B&W Quick Service, LLC

Finn Shapiro, LLC

Guild Mortgage

Independent Financial Resources, LLC

Johnson & Greenberg

Kozberg Consulting Group

Law Office of Barry L. Hogen

Meyer Njus Tanick

MWB Tax Solutions

Narins Defense

Olson Law Firm

Real Asset Strategies, LLC & Premier Investment

Schwartz Enterprises

Sterline Oaks Consulting, LLC

SweetSpot Sports, LLC

The Gentle Geek, LLC

Tracey Handt

Building Improvements @ Minnetonka

There are some AWESOME new updates coming to the building at our Minnetonka location within the next month! The building management team will begin improvements in the lower level and then work their way into other areas of the building. The lower level updates will include new lighting, paint, wallcovering and carpet. Portions of the linkway may be closed between May 7th and May 9th, while the carpet is being installed. The management team will also be remodeling the fitness center starting on May 27th and ending on June 7th. However, the fitness center will remain open during the remodel. The building training room will also be remodeled between May 13th and May 21st and will be closed during this renovation. We cannot wait to see the new improvements and hope you are as excited as us!

Blood Drive @ International Plaza

In partnership with Memorial Blood Centers, International Plaza is hosting a blood drive on May 16th. The drive will be held in the 4th floor Conference Center Training Room from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the building is looking for volunteers to run the event and/or donate. You are the right blood type to donate if you are O+, O-, A- or B-. Every 2 seconds, someone is in need of blood. In the time that you read this article, 15 people will be in need. Step up now and help save lives! To schedule an appointment to donate, click HERE.

Networking Invitational & Speaker Development

Get ready to rock your networking game at this exclusive event happening from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 6th. Gather in a lovely room at the Glass House in Minneapolis to meet new people and get familiar with a new community of people. At this event, you will also gain networking tips on how to mix and mingle while finding your own networking style. Listen to emerging and advanced speakers including Cathy Paper, Jeffrey Hayzlett, Sheila Harris, Jolly Nanda and Kane Harris and gain inspiring knowledge and immediate take-aways. It is time for you to connect with fellow professionals, exchange business information and make valuable connections in a fun and relaxed environment. To learn more about this event or to register to attend, click HERE.

My Very Own Bed, our OneCommunity partner, is hosting Steps for Sleep on May 18th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to raise money for children in need. This is their 4th annual walk and wellness event that focuses on celebrating the connection between physical activity and healthy sleep while building a sense of community. Steps for Sleep includes a 1.5 mile walk around Boom Island, a wellness fair, DJ, yoga/hula hooping, and family-friendly fun! If you are interested in participating or donating, click HERE.

Brian Muller, from Momentous Wealth Advisors and Woodbury Member, is hosting the 1st annual Momentous Live Music Fest in honor of his wife, Amie Muller, a veteran who died at 36 from pancreatic cancer. The event will be held on Sunday, May 18th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 3rd Act Brewery in Woodbury and will have music from Tim Mahoney, Mike Beigle, Tim Griesgraber and Brian David. This event is free and proceeds will be donated to the Amie Muller Veteran Health Research Program and Research Fund.

Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund has several ways for you to show your support this spring and summer. During the month of May, Big Bore Barbeque Co. is having a Ribs for Randy ($19 special) with $5 from each purchase going to the fund. Another tasty way to contribute is on May 13th at Culver's 10% Day of Giving. On that day, Culver's will donate 10% of their proceeds to the RSCRCF. And, May 13th-26th, Culver's will host their Change Makes a Difference campaign. Round up you order and donate your change to support the MN cancer community. June 2nd & 3rd is Rush to the Cure Gala (Medina Entertainment Center) and Golf Tournament (Rush Creek Golf Club). Finally, August 1st-4th is Pints and Paddle Simmer Slam &Jam, MN Largest Pickleball Tournament, with 100% of pickleball and sponsor proceeds benefiting the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund. Get more information on all of these events, register, or donate HERE.

Meet Sydney!

Sydney is the Office Service Specialist at our Minnetonka location and has made such a positive impact on our members since joining the OffiCenters team! When we asked Sydney what motivates her to come to work, she said "That it is a wonderful place to be. I have not always had the luxury of a positive work environment, so I get up each day and am very grateful I get to have a job where I am supported, appreciated and acknowledged." Sydney's go-to snack and beverage are popcorn, Takis and any flavor of Sparking Ice. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, reading, drawing/painting, developing film and playing video games. A fun fact about Sydney is that she walked down the aisle with her boyfriend before they started dating. They met at a mutual friend's wedding and a month later, he asked Sydney to be his girlfriend! We also asked Sydney what her biggest achievement is and she said, "I am an All-American Shot Putter. I got a scholarship to throw at Grand View University where I threw shot, hammer, weight, and the javelin for 4 years." Thank you for always taking care of our members and being such a ROCKSTAR, Sydney!