August Results Newsletter

resultsresults the newsletter of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commercethe newsletter of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce

August 2010

Bringing the Capital to you… Announcing changes to the 2010/2011

series of the Legislative Breakfast

Also in this issue…

Event Recaps Articles, Pictures, and more Pictures Upcoming Events

Board of Directors

OfficersOfficersOfficersOfficers Bill Helgeson, Chair Risdall Marketing Group [email protected] Beverly Aplikowski, Past Chair Lakeside Homes Inc. [email protected]

Kathy Klang, Treasurer Cummings, Keegan & Co., PLLP [email protected]

DirectorsDirectorsDirectorsDirectors Sarah Anderson Courtyard by Marriott—Roseville [email protected]

Joe Brauer Mid American Financial Group [email protected]

Ann Curtis M&I Bank—Blaine [email protected]

Dr. Catherine Gray Morningstar Chiropractic [email protected]

Jason Helgemoe Western Bank [email protected]

Ted Landwehr Landwehr Law Offices [email protected]

Steve McAlpin McAlpin Agency Inc. [email protected]

Jodi Moulzolf Country Inn & Suites - Shoreview [email protected]

Andrea Murphy Northeast Bank [email protected]

Marnie Ochs-Raleigh Evolve Systems [email protected]

Deb Pieper Paradigm Business Solutions [email protected]

Committee Chairs

AmbassadorsAmbassadorsAmbassadorsAmbassadors OPEN Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Dr. Catherine Gray MorningStar Chiropractic Economic AdvancementEconomic AdvancementEconomic AdvancementEconomic Advancement Beverly Aplikowski Lakeside Homes Executive CommitteeExecutive CommitteeExecutive CommitteeExecutive Committee Bill Helgeson Risdall Marketing Group Fall ‘Nine is Fine’ Golf OutingFall ‘Nine is Fine’ Golf OutingFall ‘Nine is Fine’ Golf OutingFall ‘Nine is Fine’ Golf Outing Jeff Lust Country Financial Gala 2010Gala 2010Gala 2010Gala 2010 Joe Brauer Mid American Financial Group Nominating CommitteeNominating CommitteeNominating CommitteeNominating Committee Beverly Aplikowski Lakeside Homes Public PolicyPublic PolicyPublic PolicyPublic Policy Beverly Aplikowski Lakeside Homes

Bill Gschwind InPursuit Consulting

Pat Whelan PJW Automotive Spring Spring Spring Spring ‘Chamber Challenge’ ‘Chamber Challenge’ ‘Chamber Challenge’ ‘Chamber Challenge’ Golf TournamentGolf TournamentGolf TournamentGolf Tournament OPEN Young ProfessionalsYoung ProfessionalsYoung ProfessionalsYoung Professionals OPEN

INTERESTED IN HELPING CHART THE CHAMBER’S

DIRECTION BY LEADING A PROGRAM

OR ACTIVITY?

Contact the Chamber office for a complete committee update at 763.571.9781.

Contact Your Chamber Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce

525 Main Street, Suite 200, New Brighton, MN 55112 Tel. 763.571.9781; E-mail [email protected];

Tim Roche - president & ceo Melissa Deming - director of events and marketing

Dave Fearing—membership consultant John Cook—membership consultant

From the Desk of the President & CEO

Chamber Leadership

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TDS Metrocom 3460 Washington Dr.

Eagan, MN 55122

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Northeast Bank 3989 Central Ave. NE

Columbia Heights, MN 55421

Eric Olson Bio Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce Family: Married to Lucy for 23 years, 5 children – Allison(21), David(19), Paul(17), Anna Jo(15), Mary(6) Location: Lives in Coon Rapids Current position: Chairman of Anoka County United A non-profit group committed to promoting economic development in the greater Anoka County trade area, through an effective understanding of the economic development opportunities within the re-gion, by being the catalyst for business attraction, creation, retention and expansion. Previous Position: VP – Publications for ECM Publishers, Inc. I spent the last 24+ years with ECM in a number of roles, the last as VP – Publications. New Venture: Business Consultant Looking to do consulting work with small to medium sized companies who need help in mapping out a strategic plan and the implementation of that plan. I also want to use my experience to help businesses understand the best way to market their products and/or services. Twin Cities North Chamber Committee: Public Policy Committee - Voting Member Other activities: Minnesota Metro North Tourism Bureau, Blaine, Minnesota Appointed to Board in 2010 Minnesota Hockey, St. Paul, Minnesota Serving on the Board as Referee-in-Chief, 2001 – present Minnesota Hockey Officials Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota President, 2001 - present

Last newsletter we high lighted our out-going Board members. Now I would like to take notice of our incoming Board member! Back in March, the nominating committee of the Board of Directors sat down and took a look at our current Board of Directors. It is our goal to have fair representation geographically, by industry, and by company size. Based on that information we identified certain representations that we need to fill. With our newest Board member, your Board of Directors has 15 members, which meets our By-Laws, but we are currently looking to fill one more seat. Look for that information to follow.

The Board of Directors and I are pleased to introduce our newest Board member - Eric Olson. If you have been doing business in the Twin Cities North, or have been active in various groups across the area, you have most likely met Eric. If not, be sure to introduce yourself at the next Twin Cities North Chamber event!

Tim Roche

Eric Olson & Norm Coleman

Membership Information

BAE Systems 4800 East River Road

Fridley, MN 55421 763-572-7615

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Grand Casino Mille Lacs / Hinckley 7600 Boone Ave. N.

Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 763-488-1899

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Member Member Since

Advance Companies, Inc. 11/1/1995 Angell Family Dentistry 7/1/2008 betmar languages, inc. 5/1/1998 Brenk Brothers, Inc. 1/1/1996 Cheetah Precision Inc. 8/1/2005 CM Information Specialists, Inc. 9/1/1993 Coldwell Banker Burnet - Fridley 1/1/1987 Cottage Villas of Arden Hills 5/1/2007 Courtyard by Marriott - Roseville 5/1/2006 Cummings, Keegan & Co., P.L.L.P. 11/1/1994 Eye Care Center 3/1/1990 Golden LivingCenter - Lynwood 3/1/2004 Holiday Inn Express - Coon Rapids 1/1/1997 Interlog USA, Inc. 4/1/2005 McAlpin Agency, Inc. 8/1/2000 Medtronic World Headquarters 1/1/1970 Metal Supermarkets 1/1/2006 Mondi Minneapolis, Inc. 6/1/1998 Park Dental Columbia Park 12/1/1995 Pawn America - Fridley 7/1/2009 Pawn America - Roseville 7/1/2009 Residence Inn by Marriott - Roseville 5/1/2006 Roseville Visitors Association 8/1/2004 Spring Lake Park School District 1/1/1992

Voyager Bank 6/1/2008

Thank you for reinvesting with YOUR Chamber!

Member Reinvestments

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Cummings, Keegan & Co. 600 S. Hwy. 169, Suite 1625

St. Louis Park, MN 55426 952-345-2500

New Members – July 2010

Ambassador of the Month July 2010

Member Spotlight

Breakthrough Medical Supply, Inc. 2489 Rice Street , Suite 100 Roseville, MN 55113 Moses Adebara 651-330-8293 ECS, Inc. 4408 Amble Circle St. Paul, MN 55112 Robert Laska 651-207-8059 www.ecspollutioncontrol.com

Inter Dyn BMI 2277 West Highway 36 Roseville, MN 55113 Dan Costanzo 651-746-1448 www.interdynbmi.com Linda L. Zelm 310 Kiowa Avenue New Brighton, MN 55112 Linda Zelm - Business Coaching 612-868-5561

Rasmussen College 3269 95th Avenue NE Blaine, MN 55014 Betty O’Leary 763-795-4757 www.rasmussen.edu Roseville Properties Management Company 2575 Fairview Avenue Suite 150 Roseville, MN 55113 Chad Commers 651-633-6312 www.roseprop.com

Landwehr Law Offices

Ted Landwehr has been helping clients save legal costs and protect and grow their businesses since 1993. Ted is a senior level attorney who has earned both a law degree and Masters Degree in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Minnesota. His extensive background allowed him to provide comprehensive legal, financial and business advise for the benefit of his clients. They want your experience with Landwehr Law Office to be as professionals and satisfactory as possible. In most cases, Ted will travel to your home or office as no charge if you are unable to meet with him in their office. Their clients are always their first priority. They pride themselves on returning phone calls promptly and being accessible when you need them. They have all the resources of larger law firms but their size allows them to provide the same services as larger firms as a substantially lower cost. Contact them to see the difference that they can make and let them earn your trust.

Landwehr Law Offices

Ted Landwehr 4034 7th Street NE

Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-781-7898

www.landwehrlaw.com [email protected]

Twin Cities Orthopedics/ Orthopedic Partners 4570 Churchill Street, Suite 300 Shoreview, MN 55126 Kim O'Neil 952-345-7724 www.tcomn.com Spotless & Seamless Exteriors Inc. 8715 Jefferson Highway No Osseo, MN 55369 Alex Petrashov 7693-428-1111 www.nomoreseams.com

Debbie Mattson CU Companies

Thank you for your support!

Event Pictures THE Premier Speed Networking Event in the Twin Cities!

4th Annual Multi-Chamber Young Professionals Event Hosted by: Twin Cities North Chamber of CommerceYoung Professionals Group

In conjunction with: Minneapolis Regional, Saint Paul Area and TwinWest Chambers of Commerce. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 � Silverwood Park, St. Anthony

Event Sponsors & Partners: Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

Biolife Plasma Services, Mounds View Brunswick Zone, XL, Blaine & Brooklyn Park

Divine Swine Catering Mintahoe Catering & Events The Lookout Car & Grill

Non-Profit Organization Supported:

Northwest Youth and Family Services, Shoreview

Annual Chamber Picnic July 22, 2010

Central Park, Roseville Cash donations and canned food items collected for Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA)

Event Pictures

‘‘Nine is Fine’Nine is Fine’ Fall 9-Hole Golf Tournament

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Columbia Golf Course � 3300 Central Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55418

Event Pictures

25th Annual ‘Chamber Challenge’ Spring Golf Tournament’

July 29, 2010 � The Refuge Golf Club, Oak Grove

Beverage Cart Sponsors: Larson Records Management

& Mohawk Moving & Storage

Sign Sponsor: Signs Now, Blaine

Ultimate Golf Getaway Sponsor: Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center

Weather Sponsor: Financial One

Hole-In-One Sponsor: Cummings, Keegan, Co., P.L.L.P.

Money Ball Sponsor: Custom Business Forms

Premier Sponsor: Grand Casino Mille Lacs-Hinckley

Business Advocacy “Things change.” Byzantine Poet “What I would tell an organization facing the future is this; Remember, what got you here won’t get you there.” Peter Drukker. The reason Peter Drukker made that profound comment is because he understood, as the ancient Poet understood, that all things change. As people engaged in business, we realize that changes in our business practices are at times necessary. Such normally requires a review of what you want to change and then a plan to do so. And, your Chamber is no exception. During the course of their monthly meetings, the Public Affairs Committee determined that a review of our Legislative Breakfast program was in order. The primary goal of such was to increase attendance by making it easier to attend, more responsive to the expectations of our membership and provide better access to political decision makers. The primary reason for change was to insure the breakfast program continued to evolve as an effect tool of timely information, vital networking and business advocacy.

Thus, the following changes have been implemented:

New Location: Shoreview Bar and Grill located on the east side of Hwy 65 just north of 694. Specific Time: 7:30 am. New Dates: The third Friday of each month starting with September 17th.

In addition, several categories of table sponsorships are now being offered as are season passes, both of which are designed to appeal to your marketing needs and those ever important budgets. You are encouraged to call the Chamber office for full details.

The Public Affairs Committee sincerely hopes that you, the members of Twin Cities North Chamber, will find these changes not only agreeable but helpful, as you continue your business journey “…from here to there.” Mike Simpson Premier Commercial Properties For The Public Affairs Committee

* * Please see the enclosed flyer regarding the Legislative Breakfast **

Fridley Business Council July 21, 2010 Perkins, Fridley

Featured Speaker: Jeannine Schlottman, MultiCare Associates

Roseville Business Council July 20, 2010

Courtyard by Marriott, Roseville

Featured Speaker: Roseville Mayor Craig Klausing

The Business Councils are reoccurring monthly events that allows the members to focus in on a specific community. Once a month Chamber members will meet with an invited guest from the city. Potential guests will be City Mayors, City Administrators, Police Chief,

School Superintendent, Convention and Visitors Bureau representative. This is not a committee. There is no obligation to attend every month, nor do you have to do business or live in the city to attend the business council. They are just meetings that focus on the specific communities.

Thank you to last years Legislative Series Host!

Columbia Heights School District Friday, August 27, 2010

8:00-9:00 a.m. Columbia Heights High School 1440 49th Ave, Columbia Heights

Roseville Area High School Wednesday, September 1, 2010

7:30-8:30 am. Roseville Area High School

1200 West County Rd B2, Roseville

PRSRT STD U.S. Postage

PAID Permit #364 Anoka, MN Arden Hills, Blaine, Columbia Heights, Fridley, Little Canada, Mounds View

New Brighton, Roseville, Shoreview, Spring Lake Park

YOUR CHAMBER CALENDAR - AUGUST 2010 Tuesday, August 3, 2010 Fall Golf Committee Meeting 8:00-9:00 a.m. Chamber Office 525 Main Street, Suite 200 New Brighton

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Young Professionals Committee Meeting 8:00-9:00 a.m.; FREE Caribou Coffee, Mounds View

Thursday, August 5, 2010 Public Policy Meeting 7:30-8:30 a.m. Key Air Twin Cities, Blaine

Thursday, August 12, 2010 Breakfast Networking Club 7:30-9:00 a.m. 5995 Rice Creek Parkway, Shoreview Investment: $10, includes speaker, networking, hot breakfast

Thursday, August 12, 2010 Ribbon Cutting - Rasmussen College 3:00-7:00 p.m. 3629 95th Ave, Blaine

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Roseville Business Council 7:30-8:30 a.m.; FREE Courtyard by Marriott, Roseville

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Fall Golf Committee Meeting 8:00-9:00 a.m. Chamber Office 525 Main Street, Suite 200 New Brighton

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Fridley Business Council 7:30-8:30 a.m.; FREE Perkins, Fridley

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Patio Social! Hosted by: Young Professionals Group Barley John’s, New Brighton; FREE!

Thursday, August 19, 2010 New Teacher Recognition Day Mounds View School District 7:45-8:15 a.m.; FREE Highview Middle School 2300 7th St. NW, New Brighton

Thursday, August 19, 2010 Annual Meeting - Business Essentials Luncheon Featured Speaker: ‘Erik the Bike Man!’ 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The Lighthouse of Columbia Heights 3801 Hart Blvd, Columbia Heights Investment: $16 includes lunch, speaker, networking, more!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Economic Advancement Meeting 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lakeside Homes 1200 Foss Rd, New Brighton

Thursday, August 26, 2010 Breakfast Networking Club 7:30-9:00 a.m.; Green Mill / Hampton Inn 1000 Gramsie Road, Shoreview Investment: $10, includes speaker, networking, hot breakfast

Thursday, August 26, 2010 New Teacher Recognition Day Fridley School District 7:30-9:00 a.m.; FREE Media Center 6000 West Moore Lake Drive, Fridley

Thursday, August 27, 2010 New Teacher Recognition Day Columbia Heights School District 8:00-9:00 a.m.; FREE 1440 49th Ave, Columbia Heights

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Fall Golf Committee Meeting 8:00-9:00 a.m. Chamber Office 525 Main Street, Suite 200 New Brighton

Sneak Peak at September 2010!

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 New Teacher Recognition Day Roseville Area High School 7:30-8:30 a.m.; FREE 1200 West County Road B2, Roseville

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 ‘Nine is Fine’ Fall Golf Outing 2:00 p.m. Shotgun Start Columbia Golf Course, Minneapolis Early Bird Rate: ONLY $59!

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New Teacher Recognition Days!

Join fellow Chamber Members as we welcome new staff members to the school districts of the Twin Cities North area!

Mounds View School District Thursday, August 19th

7:45-8:15 a.m. Highview Middle School

2300 7th St. NW, New Brighton

Fridley School District Thursday, August 26, 2010

7:30-9:00 a.m. Fridley High School; Media Center 6000 West Moore Lake Drive, Fridley

Annual Chamber Meeting!

Featured Speaker: ‘Erik the Bike Man!’

We will recognize incoming and outgoing Board Members and Committee Chairs.

Thursday, August 19, 2010 � 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

The Lighthouse of Columbia Heights 3801 Hart Blvd., Columbia Heights, MN 55421

Investment: $16 includes speaker, lunch, networking, and more!

Register at www.twincitiesnorth.org

Register for these free events at www.twincitiesnorth.org.

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