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Faribault Business Expo

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I DID IT! in Faribault

Where is Bo Bear?Legislative Priorities

Business Awards Nominations

Chamber Legislative Priorities

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February/March 2013The Chamber

530 Wilson Avenue Faribault, MN 55021

P: 507-334-4381 F: 507-334-1003

[email protected] www.faribaultmn.org

What’s Inside:

The effective voice of business promoting growth & prosperity.

Increase the VOLUME ofthe VOICE of Business!

The advocacy work of the Chamber willtake top priority in 2013 under the leadership of board chair GordyAdamek. The Chamber Board will concentrate on areas where we can increase our effectiveness in representing the voice of business. Some areas will include closer ties toChamber representatives on area committees, boards and commissions,increased connection to members onlegislative priorities and more intentional messages from the board onlocal issues. Inside this newsletter youwill find details on the 2013 State legislative priorities.The board continues to support GROWFaribault to hear directly from businesspeople about local issues of most importance. The board has also reconfirmed theirsupport for the Chamber workforce education and internship efforts and theChamber’s community programs likeFaribault’s Future and Faribault MainStreet. These initiatives are added to afull menu of traditional Chamber benefits and programs.

Passing of the Gavel! It may not rise to the level of an inauguration,but each year the Chamber transfers the duties of the Chair of the Board fromone great leader to another. Here is Mike Richie (Richie Eye Clinic), handing overthe gavel to Gordy Adamek (Mercury Minnesota). This photo was taken at aBoard meeting but will officially take place at the Chamber Gala on February 9.

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In a recent opportunity thequestion was posed to me…given no restrictions and ifmoney was not a factor,what occupation would youchoose to do for a living?After a thoughtful moment…what came tomind was this…I wouldchoose to be in a creativeposition where I had accessto passionate people withstrengths and passions thatcompliment, not necessarilyduplicate my own, having access to a team ornetwork that makes it easy to share resourcesand tap into the creative process that bolstersa successful business climate…then it hitme…it was the very definition of my Chamberexperience.

There may be times one might think aboutcutting back on their Chamber investment, either in time or money, I would urge you toconsider the opposite….jump in with bothfeet. You may choose to attend the events, tapinto the seminars, get together with businessmembers who may have the same challenges,pro-business views and can share ideas andnetwork together. The Voice of Business in

Faribault is alive and well….Where are youchoosing to use your voice? Who’s voice areyou listening to? Does your voice reflect wellon the Faribault community? I am reminded ofthe quote credited to Gandhi, “Be the changeyou want to see in the world”… althoughGandhi did not exactly say that, that quote isparaphrased from a paragraph of one of his 98volumes; Vol. 13, Ch. 153, page 241 to beexact. It goes like this:

"We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in theworld of our body. If we could change ourselves,the tendencies in the world would also change.As a man changes his own nature, so does theattitude of the world change towards him. This isthe divine mystery supreme. A wonderful thing itis and the source of our happiness. We need notwait to see what others do."

The staff at our Chamber is outstanding andwork tirelessly to promote our community as awhole. The effects of this work can be seen,felt and heard….look for the examples, sharethem, appreciate them and do your part tobring positive energy and pride to our community.

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Board of Directors

Executive Committee:Gordy Adamek ChairMercury Minnesota

Kim Halvorson Vice-ChairHalvorson Farms

Matt Carlander Treasurer State Bank of Faribault

Dr. Michael Richie Past ChairRichie Eye Clinic

DirectorsNate ChappuisChappuis Jewelry

Joe CullinanHy-Vee Food Store

Shelli FranaFrana Construction & Property Maintenance

Rod GramseMRG Tool & Die

Dan HedgePantheon Computer Systems

Paula MathewsThe Phone Station

Ann MeillierBrushwork Signs

Tami SchluterHistoric Hutchinson House

Rick SchmitzSAGE Electrochromics

Paul SwensonPaul Swenson Photography

Travis TemkeBoston’s Gourmet Pizza

Deb WhitePaddington Seed & Feed

Shelli FranaFrana Construction &Property Maintenance

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The Chamber, the Network for Sharing Resources and Tapping the Creative Process

Chamber GalaFebruary 9 @ American Legion

22nd Annual Faribault Business EXPOApril 25 @ Faribault Ice Arena

28th Annual Business Awards LuncheonMay 9 location TBD

Taste of FaribaultSept. 19 @ American Legion

Mark your calendarsfor these importantChamber Eventshappening in 2013!


2013 Faribault Area Business EXPO

Thursday, April 25

Faribault Ice Arena

Over 60 Exhibitors!

2pm - 7pm Reserve your spot early for the EXPO. Contract brochures will be mailed out inFebruary and will also available on theChamber web site but you can get a jumpstart on reserving your booth by calling theChamber NOW for the... 2013 Faribault Area Business EXPO.

The Community Showcase is Back!Allows organizations to display at the Expo for just $25 thanks to the sponsorship fromthe Faribault Foundation. Contact the Chamber if you are community organization thatwould like to exhibit at the Faribault Business Expo.

1st United BankABC Travel

Brushwork SignsCenter of Business and Industry-

Division of South Central CollegeDistrict One Hospital Faribault Daily News

Faribault Energy ParkFette Electronics

Harry Brown’s Family AutomotiveKDHL-Power 96

KGP LogisticsMercury Minnesota

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Phone Station

Richie Eye Clinic/Crossroads Skin CareShattuck-St. Mary’s School

Weiber Physical TherapyWireless World/Verizon

Annual Membership Appreciation Gala Saturday, February 9 - American Legion6pm Social Hour -sponsored by:

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Joyce Murphy (right)

Faribault Animal Center

“The Faribault Animal Center has been a member of the Chamber ofCommerce for 23 years. We have always enjoyed a good relationshipwith the Chamber and although we don’t participate in a lot of theChamber events, we know the Chamber is always working on our behalf. The Chamber promotes the value of shopping local which hasbeen a major focus for the Chamber and I do believe it has helped ourbusiness. Keep up the good work!.”

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Where is Bo Bear?Come and Play “Where is Bo Bear”Celebrate your knowledge of Faribault shopping with “Where is BoBear?” on the I Get It! in Faribault Facebook page. “Where is Bo Bear?” has returned again this year with the FaribaultChamber working in partnership with the Faribault Daily News tohave Bo Bear shop and be seen at many Faribault businesses. Thelocal paparazzi has captured photos of him and posted them on the “IGet It in Faribault” Facebook page forpeople to guess where he is for a chanceto win a $100 Chamber check, their veryown Bo Bear and the notoriety of havingsuch acute knowledge of Faribault businesses. Sightings and guessesstarted posting on December 26, but ifyou haven’t made any guesses, don’tworry, you can make your guesses untilFebruary 10. Don’t miss the chance to share yourknowledge of local businesses and havethe chance to take Bo Bear home withyou (and a $100 Chamber Check!). So goon Facebook and like “I Get It in Faribault” and guess away. Every guessgets you closer to being a winner.


With so much positive feedback about the “I DID IT! inFaribault program from 2012 -we are doing in again in 2013!The summer-long I DID IT! in Faribault program is designed to getpeople active by participating in planned events or enjoying activities already in place in Faribault at a free or reduced cost.

I IDID IT! in Faribault issponsored by District OneHospital and is also supported by the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP).Stephen Pribyl, CEO of District One, said it was the hospital's already expandingrole in health promotion and community wellness initiatives that made the "IDID IT!" program a natural fit. The 'I DID IT' program is unique in that it allows participants to try a variety of activities and find something that truly appeals to them.Are you Interested? Contact the Chamber office for more details. Can you helpplan the I DID IT! in Faribault events and program? We want to make this the mostfun and enjoyable program as we can and that requires some brainstorming andunique ideas. If you can assist in the planning of this years activities, contactTodd Ginter at the Chamber office at 334-4381.

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How are we faring here in Faribault andin our region in 2013? What are theeconomic trends and predictions? The City of Faribault and the FaribaultArea Chamber of Commerce invite youto an economic summit on Friday, February 22 to hear reports on ourlocal and regional economy and initiatives for business development.Neal Young, Economic Analysis Director from the Minnesota Depart-ment of Employment and EconomicDevelopment will provide the openingcomments. Hear a report from Kathi Schaff, Director of Partnerships & Business

Development for theGROW Minnesotaprogram of the Minnesota Chamberof Commerce.Mayor John Jasinskiwill report on the“State of the City”and introduce newelected officials and the new city Administrator Brian Anderson.Other speakers pending include representatives from Rice County, theFaribault EDA, the Small Business Development Center and the ChamberBusiness Advocate group.

The event will be held at the FaribaultElks Lodge East Wing. Reservationsmay be made online via the Chamberwebsite or by calling the Chamber office. The buffet luncheon will beginat 11:30 and the one-hour program begins at 12 noon.

Faribault Chamber Teaming with City of Faribault for Economic Summit


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Archambault Brothers DisposalOwners: Randy & Paul Archambault1103 Cannon Circle Faribault, MN(507) [email protected] and recycling service commercial,residential and dumpster service, locally- family owned, 3rd generation business since1947.

Advance TradingRisk Management Advisor: Jeff Schultz

303 NE 1st Ave Faribault, [email protected](507) 332-9910Proprietary commodity brokeragefirm providing risk managementand market guidance. Whetheryour needs are access to better information and consultation onmarkets, brokerage and/or specialinvestment studies, let theirprofessionals show you how expertise can make a difference inyour operation.

HealthFinders CollaborativeExecutive Director: Charlie Mandile223 Central Avenue Faribault, MN(507) 323-8100www.healthfindersmn.orginfo@healthfindersmn.orgHealthFinders Collaborative provides qualityhealth care, advocacy and wellness education topeople in the community who have limitedhealthcare alternatives

Living Greens FarmCEO: Dana Anderson1512 30th St NW Faribault, MN(952) [email protected] high quality vegetables (primarilylettuce) using a minimum of space and water.Plant nutrients are fed into the irrigation system by water driven pumps so energyusage is extremely low. Growing the futureindoors.

African Help AssociationCEO: Ziyad Abdi(612) [email protected] non-profit organization helpingAfrican immigrants to navigatethrough paperwork, job applications,school information and generalknowledge.


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Mary Kay Cosmetics/Danni HoffnerOwner/Representative: Danni HoffnerFaribault, MN(307) [email protected]/dhoffnerMary Kay Cosmetics offer skin care options, consultations, professional gift service, full line of cosmetics, lotions, fragrance and hair care. Call to get your personalized consultation.

Dakota/Rice Corn & SoybeanGrowers Assoc.Secretary: Jeff Schultz303 NE 1st Avenue Ste. 107 Faribault, MN(507) [email protected] of corn and soybean production in Dakota and Rice Counties.

Pregnancy Options Life CareCenterExecutive Director: Dawn Zeman18 2nd Street NW Faribault, MN(507) [email protected] hope to women and couples facing anunexpected pregnancy, and encouraging allclients to make positive choices about theirsexual health by providing life-affirming support, education and resources.Offering: free accurate pregnancy testing, freereferrals, educational resources, facts aboutabortion and adoption.

The Village of FaribaultCoach HOAPresident: Dave Borchert2812 Village Drive Faribault, MN(507) [email protected] Village is located just off ofHighway 21. A convienient locationto Interstate 35.


From the PresidentIs it too late to makeoffer wishes for theNew Year? I hopenot, because I wantto wish you enough.There is a lovelypoem that is fittingthis time of year, andI have heard it recited as a toast atweddings. It wishes

you enough. Mayyou have enough of

many things that you need in life, butnot too much. We want enough rainand enough sun, enough snow too,but not too much. Enough hardship toknow empathy, enough success to besatisfied, enough loss to be appreciative of all we have. This is agreat message for the New Year and ithas got me thinking about the Chamber too. Our board and active volunteers wantto offer enough benefits to providevalue and return on your membershipinvestment, without over reaching orover promising. We want to keep youinformed about all about the greatprojects, events and programs thatmembers are working on, but worrythat what seems like enough might be

too much. We want to have a variedmenu of services and activities to address our multi-faceted membership, without losing focus onour mission. Our mission is simplystated; we are the effective voice ofbusiness, promoting growth and prosperity. Our board,

dedicated leaderswho really care aboutserving the entirebusiness community,and our staff, experienced professionals who manage the "day in day out" work ofthe organization, hold everything accountable to that mission. Whateverwe do must help businesses grow andprosper. All our activities must movebusinesses in that direction. Whetherdeveloping programs or backing public policy that helps all businessescollectively, or standing beside onebusiness to help them individually; wecan never really do enough.We believewe are offering a menu that providesvalue to all members, but we will neverbe complacent. We are listening andwant to hear from you. We search fornew ideas and strive to stay ahead oftrends to help our members. We try to

see the big picture but also to hone inon the details. We offer seminars,study groups, peer groups, networking,legislative review, leadership program,business assistance, business counseling, retail promotion, manufacturing events, main street

program, business recognition andmarketing, special interestcommittees andmore. Our 2013

business plan is on the Chamber website and will be sent to all members in our annual report. Help usdetermine if what we are doing isenough. Help us see where we shouldchange and grow. As I pull out boxes to store treasured

holiday decorations, I realize I onlywant enough. Same thing is true for allthe wonderful cookies and meals andgifts I have enjoyed over the holidays.Too much blinds us to the value, toomuch makes us complacent andgreedy, too much and we becomestuffed and sluggish. Enough keeps uswanting, searching, seeking, growing. I wish you enough.

Kymn AndersonChamber President

Our board and active volunteers wantto offer enough benefits to providevalue and return on your membershipinvestment, without over reaching orover promising.

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Session PrioritiesLocal leaders attended session priorities, a high profile receptionand dinner with a crowd of over 1,200 business leaders, electedofficials, association representatives and local Chambers of commerce. The program featured the legislative leadership providing their views on the top priorities for the upcoming session. The Governor’s Chief of staff presented the Administration's priorities for the upcoming year and the Chamber's policy agenda on key business issues was introduced.Pictures is Mike Richie, Representative Patti Fritz, Gordy Adamekand Senator Vicki Jensen. Kymn Anderson also attended. The Faribault Area Chamber shared a table with representatives ofthe Owatonna Chamber of Commerce.

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FaribaultMain Streetheld its thirdannualNeighborhood Gathering on January 23rd at the Vintage Ball-room and enjoyed a turnout ofabout 55 local supporters. Theevening was filled with a summary of2012 accomplishments, an unveilingof priorities for 2013, the sharing of results from a recent survey and therecognition of great leader.Bruce Burkhartzmeyer is the BoardChair for 2013 and was the keynotespeaker. “The key to this past year wasthat we laid a solid foundation forFaribault Main Street”, saidBurkhartzmeyer. “We got a lot of workdone.” Some of the more importantbuilding blocks that were put in placeincluded the hiring of the program’sfirst Coordinator, the expansion of

promotional events such as the CarCruise nights, the installation of bikeracks, Faribault Police Department ledsafety and security discussions, thecreation of the Mystery EntertainmentCrawl, and the development of adonor support program.“Faribault Main Street is a volunteer

driven organization”, saidprogram CoordinatorRoyal Ross. “In fact, wehave had about 80 volunteers help us out

through the year.” Volunteers carry theweight of the program by

serving on committees, organizingand running the events, and informingothers about the Main Street program. According to Ross, “the volunteers notonly do the rowing but also the steering of the ship and are really theheart and soul of our organization.”The priorities for 2013 include workingwith the City in reviewing and updating sign, building, and parkingordinances; maintaining a list of available spaces and recruiting newbusinesses to fill those spaces; developing a stronger relationshipwith the Small Business DevelopmentCenter and the GROW Faribault program; updating the website andmaking it more interactive; and an“every member visit” to gather thebusiness and building owner’s viewsof the best ways that Main Street canserve them.Peggy Keilen is the out-going BoardChair and she was recognized for hertireless efforts over the past severalyears in establishing and promotingFaribault Main Street. She really projected a strong message when shestated that “we have a downtown thatwe’re all proud of.”If you would like to volunteer a little ofyour time and talents to the MainStreet efforts, just give Royal Ross acall at 507-334-4381. You do not needto own or work at a business in thedowntown area – just have an appreciation for enhancing and promoting Downtown Faribault.

Royal RossMain Street Coordinator

State Legislative Business Priorities

The Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce annually reviews the proposed business priorities asdrafted by members of our Federation. Positions have been established onthese priority topics for 2013:• Workforce Development• K-12 Education• Postsecondary Education• Spending and Tax Reform• Energy• Environment• Election ReformAll members are welcome to participate in regularly scheduled webinars on the status of these issues, held at the Chamber office onalternating Friday mornings beginning on February 8. Come toone or all sessions and becomemore informed on the process, thepolitics and the results.

Business Day at the Capitol

Another informative opportunity forall members is Business Day at theCapitol on March 13, 2013. This isthe single largest lobbying effort bythe Minnesota business communityon business priorities. The agendaincludes a session on effective advocacy, updates on 2013 Businessissues, a luncheon address fromGovernor Dayton and individualmeetings with Representative PattiFritz and Senator Vicki Jensen. Join business people from all aroundMinnesota and increase the volumeof the voice of business. Contact theChamber for registration details.

Faribault Main Street Holds Annual Neighborhood

Bruce Burkhartzmeyer, Burhartzmeyer Shoes (left) willbe the 2013 Main Street Board chair. Peggy Keilen,Faribault Air Conditioning & Heat, (second from left)was the 2012 Board Chair. Also attending the eventwere Doug & Tami Schluter, Historic Hutchinson Houseand Mayor of Faribault, John Jasinski (right).


Chamber members canpost a job opening, event,or HOT DEAL atno extra chage on the Chamber Web Site. It’s a quick an easy way to get more exposure to both current and

potential customers. Postings are entered through your online Chamber account and in turnthey are featured on the Chamberweb page, Facebook, and on the mobile site at:

http://members.faribaultmn.org/mobile...and other websites like: www.visitfaribault.com

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Biz Buzz Chamber Ambassadors

David Legault - ChairKOWZ/KRUE Radio

Joan BartzHy-Vee Food Store

Roxie BauernfeindReliance Bank

Bonnie CervenkaState Bank of Faribault

Amie ChambersClear View Window Cleaning

Jake CookComprehensive Wealth Solutions

Tami EnfieldBrand Yourself

Shelli Frana, Frana Construction & Property Maint.

Kathy HendricksonSt. Lucas Care Center

Connie HolmEdward Jones-Connie Holm

Sarah HopwoodValley Staffing

Barton JacksonAmerican Family Insurance

Michelle LaCroixAcupuncture & Pain Management Clinic

Gary LazarzState Bank of Faribault

Shirlee MadowHonorary Ambassador

Kris ParoBauer Restoration

Brent PeroutkaComprehensive Wealth Solutions

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Hy-Vee was ranked on the world’smost popular grocery retailers by Retail Leader. Hy-Vee also tied for firstplace in customer service with Publixbased on Temkin Customer ServiceRatings.Marco purchased two more companies, continuing their expansion into Iowa and NorthDakota.State Bank of Faribault welcomedHenry D. Schutz as their new Commercial/Agricultural Loan Officer.Wholesale Tire has added Brian Freedto their sales staff.HickoryTech donated $50,000 to Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (Mankato). Funding willhelp the museum build a 30,000-square foot permanent facility.Patton, Hoversten and Bergannounces the addition of Karie Anderson as an associate attorney. Her focus is on family law, bankruptcy,criminal defense, real estate and general civil litigation.C & S Vending welcomed Ron Parro astheir new Food Service Director.I&S Group is proud to announce that2013 is their 40th year in business.From humble beginnings in the basement of their founder’s home, to130 employees in 6 offices, they saythey owe their success to their clients,and a thoroughly great group of professionals.

Color My World Plus is now RoehrickPainting. Steve “Red” and ChadRoehrick offer 40 years of combinedexperience. They offer a full array ofpainting, restoration, and sealing services.Edina Realty honored local salesmanager Rachel VanDenBoom recently with Edina Realty’s “Emmy”.The award honors employees whocontribute significantly to the company and exemplify Edina Realty’straditions of honesty, integrity, andcommitment. GrandStay Residential Suites andHotel (Faribault) was recently awardedtwo awards at the annual GrandStayHospitality Brand Conference. Theywere given awards for “Every guest-Every time” customer service and“Property of the Year”. Heidi Thompson-Groves is the newBranch Manager at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union.

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Recognition will be given based on achievement in one or more of these three areas: Business Impact• exhibits growth, sound management practices, and ethical

business practices• is innovative in it’s product or service area • demonstrated job creation and commitment to workforce

in Faribault area

Community Impact• encourages and provides opportunities for employees to

contribute to the community • provides community leadership and is involved in

community activities

Personal Impact • provides family friendly work environment providing

benefits, along with concern and commitment to employees and their families

• provides a supportive work environment with on-going training and education of employees

• promotes diversity in the workplace

All members are invited to nominate their own business or any chamber member business deserving of this special recognition. Awards are given each year to one business in each of these categories:

Business of the Year (more than 5 employees)Small Business of the Year (five or fewer employees)

New Business Spotlight (in business for less than three years)

Nomination forms and list of past winners are availableon the Chamber website: www.faribaultmn.org

or by calling the Chamber office.

Business AwardsNominate a Deserving Business! (Even your own!)

Richie Eye Clinic was the 2012 Business of the Year. Also honored in 2012was Wieber Physical Therapy for Small Business of the Year and Flair Furniture & Gift Gallery for New Business Spotlight.

A large crowd attended the 2012 Business Awards Ceremony.

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Chamber Meetings for February(All meetings at the Chamber Office, unless noted)February 3 1:30 pm Mural SocietyFebruary 7 7:30 am Main Street Board @ BerniesFebruary 7 12 noon Agri-Business February 7 12 noon HR Peer GroupFebruary 8 & 22 8 am Legislative WebinarFebruary 9 6pm Chamber Gala @ LegionFebruary 11 Noon AmbassadorsFebruary 12 6pm ToastmastersFebruary 14 8:00 am Faribault’s Future @ ParadiseFebruary 18 Noon Special Events CommitteeFebruary 21 3:30 pm Chamber Board February 22 8 am Faribault’s Future CommitteeFebruary 22 Noon Y-Pro Lunch@ Basher’sFebruary 25 6 pm Executive DialoguesFebruary 28 6pm Toastmasters

Chamber Meetings for MarchMarch 7 7:30 am Main Street Board @ BerniesMarch 7 12 noon Agri-BusinessMarch 7 12 noon HR Peer GroupMarch 7 1:30 pm Mural SocietyMarch 8 & 22 8 am Legislative WebinarMarch 11 12 noon AmbassadorsMarch 12 & 26 6pm ToastmastersMarch 13 8 am FF Class @State CapitolMarch 18 12 noon Special EventsMarch 21 3:30 pm Board of DirectorsMarch 22 8 am Faribault’s Future CommitteeMarch 25 6 pm Executive DialoguesMarch 28 12 noon Tourism Group MeetingMarch 29 Noon Y Pro Lunch @PerkinsCheck the Chamber Website for up to date meetings & events!

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February 6Med City Mobility Come see what’s new in 2013!

March 6Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf

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February 28Haskell’s

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March 21Furlong Motors Direct

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