Business Community up to the task

 

By David C. Olson

Minnesota voters sent a decisive message to the state's policy-makers that

their primary concerns are their jobs and the economy. Their message also

reflects the priorities of the statewide business community as we prepare

for the 2011 Legislature.

 

The circumstances are daunting. The demand for government services is far

outstripping available revenues. Only 75 percent of Minnesota students

graduate from high school, and of those entering the higher education

system, nearly 40 percent need remedial education. Minnesota's lengthy and

cumbersome permitting process has forced business expansions out of the

state. Minnesota's energy costs continue to rise with no plans for needed

future base-load electricity. 

 

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and its statewide network of local chamber

partners stand ready to resolve these issues and move our economy forward..

The solutions won't be easy. Yet bold changes are necessary if Minnesota is

to stay competitive in the national and global economies. The opportunity is

now.

To see the rest of David Olson's article, click here.

David Olson is president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. For more

information, visit the Web at www.mnchamber.com.

Dec 9	SouthWest Metro Chamber Member Orientation
Dec 9	Business After Hours
Dec 11	Event at Melaleuca The Wellness Company
Dec 14	Women's BIZ
Dec 15	Monthly Member Luncheon
Dec 16	Lunchtime Networking
Dec 21	Board Meeting
Dec 22	Mount Olivet Rolling Acres Ribbon Cutting Visit our website for more information

The Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center in Carver County has become an official Toys For Tots Drop Off Site.  Between now and December 18, 2010, unwrapped toys may be dropped off Monday-Friday (10 AM to 8PM), Saturday (8 AM to 6 PM), and Sundays (11 AM to 4 PM).  Any family who drops off a toy on Saturdays or Sundays between 1-3 PM will be able to take a family picture (bring your own camera) with Santa and a live Reindeer for FREE!  Santa's sleigh will be on display and used for storing the toys during the week so that everyone can see your generosity.  For questions, contact The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center at 952-361-9954.

November Ambassadors

 

The SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors met the following businesses:

 

Riverfront Printing

128 Holmes Street South

Shakopee, MN 55379

(952) 496-0202

email: riverfrontpress@questoffice.net

Owner: Kevin Siegle

Pictured above:

Dr. Kyle Traynor, Jerry Little, Craig Ramsey, Dee Moore, Susan Thiesfeld, Gwen Jansen, Kevin Siegle, (Riverfront Printing); Stacy Siegle,(Riverfront Printing);  Janice Socha, Cindy Steinert (Riverfront Printing); David Streeter, Susan Duchon, Robin Fink, Brad Gruhot (SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce, Membership Director)

Riverfront Printing offers friendly service and high-quality printing for all of your business needs, with Kevin and Cindy having over 40 years of combined experience in the printing industry.  Whether your next project is a simple 1-color business card or  complex full-color brochure, you can count on us to exceed your expectations!

Minnesota School of Business

Shakopee Campus

1200 Shakopee Town Square

Shakopee, MN 55379

(952) 345-1200

www.shakopee.msbcollege.edu

Pictured above:

Gretchen Seifert(Minnesota School of Business-Director of Admissions); Valerie Lane (Minnesota School of Business - High School Representative); Heidi Keyho (Minnesota School of Business - Campus Communications and Community Relations); David Streeter, Robin Fink, Janice Socha, Jerry Little, Gwen Jansen, Susan Duchon, Craig Ramsey

MSB Shakopee programs prepare students for careers in business, health science, and legal science.  Class sizes are small and lessons focus on practical, hands-on training.  Working in high-tech labs, classrooms and on line environments, students learn skills valued in the contemporary workplace.  Our students share a commitment to career training.  In order to meet the needs of students at various points in their careers, we offer master's, bachelor's associate and post-baccalaureate certificates and diplomas.  We support our students with financial aid for those who qualify, career planning, online and campus tutoring, online and on-campus library resources and life-long job-search assistance.

 

Minnesota School of Business, Shakopee Campus, just celebrated its 6^th anniversary at the Shakopee Town Square site.