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CONGRATULATIONS
2010 Award Winners!
BUSINESS PERSONS OF THE YEAR
Jane & Gary Pahl
Pahl's Market
HOSPITALITY PERSONS
OF THE YEAR
Frances DeBaun (banquets)
&
Gregory Cole
(hotel)
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
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Todd Bornhauser,
Executive Director
acknowledged for 10 years of service to the Chamber.
Jeanne Hutter, Director of Tourism acknowledged for 10 years of service to the Convention & Visitors Bureau
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SAVE THE DATE
Landscape & Home Expo and Consumer Showcase
Saturday
March 19
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free admission
Free parking
952.469.2020 x1
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WELCOME
NEW
MEMBERS
Accountable Bookkeeping & Tax Services, LLC
9782 211th Street West
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-334-8851
Air Trek North, LLC
22100 Hamburg Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-594-1184
Aire Force Heating & Air Conditioning
21210 Eaton Avenue
Farmington, MN 55024
651-460-6022
Lakeville Patch. Com
1409 Nevada Avenue South
St Louis Park, MN 55426
Landscape Enhancements LLC
8549 east 90th Street
Northfield, MN 55057
507-645-4762
Midwest Fence & MFG
525 East Villaume Avenue
South St. Paul, MN 55075
651-451-2221
Miller Comfort Dental of Lakeville
17746 Kenwood Trail
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-388-1778
Motel 6
11274 210th Street West
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-469-1900
P.J. Specialties
16156 Huron Court
Lakeville, MN 55044
651-503-2002
Posh Baby Boutique
Holyoke Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
612-296-7734
Opening Soon
Royalty Men's Day Spa
10539 165th Street West
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-435-8110
Sentury Insurance
PO Box 22093
Eagan, MN 55122
651-285-6448
Silverado Landscaping & Irrigation LLC
22315 albertross Circle
Farmington, MN 55024
651-463-4044
Weber's Landscaping LLc
2736 150th Street West
Shakopee, MN 55379
612-857-8081
CONGRATULATIONS FIRST ANNIVERSARIES
Mathnasium Lakeville Twin Cities Power Udder Tech Inc.
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2011
Board of Directors
President Bruce Rydeen,
Cerron Commercial Properties
First Vice President
Karen Wentworth, Hobo, Inc.
Second Vice President Shelia Longie, Document Destruction Services
Past President
Gary Moore, Bremer Bank
Michael Burville, Burville Law Office
Mike Flynn, Frontier Communications Shanen Lee, M&I Bank
Dave Peller, Professional Turf
Dean Simon, Ace Hardware & Paint
Dick Dahl, Malt-o-Meal Scott Lehner, CenterPoint Energy
Glenn Starfield, Express Employment Professionals
Bob Curtis, Farmers Insurance
Ex-officio
Steve Mielke, City of Lakeville
Dr. Gary Amoroso, Lakeville ISD 194
CHAMBER STAFF
Todd Bornhauser Executive Director
Linda Rynda Director of Membership Services
Jeanne Marie Hutter Director of Marketing,Tourism & Communications
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Editor - Jeanne Marie Hutter
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MARCH 2011
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LAKEVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
19950 Dodd Blvd. Suite 101 Lakeville, MN 55044 952.469.2020 FAX: 952.469.2028 |
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FROM THE EXEC'S DESK By Todd Bornhauser
EXCITING NEW YEAR PREDICTION
Like the Farmers Almanac prediction for more snow this winter than we've had in years, 'Todd Almanac' predicts more FUN in 2011 than the Chamber has had in a long time. Our board met on November 16 for a strategic planning session that resulted in setting new values and goals for our progressive organization including incorporating more fun! Our mission statement was revised and can be viewed in the box above this article. A vision statement, values, and goals were developed and I'd like to share this information with you. VISION: The Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce will be considered THE resource for the needs of the business community.
VALUES: Fun ● Leadership ● Integrity ● Collaborative ● Member Focus ● Volunteerism
GOALS: Membership ● Economic Development ● Advocacy ● Model Chamber ● Tourism
MEMBERSHIP: Strong membership base with outstanding programs and marketing opportunities for members. This will be accomplished with a coordinated and trackable membership retention program, an aggressive membership recruitment strategy, diverse networking events, a plethora of marketing opportunities, a wide range of educational events, numerous forms of member communications, and a increased emphasis on volunteerism and recognition. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Assist in maintaining a strong economic environment and expand local business opportunities by participating in the Grow Minnesota program, improved website communications, stronger partnership with the EDC, and coordinated efforts with the Public Policy committee. ADVOCACY: Influence and shape public policy to reflect business priorities while enhancing the climate for our member's growth, by monitoring and educating members and the community on business related issues, utilizing the resources of the Minnesota and US Chamber, and facilitating candidate forums. MODEL CHAMBER: Strive to be recognized as the premier business resource center. This will be accomplished through achievement of financial goals, strategic planning, development of a quality staff, use of past Chamber leadership, strategic use of the Foundation, and expanded administrative and procedure controls. TOURISM: Maximize the viability of the Lakeville area as a travel destination by supporting the efforts of the Lakeville Convention & Visitors Bureau while ensuring its financial and operational strength. For a complete copy of the 2011 Strategic Plan including strategies and committees, please contact the office.
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NETWORKING AND EVENTS
RUDY'S RED EYE GRILL Morning Brew January 5, 2011
GREEN PLANET CAR WASH
Networking After Hours
January 13, 2011
STONEBROOKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Ribbon Cutting
January 18, 2011
ANYTIME FITNESS
Morning Brew
February 2, 2011
 WOMEN'S LUNCHEON
on Generations with speaker Linda Nash, sponsored by Turning Leaf Chiropractic
February 15, 2011
WORKSHOP and SPECIAL EVENTS
WORKSHOP WITH BOB VOSS
January 25, 2011
on Customer Acquisition Plans
held at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
TWINS CARAVAN
January 24
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
LUNCHEON
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 COMMITTEE UPDATES
Join me in welcoming our 2011 board members and committee chair persons who will be providing progress updates on their committees events, fundraisers and political activities throughout the year in this column.
Thanks to our outgoing board members Darin Pavek, College City and Mike Budde of Culvers.
Ambassador Committee: Kathy Koehler, New Market Bank and Brian Peterson, SagePoint Financial, Inc.
Golf Classic: Mike Lebens, Provincial Bank
Fall Gala: Mike Budde, Culvers
Government Affairs: Bob Vogel, New Market Bank
Business & Education: Malinda Mehrhoff, Dakota Electric
Landscape & Home Expo: Trent Hochsprung, C.G.T. Inc.
Chamber Foundation: Roz Peterson, Cerron
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AMBASSADORS By Kathy Koehler, New Market Bank
 The Ambassadors would like to congratulate our Ambassador of the Year, Sharon Buechner with Minnesota Sun Newspapers. Sharon has been a great source of leads for the Chamber and does a great job of promoting everything the Chamber has to offer. We would also like to extend a huge thank-you to Bob Curtis for his excellent leadership as the Ambassador chair over the past two years. Bob has been "promoted" to the Chamber board and acts as our board liaison so we still get to enjoy his company at our monthly meetings. Great job, Bob! The Ambassadors will be working hard this year to assist the Chamber in meeting its 2011 goals. We want to help members get the most out of their Chamber investment so we will provide the Chamber with lots of feedback by making calls to new and existing members. And we like to make new members feel welcome in the friendly atmosphere that you will find at all of our Chamber events. Look for us at up-coming events - we are the ones with the gold name tags!
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BUSINESS & EDUCATION by: Malinda Mehrhoff, Dakota Electric
 Recently I was reviewing old documents from the beginning days of the Business & Education Committee and it appears this committee has been a part of the Lakeville Chamber since about 1993.
An interesting excerpt from one document is worth sharing with you: "Businesses have always had a vested interest in education. Our interests have included expanding our own horizons, to providing quality workers, to shaping our children. Lately, however, the educational system has been under increasing burdens. These include, among others, reduced funding and increased drug abuse and violence. The results are apparent in our businesses. Finding workers with even the most basic of skills has become difficult. ...The primary purpose of the group is to help combat problems in our educational system by providing support when needed."
In reference to the above, it seems to me that this hasn't changed much in the past 18 years. What has changed over the years is the types and amount of involvement between the businesses and the schools. The Business & Education Committee is an example of a true partnership where representatives from both education and business have a mutual interest and desire to prepare students for their future careers to the best of our abilities.
Anyone interested in more information about this committee or would like to get involved, please contact:
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Member News
Fairview Ridges Hospital was named by HealthGrades as a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence™ and places them in the top 5% nationwide for clinical performance. Fairview Ridges was also recognized for 5-star  ratings in: Treatment of Heart Attack 2009-11; Treatment of Heart Failure 2010-11; and Treatment of Stroke 2009-11. Fairview ranked in top 10% for Treatment of Stroke 2010-11; top 5% Overall Pulmonary Services 2011; and top 10% Overall GI Services 2011.
James Barton Design-Build Inc. won a 2010 Coty Award (Contractor of the Year). In addition to the Coty Award, JBDB received Qualified Remodeler Magazine's Top 500 Award for 2010 along with recognition in the Remodeling Magazine Top 550 category. |
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MINNESOTA CHAMBER NEWS
By David C. Olson, President Minnesota Chamber
SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT REDESIGN
Minnesotans face mutual challenges as we climb out of a recession that has taken a toll on both the private and public sectors. Conducting business as usual just doesn't cut it. Business and government alike must explore all measures and take bold action to deliver quality products and services to our customers at lower cost.
In that pursuit, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and its local partners are engaging business leaders and citizens to redesign government services. We're grateful to the Bush Foundation that contributed money to this effort. The findings, to date, of these five studies were reported at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Executives (MCCE) There is reason for optimism.
Chambers of commerce at Brainerd Lakes, Staples Motley Area and Long Prairie Area are working with Crow Wing and Todd counties to study the case management for individuals who access a variety of county departments; the goal is to streamline the process and make these people less reliant on public services. The Owatonna Area Chamber is working with its city to use the LEAN process to evaluate operations; the first department being reviewed is parks and recreation.
Rochester Area Chamber is working with its city to develop a more customer-focused approach for review and approval of various development requirements. The Austin Area Chamber studied public safety dispatch with the city of Austin and Mower County. And a group of Twin Cities chambers is working with the Metropolitan Council to identify efficiencies in transit operations.
Some of these projects are still in progress, and others have issued final recommendations. Among the common themes that have emerged:
-Improving service to customers should be at the forefront of any effort to consolidate and/or streamline operations.
-Don't expect an immediate return on the bottom line; real savings are long term.
-Enacting change requires engaging ideas that focus on the outcomes. Do not pander to the vested interests of stakeholders; there can be no sacred cows.
-The private sector must demand change and be ready to jump in with its resources.
Hardly a week passes that headlines don't announce another initiative on government collaboration. Otter Tail County's director of solid waste also oversees programs in Wadena and Todd counties. Austin and Albert Lea are exploring sharing the services of a finance director. Rice County officials are charting a course to change the way the county does business. And Rep. Paul Marquart, DFL-Dilworth, said he would first consider redesign to ease the state's expected budget deficit. He suggested that some agencies, like law enforcement, don't need to be restricted by county boundaries.
Changing demographics are driving the delivery of government services. An aging population is demanding more public services, especially in health care. At the same time, a shrinking workforce is contributing fewer tax dollars to support these services. And the reality of a world economy means services must be delivered at the same or lower per-unit price.
We also recognize that many local governments - no matter how well intentioned - are hamstrung in efforts to change operations. Myriad state mandates hinder their flexibility and ability to carve new paths. That's why chambers of commerce are working with local governments and legislators to review and eliminate the costliest and most cumbersome of mandates.
The Minnesota Chamber believes the state budget can be balanced by using the revenues we know will be available for the next biennium. Budget reform and service redesign must be part of the final puzzle. We stand ready to assist policy-makers at all levels of government to identify the most pressing problems and then fund those programs that deliver the greatest value and best outcomes.
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