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MISSION: The Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce will serve as the advocate, resource and leader for its members and the business community by delivering networking and marketing opportunities ● assisting economic development ● influencing public policy ● providing member education ● promoting tourism.  
Welcome to the Lakeville Chamber Newsletter
May 2011
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WELCOME   

NEW MEMBERS

 

Jeff Reisinger Lawn
Service, Inc
PO Box 507
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-292-2629

New York Life Insurance
3600 Minnesota Dr
Edina, MN 55435
651-221-2426
952-897-5049

Pizza Ranch
16995 Kenyon Avenue W
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-898-3333

Powerhouse Promotions
15182 Cimarron Ave
Rosemount, MN 55068
651-423-2775

Sentry Insurance-Schneider
PO Box 22093
Eagan, MN 55122
651-285-6448
HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
  
Builder's Showcase, Inc

Burnsville Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

N-Hance Wood Renewal

Outdoor Innovations LLC

Plan Concrete & Asphalt

Print Solutions

The Mulch Store

2011

Board of Directors

1st Vice President    2nd Vice President

President Bruce Rydeen, Cerron Commercial Properties

Vice President Karen Wentworth, Hobo, Inc. Treasurer/Secretary

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

Darin Pavek, College City Remodeling/Homes

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

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LAKEVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 19950 Dodd Blvd. Suite 101 Lakeville, MN 55044 
 952.469.2020
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TOURISM MATTERS By Jeanne Hutter, Director of Tourism
Lakeville Convention & Visitors Bureau
2009 Jeanne from Gil M.
Celebrate National Tourism Week

National Travel and Tourism Week was celebrated last week in the United States. It is an annual opportunity to spotlight the significant benefits of the tourism industry at the local, state and national level.

In Minnesota, travel and tourism is an $11 billion business equal to agriculture.  Tourism supports 238,000 jobs, 11% of the state's total private sector employment. These jobs are in every county of the state, and pay a total of almost $4 billion in wages. Travel and tourism benefit a wide variety of businesses in addition to hotels and resorts, from financial services to printing, and from museums to restaurants, supporting Main Street businesses across the state.

Tourism also generates revenue for the state, including almost $700 million in state sales tax, 17% of the total. So as you get ready to welcome another season of visitors, remember that travel matters.

Thanks to all of you who work so hard to promote tourism and serve the travelers who explore Minnesota.
APRIL NETWORKING AND EVENTS
  
  After Hours Applebee's Restaurant
AFTER HOUR
APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
April 28
Manager Tom Wroblewski knows how to throw a party -  ask him about Applebee's catering services
  
  
After Hours Lakeview Bank Legacy Award April 7
  
AFTER HOUR
LAKEVIEW BANK
April 7
Chamber members celebrated Legacy Awards night at Lakeview Bank 
  
  
 Morning Brew April 6 Bob Curtis Agency Farmers Ins.
MORNING BREW
BOB CURTIS AGENCY
FARMERS INSURANCE
April 6
  
  
  
 


NTWNATIONAL TOURISM WEEK CELEBRATION
Held at Valleyfair and presented by 13 county Convention & Visitors Bureaus in conjunction with Explore Minnesota Tourism on May 11

 
  
General Membership Luncheon State of the City Address April 22
  
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
STATE OF THE CITY
Held April 27 at Crystal Lake
Golf Club and presented
by Mayor Mark Bellows
  

AMBASSADORS  By Kathi Koehler, New Market Bank   

 Kathy Koehler 

Congratulations to the Ambassador of the Quarter, Kathi Lindau of Lakeview Bank.  

Kathi has done an outstanding job of keeping the Ambassadors on track with the Chamber activities and reminding us of when and where we need to be. 


We have been  busy making phone calls to new and current members and bringing your feedback back to the Chamber office.  Although sometimes harder to reach, we are also calling dropped members for feedback as well.  The Ambassadors are a great group of dedicated people who are here to make your Chamber experience even better!

Annual Golf Classic  
 
golf adThe Chamber's annual Golf Classic is scheduled for May 17 at Willingers in Northfield.  Registration and lunch begins at 11:00 am and shotgun at 1:00 pm.  Program and dinner to follow.
  
There is still room to play, whether you are a single or a foursome.
  
Member News 
  Jamie Dahlen
Congratulations Jamie Dahlen of the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites for recognition as a 2011 Minneapolis Saint Paul Business Journal's "Women to Watch".  The award is bestowed on women who demonstrate leadership and mentoring to other women and invest in our futures.  Dahlen led a major renovation of the Holiday Inn Lakeville, a property she and an investor group acquired in 2006. And she's now in the process of renovating another hotel, even in a recession, the Nicollet Inn in Burnsville.
  
For Culver Restaurant guests looking for more choices, Lakeville introduced a new 'right size' option for their Concrete Mixer.  Owner Mike Budde says "the Mini Mixer gives guests permission to indulge with a just the right size choice".
  
James BartonCongratulations to James Barton Design Build who received a Special Recognition Award from John Kline for their work in Haiti.
  
Welcome Mortgage Consultant Jon Koznick to Provincial Bank! 

Posh BabyWelcome Posh Baby Boutique to downtown Lakeville's array of retail shops.  This unique designer store features baby garments and accessories as well as maternity clothes.   
  
Mainstreet Coffee Cafe & After Hours has kicked off their patio season with new summer sandwich fare and drinks.   
  
Kids First Ped.