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CHAMBER INFORMATION
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jill Presseller,
Chairperson, Gries Lenhardt Michenfelder Allen, PLLP
Kriss Mills
Past Chairperson,
Cabela's
Jeri Van Heel, Treasurer,
MVp Mechanical Service Co.
David Carlson,
Director, Tegrete Corporation
David Henningson,
Director, Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd.
Grady Kinghorn,
Director, Kinghorn Construction
Scott Mounger,
Director, OSTB Wealth Strategies
Catherine Reller, Director, Country Inn & Suites - Albertville
Kyle Sabot, Director,
Rogers Printing & Promotional
Bob Schlichte, Director,
Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley
Nick Shultz, Director,
First American Bank
Amy Valek, Director, J&B Group, Inc.
Sheila Zachman, Director, Commercial Realty Solutions
CHAMBER STAFF
Donna J. Hartley,
President
Sara Biren,
Marketing Director
Nate Anderson, Member Services
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
OUR MISSION
To promote partnerships between business, government, and community, while providing information and resources, therefore creating a positive environment for the I-94 West communities.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Please RSVP to
Sara Biren
for all events or
register/pay online.
Friday, March 6
7:30 am to 9 am
The Breakfast Club
The Legacy of
St. Michael
Sponsored by
Kimbra Ness,
Keller Williams Premier Realty
Monthly networking event. Breakfast provided by the Legacy of St. Michael $5 Members $10 Non-Members 
Wed., March 11
The Medina Club
11 am to 12 pm
Medina Police & Public Works FacilityNetworking group for local businesses. Sponsored by Dave Truax, Coldwell Banker Burnet Wed., March 18Women's Leadership Forum
8:30 am to 10 am Hampton Inn & Suites, Rogers Sponsored by   Terri Thatcher Agency This month's featured speaker Louise Griffith: "You Are Worth It"
Friday, March 20The Daylight Club7:30 am to 9 amBoondox Bar & Grille 9100 Park Lane NE, Otsego Featuring Suzie Meier of Red Technologies on LinkeIn
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NEW MEMBERS
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The Chamber is growing! Please click on the links below to learn more about our New Members. Annie Sparrow - Keller Williams Classic Realty NW7365 Kirkwood Ct, #200 Maple Grove, MN 55369 (612) 940-8776 Annie Sparrow has been enthusiastically serving the real estate needs of buyers and sellers for 30 years and is ranked in the top 2% of all Realtors in the Twin Cities. Ashworth Real Estate5600 LaCentre Ave #103 Albertville, MN 55301 (763) 219-1122 Trained and experienced agents standing ready to help you with your purchase or the sale of your home. GO2Print Media Group62 Hamel Road Medina, MN 55340 (763) 479-3070 From concept to production, fulfillment, and beyond, GO2 Print Media Group is the one call to make when you want it done on time, on target, and on budget. 701 Xenia Avenue South, Ste 400 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (763) 543-4344 Works personally with clients to recommend coverage levels and options customized for each life-stage.
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RENEWING MEMBERS
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Thank you to the following Members that have recognized the value of their Chamber Membership and renewed their investment with the Chamber in February:
Dojo Karate
Rogers
Medina
Finken Water Solutions
Guardian Angels
of Elk River
ICA Corporation
Jordan's Crane & Rigging, Inc.
Maynard's Restaurant
Memorial Blood Centers
Minnesota School of Business - Elk River
New Joy Church
Northern Community Chiropractic
P2B Strategies
Paramount Granite Company
Pleasant Hills
Saddle Shop
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Pro-Tech Auto Repair
Rasmussen College
Rivers of Hope
Turtle Cove Dental
Wintrust Mortgage -
Timothy Buck
Xtreme Detail
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FROM THE CHAIR
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 Dear Chamber Members, The I-94 West Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff are looking forward to one of the spring's most anticipated events, the Business & Community Excellence Awards. Now in its fourth year, the Awards serve as a way for our members to honor and recognize one another for their contributions to our region. At the Awards ceremony, businesses, organizations, and individuals are recognized with the following honors: Large Business Excellence Award Manufacturing Excellence Award Small/Medium Business Excellence Award Non-Profit Excellence Award Lifetime Excellence Award Excellence in Local Government Award President's Award for Excellence in Community Service The President's Award for Excellence in Community Service, new this year, will be given to an individual who has made a substantial contribution to benefit the local community through volunteerism. Nomination forms and applications will be reviewed by an awards committee. The winners of the seven awards will only be announced at the event, which will take place on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 8 am at the Crown Room at the Wellstead of Rogers. You won't want to miss it. Gries Lenhardt Michenfelder Allen, PLLP, has been a proud sponsor of the Small/Medium Business Excellence Award since its inaugural year, and I encourage you to become involved in some way, as a sponsor, a nominating business, or an attendee. Nominations for the awards are now being accepted. See below for more details regarding this important annual event. 
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FEBRUARY EVENTS
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Clockwise from top left: Ribbon Cutting, FASTSIGNS of Brooklyn Center; Transportation Day at the Capitol;
Fun times at Grand Casino Hinckley;
and Kimbra Ness speaking at the Women's Leadership Forum.
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See more on our Facebook page!
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CHAMBER LUNCHEON
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Many thanks to
Mike Schoemer of North Wright County Today,
Chris Barta of Franklin Outdoor Advertising, and
Britni Hummel of BOB FM/106.1
for an informative conversation on
Marketing Your Business.
The event included a delicious lunch at
Dehn's Country Manor on Thursday, February 26
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Clockwise from top left: Chris Barta, Mike Schoemer, a great crowd at Dehn's Country Manor, and Britni Hummel.
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THE MEDINA CLUB: STATE OF THE CITY
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 Future sponsorships available!
Register ONLINE!
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WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FORUM
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Sponsored by
TERRI THATCHER AGENCY
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
8:30 am to 10:00 am
Hampton Inn & Suites
13550 Commerce Blvd, Rogers
Light Breakfast Provided
This month's
Featured Speaker:  Louise Griffith "You Are Worth It"
Louise Griffith, an internationally recognized speaker, psychologist, leadership coach, and former classroom teacher, helps her clients get clear about what they want - and then achieve it. Under her spirited and practical guidance, they learn how to access their power, eliminate self-defeating behaviors, build on their strengths, and tap into their passion. Louise challenges her clients to explore how their thoughts impact their actions. The result? Better choices, improved communications, richer relationships, life-changing insights, and increased success. Her clients include individuals, educational institutions, associations, and companies that want MORE! Her new book, You Are Worth It: 52 Weeks of Honoring, Loving, and Nurturing Your Soul is now in its second printing.
Learn more about Louise at
www.oneshininglight.com
RSVP by Monday, March 16
sbiren@i94westchamber.org
or 763-428-2921
or Register Online!
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INTRODUCING THE DAYLIGHT CLUB
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The I-94 Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce The Daylight Club!
The Daylight Club is a networking breakfast featuring a guest speaker, held on the third Friday of the month. All attendees get a chance to do a commercial and network with other businesses.
Friday, March 20, 2015
7:30 am to 9 am
Boondox Bar & Grille
9100 Park Ave NE, Otsego
This month, join us for a presentation on LinkedIn by
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NEW SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
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We are pleased to introduce two Annual Sponsorship Levels, the Diamond Sponsor and the Emerald Sponsor. These sponsorships cover a twelve-month period and offer you a convenient, highly visible way to promote your business or organization while supporting the events, programming, and mission of the Chamber.
Diamond Sponsor $5,000 - Framed certificate acknowledging sponsorship
- Vinyl banner hanging at Chamber Office & events
- Listed as equivalent sponsor of Annual Dinner
- Listed as equivalent sponsor of Golf Tournament
- Recognition on all Chamber publications
- Banner ad on website
- Enhanced online directory listing
- Recognition on social media
- Foursome at Annual Golf Tournament
- Quarterly recognition in printed newsletter
- Table for eight (8) at Annual Dinner
- Recognition in Chamber Directory 1/4 page
- $250 reduction from membership dues
- Rolling sponsor on event screen
- Logo & direct link in monthly emailed newsletter
Emerald Sponsor $3,000 - Framed certificate acknowledging sponsorship
- Vinyl banner hanging at Chamber Office & events
- Recognition on all Chamber publications
- Enhanced online directory listing
- Logo on website
- Recognition on social media
- Monthly recognition in email newsletter
- Quarterly recognition in printed newsletter
- Four tickets to Annual Dinner
- Twosome at Annual Golf Tournament
- Recognition in Chamber Directory
- $250 reduction from membership dues
- Rolling sponsor on event screen
- Logo & direct link in monthly emailed newsletter
Please contact DJ at the Chamber office
to secure your Annual Sponsorship today!
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
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I-94 West Chamber of Commerce
2015
Business & Community Excellence
Awards
Working Together, Growing Together
Thursday, April 9, 2015 :: 8 am to 9:30 am
The Crown Room at the Wellstead of Rogers
20500 South Diamond Lake Rd, Rogers
Featuring Key Note Speaker
Dan Dixon, President/CEO
Guardian Angels
$25 Member :: $35 Non-Member
RSVP to Sara Biren by Thursday, April 2, 2015
sbiren@i94westchamber.org :: phone: 763-428-2921 :: fax: 763-428-9068
Register and Pay Online
Download a Registration Form HERE.
We are now accepting Nominations for the following awards:
- Large Business Excellence Award
- Manufacturing Excellence Award
- Non-Profit Business Excellence Award
- Small/Medium Business Excellence Award
- Chuck Christian Lifetime Excellence Award
- Excellence in Local Government Award
- President's Award for Excellence in Community Service
Download a Nomination Form HERE.
Sponsorships are Available!
Download Sponsorship Information HERE.
2015 Emerald Sponsor
Event Sponsors
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2015 BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION CONFERENCE
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The 2015 Business Retention & Expansion Conference was held on February 10, 2015, featuring information from Greater MSP, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Grow Minnesota!, and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
A copy of all speaker presentations from the event can be found HERE. |
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FEATURED PROMOTION - HAMPTON INN & SUITES
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Download this flyer HERE.
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I-94 West Chamber of Commerce
21370 John Milless Drive :: PO Box 95
Rogers, MN 55374
763.428.2921 :: Fax 763.428.9068
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
   
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