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Join us for after-hours networking at Vom Fass
at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove!
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm 12115 Elm Creek Boulevard, Maple Grove
We'll sample featured wines and small bites.
VOM FASS offers exclusive cask-aged vinegars, exquisite oils,
select wines, and spirits and liqueurs, direct from the cask.
Learn more about the store here.
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I-94 West Chamber of Commerce
Video Contest
Official Rules
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. BY PROVIDING A SUBMISSION, SUBMITTER AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND THE DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES, WHICH SHALL BE FINAL IN ALL RESPECTS.
The I-94 West Chamber of Commerce Video Contest encourages Chamber Members to develop the most creative version of "Why I-94 is for You!" demonstrating the Chamber's new service philosophy of "You are Our Business."
Videos, no longer than one (1) minute, will be judged by a panel consisting of members and staff. Social media will be used to gather public opinion. One grand prize winner will be selected. Prizes will be awarded to other submissions as well. See below for details.
1. CONTEST TIMING:
The contest submission period begins at 10 a.m. CT on June 1, 2015 and ends at 10 a.m. CT on June 15, 2015. The contest judging will take place between June 16 and July 20, 2015. Winners will be announced at the Golf Tournament Dinner on July 28.
2. ELIGIBILITY: Prizes in the contest will be awarded to the best video, as deemed by the panel of judges, submitted by an individual or a team.
3. TO ENTER: During the contest period: Upload your video (the "submission") to YouTube and include the link to the video in an email to djhartley@i94westchamber.org. To upload your submission, you must have an account with YouTube.
To sign up for a free You Tube account, visit http://www.youtube.com/create_account and follow the online instructions for registration. The video's format and size must follow the video upload guidelines for Youtube.com, available at www.youtube.com.
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Download this flyer HERE.
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North Star SHRM
North Star SHRM will be hosting a seminar titled: Walking The Talk - Managing Company Culture.
It will be held at the Minnesota School of Business (11500 193rd Avenue, Elk River) on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 8 am to 9:30 am
. All North Star SHRM members are invited to attend. In addition, all Elk River and I-94 West Chamber members, and Minnesota School of Business students are invited to attend. There is no cost to attend.The target audience for this seminar is HR professionals and any small business owners.
Every business has a culture. It's what you do with that culture that matters. Your company's culture affects your productivity, your ability to retain customers and employees and your future business prospects. Is your culture well-defined, or is it a blend of many ideas from the top? Do key leaders promote the company's culture or reward behaviors that detract from the culture? Can your employees define in a few sentences your company's culture, and are those answers consistent?
All businesses struggle with ensuring their actions match their words. It is not enough to say: This is our culture. Like a garden, you must tend to your culture for it to grow. If your company is struggling with managing your culture, or even identifying what your culture is, please join us. We'll offer tips on how to define your culture and create support for your key culture objectives, throughout your organization. This seminar will be presented in a discussion format. Your questions are welcome.
Learning objectives are:
- What is a company's culture?
- How to assess your company's culture.
- Strategies for re-defining your company culture or building upon that culture.
- How to hold leadership and employees accountable for your company culture.
- How attention to your company's culture can be a competitive advantage in your business.
This seminar will be presented by Katheryn A. Gettman, Attorney.
Katie brings legal counsel and business guidance to corporations, executives and business owners. Unlike most attorneys, Katie sees beyond the black and white and heads straight for the grey areas. It's her colorful, creative edge and business acumen that ensure clients have the solutions they need to avoid trouble, grow stronger and be secure. With nearly 10 years experience in the legal profession, including a management position at UPS and serving as in-house counsel at The Dolan Company, Katie holds a J.D. and M.B. A. from Willamette University as well as a B.B.A. in Human Resource Management and a B.A. in Philosophy from University of Minnesota. Katie has over fifteen years of management experience and has been involved in setting and managing the company's culture at a number of organizations, including her law firm.
Halleland Habicht PA is a business law firm that offers you strategies, solutions and a flexible fee structure that reflects your best interests. When we work for you, we're one of you.
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IN BUSINESS
Sharol Tyra, Professional Certified Coach of Life Illumination Coaching, and our current I-94 West Chamber Women's Leadership Forum Chair, was a semi-finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year by the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards.
Candidates were interviewed on the basis of a number of factors, including their drive, risk-taking, business vision, and community service. Congratulations, Sharol!
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES ROGERS AWARDED 2015 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
Recognized as a Top Performing Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rogers as Reviewed by Travelers on the World's Largest Travel Site
ROGERS, MN - 19 May, 2015 - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rogers today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor. Certificate of Excellence winners include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a superior customer experience.
When selecting Certificate of Excellence winners, TripAdvisor uses a proprietary algorithm to determine the honorees that takes into account the quality, quantity and recency of reviews and opinions submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period as well as business's tenure and ranking on the Popularity Index on the site. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.
"Winning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is a true source of pride for the entire team at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rogers and we'd like to thank all of our past guests who took the time to complete a review on TripAdvisor," said Erich Kliewer, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rogers. "There is no greater seal of approval than being recognized by one's customers. With the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence based on customer reviews, the accolade is a remarkable vote of confidence to our business and our continued commitment to excellence."
"TripAdvisor is pleased to honor exceptional hospitality businesses that have received consistent praise and recognition by travelers on the site," said Marc Charron President, TripAdvisor for Business. "By putting a spotlight on businesses that are focused on delivering great service to customers, TripAdvisor not only helps drive increasing hospitality standards around the world, it also gives businesses both large and small the ability to shine and stand out from the competition."
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rogers The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rogers hotel features 75 stylish guestrooms and suites, complimentary high speed Internet access, daily complimentary hot breakfast, business center, guest laundry, fitness center and a pool oasis with a kiddie pool, water cannons, oversized hot tub and an arcade balcony. Flexible meeting space is available to accommodate up to 72 guests.
The hotel is perfect for both corporate and leisure travelers seeking modern accommodations in the Rogers/Elk River/Maple Grove areas of Minnesota. Nestled off I-94 & Hwy 101, the hotel is surrounded by a variety of restaurants, shopping and entertainment. The Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Downtown Minneapolis are an easy 30-45 minute drive.
About TripAdvisor TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site*, enabling travelers to plan and book the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools that check hundreds of websites to find the best hotel prices. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, reaching 340 million unique monthly visitors**, and more than 225 million reviews and opinions covering more than 4.9 million accommodations, restaurants and attractions. The sites operate in 45 countries worldwide. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly TripAdvisor visitors.
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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
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