UPCOMING EVENTS

For the full calendar of this month's events,

click here.

Monday, September 14

2:30 pm

Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating - Rogers

13005 Main Street, Rogers

Join us to learn to welcome Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating

to the Chamber, learn more about their business,

and try some delicious samples!

THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE LEARN!

Friday, September 18

7:30 am

Boondox Bar & Grille

9100 Park Ave NE, Otsego

This month's topic: Pinterest

Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd.

is proud to present the

BUSINESS INSTITUTE

offered through the

I-94 West Chamber of Commerce

The Business Institute provides unique opportunities to build leadership and management skills that can be used both in business and within the community.

The program runs from September to April, giving attendees the opportunity to learn and develop cutting-edge business practices from local and national experts while developing relationships with local business and community leaders.

The courses cover a wide variety of relevant topics and feature some of our region's - and the nation's - top speakers.

Participants who complete all eight courses will receive an I-94 West Chamber of Commerce Business Institute Certificate and will be recognized at the Business & Community Excellence Awards in April, 2016.

Course Fees

Business Institute Certificate - $250

*Registration for one participant for all eight courses

*Registration for the Business & Community Excellence Awards

*Certificate presented at the Business & Community Excellence Awards

*Must complete all courses to receive the Business Institute Certificate

*Must be a Member of the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce

Business Institute Course Package - $250

*Registration for all eight courses, which may be attended by different participants from the same company

*Membership with the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce is not required

Individual Courses

*Member of the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce: $40

*Non-Member: $50

Download a

Flyer and Registration Form

or the

Business Institute Guidebook

Questions?

Call DJ Hartley at 763-428-2921

The Golden Age of Hollywood

Thursday, October 1, 2015 :: 5 pm to 8 pm

The Crown Room at the Wellstead of Rogers

20500 S Diamond Lake Rd, Rogers

Dinner served promptly at 6 pm

Block Cut New York Strip with Peppercorn Demi-Glace or

Cheese-Tomato Stuffed Roast Chicken with Tarragon Cream Sauce or

Butternut Squash Ravioli (vegetarian)

Boursin Potato Puree :: Asparagus with Julienne Carrots

Valet Parking

Entertainment by James Wedgwood, Ventriloquist

Surprises in Store!!

We are now accepting Silent Auction, Live Auction,

and Raffle Donations

Download a form HERE.

Cost: $60 per person

RSVP by Friday, September 25, 2015

www.i94westchamber.org/events :: sbiren@i94westchamber.org 763-428-2921

Download an invitation

Don't miss your opportunity to show your support of this amazing event!

Download a sponsorship form and call the office today!

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Live Auction Sponsor

Award Sponsors

Registration Sponsor

Swag Bag Sponsor

Prize Sponsor

Froehlich Haus Design

Dear Fellow Chamber Members:

September 8, 2015

We would so appreciate your support for the Missing GRACE Foundation's 10^th Annual Hope & Hearts Run/Walk. Our foundation relies upon the generous support of local companies to continue providing services, support programs and a Center of healing and comfort for bereaved parents, infertile and adoptive couples and care professionals.

The 10th AnnualMinnesota Hope & Hearts Run event takes place Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Bunker Hills Regional Park in Coon Rapids and it includes a 5K Timed Run, Memorial Walk, Kids' Fun Dash, vendors/ exhibitors, live music, great food, is emceed by Dan Cole - "Common Man" and Wendie Pett, and over 150 volunteers who come out to help put on the event!

Missing GRACE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Public Charity (EIN 56-2593479). We are in need of the following items - please let us know if we can count on your support!

Gift Cards, certificates and cash donations
Product donations (for prizes for our teams and top finishers and kids carnival)
Food/ beverage donations (1000+ people attend and are fed breakfast and lunch!)

It takes many contributors to put on this large event. Can we count on your support?

The Hope & Hearts Run event is a day of remembrance for babies and children in heaven. The bereaved families form teams to run or walk in memory of their loved one and they help raise funds for Missing GRACE to help keep the very programs going that they were helped by in their own grief journey. Funds raised also further our initiatives to help save the lives of future babies through education and awareness programs.

To learn more, please visit: www.missingGRACE.org

And check out our event site: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/mn-hope-and-hearts-run-walk/

I invite you to tour our National Headquarters and Center for G.R.A.C.E., located in Rogers. The beautiful Center has a library, gift shop, castle play area for children, fireside community room, counseling center, and GRACE Care Basket assembly and shipping room to send out timely bereavement resources to hospitals.

I look forward to hearing from you soon and receiving your support for this important event. Thank you!

With Grace,

Candy McVicar

Hope & Hearts Run Director

Founder and Executive Director, Missing GRACE Foundation

Donate online:

www.missingGRACE.org

Donate by mail: Missing GRACE Foundation

21370 John Milless Dr. Suite 210, Rogers, MN 55374

Email: missinggrace.nonprofit@gmail.com

Office: 763-497-0709 ext. 1

Run. Walk. Give Families Hope!

Save the Date: October 22, 2015

TIES

1667 Snelling Ave. N.

St. Paul, MN 55108

Understanding Inclusion, Cultivating Talent, Embracing Growth Opportunities

Autism touches everyone. Families. Friends. Colleagues. Business Associates. Clients. Employees. Potential Employees. Customers.

You need to know about autism.

With a diagnosis rate of 1 in 68, autism is Minnesota's fastest growing developmental disability. Individuals with autism often have unflinching focus, unwavering dedication and fierce loyalty. Now is the time to understand how to put the strengths and talents of people with autism to work for your business.

Join Minnesota's top corporate leaders, business professionals, state agencies, and autism advocates in this day-long forum that will inspire and motivate you while providing positive strategies for employing and retaining individuals with autism as well as tactics for enhancing your colleague and customer relationships.

Additional information will be available soon.

AuSM invites you to become a sponsor of Autism in Business 2015. Click here to learn more about how your business, organization or agency can say "YES!" to forward-thinking and supporting individuals with autism in the workplace.

RSVP for all events to Sara at sbiren@i94westchamber.org.

I-94 West Chamber of Commerce

21370 John Milless Drive :: PO Box 95

Rogers, MN 55374

763.428.2921 :: Fax 763.428.9068

www.i94westchamber.org

Summer Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 8 am to 4:30 pm

Friday: 8 am to 2 pm