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 a monthly e-newsletter of the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce |
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DAVID CARLSON, Chair, Tegrete Corporation
JILL PRESSELLER, Past Chair, Gries Lenhardt Allen, PLLP
NICK SHULTZ,
Vice Chair, First American Bank
JERI VAN HEEL, Treasurer, MVp Mechanical Service Co.
BOB SCHLICHTE, Board Advisor, Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley
LISA ALBERS,
Rush Creek Golf Club
DAVID HENNINGSON, Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd.
GRADY KINGHORN, Kinghorn Construction
KRISS MILLS, Tegrete Corporation
NAOMI MOGARD, Rasmussen College
SCOTT MOUNGER, OSTB Wealth Strategies
KYLE SABOT, Rogers Printing & Promotional, Inc.
AMY VALEK,
J&B Group, Inc.
SHEILA ZACHMAN, Commercial Realty Solutions, LLC
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CHAMBER UPDATES
To better serve you, we have specifically defined roles and responsibilities at the Chamber. Please note the following: Sara Biren - Marketing Director- All marketing and promotional questions
- Bi-monthly emails, printed newsletters, mailing labels, member lists
- Chamber calendar, member events, ribbon cuttings, grand openings
- Press Releases, Hot Deals, Job Postings, Chamber Website
- One-to-One Social Media and Marketing training, social media posts
- Chamber Directory
- Notary Public, Certificate of Origin,Bulk Mailing Permit
- Printed material design, banners, logos, signage
- Member login information
Donna Hartley (DJ) - President - Members/Membership
- Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Invoicing
- Events & Registration
- Legislation, City/State/Federal Legislators
- Sponsorships
- Clubs, Institute, and Academy
- Committees and Ambassadors
- Welcome Bags
- Business Visits
- Certificate of Origin
- Business Resources - DEED, Economic Development, Business Councils, Transportation
- Community Partnerships & Sponsorships
Please let us know if you have any questions. We have two signature events coming up in April and May. The Business & Community Excellence Awards on Thursday, April 21 will be held this year at the Rogers Community Room. Details and registration information can be found below. The First Responders Luncheon will be on Wednesday, May 18, once again at the Medina Entertainment Center. We are very excited that Kat Perkins of NBC's The Voice will sing the National Anthem and Joe Schmitt of KSTP will emcee the event. More detailed information will be available soon.
We hope to see you soon, and as always, thank you for your support!
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Changes to Member Events Promotion
As was announced in late March, the Chamber will now only send two regularly scheduled emails each month. The Business Connection will be sent the first full week of the month, usually on Mondays. You will only receive one Events & Announcements each month, on the third Monday.
What does that mean for you? There will only be one opportunity each month to promote your event. Any materials will need to be emailed to Sara by the SECOND Wednesday of each month to be included.
At any time during the month, you can email events for us to promote via our website calendar of events and social media; if they arrive in time, they will also be included in the monthly Events & Announcements email.
You are also welcome to post your events yourself via your Member Login. If you do not have your Member Login information, please email Sara for it. You are also able to post Hot Deals and Job Postings. Please let us know if you have any questions about these member benefits.
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The deadline for nominations
has been extended to Wednesday, April 6. Sponsorships are available. More information can be found here. We hope that you'll be able to join us that day. Register online, call 763.428.2921,
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Alliance for a Healthier Minnesota
Wellness Town Hall Meeting
Join host Tom Mason, Statewide Health Improvement Program grantees, and successful collaborative employers to learn about the success of SHIP's strategy for workplace wellness. This webinar is aimed at statewide employers through regional Chambers of Commerce to foster an understanding of the work we do in workplace wellness and create a buzz! Grantees, their collaborative partners and potential employers are invited to attend.
Time: 9 a.m.
Date: April 8
Topic: Wellness Town Hall Meeting
Session number: 638 567 720
Session password: Start123!
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To join the session
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2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the session password: Start123!
4. Click "Join Now".
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
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The 3rd Annual
Cabela's - Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd.
I-94 West Chamber of Commerce
First Responders Luncheon
will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016
at the Medina Entertainment Center in Medina.
Joe Schmitt of KSTP will emcee the event,
featuring Kat Perkins of NBC's The Voice singing the National Anthem.
More information will be available soon.
We are currently accepting raffle items and donations.
If you are interested in donating or sponsoring this event,
please contact DJ Hartley at 763.428.2921.
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Don't miss this opportunity to increase your marketing know-how with Rosalie Bell of Origin Marketing, Suzie Meier of Red Technologies, KimAileen White of Whitestone Personal & Professional Marketing, and DJ Hartley of the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce.
 ACADEMY GOALS:
To educate attendees on the marketing options available today.To provide enough detailed information and additional resources regarding those options, so that attendees can begin a plan/strategy for their unique business needs. Courses are designed and presented by Origin Marketing, Red Technologies, and Whitestone Personal & Professional Marketing.
Courses are held at the St. Michael City Center, Gries & Lenhradt Meeting Room from 8:30 am to 11 am on the following dates:
- Thursday, Feb. 25
- Thursday, March 31
- Thursday, April 28
- Thursday, May 26
St. Michael City Center Gries & Lenhardt Room
11800 Town Center Dr. NE St. Michael, MN 55376 Individual Course Fees - Member: $40
- Non-Member: $60
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Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 3 pm to 4:30 pm
Cabela's Conference Room
20200 Rogers Drive, Rogers
Special Guest Speaker : Heather Peabody
Meet local CEOs and business leaders, including David Henningson of Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd., Jill Presseller of Gries Lenhardt Allen, PLLP, Teresa Carlson of Tegrete Corporation, and more. Join the discussion on the latest business issues.
Presented by Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd.
REFRESH LEADERSHIP SIMULCASTBrought to you by Express Employment ProfessionalsWednesday, April 13, 2016 - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Rogers Community Room
21201 Memorial Drive, Rogers
See below for more details.
THE MEDINA CLUB
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 9 am to 10 am
Highway 55 Rental
225 Highway 55, Medina
This is a monthly event to provide an avenue for local businesses to network and build relationships within the community. Bring your business cards and promotional information.
This month's 5 minute presenters:
Complete Eye Care of Medina / Dr. Wesley
Hwy 55 Rental Ribbon Cutting - immediately following at 10 am
MARKETING 2.0
Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 8:15 am to 9:15 am
Chamber Office, Rogers
Want to learn how the Chamber can help you market your business?Whether new to the Chamber or an existing Member, join us for updates and individualized marketing suggestions for your business! Join us for light refreshments and coffee!
ELEVATE FOR SUCCESS Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 8:30 am to 10 am
Dehn's Country Manor, Dayton Breakfast is available for purchase; please arrive at 8:15 if you plan to order breakfast. UNSTOPPABLE: Winning Strategies for Personal Success with Dina Simon
 As the CEO of two successful organizations, Dina Simon has a rich, 25-year history working in non-profit and for-profit organizations. She helps leaders to develop their greatest assets ? the people whom they rely upon to keep their businesses running and growing. Dina has developed and uses the ?STOP Model? for helping individuals overcome challenges that block personal and professional growth. At the April 20 meeting of ELEVATE FOR SUCCESS, Dina will interactively share elements of the coaching she provides to C-Suite leaders of Fortune 100 companies across the country. She will engage us in learning how we can overcome personal and business roadblocks and challenges--what each of us can do to be UNSTOPPABLE.
This month's Spotlight Sponsor: BOB FM 106.1 Total Country
Sponsored by Equity Source Mortgage
MARKETING ACADEMYThursday, April 28, 2016 - 8:30 am to 11 am
St. Michael City Center - Gries & Lenhardt Room
Digital & Traditional Marketing
Print is not dead. With all the digital options available today, how do you know what's best? Topics include leave-behinds, yard signs, direct mail, billboards, vehicle wraps, commercials, and more.
Brought to you by Origin Marketing, Red Technologies, and Whitestone Personal & Professional Marketing
Please visit our website
for all event details and to register.
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MEMBERSHIPThe following members renewed their investment with the Chamber in March:
Bernings Auto Repair
County Inn & Suites - Albertville
D. Michael B.'s Resort Bar & Grill
Decimet Sales, Inc.
EyeWest Vision Clinic & Optical
First National Bank of Elk River - Rogers Office
Hamel Rodeo
Hayes Insurance Agency, Inc.
Imagine Orthodontics
Luke Team Real Estate
Minnesota Equipment
Northern Roots Lawn Care
Nova Care Rehabilitation
Omann Brothers, Inc.
Primerica Financial Services - Becky Gudmundson
Rasmussen College
St. Benedict's Senior Community
Thank you for your continued support of the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce!
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FEATURED PROMOTION - ROGERS AREA LIONS CLUB
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FEATURED PROMOTION - CRISIS NURSERY SERVING WRIGHT COUNTY
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FEATURED PROMOTION - COMMERCIAL REALTY SOLUTIONS
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FEATURED PROMOTION - HAMPTON INN & SUITES
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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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