I-94 West Chamber


a monthly e-newsletter of the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce



May 2016



In This Issue
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


CHAMBER UPDATES



One of our largest signature events of the year is coming up on Wednesday, May 18. The third annual First Responders Luncheon will recognize 23 local police officers, firefighters, and paramedics for their dedication and service to our communities.



This year, in an effort to raise additional funds for the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association and the Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Association, we will offer silent auction and raffle items, donated by local businesses and Chamber members. Items include restaurant and retail gift certificates and an incredible golf package featuring some of Minnesota's finest courses!

 

Special guests include master of ceremonies Joe Schmitt of KSTP TV, Kat Perkins of NBC's The Voice, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Mona Dohman, and Governor Mark Dayton.

 

We have once again partnered with Memorial Blood Centers and their Battle of the Badges Blood Drives, held each summer.   

 

We hope that you will join us that day to honor our local heroes and to raise money to support these two important organizations.  

 

More information can be found below.

 
MAY EVENTS  


THE MEDINA CLUB


Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 9 am to 10 am

Rock Elm Tavern, Plymouth 
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:
Marianne Houlihan - State Farm Insurance

Doug Benson - Doug Benson Designs





ELEVATE FOR SUCCESS 
Wednesday, May 18, 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.





 
This month's Spotlight Sponsor:  Becky Gudmundson, Primerica Financial Services  



Sponsored by Equity Source Mortgage

 



FIRST RESPONDERS LUNCHEON


Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 11:30 am to 1:30 am

Medina Entertainment Center, Medina



Please join to us to honor and recognize our local heroes. More information below. RSVPs requested by Wed., May 11.





MARKETING ACADEMY

Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 8:30 am to 11 am

St. Michael City Center - Gries & Lenhardt Room



Security Today: Professional & Personal Dangers  
Today's security concerns: online security, the cloud, reputations management, hosting/domain, company branding, personal & professional branding 
 
Brought to you by Origin Marketing, Red Technologies, and Whitestone Personal & Professional Marketing
  
Please visit our website
for all event details and to register. 
 

From the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Federation



 
Fox Hollow Golf Club's head golf course superintendent, Matt Zwilling, passed away last September at the age of 33. He left behind a wife and young daughter.



This spring we're rallying local golfers and business leaders to help the Zwilling family as we host a memorial golf tournament to honor Matt.



On Friday, May 20th, gather a foursome to golf, come for dinner, donate a prize, or sponsor a hole to put your business in front of hundreds of supporters of this local family.



All proceeds will be going directly to Matt's wife and daughter. Call Eric at Fox Hollow (763-428-4468 x.3) or email ([email protected]) with questions, or to sign up.




MEMBERSHIP



We welcomed the following new members in April:

 

Bay Equity Home Loans - Website :: Facebook (Virginia Jansen)

:: Facebook (David Kosmecki)



Millenium Dance Company - Website :: Facebook



Touching Hearts at Home - Website :: Facebook



The following members renewed their investment with the Chamber in April:



Atlas Staffing, Inc.

B & E Recycling, Inc.

Christie Cab

Clam Corporation

Eull's Manufacturing

FedEx Ground

FOCALPOINT Flooring. Cabinets. Design

Froehling Anderson

Graco, Inc.

Hampton Inn & Suites

HealthSource of Rogers

ICA Corporation

J & A Glass & Mirror, Inc.

Jordan's Crane & Rigging, Inc.

King Solutions

Legacy of St. Michael

LORAM Maintenance of Way

Marksman Metals Company, Inc.

Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church

MidwestOne Bank

Minnesota Association of Townships

P & F Machining, Inc.

Rivers of Hope

Rush Creek Golf Club

Sam's Club

Signature Patio & Landscape Co.

The Vision Companies

Trophies by Linda, Inc.





Thank you for your continued support of the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce!

 
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
REGISTER for individual courses at

www.i94westchamber.org/events

 



FEATURED PROMOTION - ROGERS AREA LIONS CLUB

   
 
FEATURED PROMOTION - STMA ROTARY CLUB



   


 


FEATURED PROMOTION - THE PEABODY PLAYERS

 
FEATURED PROMOTION - FYCC

 
 
     
 
I-94 West Chamber of Commerce 
21370 John Milless Drive :: PO Box 95 
Rogers, MN  55374 
 763.428.2921 :: Fax 763.428.9068 


I-94 West Chamber | PO Box 95 | Rogers | MN | 55374