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Welcome Lowell Collman, Citizens Bank Minnesota's new Lakeville Branch Manager and Sean Carney Lakeville's new Loan Manager.
Burville Law Office, P.A. is happy to announce the opening of a satellite office in Shakopee. The firm's Farmington office will remain open and legal services will continue to be provided from both locations in the areas of real estate, estate planning, probate, business and creditor's remedies.
Congratulations
Royal W. Jaros of Jaros & Associates on being a six-time winner of the Five Star: Wealth Managers award! This award is given by Mpls St. Paul Magazine annually.
Congratulations to
Bob Finke who has accepted a position with TRIA Orthopedic Clinic in Bloomington. He  was awarded the 2013 Lakeview Bank Legacy Award.
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JOIN THE LAKEVILLE CHAMBER
FOR A TRIP OF A LIFETIME
DISCOVER TUSCANY
November 6-15, 2013
Ground Tour*
Double $2,999 Single $3,299
Triple $2,969
*includes 10 days,
13 meals, airfare and taxes, hotel transfers.
The Lakeville Chamber of Commerce is planning a new and exciting opportunity to travel.
For more information contact
Travel Authority 952.226.9129
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
BTD Manufacturing
21315 Haywood Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-469-2423
Uponor
21900 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-985-2901
Pro/Axios
PO Box 92
Farmington, MN 55024
651-302-1574
Independent Fashion Consultant With CAbi
18717 Iroquois Lane
Lakeville, MN 55044
651-238-3277
Vibha Life LLC
10621 165th Street West
Lakeville, MN 55044
Groomingdale's Pet Salons
17673 Kenwood Trail
Suite 160
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-898-9407
Genpak LLC
True Choice Services
Denhardt & Ass.
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2013 Board of Directors Chair Sheila Longie Shred Right Vice Chair Bob Curtis Farmers Insurance Second Vice President Glenn Starfield Express Employment Professionals Past President
Karen Wentworth
Hobo, Inc./Chemquist Secretary Kristina Murto Ensemble Creative & Marketing Officers Dick Dahl, MOM Brands Jamie Dahlen, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Mike Puppe, Lakeview Bank Darrell Mullenbach, CliftonLarsonAllen Emily Fox Williams, Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer Mike Bischel, Bischel Builidng Jamie Belzer, Jeff Belzer Chevrolet Dodge Kia Ex-officio Steve Mielke, City of Lakeville Dr. Lisa Snyder, Lakeville ISD 194 Chamber Staff Todd Bornhauser President Jeanne Marie Hutter Director of Marketing,Tourism & Communications Linda Rynda Director of Membership Services Michele Shea Accountant, Office Administrator
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LAKEVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
19950 Dodd Blvd. Suite 101 Lakeville, MN 55044 952.469.2020 FAX: 952.469.2028 |
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 TOURISM CHECK-IN
By Jeanne Hutter, Director of Tourism
STARS AGLOW IN LAKEVILLE HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES
Congratulations to our HOSPITALITY STAR AWARD winners who were recognized for their outstanding achievements by the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce & Convention and Visitors Bureau on May 14th at our Tourism Luncheon.
The STAR awards are sponsored by the  Lakeville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and are awarded each year to employees who excel in their line of hospitality work. Nominated by their employer, each application is evaluated for performance by the CVB Advisory Board of Directors. The board is very proud of these stars.
 Star in Leadership Award
Jessica Kremer
Jessica
has been employed at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites since pre-opening 2005 as a Catering and Sales Manager. Jamie Dahlen owner of the hotel says, "There are many long hours and days that run into each other at a hotel and Jessica is always happy to help in any area to insure success. She is passionate about and creative in her job and it shows as she has dedicated the time and energy it takes to run a busy department working with so many different personalities and diverse events. The hotel does 60 weddings a year plus business meetings and Jessica manages a staff of 20 to keep up with the events." General Manager Mike Gunderson accepted the award in Jessica's absence.
 Customer Service Excellence
Andrea Pickett-Nelson Andrea is employed by and is a fixture at Brackett's Crossing Country Club's. "She is a people person like no other with an uncanny knack to anticipate customer needs" says General Manager Steve Allen. "Andrea is considerate, committed, genuine and always willing to go the extra mile to assist making an experience unforgettable. She is a trusted adviser to our members and guests." You may know Andrea as she is frequently seen pitching in to bus tables, carry trays, expedite food in the kitchen, and working in the pro shop if needed.  Every Day Hero
Ignacio (Nacho Vergara) been a hard-working and dedicated employee at Rudy's Redeye Grill since opening in 2006. Owner Angela Thomas states "Nacho started as a line cook who immediately caught our attention and was promoted in months to supervisor due to his positive attitude, strong work ethic and loyalty to our family business. For the past 5 years he has been running the line and personally insuring that every plate is perfect and our guests are impressed. Nacho is like the light in the kitchen, his overall care and concern of the staff is simply amazing." Ignacio is now a kitchen manager in the evenings with a bright future.  Rising Star
Ryan Towle Ryan has been employed at Green Mill almost 4 years. Ashley MacDonald, General Manager of the restaurant, says "Ryan is loyal and hard-working employee with a positive attitude. He has worked his way up from a server to a bartender to a supervisor and is extremely knowledgeable of the restaurant and the community. He is always ready to pitch in and help educate new hires, customers and other staff members." Photography credit to Flint Images, Lakeville
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FROM OUR CHAIR'S CHAIR
By Sheila Longie, Shred Right and 2013 Chamber Chair
 The Public Policy / Government Affairs Committee has a new name! They will from this day forward be known as the Business Advocacy Group. Along with its new name comes a new standing appointment day and meeting time. In the past, the committee met on the 3rd Friday of every month at 7:30 am.
Looking to accommodate more members, the committee is moving the new day/time slot to the 4th Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm at the Chamber office. Non-elected chamber members will meet at 4:00 pm to discuss hot topics and current issues. Then elected officials (city and state) join the committee starting at 4:30 for a round table discussion. This committee is open to all chamber members interested in monitoring issues that affect their business at the city, county, state and federal level. Please join us!
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AMBASSADORS NEWS
By Kathi Lindau, Lakeview Bank, Ambassador Chair
AMBASSADORS WELCOME
The Ambassadors would like to welcome our newest members, Jacque Mihm of Kingsley Shores Senior Living and Anne Masis of Cornerstone Copy. The Ambassadors will be out in force this month delivering your new chamber directories and maps.
We have a fun and active group and if you would like to get involved, please contact Linda Rynda at the Chamber office 952-469-2020.
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BUSINESS ADVOCACY GROUP
By Chair Pat Arling, Provincial Bank
NAME MAY CHANGE, BUT MISSION THE SAME
The Business Advocacy Group, formerly known as the Government Affairs Committee and/or Public Policy Committee, may have undergone a few name changes but the mission has been consistent over the years.
Our mission is "to develop and nurture a conduit of communication with our local government units and elected officials to better educate and update Lakeville Area Chamber membership on issues that could have an impact on their business. We will advocate for our members best interest and take position with board approved policy statements when necessary."
One of our objectives is to provide formal programs on topics we believe are relevant to our membership. In April, representatives of MNDOT were invited to speak about the I-35 road construction. Look for a legislative update luncheon in June where Representative Mary Liz Holberg will discuss this year's legislative session.
For those members that have an interest in local government or want to know more about The Business Advocacy Group please join us at our next meeting 4:00pm June 27 in the Chamber board room.
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AROUND TOWN
By Adam Kienberger, City of Lakeville
This feature provides updates on new and expanding business developments in Lakeville. If you have questions on business development in the City, please call Adam Kienberger, Economic Development Specialist, at 952-985-4425.
MOM Brands Expansion
The City Council voted on April 15 to approve a Conditional Use Permit for MOM Brands to develop site improvements adjacent to their two buildings in the Fairfield Business Campus. These improvements involve new parking lot construction, pedestrian connections between the buildings, additional landscaping and lighting, and the construction of four additional rain gardens to accommodate increased storm water run-off that will be generated on their site. MOM Brands is currently completing a $4.3 million renovation of their second building. All of the work for the building renovation and site improvements will be completed by the end of the summer at which time MOM Brands will be relocating 100 employees from their current corporate headquarters in Downtown Minneapolis to Lakeville. This will result in a total of 350 employees being located in Lakeville.
Poquet Auto Service Center
Located on the corner of Cedar Avenue and County Road 50, Poquet Auto recently opened a new service and maintenance center for the south metro, specializing in import vehicles. Plans also include car sales later this summer.
Open to Business
The new Open to Business program is in full stride and ready to assist Lakeville small businesses. Laurie Crow will have regular office hours at Lakeville City Hall on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome during these hours, or to schedule an appointment at another time, contact Laurie at (952) 484-3107 or lcrow@mccdmn.org.
Get City Economic Development News on Facebook
The City of Lakeville recently launched several Facebook pages to keep residents and businesses up-to-date on City news and events. Like the Economic Development Department page to get updates and news on business happenings around the City. Go to Facebook and join in the conversation.
These updates along with other business news and information can be found on the City's website at www.lakevillebusiness.com.
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