| Dec 1 Public Policy Committee |
| The Committee meets monthly to look at local and regional public policy issues affecting the Twin Cities north area. |
| Date: |
December 1, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
| Location: |
Chamber's Office
Suite 22 (Lower Level)
Roseville Medical and Dental Center
1835 County Road C
Roseville, MN 55113 |
| Contact: |
Todd Kruse |
| EMail: |
todd@twincitiesnorth.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
The first Thursday of every month. |
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| Dec 2 Columbia Heights Business Council - Quarterly Meeting |
GUEST SPEAKER:
Noel McCormick, Director of Advancement for Rise Inc. will provide a general overview of how Rise is involved in the community and how individuals and companies can get involved with Rise.
AND
Dave Rudolph, Manager of Southern Anoka Community Assistance Food Shelf & Thrift Store (SACA) will highlight upcoming events – Fire & Ice Plunge and Hops for Hunger.
Quarterly forum to bring public officials, business leaders, and non-profit/community organizations together to hear guest speakers, network with each other, and explore options for all sectors to collaborate with each other to benefit the local community.
These meetings are chaired by Mike Scholl, Vice President at Northeast Bank |
| Date: |
December 2, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Public Library - NOTE THE NEW VENUE FOR THIS MEETING!!
Conference Room
3939 Central Avenue
Columbia Heights, MN 55421 |
| Contact: |
Mike Scholl, Northeast Bank |
| EMail: |
mfs@northeastbank-mn.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Columbia Heights Business Council Meetings are hosted from 7:30 am to 9:00 am during September, December, March, and June. |
| Fees/Admission: |
No fee to attend |
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| Dec 6 Rotary Club of New Brighton/Mounds View |
The New Brighton/Mounds View Rotary Club is a service club, one of 34,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 200 countries.
Locally, we are involved in activities and humanitarian programs to make our communities safer, healthier and happier places in which to live and work.
Internationally, we work with other Clubs and The Rotary Foundation in the areas of water and sanitation, peace and conflict resolution, literacy, maternal and child health, and food and nutrition.
Rotary International’s program to eradicate polio has involved other NGO’s and volunteers to immunize more than a billion children.
I hope you will visit us at a weekly meeting to learn about our local and global activities, enjoy good speakers, and meet other service-minded friends-to-be.
Lunch is on us!. Call our Director of Membership, Todd A. Kruse, at 612.423.5621 or visit the Rotary websites at -
www.nbmvrotary.org
and
www.rotary.org
Rotary's Four-Way Test
Of the things we think, say and do:
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
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| Date: |
December 6, 2016 |
| Time: |
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.nbmvrotary.org |
| Location: |
The Exchange Restaurant
Private Meeting Room
500 5th Avenue NW
(County E2 exit then west from I-35W)
New Brighton, MN 55112
http://www.exchangefoodanddrink.com/ |
| Contact: |
Todd A. Kruse |
| EMail: |
todd@twincitiesnorth.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Tuesday with lunch and a guest speaker included
12:15 pm to 1:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Potential Members are Free of Charge as guests of the club
Guests of club members are $10.00 paid by the respective club member |
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| Dec 8 Annual Holiday Charity & Recognition Luncheon |
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Celebrate the holidays with your chamber while supporting those in need!
THANK YOU GOES TO THESE DONATING RESTAURANTS
Honey Baked Ham Company
Pizza Luce of Roseville
Original Pancake House
Raising Canes Chicken Fingers
K-mama Sauce
Trader Joe's
The Exchange Food & Drink
Lucky 13's Steakhouse
BUSINESS EXPO PRESENTERS AT THIS EVENT
Benedictine Health
Ace Solid Waste
Health Source Chiropractic
Washburn-McReavy Chapels
Golden Living Lynwood
New Brighton Parks and Recreation
Firefly Credit Union
Xcel Energy
Financial One Credit Union
Join us at the New Brighton Community Center and enjoy food samples from local vendors, raffles, networking, etc.
We will also be recognizing various members for our End of Year Recognition Awards in the following categories: Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Board Member of the Year, and Most Referrals.
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| Date: |
December 8, 2016 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton Community Center
400 10th (tenth) Street NW
New Brighton, MN 55112 |
| Contact: |
Todd Kruse |
| EMail: |
todd@twincitiesnorth.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, December 8, 2016
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Donation of $15.00 per person at the door is suggested to support local food shelves - Ralph Reeder Food Shelf and SACA (South Anoka Community Assistance) |
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| Dec 9 Holiday Open House at Northeast Bank offices |
Holiday Open House hosted by Northeast Bank where clients enjoy the Strength of a Leader, Hand of a Friend
All branch locations will be participating in this open house
Minneapolis - New Brighton - Coon Rapids
Complimentary Coffee
Hot Cocoa
Cookies
and
a drawing for attendees to have a chance of winning these items
- $50 Jax Restaurant gift card
- $50 Cub Foods gift card
- $50 Target gift card
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| Date: |
December 9, 2016 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis - 77 Broadway Street NE
New Brighton - 1135 Silver Lake Road NW
Coon Rapids - 200 Coon Rapids Boulevard
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| Contact: |
Andrea Murphy |
| EMail: |
akm@northeastbank-mn.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday - December 9, 2016
9 am to 5 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to Attend |
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| Dec 13 Rotary Club of New Brighton/Mounds View |
The New Brighton/Mounds View Rotary Club is a service club, one of 34,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 200 countries.
Locally, we are involved in activities and humanitarian programs to make our communities safer, healthier and happier places in which to live and work.
Internationally, we work with other Clubs and The Rotary Foundation in the areas of water and sanitation, peace and conflict resolution, literacy, maternal and child health, and food and nutrition.
Rotary International’s program to eradicate polio has involved other NGO’s and volunteers to immunize more than a billion children.
I hope you will visit us at a weekly meeting to learn about our local and global activities, enjoy good speakers, and meet other service-minded friends-to-be.
Lunch is on us!. Call our Director of Membership, Todd A. Kruse, at 612.423.5621 or visit the Rotary websites at -
www.nbmvrotary.org
and
www.rotary.org
Rotary's Four-Way Test
Of the things we think, say and do:
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
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| Date: |
December 13, 2016 |
| Time: |
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.nbmvrotary.org |
| Location: |
The Exchange Restaurant
Private Meeting Room
500 5th Avenue NW
(County E2 exit then west from I-35W)
New Brighton, MN 55112
http://www.exchangefoodanddrink.com/ |
| Contact: |
Todd A. Kruse |
| EMail: |
todd@twincitiesnorth.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Tuesday with lunch and a guest speaker included
12:15 pm to 1:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Potential Members are Free of Charge as guests of the club
Guests of club members are $10.00 paid by the respective club member |
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| Dec 14 Met Council presentation at North Metro Business Council |
Guest Speaker and Topic for this meeting -
Metropolitan Council
Chairman Adam Duininck
https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/Who-We-Are/CouncilMembers/Adam-Duininck,-Chair.aspx
Discussing metro area issues such as - parks & recreation, waste water treatment, transportation/transit resources, and metro wide issues of concern to chamber members.
MEETING BACKGROUND:
Attend the North Metro Business Council and gather together with business owners, employees, and public officials in the North Metro Suburban area which primarily includes -
- Arden Hills
- Mounds View
- Shoreview
to discuss the importance of business community leadership and engagement in regional decision making. |
| Date: |
December 14, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center
2200 County Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
763.780.2900
www.mermaidminnesota.com |
| Contact: |
Jason Helgemoe |
| EMail: |
jsh@northeastbank-mn.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
The North Metro Business Council meets QUARTERLY from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. the 2nd Wednesday during September, December, March and June
Council meetings are chaired by Jason Helgemoe, Vice President at Northeast Bank (www.northeastbank-mn.com) |
| Fees/Admission: |
No fee to attend |
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| Dec 15 New Brighton Business Council - Quarterly Meeting |
Guest Speakers:
Melanie McMahon
Community Services Attorney
Office of Ramsey County Attorney
Topic: car theft and prevention in Ramsey County with a special emphasis on the New Brighton/Arden Hill/Mounds View area of Ramsey County.
AND
Janice Gundlach
Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development/Planning Director
City of New Brighton
Topic: the Open To Business program which provides assistance in such areas as start-up and expansion financing, business plan development, licensing, zoning and regulatory issues, and financial management.
Attend the New Brighton Business Council and gather together with business owners and employees in the North Metro and talk about the importance of business community leadership and engagement in regional decision making. |
| Date: |
December 15, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Northeast Bank
1135 Silver Lake Road
New Brighton, MN 55112 |
| Contact: |
Bill Helgeson - Risdall Marketing and chamber board member |
| EMail: |
bill@risdall.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
The New Brighton Business Council meets Quarterly from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. during September, December, March, and June. |
| Fees/Admission: |
No fee to attend |
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| Dec 15 Holiday Open House and ribbon cutting at Edward Jones in Saint Anthony |
Celebrate the season at our Holiday Open House and let us express our gratitude for the privilege of working with great people like you. Please bring your family and friends to join us as we say "thank you" to our clients, friends and community.
In addition to the open house we are celebrating our one year anniversary in our new location by having a ribbon cutting at 2:00 pm. Refreshments, light snacks, and cookies will be served. We hope you will join us! |
| Date: |
December 15, 2016 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
4001 Stinson Blvd NE #130
Saint Anthony, MN 55421 |
| Contact: |
Brian Benson |
| EMail: |
brian.benson@edwardjones.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, December 15, 2016
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to Attend |
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| Dec 16 Workforce Development challenges - Legislative Breakfast |
Keynote Speaker followed by a panel of experts
COMMISSIONER SHAWNTERA HARDY
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
As Commissioner of the state's principal economic development agency, she is focused on:
creating jobs, promoting business recruitment, expansion, and retention, advancing state workforce training and development, and supporting international trade and community development.
Prior to serving as Commissioner of DEED, she served as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith.
Panelists Responding to Keynote Address
Harold Hamilton - Founder of Micro Control Company
Mohamud Moor - Executive Director of Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota
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Via the chamber's role of "Business Advocacy" the chamber hosts these gatherings to bring public officials and the business community together to explore collaboration, to learn from each other, and to air issues of concern which impact Minnesota's business climate.
_______________________________________________________________
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| Date: |
December 16, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
BEST WESTERN PLUS HOTEL
Concordia/Hamline Room
North Metro Event Center
(formerly was the Hampton Inn)
http://northmetroeventcenter.com/location/ - map to 1000 Gramsie Road in Shoreview, Minnesota 55126
This venue can be seen on I-694 (on the north side of the interstate)
Green Mill Restaurant which will be catering our buffet breakfast. |
| Contact: |
Todd Kruse |
| EMail: |
todd@twincitiesnorth.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
The chamber's "Legislative Breakfast Series" in held monthly from September through June each year.
The chamber hosts these events on the third Friday of these months unless there is a national holiday which forces us to choose another date.
These events are not held in July and August since Minnesotans are enjoying our great outdoors and/or the Minnesota State Fair! |
| Fees/Admission: |
PLEASE CONTACT CHAMBER STAFF FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
INDIVIDUAL EVENT TICKET OPTIONS INCLUDE -
$25.00 Members or
$225 for a Member-Only Season Pass
(10 meetings)
$40.00 Non-Members
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| Dec 16 - Dec 12 Workforce Development Committee |
Workforce Development Committee
- Trying to hire employees?
- Need an encore career?
- K-12 leadership and employer networking opportunities?
Your chamber is working to address workforce challenges and opportunities so if you have issues for the committee to address, want to be a guest speaker, or want to serve on this committee please contact the chamber office |
| Date: |
December 16, 2016 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Location: |
Best Western Plus
1000 Gramsie Road
(I-694 and Lexington Avenue exit)
Shoreview, Minnesota
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| Contact: |
Karyn Thompson |
| EMail: |
karyn@jaum.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday - December 16, 2016
9:30 am to 10:30 am
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| Fees/Admission: |
Free to Attend |
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| Dec 20 Rotary Club of New Brighton/Mounds View |
The New Brighton/Mounds View Rotary Club is a service club, one of 34,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 200 countries.
Locally, we are involved in activities and humanitarian programs to make our communities safer, healthier and happier places in which to live and work.
Internationally, we work with other Clubs and The Rotary Foundation in the areas of water and sanitation, peace and conflict resolution, literacy, maternal and child health, and food and nutrition.
Rotary International’s program to eradicate polio has involved other NGO’s and volunteers to immunize more than a billion children.
I hope you will visit us at a weekly meeting to learn about our local and global activities, enjoy good speakers, and meet other service-minded friends-to-be.
Lunch is on us!. Call our Director of Membership, Todd A. Kruse, at 612.423.5621 or visit the Rotary websites at -
www.nbmvrotary.org
and
www.rotary.org
Rotary's Four-Way Test
Of the things we think, say and do:
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
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| Date: |
December 20, 2016 |
| Time: |
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.nbmvrotary.org |
| Location: |
The Exchange Restaurant
Private Meeting Room
500 5th Avenue NW
(County E2 exit then west from I-35W)
New Brighton, MN 55112
http://www.exchangefoodanddrink.com/ |
| Contact: |
Todd A. Kruse |
| EMail: |
todd@twincitiesnorth.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Tuesday with lunch and a guest speaker included
12:15 pm to 1:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Potential Members are Free of Charge as guests of the club
Guests of club members are $10.00 paid by the respective club member |
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| Dec 27 Rotary Club of New Brighton/Mounds View |
The New Brighton/Mounds View Rotary Club is a service club, one of 34,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 200 countries.
Locally, we are involved in activities and humanitarian programs to make our communities safer, healthier and happier places in which to live and work.
Internationally, we work with other Clubs and The Rotary Foundation in the areas of water and sanitation, peace and conflict resolution, literacy, maternal and child health, and food and nutrition.
Rotary International’s program to eradicate polio has involved other NGO’s and volunteers to immunize more than a billion children.
I hope you will visit us at a weekly meeting to learn about our local and global activities, enjoy good speakers, and meet other service-minded friends-to-be.
Lunch is on us!. Call our Director of Membership, Todd A. Kruse, at 612.423.5621 or visit the Rotary websites at -
www.nbmvrotary.org
and
www.rotary.org
Rotary's Four-Way Test
Of the things we think, say and do:
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
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| Date: |
December 27, 2016 |
| Time: |
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.nbmvrotary.org |
| Location: |
The Exchange Restaurant
Private Meeting Room
500 5th Avenue NW
(County E2 exit then west from I-35W)
New Brighton, MN 55112
http://www.exchangefoodanddrink.com/ |
| Contact: |
Todd A. Kruse |
| EMail: |
todd@twincitiesnorth.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Tuesday with lunch and a guest speaker included
12:15 pm to 1:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Potential Members are Free of Charge as guests of the club
Guests of club members are $10.00 paid by the respective club member |
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| Dec 28 Toastmasters Club |
| TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
When many people hear about Toastmasters, they often think that it is only for people who want to become professional speakers.
But that couldn't be further from the truth.
Toastmasters is an organization devoted to helping people improve their communication and leadership skills.
Yes, public speaking is part of that. But it is really just the beginning. Here are some other things Toastmasters can help you with:
Have you been told you don't listen well? Learn how to improve your listening skills through regular practice at our meetings.
Do you have an upcoming presentation you'll be giving for work? We can give you an opportunity to practice that speech, and offer some constructive feedback so when you give the "real" presentation, you nail it.
Do you freeze up when asked questions during meetings? Our meetings feature opportunities to give short, ad hoc speeches that will help you thaw out those situations.
Are you getting ready to take on a leadership role at work, or are you hoping for a promotion that takes you there? We can help you hone your leadership skills so you can be successful in that role.
Do you need to improve your communication style to be more concise and clear? We can provide feedback that will help you meet that goal.
In short: if one of your goals is to improve your leadership or communication skills, we can help!
Come visit one of our next meetings and we'll show you how.
Background for chamber members - the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce is the historic sponsor of Toastmasters in our region. We encourage chamber members to utilize the club's programming to help improve your organizations.
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| Date: |
December 28, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Cross of Glory Lutheran Church
5472 Adams Street
(near I-35W and County Road I ("eye")
Mounds View, MN 55112
http://northsidemn.toastmastersclubs.org/
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| Contact: |
Avonelle Lovhaug |
| EMail: |
avonelle@codepoetrysoftware.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Wednesday
7:30 am to 8:30 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to Attend on first visit
Annual dues are $100.00 |
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