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Rochester Community and Technical College celebrates a century of excellence while recognizing their proud past and golden future with the college’s fourth President Leslie McClellon.
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SEPT. 29TH SE Minnesota Economic Forum 8:00am - 12:00pmRochester Int’l Event Center | 7333 Airport View Dr SW
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SPOTLIGHTHISTORY LESSON: THE TIMELINE OF SUCCESS
100 years ago in August of 1915, Dr. Charles H. Mayo, one of Mayo Clinic’s founders, and other members of the Rochester School Board voted to create the University Department, what would one day become known as Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC). No one could have predicted the great impact the School Board vote would have for the community’s future.
Minnesota’s oldest public two-year community college officially opened its doors on September 14, 1915 with a mere 17 students enrolled. Today, RCTC educates more than 6,000 students on the 518 acre campus that offers more than 70 different programs, 120 credential options, over 20 complete programs and 300 online course offerings. These programs lead to degrees including Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science and Associate in Fine Arts. The college also offers diploma and certificate options.
Additionally, RCTC has a long-standing partnership with Winona State University and together developed the Path to Purple academic pathway providing students with the opportunity to complete their bachelor’s degree in Rochester. RCTC offers dozens of articulations with other colleges and universities.
The initial meeting that took place 100 years ago also formed a strong bond between RCTC and Mayo Clinic. According to an article by the Post-Bulletin in an interview with retired RCTC President Don Supalla, “I’ve heard it said that for every MD at Mayo, there’s 10 to 13 support people, and I would guess the vast majority of those support people have been educated at RCTC or its former institutions. What would Mayo be without the trained employees that they’ve received from all of public higher education but certainly RCTC. It’s great that Charles Mayo made the motion at the School Board, but to continue that partnership between [RCTC and Mayo Clinic] for a 100 years has been pretty amazing.”
CHANGE IMPACTS RCTC’S ADAPTATION AND CURRENT VISION
Historically, RCTC has undergone a multitude of reinventions. In 1996, the Rochester Community College and Riverland Technical College formally merged; however, prior to this, both entities went through changes adapting to relevant educational needs of the time.
With today’s vision to be a universal gateway to world class learning, RCTC is large enough to provide countless opportunities for students to take their experience beyond the traditional classroom, but small enough for students to immediately engage and become actively involved in the campus and throughout the community.
In their centennial year under the leadership of President Leslie McClellon, RCTC will launch a new strategic plan focusing on enhancing the region’s workforce. In addition, McClellon, who joined the college last year, is focused on providing leadership and vision for the college in order to move RCTC forward in partnerships, student success and scholarships.
“My most rewarding experiences at RCTC have been centered on student success. I participated in my first commencement last May as RCTC’s President and witnessed the students achieve their goals. Watching the students and their families on that evening is a great reminder at the end of the academic year of why we do what we do,” McClellon shared.
RCTC is credited with educating tens of thousands of students over the past 100 years, and over one thousand graduated this past May including 300 students achieving honors or high honors.
With McClellon’s professional experience in student affairs and support services, it is no surprise her drive for student success led her to making an impact for students at a presidential level.
“I attended Langston University and majored in psychology. Eventually, I began working for Langston University and loved higher education. Very early, I decided I wanted to be an administrator and then a president. The opportunity to impact an institution from a global perspective appealed to me. The opportunity to join an outstanding institution like RCTC is a tremendous opportunity and responsibility to shape the future of a community and region. This is an inspiration and challenge that I knew I wanted to be part of and influence,” McClellon declared.
A CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE WITH A GOLDEN FUTURE
With 100 years of history and a record number of enrollments this past year, RCTC is celebrating a century of providing accessible, affordable, and quality learning opportunities to serve a diverse and growing community.
RCTC is also excited about the future of Destination Medical Center and Journey to Growth. “Both of these initiatives bring an opportunity for the college to respond to the community’s needs,” McClellon said. “Partnerships and collaborations are key to the success of our students, and RCTC is deeply committed to working with these initiatives in order to provide the skilled workforce needed to support the growth of the region. Our dedicated passion for assisting students to become well-rounded, educated citizens is well worth the preparation and hard work of each employee at RCTC.”
Many RCTC graduates have become business owners, and many businesses are partners with the college. RCTC supplies their workforce, and also receives various levels of support from these businesses including the opportunity for students to have internships, scholarship donations and ambassadors for the college.
As RCTC continues to provide the community with an educated workforce while enhancing the progress of the city, “we are proud to provide productive citizens who support this city and enhance the brain trust and cultural experience we enjoy in Rochester,” McClellon added.
McClellon also recognized programming that the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce has implemented to support the workforce and classroom connections. “The Chamber offers programming opportunities allowing RCTC to further engage area businesses and community organizations. These programming opportunities include: P-16 initiatives, leadership development, workplace development, and networking with business, education, governmental, and non-profit organizations. The Chamber is also an advocate at the local, regional and state level for education.”
“Additionally, the Chamber has served as a connection for the college by providing training for employees; opportunities to work with local, state and national legislators; as an ambassador for the college in the community; and a partner in many other ways,” McClellon said.
RCTC is a sponsor of the Chamber’s Full Circle Classroom event, a three-day workshop that bridges business and education communities to ensure a capable workforce. With the goal of connecting educators with area businesses, participants learn the job skills needed in today’s workforce and about workforce readiness issues. RCTC also sponsors the Chamber’s Day at the Capitol event, Community Matters series, the STEM Summit, the Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast and several other Chamber events.
CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL
The celebration surrounding RCTC’s centennial will support a central theme honoring RCTC as it was, what it is today and what it will become.
September’s homecoming week will kick off a yearlong series of events that will continue from 2015 into 2016.
The Founder’s Day event on September 17th will celebrate the college’s rich past and promising future. RCTC President Leslie McClellon will also be formally inducted as president.
The following day, the college will host a Centennial Scholarship Gala at the Rochester International Event Center. The gala will be RCTC Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The evening includes a silent auction, dinner, drinks, and live auction. The proceeds will benefit the RCTC Scholarship Fund and allow the RCTC Foundation to continue fostering student success.
“We are very excited for the opportunity to tell our story and celebrate our Centennial with Rochester and the surrounding area. We invite everyone to join in and enjoy celebrating this wonderful, once in a lifetime occasion with us. Thank you Rochester for 100 years. We appreciate your support and look forward to 100 more!” McClellon announced.
GET INVOLVED AND SUBMIT YOUR STORY
Alum and community members can get involved in RCTC’s Centennial celebration by checking out Centennial events at www.rctc.edu/100th or by contact RCTC’s Foundation Office at 507-281-7771.
Do you have a story to share about your experience at RCTC? RCTC is looking for great stories for their 100th Anniversary. Submit your story at www.rctc.edu/100th/stories/submit.php
• Unique experiences at RCTC• Memorable stories from your time at RCTC• A person or event here that impacted your life• How RCTC influenced the path you’ve taken• Generational stories (you and your parents,
grandparents, etc. attended)• Parallel enrollment with a loved one (parents and
children attending at the same time)• Ancestors who attended RCTC
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Breast cancer survivors, Effie Psimos and Patty Allen, along with their good friend Margie Loprinzi, came together ten years ago in 2005 with
the hope of raising breast cancer awareness in Rochester, MN. What began as passing a basket of scarves amongst breast cancer patients is now an established non-profit organization with many programs and services to support local breast cancer survivors.
Join the Journey’s mission is to promote breast cancer awareness and to support individuals on their breast cancer journey. Join the Journey raises awareness by being active in community outreach efforts to stress the importance of early detection and remind women to schedule their annual mammograms.
Join the Journey supports individuals at every stage of their breast cancer journey through a variety of programs that provide emotional support, relaxation and exercise for breast cancer survivors.
• Pink Ribbon Mentors are breast cancer survivor volunteers who offer one-on-one emotional and informational support to patients undergoing breast cancer treatment at Mayo Clinic.
• The Book Program provides the Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer Book to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients at Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center.
• The Breast Cancer Support Group for breast cancer survivors and the Caregivers Support Group for caregivers meets every first Wednesday of the month at Hope Lodge.
• Making Waves Floating Support Group paddles the dragon boat, “Waves of Hope.” Breast Cancer survivors and supporters are welcome to join in every Wednesday evening during the spring/summer.
• Survivors and supporters can also participate in our Winter Workout Program, enjoying exercises from Zumba to belly dance.
• Join the Journey also partners with the Mayo Cancer Education Program and local artist volunteers to offer a unique Creative Support Series program where local artists lead anyone in Gonda 10 Lobby who is interested from survivors waiting for appointments to caregivers waiting for a loved one through creative art projects such as scrapbooking and watercolor painting.
• The Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk is Join the Journey’s major event to raise awareness. The walk is held every third Sunday in September around Silver Lake. In 2014, approximately 1,000 people participated to honor breast cancer survivors and celebrate Join the Journey’s ten-year anniversary, raising about $100,000.
This year, the Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk will be September 20th and promises to be one of their best with a raffle, mini-massages, balloon art, children’s scavenger hunt, education booths, dragon boat rides, catered lunch by Catering by Design, music by the Booker Mini Foundation and two shuttle buses along the route. To register, please visit our website at www.jointhejourney.us.
Article contributed by Christine Fredriksen, Executive Director of Join the Journey.
Join the Journey would not be possible without the hard work of our committed volunteers and the generosity of our donors. To learn more about us or how you can help, contact us [email protected] or 507-206-3212.
Pictured above: Participants walk in the 2014 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk route along Silver Lake to help spread awareness about breast cancer. Below: Breast cancer survivors who participated in Join the Journey’s 2014 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk.
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A WORD OF ADVICE: EXPERT ARTICLES
As owners and operators of small businesses, we need to keep an eye on what tools are going to make our businesses successful with the least amount of cost and the most amount of the efficiencies. By embracing human resources information system technology (HRIS)
that manages your workforce, you are able to get the full potential out of your payroll dollars.
ROBUST, COMPREHENSIVE REPORTINGPerhaps the biggest benefit that the use of an HRIS technology adds to a business is its ability to create reports and presentations. An HRIS technology typically holds all information surrounding the firm’s human resources initiatives, including details regarding the group’s hiring practices, such as a comprehensive list of all job applicants, an up-to-date index of job openings and electronic copies of each employee’s onboarding paperwork, such as I-9 and W2 forms. It also holds data regarding the salary and incentive compensation of each staff member. Results of annual performance appraisals and any disciplinary actions that have been taken toward members of the team are included, as well. Because these figures are held in one database, a business owner possesses the capability of running a variety of detailed reports that encompass some or all of this information.
RECRUITMENT EFFICIENCYIn support of a firm’s staffing efforts, many HRIS platforms provide a sophisticated interface allowing its use by both internal employees, as well as external job applicants. HRIS technology allows candidates for open positions to submit their resumes and contact information to a potential employer from a remote computer. When seeking candidates, the manager is able to perform detailed searches of collected resumes, using a variety of queries, including location, level of education, years of professional experience and technical skill set.
SIMPLIFY BENEFIT ADMINISTRATIONHRIS technology allows a business to streamline the administration of employee benefits. In many cases, employees and new hires may electronically enroll in benefit plans. They may also have the capability of logging onto the system to monitor and update their current coverage throughout the year, changing status, dependent information and contact data as required. A self-service system allows for benefits to be efficiently administered with as little manpower as possible, saving an organization time and money.
From the smallest business to large, HRIS technology positions businesses well for optimal performance in today’s business environment. Leaning into a strong service provider that can consolidate all of these HR aspects into a single, integrated platform will give any organization a powerful employer solution.
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EDITORIALS
LOCAL LEADERSa word from
Most Rochester Public Schools (RPS) students are still on summer break, but the District remains active and committed to building upon enhancing our strengths all year round. District initiatives that demonstrate growth, and career and college readiness have been the topic of many conversations lately. You will continue to hear about these topics throughout the summer and into the school year.
FIRST, THERE’S CTECH
Career and Technical Education Center at Heintz (CTECH) is a partnership between the city of Rochester, RCTC, WSU and Rochester Public Schools. RPS will use the facility to provide programming for our students. The CTECH program is designed to support the learning of three types of students: 1) School to work 2) Post secondary education 3) Undecided/Exploratory.
The opening of CTECH will be in two phases. Phase one launches the following programs: STEM Village, Engineering, Agriculture, and Residential Construction. These programs will be in Heintz Center and will begin this fall. Our second phase begins in the fall of 2016. Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Health Sciences will open in the CTECH facility as part of Phase II.
We’re really looking forward to the opening of CTECH and the opportunity it will provide to our students and our up and
coming workforce. For more information on CTECH, visitwww.CTECH.Rochester.k12.mn.us.
SECOND, THERE IS THE OPERATING REFERENDUM
RPS is seeking an operating referendum on the November 2015 ballot. Our need has arisen because the revenue coming into RPS does not sustain the current levels of programming and services that are necessary to provide our students and families with the high quality education and programming that is necessary to ensure the success of all of our students.
The state revenue that is generated for our district has not kept pace with the cost of inflation within K-12 education. Unfortunately, many districts throughout the state find themselves in the same situation as RPS. We are seeking the referendum in order to sustain the teaching, learning, and high quality programming that is offered in our district.
Absent additional revenue generated through a referendum the district will have to make reductions. These reductions would likely result in fewer foreign language offerings, scaling back or possible elimination of CTECH courses and Project Lead the Way courses. RPS will likely see increased class sizes at the elementary level as well as fewer supports to provide small group and individualized supports to students and families.
Our website has very detailed information regarding the current financial state of the district, current programming as well as taxpayer impact information. For more information visitwww.rochester.k12.mn.us/referendum.
INSPIRING, CHALLENGING, AND EMPOWERING ALL STUDENTSContributed by Michael Muñoz, Superintendent at Rochester Public Schools
WITH DAN NELSON, GENERAL MANAGER OF HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTONWhat made you want to join the ambassador program? I had been very active in the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce and knew the benefits to a business, especially a new business.
How has being an Ambassador provided you with personal growth? [The Ambassadorship] has expanded my network to hundreds including many key connections I likely would not have met. It has led to public speaking invitations on service training.
What has been the most positive experience in your Ambassadorship? The Chamber’s Hospitality 1st committee formed
the Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) program six years ago. My Chamber involvement positioned me to be in a leadership role where I’ve had the privilege to train over 1000 CTA’s on service and concierge level type training. The Ambassadors are a diverse group, representing the Chamber’s diversity as best we can. We are referral fanatics and also a fun social group as well. Besides all the Ambassador functions,
I like to get involved with various committees and challenge the Chamber with new ideas to improve the value of chamber membership.
What are some of your favorite activities to be involved with in your Ambassadorship? The Annual Golf Outing is always a hoot! The Annual Member Celebration is a “don’t miss” event as well, and I really like the various Professional Development seminars.
How do you offer assistance to Chamber members? We get to be the welcome mat and connectors, especially for new members. There are so many benefits [to joining the Chamber], especially for new businesses where you can be put on the business community map in a hurry. I enjoyed joining the Chamber before each hotel opened on my first day on the job…the benefits start before your business opens. I can think of NO better marketing investment.
AMBASSADOR HIGHLIGHT
Dan Nelson has served as a Chamber Ambassador for 20 years.
Applications are now being accepted for Ambassadors for 2015. For more information, contact Ambassador Staff Director Becca Stiles-Nogosek at [email protected]
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CHAMBER AMBASSADOR?
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Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings
2342 Superior Dr NW | 507-288-0125Janet Johnson, Owner | 25th Anniversaryallegrodancemusic.com | Dance Instruction
607 E Center St, Ste 101 | 507-424-6840Jeff Allman, VP | New Name & Mergerwww.LKPB.com | Engineers Consulting, Design Engineering
609 Barbaree Lane, Byron | 507-315-1000Danielle Hampel, Office Assistant | New Businesswww.dynamicmasonryproducts.com | Landscape Equipment & Supplies
3906 E Frontage Rd NW | 507-286-1650Ben Austin, Campus Director | Program Expansionwww.national.edu | Schools, Colleges & Education
470 17th Ave NW | 507-258-7300Matt McCollom, General Manager | New Businessfairfieldinn.com/rstfi | Hotels, Motels and Other Accommodations
709 1st Ave SW | 507-287-2260Steve Courts, Executive Director/CEO | Renovationwww.rochfamy.org | Non-Profit, Recreation, Civic & Social Service
1619 10th Avenue SE | 507-884-4022Peter Hegland, Owner | New Businesswww.heglandwc.com | Window Cleaning , Cleaning Services
2141 Parkwood Hills Dr NE | 507-299-3663Michael Arends, Owner | New Businesswww.zumbrodesigns.com | Web Site Development
30 Third St SE, Ste 400 | 507-288-9111Gregory Griffiths, Attorney | New Locationwww.dunlaplaw.com | Attorneys/Lawyers
1530 Greenview Dr SE, Ste 210 | 507-282-0910Kay Hocker, Regional Manager | New Locationwww.mpr.org | Radio Station, Media
1652 Hwy 52 N | 507-282-6702Renee Schaefer, Gambling Assistant Manager | Expansionwww.elks.org | Organizations, Civic & Social Service, Banquet Facilities
4208 Hwy 52 N | 507-258-5155Phil Rodriquez, Owner | New Businesswww.PCZunlimited.com | Computer Services
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RIBBON CUTTINGS GROUND BREAKINGS
The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes the opportunity to help you make your ribbon cutting and grand opening a special event. For guidelines that can assist you in making arrangements for your event, visit our website at www.RochesterMNChamber.com or contact Becca Stiles-Nogosek at (507) 424-5662 or send an email [email protected].
SCISSORS AND SHOVELS
Each month’s Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings, Chamber Business Newsreel (pg. 14-15), and New & Renewing Members information (pg. 16-17) is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS to use as a resource. Reach out to your fellow Chamber members to congratulate, introduce yourself, or offer your business services! Don’t forget to seek out new members at various Chamber networking events to help our new members feel welcome.
WHO’S NEW IN TOWN, MOVED OR CELEBRATING A MILESTONE? WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN A RIBBON CUTTING FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
The 2015 Legislative Recap was held at Canadian Honker Events at Apache on June 26th to an audience of approximately 100. All of the legislators were upbeat about the accomplishments of the session while still maintaining focus on the missed opportunities in transportation and taxes which will be key priorities for the 2016 Legislative Session. The collective view of the session was summed up by Senator Dave Senjem who said “Given all the seeming chaos, we have a government that still works and is of the people.”
KTTC’s Tom Overlie discussed accomplishments with the legislators that they were most proud of which ranged from important fixes to the Medicaid system, DMC Legislation, additional funding for Alzheimer’s research, and Pre K scholarships.
Transportation funding was also discussed at the recap, specifically the lack of a long term transportation funding bill when all parties agreed that it was a top priority going into the session. While all involved wanted to highlight the 14% year to year increase in transportation funding, Representative Tina Liebling and Senator Carla Nelson both lamented a perceived lack of transparency in the process due to the deadline driven nature of the legislative session. The entire legislative team agreed transportation would be one of the first topics addressed in next year’s legislative session.
Our local legislative team of Senators Senjem and Nelson and Representatives Liebling, Duane Quam and Nels Pierson were joined by representatives from House and Senate Leadership Vicki Jensen and John Petersburg for the event.
Although Women are 52% of the workforce, only 14.2% hold executive positions. There are many theories about why, but the one that Sheryl Sandberg writes about in her book, Lean In, is how women show up “at the table.”
Women in Leadership and Development (WILD) are committed to providing professional growth opportunities for women to continue their journey to the table. On July 23rd, WILD launched a new programming series called Atypical Tea. High tea, during the Victorian age, was served between lunch and supper to provide a snack and, according to Oscar Wilde, a delightful time to gossip, for the aristocracy. It typically was tea and finger sandwiches. Our tea may be served at high tea time, but it certainly is atypical in delivery.
The kick off session for this year’s theme, Confident Communication: How to carry your authentic communication style through age, stage, culture and context, was held at Cambria. Tessa Leung, from Tessa’s Office, provided a wine tasting paired with chocolates provided by Chocolaterie Stam to taste as well. After tasting, Michon Rogers, from RCTC took the group through the first session; Color Your
World. Women stretched their creativity through coloring and set goals to color their own world of communication.
“It is an exercise of vulnerability and authenticity,” Julie Brock said. “To consider the choices and thoughts that go into something as low risk as coloring truly opens up our eyes to how we are making choices about our professional communication.”
MISSED THE FIRST SESSION? NO WORRIES. Although Atypical Tea is presented as a series, you can sign up for individual sessions and not miss a beat. For more information and to register, please visit our event calendar atwww.rochestermnchamber.com.
SIGN UP FOR UPCOMING ATYPICAL TEA EVENTS:Aug. 27th: Navigating Verbal and Non-Verbal ContextsSept. 24th: Pro-actively Reacting When Put on the SpotOct. 29th: Reason & Season: Panelists discuss age and stage of communication
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Local legislators came together as a panel to recap accomplishments of the legislative session in an event moderated by KTTC News Anchor, Tom Overlie (pictured leftmost).
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With economic development initiatives Journey to Growth (J2G) and Destination Medical Center (DMC) getting underway in 2015, the Chamber and Rochester Area Economic Development Inc., (RAEDI) are bringing together REGIONAL LEADERS to examine SE Minnesota economic expectations for 2016. This event will feature keynotes from TIM PENNY, former U.S. Representative, now President and CEO of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), and STEVE LOEHR, Vice President of Operations for Kwik-Trip. Two panels of economic experts and industry executives will also weigh in from their unique economic perspectives. This public event is expected to draw an audience of MORE THAN 500 SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT LEADERS.
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ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL EVENT CENTER7333 Airport View Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902
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HOW K-12 EDUCATION INNOVATES TO DEVELOP OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE
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Workforce development is one of our economy’s biggest needs. Come hear how local school districts are innovating to develop the future workforce. Each school has a different story to tell, and with diverse focuses, they are helping to meet the needs of our future workforce.
PANELISTS:Jeff Elstad, superintendent, Byron Public SchoolsMark Matuska, superintendent, Kasson-Mantorville Public SchoolsMichael Muñoz, superintendent, Rochester Public Schools
AUG. 28TH 11:30am - 1:00pm Visit our Event page at rochestermnchamber.com to register and for more info.
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More than 350 people participated in the first-ever Supplier Diversity Conference. Keynote speaker Jeff Ettinger, CEO of Hormel Foods, discussed Hormel’s extensive efforts to be inclusive and diversify its employee base, its management team and its supplier base. He demonstrated the impressive progress that Hormel has made, but acknowledged more work is left to do.
Dr. Sharonne Hayes, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Mayo Clinic, talked about the importance that diversity plays in all aspects of Mayo’s operations and Mayo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Mayo Supply Chain Management executives Jim Francis and Bruce Mairose stressed Mayo’s
commitment to diversifying its supplier base and provided insights into how diverse businesses can do business with Mayo.
Lisa Clarke, Executive Director of the DMC Economic Development Agency, updated the progress of the growth initiative and discussed the importance of diversity in growing our community. Kathryn Troyer, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, and Matt Massman, Commissioner of Administration, represented the Dayton administration and discussed the economic impact of diversity and the Governor’s commitment to diversity.
Representatives of the Women’s Business Development Council and North Central
Minority Supplier Development Council provided insights into the process for becoming a certified business. Dharani Ramamoorthy, CEO of Xylo Technologies, Inc., talked about the importance that his certification as a minority-owned business has played in his company’s success.
Attendees interacted with three dozen vendor booths set up by organizations representing business assistance organizations; minority, women and veteran business associations; minority advocacy groups; and corporations looking to diversify their supplier bases.
In his closing remarks, Rob Miller called this conference an important first step in the Chamber’s Supplier Diversity Initiative and in better diversifying the Southeast Minnesota economy. He also announced the addition of round tables for minority and veteran business owners to the already established women’s round table.
To learn more about this initiative, round tables, and becoming certified, visit www.rochestermnchamber.com/pages/diversity or contact Paul Richardson at [email protected] or 507-424-5663.
Business owners gathered to discuss the importance and impact of diversity and inclusion on regional economic growth along with the value of certification.Hormel Foods CEO Jeff Ettinger
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COLDWELL BANKER AT YOUR SERVICE REALTY, LTD. congratulates Tracie Fogelson, a Realtor, Broker and Vice President of Business Development with Coldwell Banker At Your Service Realty on being elected Treasurer of the Minnesota Association of Realtors. Within two years, Tracie will advance to the position of President of our State Association with its 15,000 plus members. Samantha Madson, also a Realtor with Coldwell Banker At Your Service Realty, recently competed with tens of thousands of other Coldwell Banker Realtors to win the coveted, new Coldwell Banker “30 Under 30” award. Samantha will be receiving her award at the Coldwell Banker Gen Blue Elite seminar in Chicago in September.
SOUND AND MEDIA SOLUTIONS is excited to announce that Andy Buchholz has joined our company as a Sales Executive. Andy has a BA from the University of South Dakota and brings with him sales experience and a lifelong passion for music. Andy focuses on bringing sound and visual solutions to businesses to create an environment for their customers.
SMARTSEARCH, an Arvig® Company, has hired Maria Ellingson as a Digital Marketing Coordinator for Social Media and Text Marketing. Ellingson earned her Communications Studies Degree from Luther College in Iowa and is Google AdWords Certified. She previously managed the marketing and communications services for a health company located in the Chicago area where she specialized in Social Media Marketing.
THE POST-BULLETIN CO. is pleased to introduce Jeanette Caban as their Social Media Marketing Manager. A native of West St. Paul, Caben has an established background in social media and digital marketing. Caban will be working to ensure the Post-Bulletin is providing clients with optimal advertising and sponsorship opportunities and supplying readers with the latest in news and local happenings via social media. The Post Bulletin is also pleased to introduce Paul Scott as their new Health Reporter. Scott will report on the changing dynamics of health care, persistent health problems in America and the latest research on new treatments. Scott is an award-winning health reporter who has written for a variety of magazines and newspapers, including Minnesota Monthly, Popular Science, Money, Runner’s World, Men’s Health, Outside, Men’s Journal, the Star Tribune and the New York Times. A native of Winona and Minneapolis who has called Rochester home for the past 12 years, he has lived in New York, Chicago and Maine.
KNUTSON CONSTRUCTION is proud to announce that they have been selected to be the design-builder on two projects for Treasure Island Resort andCasino in Red Wing, MN. Renovation ofthe Tradewinds Buffet began on June 1, 2015 and will include a complete demolition of the existing buffet. Knutson will also be adding a water park, which began in May 2015.
INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LLC has been certified by the State of Minnesota as a Woman Owned Business (State Vendor Number: 0000923363). This makes ICRM, LLC the only Southern MN based Construction Management Firm to be Certified Woman-Owned. Be Smart, Hire Local, Hire Preferred Vendors. Visit www.ICRM.us for more information about the company.
CAFÉ STEAM AND TOP TIER DELIGHTS are pleased to announce the two businesses have teamed up to offer customers Top Tier Delights pastries, desserts and savories at the locally owned coffee shop Café Steam. Café Steam, nestled in the heart of downtown Rochester opened in January 2015 with state of the art coffee machines serving freshly brewed coffee and specialty drinks. Top Tier Delights, a member of the Powers Ventures family of brands, is under the leadership of Head Pastry Chef Dawn Hodapp and has been offering one of a kind custom crafted wedding cakes, special occasion cakes and desserts since 2013. Café Steam and Top Tier Delights are initially offering croissants, several biscotti, chocolate chip cookies and pastries. They have plans to phase in quiches, stuffed savory croissants, and home made soups.
EO JOHNSON Locknet® Managed IT Services has been named to Penton Technology’s eighth-annual MSPmentor 501 Global Edition, ranking at number 24. This is a distinguished list identifying the world’s top 501 Managed Service Providers (MSPs). This is the fourth consecutive year Locknet® has been recognized by MSPmentor, ranking #26 in the Global Edition last year and in their North America’s top 200 list in 2012 and 2013. Additionally, Photizo Group has recognized EO Johnson Business Technologies as a leader in managed print services (MPS). EO Johnson was one of 13 independent providers that Photizo Group hand selected to participate in the 2015 Leaders Index for MPS Channel Partners. Photizo Group selected the elite group of dealers from around the world based on demonstrated leadership in MPS. This is the third year EO Johnson has been selected.
ROCHESTER MAGAZINE welcomes their new Sales and Marketing Director, Tessa Olive. In addition to a long list of successful sales and marketing positions (including stints at St. Croix Hospice and Schmidt Printing), Tessa serves on the Byron School Board, as an Ambassador for the Chamber, as a Board Member for PossAbilities, and on the leadership team for Go Red For Women. And now she has joined the city’s award-winning monthly magazine!
FAMILY DENTIST TREE would like to welcome Dr. James P. Watson, D.D.S. to our practice! Dr. Watson grew up in Rochester and graduated from Lourdes High School in 2006. Dr. Watson is now accepting new patients. Find out more about Dr. Watson at www.familydentisttree.com.
THRIVENT FINANCIAL Financial Consultant Eric Funk, CIMA®, recently obtained the Certified Investment Management Analyst® certification. Only 2 percent of financial services professionals hold CIMA certification, which is delivered by Investment Management Consultants Association® (IMCA®) and is the only credential designed specifically for investment advisors and consultants. Eric has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2002.
ELDER NETWORK recently added two Senior Advocates to their team; Missy Brenhaug and Becky Maher. Both are licensed social workers that provide resources and assistance to older adults and caregivers in Olmsted County such as assistance with accessing services and programs,caregiver support,health insurance counseling, notary services, forms assistance, and more. Advocates have office hours at Elder Network, Rochester Senior Center, Rochester Public Library, and area senior high rises. Home visits are available by appointment.
LOCAL NEWSREEL IN & ABOUT THE TOWNMARCO, INC has been named one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota for six consecutive years based on an employee-based survey project from the Star Tribune. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. The analysis included responses from over 69,100 employees at Minnesota public, private and nonprofit organizations.
RE/MAX RESULTS Denel Ihde-Sparks Team has added Realtor Heidi Novak to their team. “We’re thrilled,” says Denel Ihde-Sparks. “She’s enthusiastic and genuinely loves helping clients.” Since 2006, Heidi has helped hundreds in both the buying and selling of their homes. According to Heidi, “Getting to know my clients and their families and seeing their happiness when closing on a house they love is what I look forward to every single day.”
KSMQ PUBLIC TELEVISION welcomes Greg Soderberg as an Account Manager. Soderberg comes to KSMQ with extensive media marketing experience in the region, most recently serving clients with Fairway Outdoor Advertising. Prior to his tenure with Fairway, Soderberg worked for many years at KAUS AM/FM in Austin. “Greg knows the broadcast industry and has helped hundreds of customers achieve their business goals through his marketing plans,” said Eric Olson, KSMQ President & CEO. “Additionally, his knowledge of the Rochester area is expected to be a great benefit to KSMQ as we improve our customer service there.”
SUBMIT A BUSINESS NEWS ITEMDo you have news about a business event you’d like to share or more information about an award or milestone than you can pare down to 70 words? Visit RochesterMNChamber.com and click on the Member Center Marketing tab. Submission deadline is the 10th of the month prior to month of publication. You can also include a photo as a part of your submission. To post full press releases, you may submit your news release via the Member Information Center (MIC) of the Chamber site. Contact Vanessa Carroll, Communications Manager, for more information or assistance with this.
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CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
THANK YOUto these renewing members fortheir continued investment! MEMBERS:
renewingAll Climate Self StorageAltra Federal Credit UnionAlzheimer’s Association American Family Insurance - Casper Associates in Psychiatry & PsychologyAugsburg College Babcock Auto Care Blu H2O Salon Caribou CoffeeCarson Framing CAT Personal Safety TrainingClarey’s Safety Equipment Color Me MineCourtyard by Marriott - Rochester St. Mary’sD & R Star Diseworth at Somerby Association
D-NailsDwell Local, LLCElcor Realty of Rochester Exceptional Carpet Care, Inc. Family Financial Group Inc. Fat Willy’s Grill and BarFord Metro Glass Four Daughters Vineyard & WineryHandiVanHershberger FurnitureHight & Randall, LTD Himle Rapp & Company Ignite NutritionImage Smartz, LLCIntercultural Mutual Assistance AssociationJoe’s Auto CareJoshua Becker Photography
Kiscaden, Sheila Kreofsky Building Supplies - Rochester Office KSMQ Public Service Media, Inc. KZaiken Enterprises, IncLiberty Tax Manufacturers Bank & Trust CompanyMarsden Building Maintenance, LLCMeans, Sandra Med City Driving School Med City Limousine Minnesota Corn Growers AssociationNoble RVPedal Pub RochesterPodein’s Power EquipmentProsthetic Laboratories
Rainbow Cafe Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity Rochester Framing & Fine Art PrintingRochester Visitor Publishing & Printing Co. Servicemaster Distributor Operations ServiceMaster of RochesterShop Rochester Sun Control of Minnesota Tonna Mechanical, Inc. Waddell & ReedWaters Medical WhiteWater Wireless, Inc. Xerox Corporation
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AURA MEDIA SERVICES, INC.William Nix | 507-206-3208www.auramediaservices.com
DOHRN AG, LLCNate Daniels | 507-201-8399www.dohrnag.com
DOHRN COMPANIES, INC. /INVESTMENT COMPANYBrian Dohrn | 507-259-1888
DRVR, LLCWilliam Schneider | 507-513-3932prvtdrvr.com
DYNAMIC MASONRY PRODUCTSDanielle Hampel | 507-315-1000www.dynamicmasonryproducts.com
FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITESBY MARRIOTMatt McCollom | 507-258-7300fairfieldinn.com/rstfi
FARMER’S INSURANCEHOLLY BREMER AGENCYHolly Bremer | 507-529-2955www.farmersagent.com/hbremer
FARMER’S INSURANCEMARY BAGAASON-KUJANSONMary Bagaason-Kujanson | 507-258-4700
FLOURISH COUNSELINGCENTER LLCAllison Loftus | 507-993-7731www.flourish-counseling.com
FRENCH CREEK TOWNHOMESJoel Starks | 507-282-8899
MANTORVILLE FARMS, LLCTerry Eckstein | 507-635-5595www.mantorvillefarms.com
MIDWEST CELLULAR - AT&T AUTHORIZED RETAILERElla Traore | 507-216-4800
MINNESOTA’S 1ST CHOICE, INC.Bill Vaughan | 507-216-6371www.minnesotas1stchoice.com
MOONLIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE, LLCNate Daniels | 612-294-9561www.moonlight-freight.com
OPPORTUNITY REALTY LLC REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Brenda Lipkie | 507-202-8686opportunityrealtyllc.com
POWELL, KARENKaren Powell | 507-285-9132
ROCA CLIMBING & FITNESSJeremy Schaar | 507-250-5778www.climbroca.com
SOUTHERN MINN DIGITALErik Christensen | 507-645-1134www.southernminndigital.com
STAPLESCory Muldrow | 507-536-3939www.staples.com
TRANSFORMEDJen Beyst | 507-206-6754www.transform-ed-us.org
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VENDOR SPACE FOR THIS EVENT IS LIMITED, REGISTER TODAY! BOOTHS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY.Single 8’ x 8’ Booth $275Double 16’ x 8’ Booth $400Space is limited and offered on first-come, first-served basis. Register for your booth online, or by calling 507-288-1122.
The Chamber Fall Showcase will be held in conjunction with ourProfessional Development event:THE BALANCING ACT: BALANCING THE 5 WHILE YOU ARE ALIVE - SPIRIT, MIND, BODY, RELATIONSHIPS, FINANCESBalance is key. In order to thrive in life you must be focused on all five core areas of life. As you try to balance everything and grow your business, the scales can often tip from one side to another without any warning. Presenter Clay Clark will explain how to find a symbiotic relationship that eliminates the unneeded stress in your life. With this system you don’t have to wait to enjoy your life!
This event will be held at Canadian Honker Events at Apache and is open to both Chamber members and non-members and will be from1:00PM - 5:00PM. REGISTER ONLINE OR BYCALLING 507-288-1122.
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