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resultsresults the newsletter of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commercethe newsletter of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce
February 2010
In this issue…
Ten New Members in January
Event Recaps
Articles, Pictures, and more Pictures
Back during the cold spell in the beginning of January, I had an experience that combined the worst of circumstances and the best of circumstances all within the timeframe of an hour. My six year old daughter was supposed to stay after school in the extended day program until being picked up at 5:30. Due to an error at school, she was put on the bus at 4:00 and arrived at our home at 4:30. My wife is usually home and meets her at the stop right in front of our house. When my wife did not meet the bus, the driver paused for a minute to make sure my daughter made it into the house OK. The temperature at the time was approximately zero degrees. When no one came to the door, the bus driver waved her back to the bus and asked if she knew a neighbor that might be home. Because we had discussed this with her previously, my daughter knew what to do and was brought to a neighbor a few doors down. Needless to say, when my wife got the call from the neighbor that Tess was there, she was a little freaked out but everything was OK.
This experience highlights what can happen in your business world as well. Are you prepared for the unexpected? Do you have a “plan b” in place for when something happens you were not expecting. You can always blame the government or someone else (the teacher) when something doesn’t go as planned. But also realize the government or someone else (the bus driver and the neighbor) may be the unexpected hero. Do you have a plan in place to keep your business func-tioning in a snowstorm, a power outage or an H1N1 outbreak? Are your employees mobile and able to continue to do work from home or an alternate office if the situation requires it? Do you put all you eggs in one basket with a major supplier or a major customer? What happens if they go away? Prepare for the unexpected to keep your business functioning as normal as possible when something happens to change your circumstances. And do me a favor, talk to your kids and have a plan in place to deal with the unexpected like the one I described above.
Board of Directors
OfficersOfficersOfficersOfficers Beverly Aplikowski, Chair Lakeside Homes Inc. [email protected]
Pat Whelan, Past Chair PJW Automotive [email protected]
Bill Helgeson, Vice Chair Risdall Marketing Group [email protected]
Kathy Klang, Treasurer Cummings, Keegan & Co., PLLP [email protected]
DirectorsDirectorsDirectorsDirectors Sarah Anderson Courtyard by Marriott—Roseville [email protected]
Joe Brauer Mid American Financial Group [email protected]
Ann Curtis M&I Bank—Blaine [email protected]
Dr. Catherine Gray Morningstar Chiropractic [email protected]
Jason Helgemoe Western Bank [email protected]
Ted Landwehr Landwehr Law Offices [email protected]
Steve McAlpin McAlpin Agency Inc. [email protected]
Jodi Moulzolf Country Inn & Suites - Shoreview [email protected]
Andrea Murphy Northeast Bank [email protected]
Marnie Ochs-Raleigh Evolve Systems [email protected]
Deb Pieper Paradigm Business Solutions [email protected]
Lee Zechmann Johnson Screens, A Weatherford Company, [email protected]
Committee Chairs
Aging Resources GroupAging Resources GroupAging Resources GroupAging Resources Group Shirley Barnes Crest View Senior Communities AmbassadorsAmbassadorsAmbassadorsAmbassadors OPEN Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Dr. Catherine Gray MorningStar Chiropractic Economic AdvancementEconomic AdvancementEconomic AdvancementEconomic Advancement Beverly Aplikowski Lakeside Homes Executive CommitteeExecutive CommitteeExecutive CommitteeExecutive Committee Beverly Aplikowski Lakeside Homes Fall ‘Nine is Fine’ Golf OutingFall ‘Nine is Fine’ Golf OutingFall ‘Nine is Fine’ Golf OutingFall ‘Nine is Fine’ Golf Outing OPEN Gala 2010Gala 2010Gala 2010Gala 2010 Joe Brauer Mid American Financial Group Nominating CommitteeNominating CommitteeNominating CommitteeNominating Committee Beverly Aplikowski Lakeside Homes Public PolicyPublic PolicyPublic PolicyPublic Policy Beverly Aplikowski Lakeside Homes
Bill Gschwind InPursuit Consulting
Pat Whelan PJW Automotive Spring ‘Chamber Challenge’ Spring ‘Chamber Challenge’ Spring ‘Chamber Challenge’ Spring ‘Chamber Challenge’ Golf TournamentGolf TournamentGolf TournamentGolf Tournament OPEN Young ProfessionalsYoung ProfessionalsYoung ProfessionalsYoung Professionals Lisa McDaniel Voyager Bank
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763.571.9781.
Contact Your Chamber Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce
5394 Edgewood Drive, # 100, Mounds View, MN 55112 Tel. 763.571.9781; E-mail [email protected];
Tim Roche - president & ceo Kathy Swenson - office manager
Melissa Deming - director of events and marketing Dave Fearing—membership consultant
John Cook—membership consultant
Chamber Leadership
New Member Spotlights!
View from the Board
Bill Helgeson Risdall Marketing Group Vice-Chair of the Board
Silver Lake Dental
Silver Lake Dental opened in 2005. They provide caring, comprehensive dentistry in an elegant environment. They invite you to take a tour of their office on their website: www.silverlakedental.com
BAE Systems 4800 East River Road
Fridley, MN 55421 763-572-7615
Results Sponsor Results Sponsor
Bob’s Produce Ranch 7620 University Ave. NE
Fridley, MN 55432 763-571-5477
WL Brown Law Office
William Brown is a former small business owner and criminal prosecutor. William is now an Elder Law Attorney specializing in Estate Planning Trusts, Wills, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Vulnerable Adult Consulting, Medical Assistance Planning, and Guardianship and Conservatorships.
580 5th Ave NW #100 New Brighton, MN 55112
Aimee Menne or Dr. Theresa Snell P: 651-633-6087
W: www.silverlakedental.com Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
Monday-Thursday 8-5
1380 Viewcrest Road Shoreview, MN 55126
William Brown P: 612-309-9784 F: 651-493-3578
W: www.wl-brownlaw.com E: [email protected]
Elder Law Attorney
Tarantino’s Outdoor Service Inc. Tarantino’s Outdoor Service Inc. started in 2004. They provide professional outdoor property maintenance services to residential and commercial properties throughout the Twin Cities area. Tarantino’s Outdoor Service specializes in lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal. Visit www.tarantinosoutdoor.com for more information.
New Members – January 2010
MEMBER REINVESTMENTS
MEMBER MEMBER SINCE
American Family Insurance-Grivna 2003 Anoka County Watch Dog 2006 Anoka County 2004 Brightondale Senior Campus 1997 Broadway Bar and Pizza 2004 Champps – New Brighton 2006 City of Arden Hills 2004 Dunwoody College of Technology 2005 Johnson Screens 2002 McDonald’s – Cub Foods 1993 McDonald’s – Fridley 1977 McDonald’s – Spring Lake Park 1996 Minnesota Institute of Public Health 2002 Mounds View School District 2002
PJW Automotive 1997 Pratt-Ordway Properties 1997 Surroundings by Michael 2006 UTC 2009
Membership Benefit of the Month!
Education Join us for this Leadership Series!
February 9, 8:00-9:00 a.m. Creating Your Best First Impression
February 23, 8:00-9:00 a.m. Does Your Team Speak the Language of Success?
Residence Inn by Marriott, Roseville
Membership Information
Results Sponsor
Cummings, Keegan & Co. 600 S. Hwy. 169, Suite 1625
St. Louis Park, MN 55426 952-345-2500
Grand Casino Mille Lacs / Hinckley 7600 Boone Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 763-488-1899
Results Sponsor
Ambassadors of the Month January 2010
Merrick Inc.
Merrick, Inc., is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable corporation licensed by the Department of Human Services as a Day Training and Habilitation (DT&H) provider. Merrick, Inc., is dedicated to serving adults with developmental disabilities by offering a full array of services that offer meaningful vocational options, enhance personal skills, empower choice making abilities, and expand participation in the community. Most of the clients in our program have a primary diagnosis of mental retardation (approximately 48%, 25%, 19%, and 8% in the mild, moderate, severe, and profound range of retardation respectively). A number of the clients in our program are non-ambulatory, sight impaired/blind, hearing impaired/deaf, do not communicate verbally, or have special dietary concerns (e.g. G-Tubes, dietary restrictions, modified diets, etc.). In addition, many clients have secondary diagnoses that include autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, mental illness, seizure disorders, and other related conditions. Transportation services to and from the program can usually be arranged through our transportation services department. In addition, Merrick, Inc., contracts with the Phoenix Corporation for nursing and speech services and offers a variety of non-vocational and habilitative services. We also have a full-time Occupational Therapist on staff.
3210 Labore Road Vadnais Heights, Mn. 55110
Donna Freeberg P: 651-789-6200 F: 651-773-9960
W: www.merrickinc.org E: [email protected]
5453 Quincy Street Mounds View, MN 55112
Tim Tarantino P: 612-325-2407
W: www.tarantinosoutdoor.com E: [email protected]
Lawn Care, Landscaping, Snow Removal
Anytime Fitness - Mounds View 2541 County Highway 10 NE Mounds View, MN 55112 Andrea Brown Phone: (763) 786-2244 www.anytimefitness.com Health Club/Fitness Center Landmark Estates 5400 Landmark Circle Mounds View, MN 55112 Steve Kahoun Phone: (763) 780-4705 Apartments Larson Records Management 2550 Walnut Street Roseville, MN 55113 Matt Larson Phone: (651) 636-4156 www.larsonrecords.com Storage & Destruction Money Mailer 3509 Skycroft Drive St. Anthony, MN 55418 Scott Eckman Phone: (612) 275-1859 www.moneymailer.com Advertising/Marketing
New Member Spotlights...Continued!
Rise, Inc. - Spring Lake Park 8406 Sunset Road NE Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 Julia Magnuson Phone: (763) 786-8334 www.rise.org Employment SDL Benefits, LLC 2913 Aldrich Trail Woodbury, MN 55125 Steve LaVenture Phone: (651) 730-1411 Advertising/Marketing Oakwood Insurance Agency 5188 Central Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Jeremy Sogn Phone: (763) 862-4800 www.oakwoodinsurance.com Insurance PrimeNet 543 Aqua Circle Circle Pines, MN 55014 Ryan Nelson Phone: (651) 492-1831 www.primenet.com Advertising/Marketing
Twin City Trolleys 201 5th Avenue SW New Brighton, MN 55112 Mark Hanson Phone: (651) 223-5600 www.twincitytrolleys.com Transportation/Charter Wells Fargo Bank - Blaine 12120 Aberdeen Street NE Blaine, MN 55449 Eric Becker Phone: (612) 316-3965 www.wellsfargo.com Bank
Sue Grossnickle Spire Federal Credit Union
Thursday, January 14 Green Mill, Shoreview
Hosted by:
The YP Group
of the Twin Cities North
Chamber of Commerce
Event Pictures
Business Essentials Luncheon - Angel Investing Featured Speaker: Peter Birkeland, RAIN Source Capital
Thursday, January 21, 2010 The Mermaid Entertainment & Event Center, Mounds View
Legislative Breakfast with the Chamber Featured Speaker: Governor Tim Pawlenty
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 Sarna’s Classic Grill, Columbia Heights
Speed Networking
Event Pictures
Breakfast Networking Club Featured Speakers: Biolife Plasma Services & Achieve Services
Thursday, January 14 & 28, 2010 Country Inn & Suites, Shoreview
New Member Reception Friday, January 29, 2010
Chamber Office, Mounds View
Business Advocacy
Results Sponsor
TDS Metrocom 3460 Washington Dr.
Eagan, MN 55122 763-450-4000
Twin Cities North, Grow Minnesota! Poised for Economic Recovery
Minnesota can expect significant new investment as businesses emerge from the recession, according to the annual findings of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce and the Grow Minnesota! network. But it will not be automatic as business owners across the state cite crucial items that must be addressed by policy-makers.
“Holding the line on taxes is key to their decision to stay and grow in Minnesota,” said Bill Blazar, senior vice president of public affairs and business development at the Minnesota Chamber. “Other cost factors are also cause for immediate concern. Electricity rates in many parts of the state are becoming less competitive, and the environmental permitting process continues to be lengthy and costly for too many Minnesota businesses.”
Grow Minnesota! is completing its sixth year as the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s private-sector job retention and creation program. It is conducted in partnership with 50 local chambers of commerce and organizations, including the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce. Volunteers statewide conducted one-on-one conversations with owners or top-level managers of nearly 900 companies this past year.
Especially noteworthy was the distribution of $5.5 million in low-interest loans and grants to 90 small businesses in 62 communities, thanks to a generous grant from the Pohlad Family Foundation. The loans and grants are designed to help these businesses survive the recession and be prepared to grow as it ends. The complete Grow Minnesota! annual report can be found at http://www.mnchamber.com/research_economy/annualreport/index.cfm
“Our local Grow Minnesota! program has successfully operated for more than five years,” said Tim Roche, president of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce. “More than a hundred volunteer business leaders have been engaged in the face-to-face business retention visits. The strengthening of business relationships and knowledge gained and shared during these visits have been invaluable.”
Grow Minnesota! started with the goal of thanking businesses for investing in Minnesota and employing Minnesotans. Every Grow Minnesota! business retention visit also includes an offer of assistance to the company to help it be more successful in Minnesota. Businesses also are asked what is needed in public policy to assure they will stay and grow in the state. With more than 4,000 business retention visits completed in six years, it became apparent that the 50 local chamber partners and their volunteers are connecting only with a fraction of Minnesota’s more than 100,000 businesses.
That reality spawned the creation of BusinessConnection, an electronic business assistance and referral network launched in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The service is free to all companies and is intended to be a single entry point to help businesses connect with private and public resources to solve everyday business problems. It can be accessed online at www.mnbizconnect.com or by calling (888) MINN-BIZ (646-6249).
Blazar said he expects the economic recovery to bring more exporting and more orders – but not necessarily more jobs. “Creating more businesses will be key to getting Minnesotans back to work,” Blazar added. Jobs shed during the recession have, to a significant extent, been permanently replaced by changes in processes, procedures and even some new equipment.
“Minnesota’s economic recovery has begun and will continue through the coming year,” Blazar said. “But the message is clear. There is a new reality coming for businesses across our state, and now is the time for everyone – businesses as well as policy-makers – to understand the risks and mine the new opportunities. A big part of that is to create more businesses and have them be successful.”
Anytime Fitness Grand Re-opening
Mounds View Square, Mounds View
Ribbon Cutting!
Results Sponsor
Northeast Bank 3989 Central Ave. NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-788-9351
MN & US Chamber’s of Commerce
U.S. Chamber Pledges to Work with New Leadership at U.S. Agency for International Development Business Welcomes Emphasis on Innovative Development Strategies
WASHINGTON, D.C.–-The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate, the Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC), welcomed the recent swearing in of Dr. Rajiv Shah as Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
“We welcome a knowledgeable, innovative, and capable leader like Dr. Shah to lead the agency,” said Myron Brilliant, senior vice president for International Affairs at the U.S. Chamber. “His leadership at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture makes him an excellent choice to serve as one the nation’s leading international economic advisers.” “USAID is truly a leader amongst international development agencies in establishing partnerships with the private sector.” Brilliant said. “The Chamber looks forward to working with Dr. Shah and his team to help advance the role of the private sector in international economic development.” “We are very pleased about the appointment of Dr. Shah to lead this important agency,” added Stephen Jordan, senior vice president and executive director of BCLC. “Businesses play a large role in delivering foreign assistance, but they need strategic partners too. We are committed to working with USAID to devise innovative ways to advance emerging market development.” BCLC, a 501(c) 3 affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is a resource and voice for the social and philanthropic interests of business. Its mission is to advance the positive role of business in society.
U.S. SUPREME COURT EASES RESTRICTIONS ON CORPORATE POLITICAL COMMUNICATION
A landmark 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 21 has seemingly overturned decades of campaign finance law. “Like everyone else, we are just beginning to study the court’s ruling, and we don’t yet fully understand what the Implications are for Minnesota,” said Mike Franklin, elections policy director for the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. “However, if the initial news reports are accurate and the opinion confirms that corporate speech is protected by the First Amendment, this is a very welcome opinion.” Franklin said. “Minnesota businesses are regulated by legislation and affected by legislators’ decisions; to forbid businesses from participating in the discussion has always been unfair.” The opinion, authored by Justice Anthony Kennedy, states in part that “The Government may regulate corporate political speech through disclaimer and disclosure requirements, but it may not suppress that speech altogether.” This ruling appears to level the playing field among corporations and other associations made up of individuals, like labor unions, Franklin noted. The Minnesota Chamber has long had a policy on easing Minnesota’s so-called “corporate ban.” “One of the frustrations we’ve had with Minnesota’s corporate ban is the vast amount of ‘gray area’ it creates,” he said. “Businesses and business associations like chambers of commerce are forced into second-guessing every statement they make for fear that it might be construed as ‘political.’ “Hopefully, all parties can now participate in the discussion of what Minnesota’s priorities in the context of elections should be without fear of reprisal."
Evening Activities:
$1,000 Giveaway � Networking � Business Community Awards � Dinner � Casino Games Silent Auction � Wine Raffle � Complimentary Photos � And More!
PRSRT STD U.S. Postage
PAID Permit #364 Anoka, MN Arden Hills, Blaine, Columbia Heights, Fridley, Little Canada, Mounds View
New Brighton, Roseville, Shoreview, Spring Lake Park
YOUR CHAMBER CALENDAR - FEBRUARY 2010 Tuesday, February 2, 2010 Legislative Breakfast with the Chamber
7:30-9:00 a.m. Sarna’s Classic Grill 3939 University Ave, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Featured Speaker: Commissioner Sorel of MNDOT
Thursday, February 4, 2010 Public Policy Committee Meeting
7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Key Air - Anoka County Airport 10188 Radisson Road, Blaine, MN 55449
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Creating the Best First Impression - Leadership Series
8:00-9:00 a.m. Residence Inn by Marriott 2985 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville $10 - Chamber Members, $15 - Non Members
Thursday, February 11, 2010 Breakfast Networking Club
Featured Speaker: Kathy Semilo, Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health & Well Being 7:30-9:00 a.m. Location: Green Mill 1000 Gramsie Road, Shoreview Investment: $10; hot breakfast, networking, speaker
Friday, February 19, 2010 Annual Gala - Casino Night &
Business Community Awards Banquet 5:00-9:00 p.m. Earle Brown Heritage Center 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center Investment: $77.77 per attendee
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Does Your Team Speak the Language of Success?-
Leadership Series
8:00-9:00 a.m. Residence Inn by Marriott 2985 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville $10 - Chamber Members, $15 - Non Members
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Economic Development Committee
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lakeside Homes 1200 Foss Road, New Brighton Investment: $5 for lunch
Thursday, February 25, 2010 Breakfast Networking Club
7:30-9:00 a.m. Country Inn & Suites, Shoreview Investment: $10; hot breakfast, networking, speaker
Sneak Peek at March 2010:
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 Legislative Breakfast with the Chamber
7:30-9:00 a.m. Sarna’s Classic Grill 3939 University Ave, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Featured Speaker: Commissioner Sorel of MNDOT
Thursday, March 4, 2010 Public Policy Committee Meeting
7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Key Air - Anoka County Airport 10188 Radisson Road, Blaine, MN 55449
Thursday, March 11 & 25, 2010 Breakfast Networking Club
7:30-9:00 a.m. Country Inn & Suites, Shoreview Investment: $10; hot breakfast, networking, speaker
Thursday, March 18, 2010 MN Wild - Business Essentials Luncheon
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Green Mill / Hampton Inn 1000 Gramsie Road, Shoreview
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 How Government Reform of
Health Care will Affect Small Business
3:00-5:00 p.m. The Mermaid Entertainment & Event Center, Coral Ballroom
Visit the Business Expo FREE after the Seminar...
Twin Cities North Business Expo
5:00-7:00 p.m. The Mermaid Entertainment & Event Center Exhibit your business and join in on a great networking event! Market your company by reserving a booth today!
Wednesday, March, 24, 2010 Economic Development Committee
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lakeside Homes 1200 Foss Road, New Brighton Investment: $5 for lunch
February Featured Event February Featured Event February Featured Event February Featured Event ---- Annual Gala, February 19th Annual Gala, February 19th Annual Gala, February 19th Annual Gala, February 19th
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You’re Invited!
Friday, February 19, 2010 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Earle Brown Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center Investment: $77.77/person
RSVP Today! Call 763-571-9781 or register online at www.twincitiesnorth.org/events.asp
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