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Ah, the legislative session has ended! Good or bad, left or right, it is our democracy at work and we are grateful to our legislators who invest of themselves in representing us.

The Chamber fought hard on a number of issues, winning some, scoring a couple of ties, and losing on a few. We were happy that the legislature and the Governor worked together on continued initiatives to support teachers and to strengthen our collective focus on public education. As employers and businesses, we need a quality workforce, and public education matters.

Your Chamber originally supported the Vikings Stadium in Arden Hills, reusing the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant land that has been abandoned for years. We would have liked to have seen this land developed, but we are grateful that the Vikings will remain in Minnesota and pleased that the new stadium

in Minnesota will be easily accessible from the Central Corridor Light Rail line.

We also fought hard for the Saint Paul Lowertown Regional Ballpark. We were not successful in finding funding for the stadium, but the legislature and the Governor did put money into a fund for worthy Civic projects and we will work with the City to make sure that the ballpark is a great candidate for that source of funds. Stay tuned, as I’m confident that this battle is not over and that the prospects for the ballpark, while challenged, are still very bright.

We owe a thanks to our East Metro legislators, from both parties, who worked hard to make sure that regional parity was on the table when investments in the Twin Cities are considered. The Twin Cities is successful as a region, and all elements within the region need to be strong for the whole to prosper.

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Finally, thank you to you, our members. So many of you called your legislator or the Governor when we sent out an action alert. Your voice matters, and without your support our activities would just be one of many. When we band together, and speak loudly as one, our voice stands out. Thanks for making that happen.

Have a great summer. Hit the lake, do some fishing, and enjoy a great Minnesota summer!

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Business Partnership Benefits the ArtsThe Flint Hills International Children’s Festival presented by the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, is underway in downtown Saint Paul, with the upcoming family weekend ( June 2-3) being its grand finale.

The world-class festival provides children and their families with the opportunity to experience international puppetry, dance, music, drama, acrobatics, and more. This year’s festival encompasses a total of 13 blocks in downtown Saint Paul.

The festival began in 2001 with the vision of presenting the best performing arts in the world for young audiences, while remaining accessible to participants from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Today the festival has reached more than 400,000 people and inspired the newest generation of children from across Minnesota.

For the past 12 years, Flint Hills Resources has partnered with the Ordway to bring the festival to Saint Paul and help make it affordable to the thousands of people who attend each year.

“The festival is an opportunity for Flint Hills to be a part of something extraordinary, something unique to Minnesota, and performances that inspire young people to be creative and dream big,” said Jake Reint, director of public affairs at Flint Hills Resources.

The partnership between the Ordway and Flint Hills enables the festival to continue to offer the best performances and most engaging family-friendly activities year after year. Hundreds of community

volunteers also donate thousands of hours of their time to help make this festival possible.

“This festival would not be possible without the support of the artists

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Indoors at the Ordway, Lowry Lab Theater, and Landmark Center, four sets of artists will perform multiple times on Saturday and Sunday. A group of nine percussionists from seven different countries will mix traditional drumming with contemporary electronic sounds to create a unique musical experience. There is also a Canadian puppet show and a story about the swashbuckling adventurer Zorro. Each show is only $5 per ticket. You can purchase tickets to these shows here.

The festival also features free outdoor performances, a butterfly tent, a story time garden, interactive arts activities, face painters, magicians, balloon artists, international cuisine, and more in Rice Park and Landmark Plaza.

Festival-goers can ride Metro Transit buses and the light rail for free on June 2-3 with the Go Greener Pass.

These weekend activities for families will cap off a full week of School Days, when more than 16,000 students from across Minnesota will visit Saint Paul to see these performances.

We hope you enjoy Family Weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 3.

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A. I have served on the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee since October of 2011.

Q. What do you enjoy most about being a Chamber member?

A. Having the opportunity to work with and learn from so many creative and influential individuals and organizations.

Q. What is one piece of advice you would offer fellow members?

A. Be active. The true value of the Chamber lies in the relationships among its members. The best way to forge and develop those relationships is to be as active as possible.

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Our Ambassador Committee plays a vital role inensuring a fantastic member experience. The team iscomprised of committed and engaged SPACC membersdedicated to attending events, ribbon cuttings, andreaching out to members via phone and personal visits.Interested in joining the team? Contact Mindee [email protected] // 651.265.2779!

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Event Date/Time Location Description Sponsors

Business Connection Breakfast$15 Members$30 Non-Members

Tuesday, June 57:30 - 9 a.m.

Radisson Hotel Roseville 2540 Cleveland Avenue North Roseville, MN 55113

Join fellow Chamber members for our speed networking-style breakfast event and expand your network! The morning will begin at 7:30 a.m. with open networking and breakfast, followed by three rounds of structured networking at 8 a.m. Don't forget to bring plenty of business cards!

25th Annual Golf Classic at Hillcrest Golf Club$188.34 Individual Golfer$753.38 Foursome

Monday, June 1111 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Hillcrest Golf Club of Saint Paul 2200 East Larpenteur Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55109

Gather a group of colleagues, clients or friends for a round of golf or register individually and be matched into a foursome to take full advantage of this networking opportunity!

11 a.m. // Registration and Lunch 12 p.m. // Shotgun Start Reception, golf-themed silent auction and awards banquet to follow

Contributing Sponsors: August Ash, Inc., Comcast Business Class, INGCO International, KSTC-TV/Channel 45, McGladrey LLP, Memorial Blood Centers, Midway Party Rental, Minnesota Swarm, Moore, Costello & Hart, PLLP, PaR Systems, Rasmussen College, State Farm Insurance - Jaci Meyer, TDS Telecommunications Corp., Tom Tom, Twin Cities Public Television, White Bear Country Inn & Rudy's Redeye Grill, Xcel Energy, Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation

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June 2012Event Date/Time Location Description Sponsors

13th Annual Charitable Foundation Luncheon$75 Attendee$750 Table of 10

Monday, June 1811:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The Saint Paul Hotel 350 Market Street Saint Paul, MN 55102

This year’s Charitable Foundation luncheon will highlight the Foundation’s Career Investment Scholarship program and the well-known Leadership Saint Paul program, currently in its 32nd year and boasting over 1,500 alumni, as well as continuing the tradition of holding the Silent Auction Extraordinaire.

Additionally, at the luncheon we will present two community leadership awards (H.E.R.B.I.E. awards) to recognize and honor an individual and a company for demonstrating exemplary dedication to the community through significant public service. This year’s individual winner is Bill Foussard, owner of White Bear Country Inn and Rudy's Redeye Grill in White Bear Lake and the founder of Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels, currently serving dinner to over 3,000 families each year. The organization winner is Catholic Charities, serving those in our community who are most at need by providing food, shelter, and resources to help individuals move toward self-sufficiency in a safe and dignified environment.

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Tuesday, June 195 - 8 p.m.

Rice Park Area Restaurants Join us for 3 courses at 3 restaurants with the area's top young professionals that you should know. The evening will start with appetizers at Kincaid's, then it's on to Pazzaluna for dinner, followed by wrapping the night up with dessert at the St. Paul Grill. Register early - space is limited to the first 50 to sign up and this event sells out every year!

5-6 p.m. // Appetizers - Kincaid's 6-7 p.m. // Dinner - Pazzaluna 7-8 p.m. // Dessert - The Saint Paul Grill

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June 2012Event Date/Time Location Description Sponsors

June Membership Meeting featuring Chef Lenny Russo$25 Members$35 Non-Members

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Heartland Restaurant & Farm Direct Market 289 East Fifth Street Saint Paul, MN 55101

Attend the Chamber's June Membership Meeting presented by Wells Fargo for the unique opportunity to hear keynote remarks from Chef Lenny Russo of Heartland Restaurant. We will also recognize new members and announce our Celebrate Business Success Award recipient - all over a delicious meal at Heartland Restaurant!

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Your Chamber and Moore, Costello & Hart partnered in 2005 to create a tradition called Celebrate Business Success.

This award honors those who provide leading examples of how members of the business community contribute to a shared vision of economic success throughout the Saint Paul/East Metro area.

At the Chamber’s May Membership Meeting, Dianne Krizan accepted a Celebrate Business Success award on behalf of the Minnesota Children's Museum. The Children’s Museum opened its doors in 1981 and over the years has offered each child a colorful, educational, and safe environment to explore exciting galleries and programs based on sound principles of learning.

(Left to right: Carley Stuber, Vice President, Philanthropy & Campaigns; Andrew Moran, Moore, Costello & Hart, P.L.L.P.; Dianne Krizan, President, Minnesota Children's Museum)

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Craig Theis has joined Dougherty & Co., Minneapolis, as a vice president in public finance.

Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, Minneapolis, hired Katherine Maechler as an attorney in its litigation group.

The Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx hired Bob Stanke as director of interactive services.

Ecolab Inc., Saint Paul, has received a NAFA Fleet Management Association 2012 Sustainable Fleet Award for its efforts to remake its 7,000 vehicle U.S. fleet.

Fredrikson & Byron, Minneapolis, hired Ryan Heck as an attorney.

Data Recognition Corp. of Maple Grove is part of a team selected by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium to develop the first set of 10,000 student test questions for the new Common Core Assessments.

Minneapolis-based Target Corp. is partnering with Norah Jones for the release of the deluxe edition of her fifth studio album, “Little Broken Hearts.”

Deluxe Corp., Shoreview, appointed Martyn Redgrave as the non-executive chairman of its board of directors.

Dorsey & Whitney, Minneapolis, hired Jonathan Silverblatt as a partner in the firm’s New York office.

The Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas is expanding its part-time MBA program enrollment options for fall 2012. The new Blended Saturday option combines in-person classroom sessions with online coursework and activities.

Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon and Vogt, P.A., Minneapolis, hired Kristine Rock Nycholat and Matt Schwandt.

CenterPoint Energy has named Joe Vortherms division vice president of CenterPoint Energy’s Regional Gas Operations in Minnesota.

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Country Inn Green Mill WoodburyMr. Sterling Brazier6003 Hudson RoadWoodbury, MN 55125Hotels & Motelswww.countryinns.com/woodburymn

Delta DentalMr. Joe Lally3560 Delta Dental DriveEagan, MN 55122Insurancewww.deltadentalmn.org

Eagle Valley BankMr. Dave Carlson1946 Washington Avenue SouthStillwater, MN 55082Bankswww.eaglevalleybank.com

Goodwill West St. Paul Store 412Ms. Wendy Fillion1361 South Robert StreetWest Saint Paul, MN 55118Social Service Organizationswww.goodwilltcmn.org

Juut SalonSpa RosevilleMs. Nickole Kirchner1641 West County Road CRoseville, MN 55113Beauty Salonswww.juut.com

Michaels EngineeringMr. Tom Kapfer2233 North Hamline AvenueSuite 605Saint Paul, MN 55113Engineeringwww.michaelsengineering.com

Minnesota BoychoirMr. Mark Johnson424 Landmark CenterSaint Paul, MN 55102Musicianswww.boychoir.org

Minnesota Conway Fire & SafetyMr. Ryan Bierwerth575 Minnehaha Avenue WestSaint Paul, MN 55103Fire Protection Equipment & Serviceswww.mnconway.com

Oak Marsh Golf CourseMr. Steve Whillock526 Inwood Avenue NorthOakdale, MN 55128Conventions, Conference or Meeting Facilitieswww.oakmarshgolf.com

Ramsey County Parks & RecreationMs. Angela Mens Eastman2015 North Van Dyke StreetMaplewood, MN 55109Event Centerwww.co.ramsey.mn.us/parks

Saint Paul Neighborhood NetworkMr. Michael Wassenaar375 Jackson Street, Suite 250Saint Paul, MN 55101Television Cablewww.spnn.org

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MEMBER CHECKLIST

• Attend Chamber 101

• Join our group on LinkedIn, become a Facebook Fan &

follow us on Twitter

• Take advantage of new member recognition at the

monthly Membership Meeting for the first

six months of your membership!

• Use your new member coupon at an event

• Offer a SPACC Savings coupon or take advantage

of one• Post your events on the Community Calendar

• Use the Chamber logo on your marketing materials

Welcome New Members!

Sara Criger Chair of the BoardSt. Joseph’s Hospital, HealthEast Care System

Matt Kramer Secretary/TreasurerSaint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce

David Rom Finance & AuditPlatinum Bank

Scott BurnsGovDelivery

Susan WenzKSTC – Channel 45

Guy GilmoreChair ElectSaint Paul Pioneer Press

Sherry HastingsFrauenshuh Companies

Bill KaphingXcel Energy Inc.

Vince MontgomeryTKDA

Dan ScottLeonard, Street & Deinard

Kris TaylorEcolab

Robin Torgerson3M

Kari CanfieldMidway Chamber of Commerce

Ingrid ChristensenYPRO ChairINGCO International Interpreting & Translating

Bill ColemanSymantec

Angela CraigSt. Jude Medical

Chris GeorgacasGoff Public

Morris GoodwinAmherst H. Wilder Foundation

Doug HennesUniversity of St. Thomas

Bonnie Holub Immediate Past ChairArcLight Technology Consulting

Craig LeipoldMinnesota Wild

Kelly LarsonSummit Brewing

Bill LentschDelta Airlines, Inc.

Brian McClungMcClung Communications & Public Relations, LLC

Tammy Mencel Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

Jaci Meyer State Farm Insurance – Jaci Meyer

David QuiggWells Fargo Bank

Susan Rani Rani Engineering

Lenny RussoHeartland Restaurant & Farm Direct Market

Andrea SatterCoffee House Press

Tony SchwartzCORMARQ

Stuart SimekMeridian Management

Steve SnellingSand Companies

Craig Taylor University of Minnesota

Tom WhaleySaint Paul Saints

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Nexus is a monthly publication for the members of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. The objective of Nexus is to inform and educate members of news and events in the Chamber and the Saint Paul/East Metro area. For more information about the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce or to comment on Nexus, please call 651.223.5000 or visit our website at saintpaulchamber.com. We value your input, feedback and questions.

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