April Events 3 (1st Wednesday)

4 & 18 (1&3 Thursdays)

9 & 23 (2&4 Tuesdays)

9 & 23 (Tuesdays)

10 (2nd Wednesday)

11 (2nd Thursday)

12 (2nd Friday)

17 (3rd Wednesday)

23 (4th Tuesday)

25 (Thursday)

26 (4th Friday)

26 (4th Friday)

New Member Orientation, 8:30 am — 9:30 am, Chamber Office

Chamber Networking Group, Noon — 1:00, Chamber Office

Chamber Networking Group, Noon — 1:00, Chamber Office

Golf Committee, 3:30 — 5:00, Chamber Office

Ambassadors, 11:30 — 1:00, Chamber Office, Orientation for new members at 11:00

Member Luncheon, Governor Mark Dayton, Rush Creek, 11:15 — 1:00

Legislative Webcast from MN Chamber, Chamber Office, 8:00 am — 8:30 am

Government Affairs Committee, 11:30 — 1:00, Chamber Office, Bring your lunch

Board of Directors, 8:00 — 9:30, Chamber Office

DEED Brown Bag Business Series, DEED Offices, 7225 Northland Dr., Suite 100, 11:30 — 1:00

Legislative Coffee, Rasmussen College, Brooklyn Park, 7:00 am — 9:00 am

Legislative Webcast from MN Chamber, Rasmussen College, 8:00 am — 8:30 am

May Events 1 (1st Wednesday)

2 & 16 (1&3 Thursdays)

3 & 17 (Special Friday)

3,10&17 (Fridays)

7 & 21 (Tuesdays)

8 (2nd Wednesday)

9 (2nd Thursday)

10 (2nd Friday)

11 (Saturday)

14 & 28 (2&4 Tuesdays)

15 (3rd Wednesday)

15 (3rd Wednesday)

24 (4th Friday)

28 (4th Tuesday)

New Member Orientation, 8:30 am — 9:30 am, Chamber Office

Chamber Networking Group, Noon — 1:00, Chamber Office

Legislative Webcast from MN Chamber, Chamber Office, 8:00 am — 8:30 am

The Golden Banana (Soc. Media Training), Chamber Office, 9:00—2:00

Golf Committee, 3:30 — 5:00, Chamber Office

Ambassadors, 11:30 — 1:00, Chamber Office, Orientation for new members at 11:00

Member Luncheon, Hennepin Cnty. Sheriff Richard Stanek, location unknown, 11:15 – 1:00

Legislative Webcast from MN Chamber, Chamber Office, 8:00 am — 8:30 am

Business Expo & Car Show, Osseo, 9:00—3:00

Chamber Networking Group, Noon — 1:00, Chamber Office

Executive Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m., Chamber Office

Government Affairs Committee, 11:30 — 1:00, Chamber Office, Bring your lunch

Legislative Coffee, Rasmussen College, Brooklyn Park, 7:00 am — 9:00 am

Board of Directors, 8:00 — 9:30, Chamber Office

June Events 4 & 18 (Tuesdays)

5 (1st Wednesday)

6 & 20 (1&3 Thursdays)

Golf Committee, 3:30 — 5:00, Chamber Office

New Member Orientation, 8:30 am — 9:30 am, Chamber Office

Chamber Networking Group, Noon — 1:00, Chamber Office

North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce 229 First Avenue NE Osseo, Minnesota 55369 Phone: 763-424-6744 Fax: 763-424-6927 Use Website for Reservations: www.nhachamber.com

CHAMBER EVENTS AT A GLANCE...

Periodical Postage Paid Maple Grove, MN

In this issue: Page:

Annual Golf Tournament 1 New Members Help Your Business What You Don’t Know…

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Wellness a Business Priority Ribbon Cutting Event Photos Legislative Webcasts

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City Hall Communications Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Park Osseo

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Maple Grove Thank You Fingertip Barista Legislative Coffee Series

5

Business Education Partnership... A Closer Look at Educa-tion in our Communities

6

Golf Tournament Info. 7

Golf Sponsorship Options

Members in the News—TopLine Credit Union Thank You Gala Sponsors Note from the Executive Director Members in the News—Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd.

Ambassador Pop-ins Be A Hero, Fight Hunger April, May, & June Events

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Volume 43, No. 1, Spring 2013

“We are returning to the TPC because our golfing members love the course,” says

Brian Gill, Mortgage Loan Officer at Eagle Community Bank, and this year’s Golf

Committee Chair. The Chamber has had a great turn-out when the course has

been used in years past.

Two years ago, the June scheduled tournament was rained out causing the Cham-

ber to reschedule the event in July which is actually a better weather month. The

July 8 date allows the course to be in great shape for our golfers since it’s just a

few weeks prior to the PGA Champions’ Tour Event.

Tournament festivities begin at 11:00 to allow time for golfers to warm-up, prac-

tice their putting, and get a quick bite to eat before the 1:00 shotgun start to the

golf scramble. Discount pricing is only available until April 30. Register on-line:

www.nhachamber.com

CHAMBER the

VIEW The North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce

is thrilled to announce its

31st Annual Golf Tournament will be held at the

TPC Twin Cities Monday, July 8, 2013

NHACC EVENT

New Members

for You and

HEL

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Your Business

Chamber Ambassadors Pop-in to Celebrate Local Businesses Our Ambassadors break the routine and bring cheer to local business members.

Have you ever wondered what you get for all those busi-

ness taxes you pay? This, and future columns will high-

light services you have paid for but might not know are

available. The Minnesota Department of Employment and

Economic Development (DEED) supports 55 separate are-

as of expertise assisting businesses to grow and be profita-

ble. This month we are focused on the Small Business Assis-

tance Office.

Here we place a special emphasis on providing the in-

depth information that is so crucial to business success yet

too costly for many businessmen and women to obtain on

their own. We help reduce the expense — in terms of

money, time, expertise, and lost opportunity — for

startups and established businesses alike by offering indi-

vidual consultation services along with a comprehensive

series of business guidebooks. Our consultants field all

kinds of inquiries, ranging from basic process questions

(“What form do I need to file, where do I get it, and with

whom do I file it?”), to addressing far more complex tax,

regulatory, financial, managerial, business structure and

other questions.

For questions, contact a consultant at: 651-556-8425 or

deed.mnsbao@state.mn.us

Website: http://www.positivelyminnesota.com

What you don’t know — could hurt you!

Over the next few months, DEED and the Chamber will

conduct “Brown Bag Lunches” designed to help you and

your business succeed. You’re in business—now what?

What do you need to know to succeed? What strategic,

or legal information must you have? Following the first

session, an evaluation and survey will be taken of those

attending which will be used to determine topics for fu-

ture sessions. Attend the first session and hear Robert

Hoenie, Business Services Specialist.

APRIL 25, 11:30—1:00, DEED Offices

7225 Northland Drive, Suite 100

BRING YOUR LUNCH

Since our last newsletter, these local businesses have joined

the North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce:

Better Endings New Beginnings

Bluefish Resource Group

Bromen’s Luggage

Brunswick Zone XL

CB Services LLC— Lawn Irrigation Maint.

Cherry Berry Yogurt Bar

Country Financial—Plymouth

Daily Dose Café and Espresso

Edible Arrangements—Maple Grove

Freeman Law, PLLC

Glitz Insurance & Financial Services

Hansen Insurance & Financial Services

Integrity Employment

Katie Greil Agency—American Family Insurance

Keller Williams Classic Realty

Keller Williams Classic Realty NW—Knutson

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Lifeworks Services

Luna’s Specialty Bakery & Café

Main Street Chocolates

Mainstream Boutique

MALARK Warehousing

MAS Office Cleaners, LLC

Metropolitan Financial Mortgage Company

Midwest Exteriors Plus

Midwest Special Services, Inc.

Minneapolis Financial Group

Mississippi Gardens

Monkey Pickles

OMGAA Storm Special Olympics

Pietrafitta Imports, LLC

Reliable Accounting Services

Remember, the more involved you are in the Chamber,

the more you benefit from membership.

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Be A Hero In the Fight Against Hunger

For three decades Minnesota Foodshare has coordinated grassroots effort, bringing together individuals, businesses, civic

groups, and faith communities, to raise more than half the food distributed by Minnesota food shelves every year.

This March campaign is the only statewide effort in which every dollar donated goes directly to participating pantries like

CEAP to purchase food for the hungry in our community.

CEAP’s goal during the March Campaign is to raise $200,000 and 150,000 pounds of food for our neighbors in need. A per-

centage of every dollar and pound raised for CEAP will be matched by Minnesota Foodshare in this amazing joint effort to

eradicate hunger in Minnesota.

Clare Brumback, Director of Development and Community Engagement, CEAP, challenges us all today to take action. Stand

with CEAP and our supporters (including the City of Brooklyn Park, the City of Brooklyn Center, Luther Brookdale, and Cub

Foods) in the fight against hunger. Your monetary donations go incredibly far in helping this cause. For every $20 donation

made, CEAP can buy $100 worth of food through its network of suppliers. Your donations go directly back into the communi-

ty, helping neighbors, friends, coworkers, and partners in faith.

Minnesotans visited food shelves more than three million times in 2011. CEAP saw over 22,000 of these people.

Over the past decade, food shelf visits have increased by nearly 165%.

Last year CEAP distributed over 1.25 million pounds of food to the men, women, seniors, and children in our service area.

That’s a 120% increase from six years ago.

High housing costs, prescription drug costs, and unemployment have been cited as the biggest reasons for increased reli-

ance on emergency food services.

Don’t delay — Give now — Give often — Fight hunger — Help neighbors — Give and feel better

MALARK Warehousing

Wellness a Business Priority

Members in the News

At about 2p.m. it dawns on you, "I haven't eaten since

this morning". So you go to the break room to see if

something is left from the noon potluck. Or, maybe

there's one hard bagel left from this morning you can

gnaw on before your next meeting. None of these are

great options. But what other choice do you have?

One thing that often falls by the wayside during the hec-

tic work day is eating. When the afternoon hits and your

stomach makes a noise like it released the Kraken, you

are doomed to eat whatever is close to you. When you

go long periods without eating it sends a message to

your body to slow your metabolism, not burn as many

calories and hold on to body fat. Here are a few steps to

help avoid this.

Step 1: At night, make your own lunch and snacks for

tomorrow so when it’s time to eat you already have

something prepared and you don’t have to utter those

dreaded words, "What am I going to eat for lunch"?

Nine of ten times where you work most of the food op-

tions are fast food restaurants or things you really

shouldn't be eating. If you have a lunch prepared you

can eat knowing how nutritious it is. And it saves you

time.

Step 2: Eat a healthy, filling breakfast before work.

Healthy I doesn’t mean a muffin with a bowl of corn

flakes, you'll be hungry by the time you pull into your

parking spot. Foods high in sugar and carbohydrates are

processed quickly and don't leave you full very long.

Eat foods that are healthy and nutritiously dense. Your

body digests these foods slowly which means you feel

full longer. Don’t get caught up in breakfast, lunch, and

dinner foods. Food is food. Your body doesn’t know the

difference nor does it care.

Step 3: The snack you prepared with your lunch is your

insurance policy. Just in case the day gets too busy and

you really can't get away from your desk, have some-

thing ready: nuts, fruits, vegetables, even some lean

meats to snack on. Don't have it be candy, chips, or

those granola bars that are supposed to be healthy, but

taste like birthday cake.

Expect the unexpected and be ready for it when it hap-

pens. Remember the old saying, “If you fail to plan

you’re planning to fail". If you fail to prepare food for

the day you are preparing to fail right into the brownies

one of your staff members made for the whole office.

Maurice Buchanan, Director, Idunna Fitness

MAPLE GROVE, MN (March 1, 2013) – Henningson &

Snoxell, Ltd. today announced that it is continuing to

expand its growing Estate Planning and Elder Law prac-

tice areas with the addition of Robert J. Lawton, Jr. to the

firm. With more than nine years of legal experience,

Lawton concentrates his practice in the areas of:

Estate planning

Probate, estate and trust

administration

Elder law

Lawton is admitted to practice in all Minnesota and Wis-

consin state courts. He is a member of the National

Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Minnesota and

Wisconsin state bar associations, and the Ramsey Coun-

ty Bar Association. He obtained his B.A. in economics,

cum laude, from the University of St. Thomas and his

J.D., cum laude, from Hamline University School of Law.

A frequent speaker on estate planning and elder law

topics, Lawton joins Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd. after

establishing a private practice in St. Paul, MN, and being

affiliated with another prominent Minnesota law firm.

Located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, the law firm of

Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd. has served individuals and

businesses throughout Minnesota for 32 years. The full-

service law firm provides legal representation to clients

throughout the Twin Cities and communities in the

counties of Hennepin, Ramsey, Wright, Anoka, and

Sherburne. For more information, visit

www.hennsnoxlaw.com or call (763) 560-5700.

A Note from the Executive Director…

A huge thank you to everyone that participated in our Red

Carpet Gala on Feb. 8 at the beautiful Minneapolis Marriott

Northwest. The event was a grand success and we could not

have done this without the support of YOU, our members,

friends and family!

Our volunteers made this event special with their hard work

and dedication. Thank you to:

Bonny McIntyre, NHACC Operations Director,

Christine and Jeff Jankowiak, Robert Schlichte, Grand Ca-

sino Mille Lacs Hinckley, Annette Lund, Diversified Plastics,

Teddy Ann Morse, Lakes Area Realty, Mike Saffold, Farm-

ers Insurance, April Ellis, Reliable Accounting Services, and

Michelle Jackson, The Imprint Gallery.

A special thank you goes to Christine Jankowiak of Wells

Fargo SBA Small Business Lending; she has chaired the Gala

now for 7 consecutive years and every year has been more

successful because of her fresh ideas and hard work. Chris-

tine has been instrumental in bringing in donations,

attendees and sponsorships and has spent many hours at the

Chamber office before the gala getting those last minute de-

tails accomplished. Thank you Christine for all your hard

work and dedication! You are a Rock Star!

We also want to thank Bonny, who has been a dedicated

chamber staff member for four years now and we have bene-

fited from her commitment and loyalty. She works diligently

to ensure the chamber runs smoothly and efficiently. Thank

you Bonny for everything you do at NHACC.

Additionally, we have added a new staff member here at the

chamber. Greg Withers has joined NHACC as Interim Exec-

utive Director. During the next few months I will be train-

ing Greg to take over the Executive Directorship while I am

out on medical leave. I am currently awaiting a kidney

transplant and once the surgery is scheduled then I will be

unavailable for a couple of months. I am truly blessed to

have a donor and he is even a chamber member! At present,

I am working part time so if there is a delay in responding to

you, please forgive me and I will return your call as soon as

possible. You can direct your calls to either Bonny or Greg

at the office if you need an answer immediately.

We have some great events coming up in the next few

months. Our membership lunch on March 14 featured the

Special Agent in Charge of the Brooklyn Center FBI head-

quarters, J. Chris Warrener. Our April 11 lunch will feature

Governor Dayton and May 9 will feature Hennepin County

Sheriff Richard Stanek. Mark your calendars now, so you

don’t miss these great speakers! If you haven’t attended one

of our Legislative Coffee Series on the 4th Friday of each

month at Rasmussen College at 7 a.m.; we have some excit-

ing speakers coming up – watch the website for all the infor-

mation. Don’t forget to register for the BUSINESS EXPO

on Saturday, May 11 in Osseo.

We will be adding a couple of new board members this

year. If you are interested please call me or email me for

more information and an application. I look forward to

hearing from you.

The NEW 2013 directories are at the office; if you haven’t

received yours please stop in and pick one up or let us

know and we will deliver one when we are in your area.

Also, our new website lets you register for events right

on the site – please start using that. You also have the

ability to update your company information. Contact the

office if you have not received your member ID and

password. www.nhachamber.com

Thank you for being a member of NHACC – we are here

to serve you. Please let us know what we can do for you!

Jill Johnson, IOM

Kwik Trip Grand Opening

Daily Dose Grand Opening

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The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce policy staff provides up-

dates on the latest activity at the State Legislature, including the

status of business community priorities during the Legislative Ses-

sion. The Webcasts include timely information about key legisla-

tors, key issues and calls to action.

On the second Friday of each month, during the session, the

NHACC tunes in at the Chamber Offices at 8:00 am. On the 4th

Fridays, during the session, the NHACC is holding its Legislative

Coffee Series at Rasmussen College (7:00—9:00 am) and includes

the Webcast from 8:00 to 8:30. As the Legislature completes its work

in May, Webcasts are scheduled every Friday. Please join us for the

series. Grassroots engagement by our Chamber Members is ex-

tremely important.

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

2013 Web Series

City Hall Communications

Buildings & Businesses Under Construction at Shingle Creek Crossing Retail Development in

Brooklyn Center

Development and construction inside the Shingle Creek

Crossing Development site continues, with four new multi-

tenant retail and restaurant service buildings in various stag-

es of construction. Building G is an 8,420 sq. ft. multi-tenant

restaurant (end-cap designed) building. Building H is an

11,200 sq. ft. multi -tenant building with a proposed end -cap

restaurant user. Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurant has sub-

mitted an application to build in a portion of Building H and

is being reviewed by the City. Building K is a 9,500 sq. ft.

multi-tenant retail/service building.

On the northwest part of the development, a new 38,000 sq.

ft. LA Fitness facility started construction in February. The

facility is tentatively scheduled to open Fall 2013. A Site Plan

application for a new 2,500 sq. ft. building for Panda Express

restaurant is being reviewed by the City.

For Shingle Creek Crossing lease or site information, please

visit the Mid-America Real Estate Group website at

www.midamericagrp.com. More information about devel-

opment projects in the City of Brooklyn Center is available

on the City website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org or by

calling City Hall at 763-569-3300.

Dynamic Sign Code Regulations Under Review The City is reviewing options to amend Chapter 34, the Sign

Code, regarding “Dynamic Message Board” signs. The

standards are being studied to consider allowing these signs

in certain districts, specifically for Public/Semi-Public uses

such as churches, schools, libraries, public buildings, etc.

For more information, please contact the Business & Devel-

opment Department at 763-569-3300.

City Leaders and Residents Attend Empowerment Congress

Brooklyn Park is gaining recognition in community en-

gagement. For the second year in a row, we were invited

to Los Angeles to share what we are doing.

Since 2009, residents and city leaders have been working

together to make sure the Community Engagement Initia-

tive is a success. The goal of the Initiative is to connect

community organizations, residents, business owners and

city staff so we can build a community around a shared

vision.

An important lesson learned was how community en-

gagement advances economic development and job-

growth strategies. Engagement creates a conversation

about community needs and brings those who will be im-

pacted by decisions into the decision making process.

Zanewood Recreation Center Gets a Makeover

Thank you Brooklyn Park Businesses!

City staff at Zanewood Recreation Center would like to

thank all the people who made the recent renovation of

the Zanewood Teen Lounge a reality. The project began

when teens asked to paint the room to make it more com-

fortable and friendly.

The kids got the attention of city leaders who approved

the renovation. And within a few weeks, Home Depot

donated paint, supplies and volunteers.

The next big transformation was installing countertops

and carpet. Finally, Wal-Mart stepped in and gave the

teens a huge discount for furniture and a television. Now,

the lounge is a safe spot to recreate for Brooklyn Park

teens.

Highway 169/County Road 30 Construction Open House

You are invited to attend an open house for the upcoming

reconstruction of the Highway 169/County Road 30 (93rd

Avenue) intersection. Representatives from the City of

Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County, and MnDOT will pro-

vide drawings of the project, a project schedule, and de-

tour routes. Thursday, March 21, 5-7 p.m. Brooklyn

Park City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Avenue N.

If questions, contact Bobbie Dahlke, MnDOT Public

Affairs, at (651) 234-7503 or Bobbie.Dahlke@state.mn.us

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This year’s Red Carpet Gala was declared a success by the

Board of Directors as 160 members and guests turned out to

enjoy a marvelous dinner, retro entertainment, and a gener-

ous offering of auction items. A huge thank you to the Gala

Committee members who put much time and effort into the

planning, preparation, and execution of the evening’s festivi-

ties.

And, an extra special, heart felt “thank you” to the Gala

Sponsors whose contributions are truly appreciated.

The Platinum Sponsors:

The Silver Sponsors:

Diversified Plastics, Inc. | Hoffman & Swinteck, LLC

Jenson & Company | Loucks Associates

Terzich & Ort, LLP | Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Xcel Energy

The Bronze Sponsors:

Allegra Marketing. Print. Mail | Freeman Law, PLLC

Brooklyn Center American Legion Post 630 | J2M

Hilton Garden Inn of Maple Grove

MALARK Warehousing | TopLine Federal Credit Union

Primrose Schools of Champlin Park & Maple Grove

Running Aces Harness Track

Underdog Wealth Management

In the past five years, nearly 80 members of TopLine

Federal Credit Union have succeeded in paying off a

staggering $1,159,065.73 in debt — thanks to personal

financial coaching and debt management plans they’ve

received through their partnership with LSS Financial

Counseling (LSS), a Minnesota non-profit that provides

access to free financial education services to help people

better control their personal finances.

TopLine first partnered with LSS in July of 2008, and since

that time have been referring members to LSS certified

consumer credit counselors for confidential advice and

guidance on how to best manage their finances — espe-

cially how to reduce their debt. “In an era where so many

people find themselves trapped by debt ‘settlement’ scams

or can’t find a way out of debt traps, TopLine has provid-

ed a resource with real solutions for debt, “ says Darryl

Dahlheimer, Program Director, LSS Financial Counseling.

“Its members have shown that great results can happen —

with a little help.”

“Money problems can happen to anyone, but ignoring

financial problems won’t make them go away. It’s essen-

tial to develop an approach to stay on top of money plan-

ning,” says Harry Carter, TopLine President and CEO.

“That’s why TopLine is proud to partner with LSS Finan-

cial Counseling to help our members handle their financ-

es. Together, we’ve been able to offer our members a way

to help themselves manage debt.”

Each TopLine employee, member and family is allotted

six free confidential financial education counseling ses-

sions from LSS Financial Counseling annually — which

may be conducted by phone, in-person or online. TopLine

also hosts free onsite education sessions on various topics

throughout the year, with our most recent focusing on

Paying Less for College.

TopLine Federal Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based credit

union, is Minnesota’s 13th largest, with assets of more

than $320 million. Established in 1935, the not-for-profit

cooperative offers a complete line of financial services, as

well as auto and home insurance, from its five locations —

in Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Plymouth

and in St. Paul’s Como Park — as well as by phone and

online at www.TopLinecu.com. Membership is available

to anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school or

volunteers in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,

Scott or Washington Counties and their immediate family

members.

Members in the News

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(Continued)

Spring Membership Sales

The Maple Grove Community Center offers diverse recre-

ational fun and fitness. During the March spring member-

ship sale, you can take advantage of reduced rates.

The All Building Membership includes the four recrea-

tional areas—Grove Cove Aquatic Center, Maple MAZE

Indoor Playground, Gym, and Ice Arena.

Grove Cove: Indoor and outdoor leisure pool and indoor

lap pool with times to swim laps or play in the zero to five

feet of water which has water spray, tots slides, as well as

the 130 ft. slide.

Maple MAZE: Twenty-eight features with slides, crawl

tubes, and much more to keep ages 12 and under enter-

tained and active!

Gym: Primarily scheduled for open basketball with times

for tots and pickle ball in the schedule.

Ice Arena: Open ice skating, open freestyle, open adult

hockey and dead ice.

The Community Center has options for all ages from tod-

dlers to seniors to recreate and enjoy themselves. The

whole family benefits from the exercise and quality time

spent together.

Take advantage of sales opportunities from March 10 to

14. You can save up to $71 on an annual membership to

the Maple Grove Community Center. Payment options

(pay in full or monthly withdrawal from checking ac-

count) make it even easier. And, save an additional $10

when you register online. Call 763-494-6500 for more in-

formation or to get an account set up for online registra-

tion.

Check out the Community Center at

www.maplegrovecommunitycenter.org

Visit the Chamber offices and enjoy a free cup of

coffee from Richard and Carol Houg.

Fingertip Barista

“From the bean to the cup with just a touch”

Their coffee service provides a gourmet coffee machine that grinds, brews and dispenses fresh coffee, lattes and cappuccinos right in the employee lunch room.

www.ourmachinedemo.com 763-561-5018 Office

fingertipbarista@gmail.com 612-501-7195 Cell

FREE COFFEE — THANK YOU

Legislative

Coffee Series

The North Hennepin Area Cham-

ber's Government Affairs Com-

mittee and Event Sponsors Grand

Casino and Rasmussen College

hosted US Representative Erik

Paulsen on Friday, February 22 as

part of its Legislative Coffee Series.

Congressman Paulsen spoke to about a dozen chamber

members addressing topics such as the upcoming Sequester,

the federal proposal to raise the minimum wage and the im-

plementation of the Affordable Care Act. The topics were

addressed from a business perspective.

Congressman Paulsen was pretty sure the Sequester would

happen but stated local businesses probably would not feel

it. The congressman said he was open to changes to elimi-

nate tax loopholes but he wanted to see spending reductions

go with the elimination of loopholes. He was not in

favor of adding more tax revenue into the negotiations.

The Congressman spoke briefly about the President's pro-

posal to raise the minimum wage to $9.00 per hour. (There is

also a proposal at the state legislature to raise the Minnesota

minimum wage to $9.50 per hour.) He does not favor this

proposal and prefers to let the marketplace determine wag-

es. It was noted that the chamber has taken a position

against raising the minimum wage at both the state and

federal levels as the increases being proposed are more than

most businesses who pay the minimum wage can handle.

Finally, Congressman Paulsen heard comments from the

attendees regarding implementation of the Affordable

Care Act. Attendees believed the implementation of this

law is becoming very cumbersome and putting a heavy

administrative burden on businesses. Cost savings are not

being seen and appear to be adding cost to businesses.

The next Legislative Coffee is scheduled for Friday, March

29 at 7:00 a.m. at Rasmussen College. The chamber is invit-

ing our state legislators to give an update on happenings at

the capitol. Chamber members may attend at no cost. Non-

chamber members are charged a $15 registration fee. The

Chamber and Government Affairs Committee would like to

thank Rasmussen College and Grand Casinos for their gen-

erous sponsorship of the Legislative Coffee Series.

The North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce is proud

to offer our golf tournament again this year. You have an

opportunity to enjoy a day of golf and to network with other

business leaders from around the North Hennepin Area.

This tournament begins at 11:00 a.m. with a 1:00 p.m.

shotgun start.

Our traditional scramble format opens the tournament up to

all golfing abilities so don’t hesitate to join in on the fun.

Prizes are awarded to each member of the top teams. In

addition, special events and contests are held on holes

throughout the course. Many different levels of sponsorships

are available for the day of the event. Reserve your spot

today!

North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce 31st Annual Golf Tournament

Welcome to Timeless Tradition, Enduring Legacy

Situated on 235 acres in Blaine, TPC Twin Cities offers an

outstanding combination: 18 holes of golf designed by the

legendary Arnold Palmer; an array of golf and social

amenities; personalized service that have become synony-

mous with the PGA Tour’s Network of Clubs.

Sponsorship Options

We have developed a few different sponsorship levels,

all designed to provide you with the opportunity to

promote your company to North Hennepin Area

business leaders in a fun environment.

Call the Chamber office to purchase: 763-424-6700

SPONSORSHIP / Includes: [Value] TITLE EAGLE BIRDIE PAR HOLE PIN

Four-some for Golf & Dinner [$675] X X

Two-some for Golf & Dinner [$338] X X

Two-some for Dinner [$80] X

Hole Sponsorship included (limited availability) [$250] X X X

Pin Sponsorship included [$100] X X

Signage at Event & at upcoming events [$100] X X X X

Signage at Sponsored Hole's Tee [$100] X X

Opportunity to be at Hole with a table* [$250] X

Signage at Sponsored Hole's Pin [$100] X

Chamber Website "Home Page" Recognition [$400] X X

Chamber Website "Event Page" Recognition [$300] X X

Newsletter Recognition -- two editions [$200] X X X X

Company Name & Logo in Chamber Weekly Email [$225] X X

Certificate of Apreciation to Display at Business [$40] X X

1-2 Minute "Commercial" at Event Dinner [$200] X X

TOTAL VALUE $ 2,090 $ 1,188 $ 1,038 $ 430 $ 100

Your COST $ 3,000 $ 1,200 $ 800 $ 600 $ 250 $ 100

2013 NHACC Golf Sponsorships

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Partnership Business Education

This question was posed to area Superintendents on behalf

of the North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce Mem-

bers. The question originally came from chamber members

through responses to a survey sent out by the Business Ed-

ucation Partnership Committee of the Chamber in an effort

to strengthen the tie between area schools and businesses.

The Committee thought that it would be valuable for the

entire chamber membership to see the answers, so you will

be receiving a series of questions and answers over the

coming weeks. If you have further comments regarding the

answer or would like more information about the Business

Education Partnership Committee and opportunities to

help strengthen the tie between area schools and businesses

please contact committee co-chair Dave Kiser at 763-533-

8196 or via email at dkiser@twelve.tv.

How are schools preparing our children to

be successful leaders and workers?

Combined response from Osseo Area Schools Super-

intendent Kate Maguire and Robbinsdale Area

Schools Superintendent Aldo Sicoli:

There are countless ways that schools pre-

pare children to be successful leaders and

workers. Acquisition of academic content

and skills is critical; not just for some stu-

dents but for all students. Other skills, many

of which are referenced in question 4, are also

important. The interconnectedness of our

global economy, ecosystem, and political net-

works require that students learn to com-

municate, collaborate, and problem solve

with people worldwide. We are providing

leadership opportunities for more students

than has been the case in schools of the past.

There are various student leadership groups

and retreats that provide opportunities for

students to develop leadership skills. We

have large numbers of students engaged in

service learning, which is another way to de-

velop leadership skills. Local civic organiza-

tions such as the Rotary clubs partner with

schools to help students develop and practice

leadership behavior. Working with others, in

the classroom and outside the classroom, helps

prepare children to be successful leaders and

workers. Students must also participate in pro-

ject-based learning where they are formulating

questions and the processes for acquiring solu-

tions to problems which encourages independ-

ent thinking.

Response from Anoka-Hennepin Area Schools Super-

intendent Dennis Carlson:

We graduate 3,000 seniors each year - more

than any school district in Minnesota’s history.

These are skilled, bright, and talented young

people with a good, solid future. Many of these

students left with college credits under their

belt from programs such as College in the

Schools, International Baccalaureate and Ad-

vanced Placement. 140 of last year’s graduating

seniors saved their parents as much as $10 mil-

lion in estimated college costs. Our academics

are aligned to state standards and our activities

are some of the best in the state. Athletic com-

petition, theatrical productions, and music con-

certs and performances rival the best in the met-

ro area. Our student test scores are consistently

above the state average. These district and stu-

dent outcomes are in an educational state envi-

ronment that underfunds our Anoka-Hennepin

special education program and services by $31

million per year and has held our total educa-

tional funding flat for a decade. Our family

earnings and per capita income are the lowest

in the seven-county metro area. Our diversity

and poverty have doubled in each of the past

three decades. We prepare our students well

considering the challenges we face with diversi-

ty, poverty, and underfunding of government

promises.

A Closer Look at Education

in our Communities — Part 1

31st Annual Golf Tournament

11144 Tournament Players Parkway

Blaine, Minnesota 55434

Monday, July 8, 2013 All the Fun Begins at 11:00 AM Shotgun Start 1:00 PM

The Golf Carts will be ready and waiting for your four-some. Don’t hesitate to make your reservations. Prices will increase as time

gets closer to the big day. Help us by registering on-line: www.nhachamber.com

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