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Volume 29 • No. 1 • February/March 2015
Vision statement: The bold, innovative voice for business success.
Table of Contents:
Excellence in
Business Awards ���p 1
Message from
Your Board of
Directors ����������������p 2
2015 Committee
Leadership �������������p 2
Dialing it Up �����������p 3
Friday,
February 13th
Upcoming
Events ��������������������p 4
11:30 am Registration
Majestic Oaks, Ham Lake
Ribbon
Cuttings �����������������p 5
New Members
and Renewals ��������p 6
February & March
Calendar of
Events ��������������������p 7
Early Bird
Golf Special �����������p 7
Professional
Directory ����������������p 8
O
n February 13th, the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce will celebrate
your 2014 Excellence in Business Awards winners in the micro, small,
business and not-for-profit categories� Applicants are judged on their
exemplary performance, innovation and community commitment� This is a
prestigious honor and we want to pack the house with support for the winners�
Besides the awards ceremony, attendees will hear from keynote speaker
Michael Keller, CEO and President of Pearson’s Candy Company� Making
quality confections since 1909, this once family-owned business has had
to adapt many times over the past 105 years to become the company it is
today� (We all know about the Nut Goodie, Salted Nut Roll, Mint Patties,
and Bit-O-Honey, but how about the Seven
Up Bar or the Chicken Dinner Bar?)
Hear about their rocky road to sweet success
(insert groan here) while celebrating our 2014
award winners�
Chamber@metronorthchamber.org
www.metronorthchamber.org
MNC Team:
Lori Higgins, President
Holly Krebsbach,
Membership Resource Director
Adam Vogel,
Program & Events Manager
Valerie Jensen,
Administrative Assistant
763.783.3553
Michael Keller,
CEO & President,
Pearson’s Candy Company
11:30 am Registration
12:00 pm Program
1:15 pm Adjourn
$25/$175 table�
RSVP ASAP to
chamber@metronorthchamber�org,
www�metronorthchamber�org or
763�783�3553�
2015 Board of Directors:
Chris Johnson, Chair
Apparel Designer/Consultant
(763) 755-8000
Jess Robertson, Vice Chair
PTL Tire & Auto, (763) 434-7766
Clayton Kearns, Treasurer
Minnesotajobs.com, (763) 784-9393
Don Haller
Connexus Energy, (763) 323-2839
Stacey Jensen
Running Aces, (651) 925-4571
Damian Kussian
North Metro TV, (763) 231-2811
Michael Lawrence
Key Air Twin Cities, (763) 780-2802
Mike Schardin
Magnum PR, (763) 572-9711
Tiffany Schmidt
Abrams and Schmidt, (763) 332-7907
Dan Thomsen
21st Century Bank, (763) 780-2802
Duane Vandenberghe
Mate Precision Tooling, (763) 576-3435
Jeff Warner Jr.
Warners’ Stellian, (651) 645-3481
Committee Chairs:
Ambassador Co-Chairs:
Nicole Vadner, ECM Sun Publishers, Inc. &
Teresa Elmstrand, Wells Fargo Advisors
Gala Chair:
Jess Robertson, PTL Tire & Auto
Golf Co-Chairs:
Pam Demmer, Vernon Promotions &
Stacey Jensen, Running Aces
Government & Public Affairs Chair:
Katie Misukanis, Rasmussen College
Sunrise Co-Chairs:
Dr. Lance Baumgard, ChiroWay &
Dr. Carey Bohman, Morningstar Chiropractic
Wine Co-Chairs:
Joyce Swanson, Central Park Liquors &
Cari Calhoun, Destiny by Design
Workforce Development Co-Chairs:
Sandy Froiland, Workforce Development
Center & Matthew Salo, Anoka-Ramsey
Community College
Working With Women Co-Chairs:
Donna Wheeler, Edina Realty &
Robin Schnaidt, Numbers LLC
If you are interested in joining a
committee or learning more, contact the
Chamber. We’d love to hear from you!
Greetings from the
2015 Board of Directors
M
oving forward into 2015,
the Chamber remains well
positioned to continue and expand
upon our already outstanding
networking events, educational
and training opportunities that we
provide to our members� Each year
our chamber goals and objectives
may vary slightly, however one thing
never changes, our commitment
to our community and you,
our membership� We strive to
continually provide opportunities
to build and foster relationships
by connecting with and engaging
our fellow members on every level
possible�
Your 2015 Executive Team: Chris Johnson,
Apparel Design & Consultant (Chair); Jessica
Robertson, PTL Tire & Auto (Vice Chair) &
Clayton Kearns, Minnesotajobs.com (Treasurer).
As the 2015 Chair of the Board, I am honored to serve the MetroNorth Chamber of
Commerce, its membership, committed sponsors and our communities� I am looking forward to an exciting year working with a very passionate and dedicated executive team alongside a dynamic board of directors, ambitious chamber staff and our
priceless committees that are filled with outstanding and energetic volunteers, with
fresh perspectives and new ideas, all of which drive and are the foundation of this
organization�
By connecting and engaging all this talent in 2015, we will move our chamber into
the fore front and continue to improve our business climate as well as the communities in which we live�
Great things can happen…� when we work and stand together!
Thank you for your continued support,
Chris Johnson
Apparel Designer/Consultant
2015 Board of Directors ~ Chair
2015 Committee Leadership
On January 12, MetroNorth hosted
a Committee Co-Chair Summit to
discuss committee goals as well
as ways in which we could work
together to ensure successful programming and events� Great conversation was had and new connections were made� We’re looking
forward to some stellar work from
this impressive group of leaders� If
you would like to learn more about
our amazing committees (listed to
the left) just call the Chamber�
Committee Summit Attendees
Of course, feel free to simply stop by any upcoming committee meeting to learn
first-hand what they’re all about� A schedule of upcoming meeting times and locations is on the back page of this newsletter, or visit www�metronorthchamber�org�
Committees are a great way to make connections, give input into chamber events &
programming, and even develop leadership skills along the way�
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Dialing it Up
S
ome organizations dial it down during the holidays…MetroNorth dials it
UP! In December, an overflow crowd attended the Wine Club’s Holiday
Hoopla at Bonfire Wood Fire Cooking� A fun icebreaker game and a bounty
of bottles of wine as door prizes added to the fun�
Mike Mulrooney thanks Mike Thorsland for 6 years of
board service
A few days later,
members converged
at the National Sports
Center for our 2014
Annual
Meeting� Holiday Hoopla guests have fun with an icebreaker game
The keynote was by
Judge John Tunheim,
who gave insights
into the Kennedy Assassination� We also
recognized our 2014
Committee Chairs,
outgoing Board members, as well as elected new Board members for 2015� Talk
about a busy mem2014 Committee Chairs are recognized
bership meeting!
One of the most
memorable
moments of the month
was at the Working
with Women’s holiday
party & ugly sweater
contest� These ladies
put some EFFORT
into their ensembles!
A captivated crowd on the Kennedy Assassination
A perfect ending to
the holidays was
making
connecUgly sweater contestants compete for great prizes
tions at the January
2nd Gophers hockey
game� You may recall
that the Warner’s generously donated their suite for our 2014 Gala live
auction� Financial One Credit Union was the winner & they put it to good
use, bringing together a variety of business professionals at this doubleheader game�
Of course, there’s no rest for the weary, not at this Chamber! On January
7th your Chamber President attended a statewide Session Priorities MN
Chamber event with 1800 other business-minded individuals� It’s important
to MetroNorth that we stay in touch with our elected officials & pay close attention to issues at the Capitol as well as in Anoka
County & its cities� We hope to see you at upcoming business councils & other government affairs meetings where we can
keep you updated on what’s happening on a legislative front� As always, don’t hesitate to contact us if you have specific issues
important to you & your business�
Making connections at the Gophers hockey game
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Upcoming Events
Olive Garden
Wine Event
Coon Rapids
Business Council
Don’t miss the Grapevine Wine Club’s popular Olive Garden
event! It’s a magical evening, pairing their fine array of wines
with mouth-watering Italian cuisine in the cozy setting of Olive
Garden’s private dining room� Back by popular demand…a
live auction for your evening entertainment! Come prepared to
watch the bidding commence while the wine flows�
Thursday, February 26, 7:30 am
Bunker Hills Club House
“State of the City”
Tuesday, February 17, 4:44-6:30 pm
Is your business located in Coon Rapids? Would you like to
be ‘in the know’ of what’s happening in the city, meet the decision makers, and develop connections with other business
leaders? Then join us for our 1st Quarter Coon Rapids Business Council on Feb 26th�
Drink wine, meet people, have fun� The Olive Garden wine
tasting won’t disappoint� At $35/$60 pair, it’s a great way to
kick off the New Year� Sign up today!
Highlights include a State of the City address by new mayor,
Jerry Koch� Rumor has it the city of Coon Rapids may also
have some exciting news to share, too! New this year, there
will be a short presentation by a ‘Featured Business,’ allowing
us to learn more about the successful businesses in our own
backyard� Last but not least, time will be available for all attendees to highlight any significant news or happenings within
their business� No cost, no RSVP necessary, and you can be
back to your office before 9 am�
For more information on any of the above: 763.783.3553 or chamber@metronorthchamber.org.
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Ribbon Cuttings
Ambassadors Present:
Jack Titus, 1st Century Bank
Tiffany Schmidt, abrams & schmidt LLC
Alex Carlson, Achieve Services, Inc�
Jill Ide, Bolt Hofer Boyd Law Firm
Nicole Vadner, ECM Sun Publishers, Inc�
Teresa Elmstrand, Wells Fargo Advisors
Jim Huff, Cars for Neighbors
Mike Rathbun, Freedom Cleaning Services
Schaaf Floral: New Member!
Schaaf Floral was founded in 1970� From a small shop, Marcia
built it up to where it is now, working hard to stay current with the
trends while giving her customers the kind of service she would
expect� Schaaf Floral is the only florist in the area that has an Emergency Number that rings to Marcia’s cell phone 24 hours a day�
6554 University Ave� NE Fridley, 763�571�4600, Schaaffloral�com�
Steve Griffiths, Impact Services
Caralyn Hack,
INI Bodywork & Wellness
Rebecca Jochum,
INI Bodywork & Wellness
Joe Raus, Premier Specialties
Meg Chiodo, Royal Credit Union
Dan Savaloja, Savalaw
The Ambassadors of the Month Are…
November: Nicole Vadner,
of ECM/Sun Newspapers
December: Steve Griffiths,
of Impact Services
Interested in a ribbon cutting? Has your business recently joined
the MetroNorth Chamber? Have you celebrated a significant milestone, like a special anniversary or an expansion? Contact us to
learn more about how a ribbon cutting can be the easiest publicity
you could imagine!
Be A Part Of Your Community!
CorTrust Bank: Newly Remodeled!
Our most important asset is our customers� Our products are
designed, our hours are set, and our employees are hired to meet
the needs of our customers� Without motivated, dedicated, and
responsible employees, it would be impossible for the bank to
render high quality customer service� 10107 NE University Ave�
Blaine, 763�786�9065, Cortrustbank�com�
Your
Business
• Anoka County Shopper
• Smart Money
Coupon Magazine
• Anoka County UnionHerald
• Blaine/Spring Lake Park Life • ABCNewspapers.com
• Sun Focus
Wings Financial: Grand Opening!
Founded in 1938 by a group of seven airline employees, Wings
Financial has grown to become one of the nation’s largest credit
unions, and the first dedicated exclusively to serving the men and
women of the U�S� air transportation industry� While much has
changed in our nearly 75 years of existence, our commitment
to unsurpassed member service and superior financial products
remains the same� 10400 Baltimore St� NE, Suite 140 Blaine,
952�997�8000, WingsFinancial�com
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November & December New Members: Welcome!
Banquets of Minnesota
Leslie Bellamy, Owner
6310 Highway 65 NE
Fridley, MN 55432
612�803�6468
www�banquetsofmn�com
Banquet/Meeting Facilities
Club West Chiropractic
Dr� Alycean Bergh
10995 Club West Parkway NE
Blaine, MN 55449
763�400�4940
www�clubwestchiropractic�com
Chiropractors
BeBop Sports Bar
Dan Nelson, Owner
BeBop Sports Bar
1009 109th Avenue NE
Blaine, MN 55434
763�754�2424
www�bebopsportsbar�com
Restaurants
Culture Index Program
Krista Peterson, Licensee
2429 121st Circle NE, Unit F
Blaine, MN 55449
952�484�5468
www�cindexinc�com
Psychology
The Elegance Room
Leslie Bellamy, Owner
1009 109th Avenue NE
Blaine, MN 55434
612�803�6468
www�banquetsofmn�com
Banquet/Meeting Facilities
The Lakes at Deacons Walk
Quad Homes Association
Sunil Koshy, Assistant Property
Manager
952�922�2500
www�newconceptsgroup�com/
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Decorative & Structural Concrete Homeowners Association
BMO Harris Bank
& Masonry, Inc.
Linda Lien, Vice President/Bank
Matt Olson, Owner
Northgate Liquors
Manager
4115 Sheridan Avenue N
Jon Halper, Owner
1520 109th Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55412
12513 Central Avenue NE
Blaine, MN 55449
612�363�3767
Blaine, MN 55434
763�792�8421
www�DandSconcrete�com
763�754�3231
www�bmoharris�com
Construction/Contracting
www�northgateliquors�com
Banks/Financing
Liquor/Tobacco Stores
Edward Jones
Chanticlear Pizza Grill/HMM, LLC Daniel Babbitt, Financial Advisor
Pacific Union Financial LLC
Dale Heille, President
9304 Lexington Avenue N
Nathan Raich, Branch Manager
11706 Crooked Lake Boulevard
Circle Pines, MN 55014
9140 Baltimore Street, Suite 130
NW
651�780�7284
Blaine, MN 55449
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
www�edwardjones�com
763�784�8700
763�757�2020
Financial Services
www�loanMN�com
Restaurants
Mortgage Lender
Re/Max Results
Kris Lindahl, Owner
480 West Highway 96
Shoreview, MN 55126
763�607�1415
www�krislindahl�com
Real Estate Agent
Shortstop Electricity
Bob Boyum, Owner
16481 Flintwood Street NW
Andover, MN 55304
763�434�7792
Electrical Contractor
Walmart
Todd Vanstraten
1851 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW
Andover, MN 55304
763�354�1559
www�wal-mart�com
Shopping
November & December Renewals: Thanks for Your Continued Support!
Abeler Chiropractic Clinic
Allegra Design Print Mail
American Family-Kari Hefnider
American Mortgage and Equity Consultants
Anoka County TMO Commute Solutions
Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd�
Bill’s Gun Shop & Range
Bolt Hoffer Boyd Law Firm
Centro Properties Group
Custom Business Forms
Dan Good Catering
Doherty/Top Talent
Forever Floral
Holiday Companies
HomeTown Plumbing, Inc�
Hubmer, Enstad, Ovik & Company
Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
KW Commercial
Landmark Electric, Inc�
Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health
MC Squared Construction
Mills Fleet Farm
Northeast Bank-Minneapolis
PC Bits
Spring Lake Park Lions Club
The Refuge Golf Club
US Bank
Victory Auto Service & Glass
Walmart-Blaine East
Walmart-Blaine West
Walmart-Coon Rapids
Walmart-Fridley
New Member Referral Program Winners
November Referral Winner:
Rebecca Jochum of INI Bodywork & Wellness
won a $50 gift certificate for Broadway Pizza
of Blaine�
December Referral Winner:
Kris Lindahl of Re/Max Results won a
$50 gift certificate for Chili’s of Blaine�
Know of a business who’d be a great MetroNorth Chamber member?
Just give us a call & YOU could be our next winner!
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Ambassadors:
Board:
Executive:
Gala:
Golf:
Sunrise Blaine:
Sunrise Mounds View:
Wine:
Workforce
Development:
Working with
Women:
CoMMiTTeeS/GRouPS:
February 10, Chamber, 4 pm
February 11, Chamber, 7:30 am
February 3, Chamber, 11:30 am
February 27, Chamber, 9:30 am
February 2, Chamber, 4 pm
February 6
Tavern Grill - Blaine, 7:30 am
February 20
Moe’s - Mounds View, 7:30 am
February 4, Olive Garden, 4:44 pm
March 10, Chamber, 4 pm
March 11, Chamber, 7:30 am
March 3, Chamber, 11:30 am
March 27, Chamber, 9:30 am
March 2, Chamber, 4 pm
March 6
Tavern Grill - Blaine, 7:30 am
March 20
Moe’s - Mounds View, 7:30 am
March 4, Clive’s, 4:44 pm
February 23, Chamber, 3 pm
March 23, Chamber, 3 pm
March 25
February 25
Rasmussen College-Blaine; 9:15 am Rasmussen College-Blaine; 9:15 am
SPeCiAL eVenTS:
Business Awards Luncheon:
Olive Garden Wine Dinner:
Marketing 201:
Coon Rapids Business Council:
Business Day at the Capitol:
Connecting 101:
Early Bird
Golf
Special!
It might be cold now but
MetroNorth is thinking about warmer times on lush green fairways� That’s right; it’s time to talk about the 27th Annual Golf
Tournament on May 20 at the Refuge� Join us for one of the
largest Chamber events of the year! To make sure you receive
a spot, we are offering a great Early Bird Special� Register by
February 17th for a chance to win a MetroNorth Chamber
Marketing Package worth over $400. Bonus: the first 18
hole sponsors that sign-up will receive a table and two
chairs at their hole.
There is no better way to network with over 200 business
professionals than at the Golf Tournament� Spending the day
at the beautiful Refuge Golf Course doesn’t sound bad either!
This event is not just about hitting the links, it’s about building relationships all while having a fun day and supporting the
chamber� Whether you’re a returning participant or a new one,
don’t wait to sign up!
ALSO…at the time of this printing, the 2015 Title Sponsorship
is still available� Maximize your company’s visibility throughout
the entire YEAR via this opportunity� Your logo will be seen
on the weekly e-newsletter, in this print newsletter, and much
much more! Call Lori at 763�783�3553 to discuss ASAP!
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February 13, Majestic Oaks, Ham Lake, 11:30 am
February 17, Olive Garden, Coon Rapids, 4:45 pm
February 19, Chamber, 8:15 am
February 26, Bunker Hills Club House, 7:30 am
March 3, Crowne Plaza, St. Paul, 10 am
March 19, Chamber, 8:15 am
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