Building Business & Community

Membership

Directory

2014-2015

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Staff

Lynette Brannan

Office Manager

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00am to 2:00pm

Located in City Hall—12060 Sherburne Avenue

PO Box 313

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: (763) 262-2420 or Voicemail: (763) 200-4255

chamber@beckerchamber.org ~ www.beckerchamber.org

Directors

Larry Newell

Liberty Paper

763-261-6112

Ambassador

Audrey Orton Mary Kay Cosmetics

320-743-2636

Tanya Danielson, Vice-Chair

Sherburne State bank

763-261-4200

Carol VanHeel, Treasurer

Friends of Sherburne NWR

763-389-3323

Executive Board Mike Brubaker, Chair

Sherburne History Center

763-261-4433

Lynette Brannan, Secretary

LB Productions

763-482-3888

Amy Chmielewski

American Family

Insurance

763-261-5959

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Mission Statement

The Becker Area Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the

general welfare and prosperity of the Becker area, so that its citizens

and all areas of its business community shall prosper.

All necessary means of promotion shall be provided. Attention and

emphasis shall also be given to the economic, civil, commercial,

industrial, and educational interests of the area.

Member Benefits Monthly Member Meetings

Networking Events

Seminars

Ceremonies & Events

Membership Directory

Member-to-Member Ads

Newsletter Inserts

Website Advertising

Email Blasts

Small Lamination Projects

Sponsorship Opportunities

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American Family Insurance -

Amy Chmielewski Agency

13612 First Street, Suite 1

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-261-5959

Fax: 763-262-5999

achmiele@amfam.com

www.amychm.com

We Specialize in: Auto, Home, Farm, Life, Commercial, and Health Insurance

products.

Social, educational, and physical activities for all seniors.

Becker Area Senior Center

Carol Brunn

12060 Sherburne Avenue, Room 140

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 320-248-5976

brunncandj@gmail.com

Angell’s Construction Services

Vern Johnson

14195 Bank Street

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-263-0586

Fax: 763-263-2462

vernjohnson@angellsconstruction.com

www.angellsconstruction.com

Construction services including new home construction, remodeling services, finish

carpentry, siding, shingling, and storm damage.

All Star Embroidery

Jody Buesgens

12900 1st Street Suite 102

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-261-2566

staremb@msn.com

www.staremb.com

Embroidery, screen printing, promotional products, team/work uniforms, travel.

Ace Solid Waste

Jim Warhol

6601 McKinley Street NW

Ramsey, MN 55303

Phone: 763-427-3110

Fax: 763-427-1691

jim@acesolidwaste.com

www.acesolidwaste.com

Trash, recycling, roll-off services, document destruction.

24 hour fitness facility with tanning, personal training, cardio theater. Access to

over 2,000 locations.

Anytime Fitness

Dawn Larson

14030 Bank Street, Suite 4

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-2333

beckermn@anytimefitness.com

www.anytimefitness.com

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Becker Baptist Church

Pastor Rob Olsen

11951 Hancock Street, PO Box 7

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-261-4202

Fax: 763-261-5597

office@beckerbaptist.org

www.beckerbaptist.org

Community church ministering to children, individuals, and families since 1909.

Becker Community Center

Jamie Cassidy

11500 Sherburne Avenue, PO Box 250

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-261-5900

Fax: 763-261-2018

jcassidy@ci.becker.mn.us

The Becker Community Center has a gymnasium and fitness room, rock wall, pool

with classes, special events, birthday parties, youth programs, drop-in child care

and much more.

Becker Public Schools

Dr. Stephen Malone

12000 Hancock Street

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-261-4502

Fax: 763-261-4559

smalone@becker.k12.mn.us

www.becker.k12.mn.us

Becker Community Education

Michelle Peacock

12000 Hancock Street

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-261-4502

Fax: 763-261-4559

mpeacock@becker.k12.mn.us

www.becker.k12.mn.us

Becker Police Department

Chief Brent Baloun

12060 Sherburne Avenue, PO Box 250

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-200-4240

Fax: 763-261-5344

chief@ci.becker.mn.us

www.ci.becker.mn.us

Retail furniture. Café Pawz.

Becker Furniture World

Julie Huseby

13150 First Street, PO Box 367

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-9000

juliehuseby@beckerfurnitureworld.com

www.beckerfurnitureworld.com

Becker Christian Center and

Abundant Grace Church

Pastor Ken Hanson

15455 59th Street

Becker, MN 55308

Non-denominational church and Jubilee Christian School.

Phone: 763-262-2177

Fax: 763-262-2177

bcc@izoom.net

www.beckerchristiancenter.com

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Better Homes & Gardens

Real Estate - All Seasons

Stan and Wanda Herkenhoff

12390 Sherburne Avenue Suite A

Becker, MN 55308

Helping people buy and sell.

Phone: 612-219-8124

realestate@stanandwanda.com

www.stanandwanda.com

Services for all your pet’s needs.

Becker Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Tim Roghair

12904 1st Street

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-5595

Fax: 763-261-6807

beckermillelacsvet@gmail.com

www.millelacsvet.com

Bob’s Towing & Recovery, Inc.

Nick Christenson

18005 198th Avenue NW, PO Box 494

Big Lake, MN 55309

Phone: 763-262-8697

Fax: 763-262-9416

blfd27@hotmail.com

www.bobstowingandrecovery.com

Towing and roadside recovery services available 24/7.

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Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc.

Dennis Pederson

13076 First Street

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-8822

Fax: 763-262-8844

dpederson@bogart-pederson.com

www.bogart-pederson.com

Full service land surveying, civil engineering and mapping firm since 1997.

Café Pawz

Travis Erickson

13150 First Street

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-261-7299

terickson@beckerfurnitureworld.com

www.beckerfurnitureworld.com/current/cafe_pawz.aspx

Open Sunday through Saturday. Cozy up-north atmosphere serving a variety of

salads, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, and wood stone pizzas.

CentraCare Clinic-Becker

Deb Paul

12800 Rolling Ridge Road

Becker, MN 55308

Health care clinic with pharmacy.

Phone: 763-261-7000

Fax: 763-261-7004

pauld@centracare.com

www.centracare.com

Mon & Thu 8-8; Tue, Wed & Fri 8-5

CentraCare Health-Monticello

Heather Eidem

1013 Hart Blvd

Monticello, MN 55362

Phone: 763-271-2384

Fax: 763-271-2299

eidemh@centracare.com

www.centracare.com

We provide comprehensive community hospital services including emergency

care, surgical services, Birth Center, wound care and hyperbaric medicine services,

diabetes education, and Sleep Center.

Buffalo Hospital, part of Allina Health

Mona Volden

303 Catlin Street

Buffalo, MN 55313

Phone: 763-684-7025

brenda.christensen@allina.com

www.buffalohospital.org

Non-profit regional medical center committed to providing quality comprehen-

sive care to inpatient/outpatient and emergencies in and around Wright County.

Retail pharmacy in CentraCare clinic. Open to the public. Walk-ins welcome.

CentraCare Pharmacy

Paul Fedor or Lowell Johnson

12800 Rolling Ridge Road

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-261-7008

Fax: 763-261-7006

fedorp@centracare.com

www.centracare.com

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City of Becker

Greg Pruszinske

12060 Sherburne Avenue, PO Box 250

Becker, MN 55308

Government administration city services.

Phone: 763-261-4302

Fax: 763-261-4411

gpruszinske@ci.becker.mn.us

www.ci.becker.mn.us

Family, criminal, business, civil law, and probate legal services.

Central Minnesota Law, PLLC

Duwane Snyder

12390 Sherburne Avenue

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-2010

Fax: 763-262-2011

dsnyder@centralminnesotalaw.com

www.centralminnesotalaw.com

Complete & Absolute Nutrition

Sherry Dahmen

14087 Bank Street, Suite 1

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-438-2134

sherrydahmen@msn.com

www.goherbalife.com/sdahmen

Nutrition products and services.

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann

Nicole Pelzer

2850 Cutters Grove Avenue, #205

Anoka, MN 55303

Phone: 763-323-8922

Fax: 763-323-6585

Nicole.pelzer@mail.house.gov

www.bachmannhouse.gov

Connexus Energy

Brian Burandt

14601 Ramsey Blvd. NW

Ramsey, MN 55303

Toll free: 1-800-642-1672

brian.burandt@connexusenergy.com

www.connexusenergy.com

Electric Utility.

Country Lumber

Jeff Knutson

12575 Oakview Avenue

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-4444

Fax: 763-262-4449

jeffk@countrylumber.us

www.countrylumber.us

Full service lumber yard for contractors and homeowners.

Crossings Inn & Suites

Andy Prose

14435 Bank Street

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-7700

Fax: 763-262-7777

becker@crossingsinn.com

www.crossingsbecker.com

Two room suites, whirlpool suites, standard rooms, meeting room, pool, hot tub.

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Phone: 763-262-7645

Fax: 763-262-2345

smile@sherbtel.net

www.beckersmile.com

General dental services for the entire family. Cosmetic dentistry available.

Dr. Stephanie Gruenes

Center for Cosmetic Dentistry

Joe or Stephanie Gruenes

13734 First Street, PO Box 38

Becker, MN 55308

Curtis Alan Hed, Inc.

Curtis Hed

13289 Brenda Blvd

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-263-5511

curtished@curtished.com

www.curtished.com

Magician: Magic Shows - motivational and just for fun.

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Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Kevin Oslin

777 Grand Avenue, PO Box 343

Onamia, MN 56359

Phone: 800-626-5825

Fax: 320-532-5971

koslin@grcasinos.com

www.grandcasinomn.com

Edward Jones

Jeff Benda

690 Humboldt Drive, Suite D

Big Lake, MN 55309

Phone: 763-262-9988

Fax: 800-509-1498

jeffrey.benda@edwardjones.com

www.edwardjones.com

Helping individuals and families make sense of investing. Financial/Insurance/

Retirement.

Farmers Insurance

Troy Robinson

12390 Sherburne Avenue, #103

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-207-7624

Fax: 763-262-2011

troy.farmers@gmail.com

www.trobbecker.com

Full service insurance agency: home, life, business, auto, and recreational vehicles.

Friends of Sherburne NWR

Carol VanHeel

17076-293rd Avenue

Zimmerman, MN 55398

Phone: 763-389-3323

acornriver@msn.com

www.exploresherburne.org

Environmental education, providing advocacy and financial support for Wildlife

Refuge programs and activities.

Great River Area Faith In Action

Denice Freih

13074 Edgewood Street

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-263-4277

denice@gra-fia.org

www.gra-fia.org

A nonprofit organization which focuses on helping those in need in the com-

munity with a variety of services.

Member Responsibilities

Join a Committee/Volunteer Pay Dues Promptly

Attend Chamber Events Support other Members

Read Chamber Publications Give us Your Feedback

Promote a Positive Attitude towards the Chamber’s Work

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Helping individuals, families, and seniors,

in the community, with a variety of services.

(763) 263-4277

www.gra-fia.org

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Guardian Angels of Elk River

Kari McHenry

508 Freeport Ave. NW, Suite A

Elk River, MN 55330

Phone: 763-241-4428

Fax: 763-241-4443

kmchenry@ga-er.org

www.guardianangelsmn.org

Providing health, housing, and support services, for seniors and their families.

Hubbard Studio

Amanda Haugen

9383 Riverview Drive

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-261-4423

amanda@hubbardstudio.com

www.hubbardstudio.com

Photography: high school seniors, families, children, maternity, pets, and business.

H & R Block

Patrick Zierden

207 W Broadway Street, PO Box 548

Monticello, MN 55362

Phone: 763-295-5200

Fax: 763-295-1838

patrick.zierden@hrblock.com

www.hrblock.com

Tax Preparation, business services, bookkeeping, and payroll services.

Great River Spine & Sport

Dr. Bill Mickle

1260 Hwy. 25

Monticello, MN 55362

Chiropractic, physical therapy, medical services, massage therapy and acupuncture

clinic, with locations in Big Lake and Monticello.

Phone: 763-260-8401

Fax: 763-295-2208

drbillmickle@hotmail.com

www.grssclinics.com

Hunter’s Ridge

Shelly Mattson

14000 Clubhouse Lane, PO Box 633

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-4600

huntersridge@pebblecreekgolf.com

www.pebblecreekgolf.com

Full service restaurant: golfers, weddings, corporate events, parties, and banquets.

Huse Orthodontics

Cynthia Krueger

622 Roosevelt Road, Suite 120

St. Cloud, MN 56301

Phone: 320-253-8908

Fax: 320-253-8920

admin@huseorthodontics.com

www.huseorthodontics.com

Providing orthodontic care to children and adults. Preferred Invisalign provider.

Insight Eye Care

Tammy Weyer

12390 Sherburne Avenue

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-261-5444

Fax: 763-261-5402

tweyer@insighteyecare.us

www.insighteyecare.us

Optometrists, comprehensive eye exams and retail eyewear clinic.

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Medical, Chiropractic,

Physical & Massage Therapy,

Acupuncture

MONTICELLO OFFICE

1260 State Hwy. 25

(763) 260-8401, Ext. 1

BIG LAKE OFFICE

29th Lake Street South

(763) 260-8401, Ext. 2

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Majestic Log Homes & Products

Walt Murfin

17717 67th Street

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-263-3050

Fax: 763-263-5823

walt@majesticlog.com

www.majesticlog.com

Manufacture/installation: 50+ log products and structures for home & business.

Liberty Paper, Inc

Larry Newell or Erica Naughton

13500 Liberty Lane, PO Box 429

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-261-6144

Fax: 763-261-2134

larrynewell@libertypaper.com

www.libertypaper.com

Recycling paper mill, which manufacturers bags and boxes.

LB Productions

Lynette Brannan

13695 Parkview Drive

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-482-3888

lynette.brannan@gmail.com

Advertising & graphic designs: logos, flyers, brochures, direct mail pieces, newslet-

ters, catalogs, magazines, books, and more.

Insurance Specialists Team Agency

Kristina Schmitz

530 Jefferson Blvd, PO Box 463

Big Lake, MN 55309

Phone: 763-263-0785

Fax: 763-263-0788

kristina@istmn.com

www.istamn.com

Independent Insurance agency with personal insurance services (auto, home, etc)

and all business insurance.

Mary Kay Cosmetics

Audrey Orton

8021 Center Street

Clear Lake, MN 55319

Phone: 320-743-2636

ajortonmarykay@frontiernet.net

www.marykay.com/audreyorton

I’ve been teaching skin care for 29 years, making people look good and feel great!

J.T. Construction of Elk River, Inc.

Jeff Johnston

17139 97th Street SE

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-1160

Fax: 763-261-5991

jtconst@izoom.net

www.jtconstructionmn.com

Landscape construction.

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Pace Fitness and Wellness

Judy Larsen

12918 1st Street

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-261-9355

ijlarsen@hotmail.com

Fitness and wellness

Palmer Wireless

Laura Kangas

3127-120th Avenue

Clear Lake, MN 55319

Phone: 320-743-5110

lkangas@palmerwireless.com

www.palmerwireless.com

Providing wireless internet, phone and cell services, for home and business.

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Nadine Wade

43408 Oodena Drive

Onamia, MN 56359

Phone: 320-532-8886

Fax: 320-532-8866

nadine.wade@millelacsband.com

www.millelacsbandofojibwe.com

Office of Government Affairs, Mille Lacs Band Reservation.

Sherburne County Citizen

Idonna Hunter

14054 Bank Street, PO Box

217

Becker, MN 55308

McDonald’s Corporation of Becker

Stephine Hansen or Tim Genck

12945 Rolling Ridge Road, PO Box 566

Becker, MN 55308

Fast food restaurant.

Phone: 763-262-3838

Fax: 763-262-3839

stephine.hansen@us.stores.mcd.com

tim.genck@us.stores.mcd.com

www.mcminnesota.com/27189

Monticello Printing

Brenda Blake

216 Cedar Street, PO Box 235

Monticello, MN 55362

Phone: 763-295-3141

Fax: 763-295-6371

montiprint@tds.net

www.montiprinting.com

All types of printing

Newberger, State Representative 15B

Jim Newberger

14225 Balsam Blvd

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-482-9486

jnewberger@hotmail.com

www.jimforminnesota.com

Nix Bar & Grill

Shelly Mattson

12287 Hancock Street

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-3288

shelly@nixbarandgrill.com

www.nixbarandgrill.com

Full service restaurant. Family friendly.

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Senator Dave Brown

Dave Brown

14314 Dale Street, PO Box 614

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 612-802-5828

dave@davebrownforsenate.com

www.davebrownforsenate.com

Pebble Creek Golf Club

Pro Shop

14000 Clubhouse Lane, PO Box 250

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-263-4653

Fax: 763-261-2909

info@pebblecreekgolf.com

www.pebblecreekgolf.com

27-hole golf course with full practice facility and restaurant.

St. Benedict’s Senior Community

Sandy Haggerty

1301 E 7th Street

Monticello, MN 55362

Phone: 763-295-4058

Fax: 763-295-5384

haggertys@centracare.com

www.centracare.com

An assisted living, memory care, and retirement living senior community.

RiversEdge RV Park

Arnie & Susie Foss

9209 125th Avenue SE, PO Box 182

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-3440

arniefoss@yahoo.com

www.riversedgervparkbecker.com

Camping & RV park on Elk River, on Hwy. 25, Becker. Quiet park with activities.

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Phone: 763-261-4200

Fax: 763-261-2415

kdoty@sherburnestatebank.com

tdanielson@sherburnestatebank.com

www.sherburnestatebank.com

Full service financial institution offering: checking & savings accounts, vehicle,

home purchase, home equity, bare lot, construction and personal loans, business,

SBA, and equipment loans.

Sherburne State Bank

Kevin Doty or Tanya Danielson

12500 Sherburne Avenue, PO Box 428

Becker, MN 55308

Smart Search

Jim Jones

5 21st Avenue North

St Cloud, MN 56303

Phone: 320-333-7877

jim.jones@arvig.com

www.smartsearchpages.com

Phone book advertising, marketing, text marketing, websites

Sherburne History Center

Mike Brubaker

10775 27th Avenue SE

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-261-4433

mbrubaker@sherburnehistorycenter.org

www.sherburnehistorycenter.org

The Sherburne History Center collects, preserves, and interprets the history of

Sherburne County and includes a research library, exhibit gallery, and interpretive

walking trail. Admission is free and is open to the public.

Senior living campus offering independent and assisted living apartments and

memory care cottages.

Carol Klein

11175 - 27th Avenue SE

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-8000

Fax: 763-262-8001

carolklein@goodshepherdcampus.org

www.goodshepherdcampus.org

Shepherd of Grace Senior Community

Sherburne County Citizen

Idonna Hunter

14054 Bank Street, PO Box 217

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-261-5880

Fax: 763-261-5884

citizenidonna@midconetwork.com

www.citizennewspaper.com

Community newspaper.

Sherburne County

Steve Taylor, County Administrator

13880 Business Center Drive

Elk River, MN 55330

Phone: 763-765-3000

Fax: 763-765-3002

Steve.taylor@co.sherburne.mn.us

www.co.sherburne.mn.us

Sherburne County Government Administration.

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STARCOR Credit Union

John Hardekopf

14267 Bank Street

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-9888

Fax: 763-262-9883

beckeroffice@starcorcu.com

www.starcorcu.com

Financial institution offering checking and savings accounts, vehicle, home equity

and personal loans, mortgages, online banking, and more.

Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell & Associates, PLC

Barbara J Scherbing

201 West 7th Street

Monticello, MN 55362

Phone: 763-295-2107

Fax: 763-295-5165

barb.scherbing.spolawyers.com

www.spolawyers.com

Attorneys. General law/legal services.

T J Potter Trucking Inc.

Barb Potter

13000 Sherburne Avenue

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-5834

Fax: 763-262-5851

tjpotter@sherbtel.net

www.tjpottertrucking.com

Specialized 48-state and Canada. A Brokerage Division - Becker Warehouse and

Reload Warehousing. BNSF Rail Service.

Workhorse Construction, Inc.

Josh Williams

8235 137th Avenue SE

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-350-6892

workhorse.construction.inc@hotmail.com

www.workhorseconstructioninc.com

MN Construction License #BC636366. General contracting for residential, historic,

and light commercial construction projects.

Stonebreakers Design

Andrew Lasher

11222 Monroe Court

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 320-217-2044

andrew@stonebreakersdesign.com

www.stonebreakersdesign.com

Web development for business and marketing strategies.

Vonco II LLC

Curt Hoffman

15301 140th Avenue SE

Becker, MN 55308

Phone: 763-262-8662

curt.hoffman@veitusa.com

www.veitusa.com

Waste management services.

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Xcel Energy - Sherco

Cindy Shore or Mark Osendorf

13999 Industrial Blvd.

Becker, MN 55308

Electric and natural gas utility

Phone: 763-261-3117

Fax: 763-261-3154

cynthia.shore@xcelenergy.com

mark.f.osendorf@xcelenergy.com

www.xcelenergy.com

2014-2015 Chamber Events

Monthly Meeting Dates:

October 8, 2014

November 12, 2014

December 2014 (No Meeting due to Holiday Social)

Holiday Social

December 18 5:00pm Location: TBD

January 14, 2015

Becker Business Expo

January 24, 2015 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Becker High School Field House

February 11 , 2015

March 11 , 2015

Better Business Bureau of MN/ND

220 South River Ridge Circle

Burnsville, MN 55337

Phone: 800-646-6222

www.bbb.org/minnesota

BBB is a non-profit organization that champions an ethical marketplace where

buyers and sellers can trust each other. Offering a variety of free programs and

services for both businesses and consumers.

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12060 Sherburne Avenue (City Hall)

P.O. Box 313

Becker, MN 55308

Office: 763-262-2420 Voicemail: 763-200-4255

Email: chamber@beckerchamber.org

www.beckerchamber.org

Office Hours: Tues-Wed-Thurs 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.