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