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Well, if it is November, it must be election season. You’ve seen your share of lawn signs, TV or radio ads, and you are ready for the election to be over. I share your desire to see the day come and go, but I do want you to know your chamber has been an integral part of the election process for some months. Starting back in the spring we made sure all of the candidates knew of our interest (and our business focus) in the primaries. We then transitioned to working with the candidates and getting them to complete our business

questionnaire. Their answers were posted, verbatim, on our East Metro Voter Guide so that all members and citizens across the East Metro could research how the candidates address business issues.

Finally, our PAC interviewed candidates and ultimately made endorsements in all the local races. Our endorsements are considered by the PAC board and when announced, are accompanied by a financial

contribution from the PAC. I’m proud to tell you that to date the SPACC PAC has yet to see our endorsed candidate lose an election. Our endorsement has nothing to do with party affiliation - it has everything to do with how candidates intend to work with the business community for a stronger economy.

Your Chamber’s Political Action Committee is a key part of our chamber. While some chamber’s don’t engage in the political process, we think that the opportunity to engage with elected officials (and candidates) to make sure our voice is heard is key. I hope you use the East Metro Voter Guide to research the candidates in your district and then vote on November 5th. Your vote matters and we value your engagement.

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Rebuilding Together Twin Cities, a nonprofit improving the homes and lives of low-income homeowners, is thrilled to announce the launch of Barnraisings.com, the first crowdfunding and crowd volunteering site specifically for Minnesota nonprofit projects.

One of the projects posted by Rebuilding Together was to help Cheryl, a hard working mother of two children who has lived in her South Minneapolis home for 27 years. The last few years have been hard on Cheryl. In addition to caring for her 12 year old son who has autism, she was diagnosed with cancer and had to undergo brain surgery. Through Barnraising.com, Cheryl’s home restoration project was fully funded just two days after the site launched and enabled Rebuilding Together to repair her water-damaged ceiling.

Rebuilding Together Twin Cities had another home repair project funded through the site for a U.S. Navy veteran named Bill, who has lived in Minneapolis his entire life. Bill served in the Navy where he fought in the war on an aircraft carrier. Since then he has worked as a social worker, a security guard and has even owned a local business. The home he currently lives in has been in his family since his mother purchased it in 1951. Unfortunately, the condition of the home is deteriorating and many necessary repairs have caught up with him. The funds raised through Barnraisings.com helped Rebuilding Together Twin Cities repair Bill’s plumbing and insulate his attic.

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Introducing Barnraisings.com – A New Way to Help Those in Need


“People want to give to people,” said Rebuilding Together’s Executive Director Kathy Greiner. “They want to have a deeper, more meaningful, and more direct connection to the people they’re helping. Barnraisings helps them do that.”

Joe Selvaggio’s nonprofit Microgrants, which promotes self-sufficiency through housing, training and resources, is sponsoring a project on the site to get funding for two women who are breaking out of poverty by starting their own hair salon. Lakeisha and Mesha have had many challenges growing up in North Minneapolis, but they’re taking the right steps to overcome them. When Lakeisha graduated from Summit Academy, she had a dream of opening up a salon. Today, that dream is a reality. Lakeisha and Mesha now have a small one room salon at 1108 West Broadway in the Juxt artist coop.

In order to have the tools they need to fully succeed they will need two new salon stations, a shampoo station and a professional hair dryer.

Here’s How it Works

Nonprofits submit the stories of their clients who are in need of something specific. For example, if a wounded vet was in need of a handicap ramp, Rebuilding Together could submit the story, the need, the cost, and the number of volunteers required to complete the project. Like Kickstarter, the project would only get funded if the entire amount is donated. Projects have 90 days or less to reach their tipping point. Any Minnesota 501c3 in good standing can submit a campaign, and better yet, it’s free. The nonprofit is only charged if the project succeeds. All donations are still tax-deductible because the money goes to the nonprofit first.

The idea of Barnraisings came about a year ago when Jim Rettew won the 2012 Minnesota Idea Open with his idea of “Multicultural Barn Raisings.” The idea received a $15,000 grant for implementation (in partnership with Rebuilding Together), which supported the development of an online tool to match volunteers with “barn raising” projects.

“I loved the idea of a traditional Amish barn raising where in one weekend, neighbors could pull together and build a barn using nothing more than their strong hands and big hearts,” said Barnraising founder Jim Rettew. “I wanted to figure out how we could do that here in Minnesota using Kickstarter’s successful business model.”

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Barnraisings.com is an independent evolution of that initial idea that embodies the spirit of coming together like a good ole fashion Amish barn raising.

Check out this exciting site at www.barnraisings.com – a new innovative way to connect your generosity to the people and stories that speak to you!


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LSP Master's Culture and History DayFREE

Thursday, November 712 - 5:30 p.m.

Hmongtown Marketplace 217 Como Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55103

The LSP Alumni Committee is pleased to present LSP Master's Culture and History Day. This is the last of four quarterly events that will take place in 2013. Please watch for additional information to come regarding the 2014 year.Culture and History Day will begin at noon with a lunch included at the Hmong Marketplace. The educational programming in the afternoon will consist of two parts:

1 p.m. Hmong Marketplace Tour / Jameson Liu2:30 p.m. MN History Center - Collections and Archives Tour / Pat Coleman

Following the program, a MasterGlow will be held at W.A. Frost.

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Fifth Annual Chamber Honors Gala$75 Individual

Thursday, November 75:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Landmark Center 75 West Fifth Street, Suite 404 Saint Paul, MN 55102

On Thursday, November 7, the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Fifth Annual Chamber Honors Gala, a red-carpet, black-tie optional event. Five local businesses will be honored with Deubener Awards for outstanding achievement and three individuals whose leadership and volunteerism merit praise from our community will be recognized. The evening will include complimentary valet service, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, good conversation and a champagne toast honoring our award recipients!

2013 Deubener Award Finalists

Nonprofit Service Business - Genesys Works | Minnesota Children's Museum | United Family Medicine

For Profit Service Business - Best Western White Bear Country Inn | The Cosmopolitan at Mears Park | Western Bank

Emerging Business - Brandography | Mod & Company

Family Owned Business - Heartland Restaurant & Farm Direct Market | Morrissey Hospitality Companies, Inc. | Sunrise Banks Women/Minority Owned Business - Keystone Computer Solutions | Shaw-Lundquist Associates, Inc. | Vogel Sheetmetal, Inc.

About the Deubener Awards:In honor of Walter & Lydia Deubener, the Saint Paul Area Chamber annually presents Deubener Awards to five organizations that exemplify growth, excellence, risk, diversity and innovation. The Deubeners were the proprietors of a grocery store in downtown Saint Paul and invented the first shopping bag with handles, which increased the store’s business overnight. The couple eventually sold their store and established manufacturing facilities in Saint Paul, with sales in 1919 totaling one million bags.

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Rental | US Bank | University of St. Thomas | Wells Fargo

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Policy Leadership Luncheon featuring Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank, President Kocherlakota$30 Members$50 Non Members$200 Table of 8

Tuesday, November 1211:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

James J. Hill Center 80 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102

Join us for the Annual Policy Leadership Luncheon featuring a keynote address on Monetary Policy Strategy from Narayana Kocherlakota, President of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank and hear how he turned his passion for policymaking into a successful career.

About our Keynote Speaker: Kocherlakota took office as president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis on Oct. 8, 2009. In that capacity, Kocherlakota serves on the Federal Open Market Committee, the policymaking arm of the Federal Reserve System. In addition to his responsibilities as a monetary policymaker, Kocherlakota oversees all operations of the bank, including supervision and regulation, and payments services. Before his appointment as president, Kocherlakota served as a member of the Minneapolis Fed’s Research staff, as well as a Research consultant for the Bank. His prior experience also includes professorships at the University of Minnesota, where he was chair of the Economics Department, and at Stanford University. Kocherlakota has published more than 30 articles in academic journals on a variety of topics, including monetary and financial economics. His work includes theoretical and empirical contributions to monetary economics and financial economics.. Kocherlakota was named one of the top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy magazine in 2012.

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YPro with the Business Journal: Steal the Secrets of a 40 Under Forty$20

Wednesday, November 135 - 7 p.m.

317 on Rice Park 317 Washington Street Saint Paul, MN 55102

Join YPro and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal for an evening of networking!

This is your chance to interact in a small table setting with alumni from the Business Journal's 40 Under Forty will share their career experience and their experience of being selected to this elite list. The Business Journal will highlight what their judges look for in a nominee and what the selection process is like.

Panelists: Elizabeth Emerson - Goff Public // Sara Reisdorf - Fredrickson & Byron // Kashif Saroya - Ecolab // Ingrid Christensen - INGCO International Interpreting & Translating // Tonya Tennessen - Weber Shandwick // Jeff Davidman - Delta Air Lines Inc.

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#OutOfTheBoxLunch Series: Social Selling, what it is and how it benefits your small business$15 Member$30 Non-Member

Wednesday, November 1311:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Deluxe Corporation 3680 Victoria Street North Shoreview, MN 55126

Measuring + Analyzing + Interpreting = Drives an impactful social strategy

Social media analytics is a powerful tool for uncovering how your content is resonating within your community. In this session, we’ll be talking about how to measure your social content to uncover optimal posting times, types of content and how to look into what your community responds to. We’ll also be looking into the Facebook Power Editor for ways to figure out your audience segments and gauge how “social” your traditional email database is.

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Sales Success Workshop: Learn Techniques to Win Customers$10 Member$20 Non-Member

Thursday, November 148:30 - 10 a.m.

Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce 401 Robert Street North, Suite 150 Saint Paul, MN 55101

With an increase in competition, organizations that previously have not had to “sell” are identifying the need to refresh their business development initiatives. Due to these challenges, sales professionals are seeking ways to reinforce their skill sets and a group of “non-traditional” sellers have emerged. Join us for the Sales Success Workshop: Learn Techniques to Win Customers on Thursday, November 14 at 8:30 a.m. to learn a sales strategy that provides you with the attitude, confidence and skill set to grow your pipeline of customers!

Membership Meeting featuring the U of M Vice President of Research, Brian Herman $30 Member$50 Non-Member

Tuesday, November 1911:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Radisson Hotel Roseville 2540 Cleveland Avenue North Roseville, MN 55113

Dr. Brian Herman was appointed Vice President for Research at the University of Minnesota on January 1, 2013. He is responsible for the oversight and administration of externally funded research on the five campuses of the University of Minnesota system. He has primary responsibility for the overall vitality of the University-wide research environment, including supporting evolution of new research, maintaining a competitive research infrastructure, developing and managing campus-wide research policies, and overseeing administrative management of all sponsored research activity. He is also responsible for technology commercialization activities and for the administration of regulatory offices associated with research.

At this event we will also recognize new members and our monthly Celebrate Business Success Award recipient, sponsored by Briggs and Morgan Professional Association.

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YPro in the Community: Meals for MindsFREE

Tuesday, November 194:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Obama Elementary 707 Holly Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104

Join fellow young professionals as we help local nonprofit Second Harvest Heartland by providing meals for minds! The evening will include an engaging service project as we work directly with children and families at Obama Elementary to distribute food. We will work together to support this local nonprofit by not only helping to provide for our neighbors today, but to provide the means for everyone to be fed tomorrow.

We have less than 30 spots available for this great experience and hope you are able to join us - register today to secure your spot! This event will fill quickly!

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Shoreview/Arden Hills Business CouncilFREE

Wednesday, November 207:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Northwest Youth & Family Services 3490 Lexington Avenue N, Suite 205 Shoreview, MN 55126

Attend the Shoreview/Arden Hills Business Council and gather together with business owners and employees in the East Metro. We will be talking about the importance of business community leadership and engagement in regional decision making.

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Q. Brief overview of your organization and what you offer/ sets you apart?

A. Our company is not just about small and medium business taking advantage of cloud technology. It’s about facilitating smart collaboration across all devices, in real-time, with the security, visibility and control businesses demand. We strive to break down the walls of traditional IT, enabling all employees to work seamlessly from anywhere in an

environment support 24x7x365.

Q. How long have you been an ambassador?

A. I have been an ambassador since February and have enjoyed the business and personal relationships I’ve made a great deal.

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

A. SPACC offers events to suit any taste and schedule and works really hard to ensure their members know one another, their communities,

and how we can all work together to grow the business community in Saint Paul and the Twin Cities as a whole. The events are always fun and I always connect with new and interesting people.

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

A. Get involved as much as possible and attend as many events as you can fit in. The chamber is what you make of it and the more people that see you at events and meetings the more likely you are to build trusted relationships quickly.

Q. Fun tidbit?

A. I’m a transplant from California but I love the snow and Minnesota winters. In addition, with the proliferation of microbreweries all over the Twin Cities I’ve gotten really into beer and am current brewing my 4th home brew batch of the year.

Our Ambassador Committee plays a vital role in ensuring a fantastic member experience. The team is comprised of committed and engaged SPACCmembers dedicated to attending events, ribbon cuttings, and reaching out to members via phone and personal visits. Interested in joining the team? Contact Mindee via [email protected] // 651.265.2779!

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Company: Mall Of America®

Year Founded: 1992

Location: Bloomington, MN

Website: www.MallofAmerica.com

What types of products or services do you offer?

• Mall of America® offers endless products and services as the nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex. The Mall contains 520 world-class shops, Nickelodeon Universe® (the nation’s largest indoor family theme park), SEA LIFE® Minnesota Aquarium, American Girl®, LEGO®, Theatres at Mall Of America®, A.C.E.S Flight Simulation and much more.

• Mall of America® also hosts hundreds of events, celebrity appearances, concerts and charitable activities annually.

What do you want your business to be best known for?

• There is always something new. Each time a guest visits, they should find something new. Mall of America delivers a unique destination to provide a place for fun in your life. It's a place that families and people of all ages can come to have an experience like no other.

• Whether that’s through shopping at our stores, visiting one of our many unique attractions, or participating in one of our many events, we want Mall of America to stand out as one of the premiere destinations in the country.

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Tell us about your recent accomplishments/expansion.

• Mall of America has recently begun expansion for an additional 5.6 million square feet of mixed-use space. Expansion plans consist of a multi-level complex that will connect to the existing Mall on all four levels. The Expansion anticipates drawing up to an additional 20 million visitors annually.

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• 5.6 million square feet of retail, hotel and entertainment options

• 20,000 square foot event space to host community events, celebrity appearances and more

• Museum-quality exhibit space

• The state’s largest water park

• High level services, spas and wellness center

• Fine quality restaurants and bistros

• Nightlife, entertainment options and state-of-the-art movie theaters

• Exclusive and boutique-style retail offerings

What’s a fact about your business most people don’t know?

• We like to say that Mall of America was “green before green was cool.” We recycle more than 60 percent of our waste – an average of 32,000 tons per year. We also release thousands of ladybugs inside Nickelodeon Universe as an alternative to using harmful pesticides.

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Ribbon Cuttings - Congratulations on your continued success!

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Comcast Xfinity Experience CenterHighland Shopping Center, 2050-2052 Ford Parkway, St. Paul 55105

Regus - Saint Paul445 Minnesota Street, Suite #1500, Saint Paul 55101


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XLfeet, Inc.242 Fillmore Avenue East, Saint Paul 55107

College Nannies and Tutors1612 Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul 55105


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Bring in a bag of non-perishable food items for Second Harvest Heartland and

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In 2005, your Chamber created a tradition called Celebrate Business Success.

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

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At the Chamber’s October Membership Meeting, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota COO Dave Overman accepted a Celebrate Business Success award. Children’s is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children. The hospital is grounded in the belief that every child in St. Paul, the surrounding suburbs, state and region should have access to the best health care regardless of their ability to pay so they can grow into healthy and productive adults.

(Left to right: Katie Heinze, Dave Overman, Anna Youngerman)


Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis, hired K. Alex Mahmood as its chief financial officer. The Saint Paul location hired Dr. Meysam Kebriaei as a pediatric neurosurgeon.

Lindquist & Vennum LLP, Minneapolis, named Thomas Hoffman a partner in the financial restructuring and bankruptcy practice group.

Cresa Minneapolis hired Ashley Moen as a real estate advisor.

Military Times EDGE Magazine named McNally Smith College of Music to its Military Times Best for Vets: Career & Technical Colleges 2014 List.

Kraus-Anderson Construction Co., Minneapolis, began construction on Engel Haus, a senior housing community in Albertville.

St. Cloud-based Marco Inc. purchased Twin Cities-based hosted/cloud services business inCompass IT.

U.S. Bancorp, Minneapolis, received the Freedom Award from the Secretary of Defense and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

The 2013 National Association of Broadcasters' Marconi Radio Awards named KSTP-FM Large Market Station of the Year.

Fredrikson & Byron attorney Rhona Shwaid was named a 2013 Life Sciences Star in LMG Life Sciences Magazine.

Dorsey & Whitney, Minneapolis, hired Matt Mlsna, Jamison Klang and Ben Keppelman as associates. It also hired Havilah Gebhart as a senior attorney.

Securian Financial Group Inc., Saint Paul, hired Christian Betancourt as a digital marketing specialist.

Nilan Johnson Lewis, Minneapolis, hired Jeremy Robb and Elizabeth Winchell as associate attorneys.

Patrick O'Neill Jr. joined Saint Paul-based Larson King as a partner.

The College of St. Scholastica opened its new St. Cloud campus.

Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest promoted Ryan Stauff to vice president of corporate development.

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Arcadia Management LLCMr. Devin Creurer1999 Shepard Road, Suite 100St. Paul, MN 55116Property Managementwww.arcadiamanagement.com

Batten & Beasley, PLLCMr. Daniel Batten2233 North Hamline Avenue, Suite 650Roseville, MN 55113Attorneyswww.battenbeasleylaw.com

Bay West, Inc.Mr. Gene KuppenbenderFive Empire DriveSaint Paul, MN 55103Environmental & Ecological Serviceswww.baywest.com

Bumblebee Personal AssistantsMs. Mary Bumblebee PokludaP.O. BOX 131321Roseville, MN 55113Personal Assistantswww.bumblebeepa.com

College Nannies & TutorsMs. Cindy Mathison1612 Randolph AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55105Tutoring Servicewww.collegetutors.com

e-Merge Online MarketingMr. Dick Fisher1227 Holly Avenue NorthOakdale, MN 55128Social Mediawww.e-mergemarketing.net

Friends of the Saint Paul Public LibraryMr. Peter Pearson325 Cedar Street, Suite 555Saint Paul, MN 55101Nonprofit Organizationswww.thefriends.org

Joseph's GrillMr. Jonathan Miller140 South WabashaSaint Paul, MN 55107Restaurantswww.josephsgrill.com

Kowalski's Eagan MarketMs. Roxanne Kielbasa1646 Diffley RoadEagan, MN 55122Catererswww.kowalskis.com/location/kowalskis eagan market

Northeast Youth & Family ServicesMr. Jerry Hromatka3490 Lexington Avenue North, Suite 205Shoreview, MN 55126Nonprofit Organizationswww.nyfs.org

Regus - RosevilleMr. Andy Vorhees2355 Highway 36 WestSuite 400Roseville, MN 55113Office Space/Fully Furnished Officeswww.regus.com

Regus - St. PaulMs. Ginger Pung445 Minnesota Street, Suite #1500Saint Paul, MN 55101Office Space/Fully Furnished Officeswww.regus.com

The Duckwall Team Of RealtorsMr. Kirk Duckwall700 Grand AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55105Real Estatewww.DuckwallTeam.com

Tradition ValetMr. Alan Richardson711 Hennepin AvenueSuite 515Minneapolis, MN 55403Valetwww.traditionvalet.com

TubmanMs. Beverly Dusso3111 First Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55408Nonprofit Organizationswww.tubman.org

Union Gospel MissionMr. Ralph Olsen77 East Ninth StreetSaint Paul, MN 55101Nonprofit Organizationswww.ugmstpaul.org

University of MinnesotaMr. Jason Rohloff2221 University Avenue, Suite 136Minneapolis, MN 55414Schools Colleges & Universitieswww.umn.edu

West Academic PublishingMr. Chris Parton444 Cedar Street, Suite 700Saint Paul, MN 55101Publisherswww.westacademic.com

Wipfli LLPMs. Christina Fasbender7601 France Avenue South, Suite 400Edina, MN 55435Consultants Businesswww.wipflihewins.com

WSI Market AdvantageMr. Greig Metzger8362 Tamarack Village, Suite 119Woodbury, MN 55125Marketing - Digitalwww.wsimarketadvantage.com

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Welcome New Members!

Andrew AhrendtPCL Construction Services Inc.

Neal BuetheBriggs and Morgan, Professional Association

Kari CanfieldMidway Chamber of Commerce

Ingrid ChristensenINGCO International Interpreting and Translating

Bill ColemanSymantec

Emmett ColemanComcast

Shelly Dailey Brandography

Stephen FossXcel Energy

Chris GeorgacasGoff Public

Morris GoodwinAmherst H. Wilder Foundation

Cushmeer HainesKCS

Doug HennesUniversity of St. Thomas

Kelly LarsonSummit Brewing

Kirby LawU.S. Bank

Craig LeipoldMinnesota Wild

John MarshallXcel Energy

Brian McClungMcClung Communications & Public Relations, LLC

Tammy MencelMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

David MillerThe Saint Paul Hotel

Susan RaniRani Engineering

John RegalSecurian Financial Group

Lenny RussoHeartland Restaurant & Farm Direct Market

Ryan RutzickAll, Inc.

Scott RyndaTravelers

Tony SchwartzAllegra Downtown St. Paul

Stuart SimekMeridian Management

Kenneth SmithDistrict Energy

Doug Stang3M

Mary TrickInfor

Tom WhaleySaint Paul Saints

2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS2013 EXECUTIvE COMMITTEE

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

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© Copyright 2013 Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved.Chamber of Commerce Center, 401 North Robert Street Suite 150, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101Phone: 651.223.5000 Fax: 651.223.5119

Matt Kramer Secretary/TreasurerSaint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce

Scott BurnsGovDelivery, Inc.

Sara CrigerMercy Hospital, Allina Health

Guy GilmoreSaint Paul Pioneer Press

vince MontgomeryT.Y. Lin International

David Quigg Wells Fargo Bank

David Rom

Dan ScottLeonard, Street & Deinard

Kris TaylorEcolab

Susan WenzKSTC, Channel 45


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