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EDSR INFORMATION #4 12-10-2012 _ ,f f 1 i 1 I - r di ''-'-'''''- Ii t a BUSINESS NEW FO . REA CHAMBER MEMBERS 1 Volume 28 Issue 10 December 2012- 2012 Business of the Year Award Luncheon "The Source"is the monthly honoring Chamber newsletter. Updates are always available at www.elkriverchamber.org T H E CHUBA , ,,„..,. ., „, - ,, _.,.. „-,..,, „ _ Gift Certificates get a C O M P A N Y, makeover Tuesday, December 11, 2012 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. =Youll soon be seeing this new at The Links at Northfork, 9333 Alpine Drive, Ramsey -.version of";the Chambers - universal gift certificate. $20.00 per person Small businesses are the heart and soul of our community. Each year the chamber sets aside a day to recognize one successful business and the hard work they have done to provide so much ,.�...._�-"- ,� ;. for our community. Join us in recognizing The Chuba Company, a full-service construction partnership that recently Gift Certificates are a great way celebrated 40 years in business. Dennis Chuba began as a one-man operation in 1972, and to""encourage buying locally. today, with partners Del Bauers, Mike Crank and Duane Kozitka, brings more than 140 years of They ';-= are redeemable combined industry experience and expertise to this thriving company. exclusively at Elk River,Area Chamber member businesses,• Make plans now to attend the award luncheon on December 11 and help celebrate this business With the wide range of goods success story. Call (763)441-3110 to RSVP by December 4. and;services offered by our members, there`is something ,. perfect; for every certificate recipient" Gift Certificates make a very ' ` Life is busy and sometimes all you want to do easy-to-give gift or employee d49 lei © L: t�(�ct U y y incentive. They are good for is relax so join us for an informal one year.fr,¢ate of issue. BUSIN ER HOU opportunity to meet, greet and mingle in a `Any member can accept them r `* - casual setting. No speeches, no official just like cash - they are risk- ,, }.; business-just an informal social opportunity. free and backed " by the J��° I „'., Chamber for 100% of the face; _- Get out your calendar now and block off the value.When you,accept a valid time to attend the annual Holiday Business certificate as payment, simply After Hours on December 6 at Holiday Inn. call us or mail it in and a check There will be a magician to entertain you, will be issued to be picked up or mailed back to you. great prizes to win, delicious food to enjoy and holiday cocktails available for purchase from the bar. Find Elkl3iverharnber@ Thursday, December 6, 2012 Hosted by Holiday Inn It's free to attend, but if you've been hit with 111 M 9200 Quaday Avenue, Otsego the holiday spirit, bring a new unwrapped toy 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. for Toys for Tots - it would be appreciated. twitter. There's no need to RSVP-just come! You Tube www.elkriverchamber.org • Phone(763) 441-3110 • Fax(763)441-3409 Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00- 5:00 • 509 Highway 10, Elk River, MN 55330 w : x. . `,° " K RIVER AREA CHAMBER E � C � From the Chairman of the Board As we are in the midst of the holiday For events in 2012 we also had great success as a chamber with season, I am struck by the thought Shiver Elk River, our Business Expo, the golf tournament and the that it may not be a coincidence that Oktoberfest. 2013 will bring more fun community and chamber Thanksgiving is after the election events offering us the opportunity to promote and grow our season, as an end to campaigning is businesses. one more reason to be thankful. Congrats to all the local As Christmas is the season for giving, remember to give everyone candidates that were successful in chamber gift certificates bucks for presents. Certificates are great their campaigns. Thanks to all the stocking stuffers for key employees, clients, friends and family candidates who ran and tried to make members. Also, buying goods and services locally from other a positive impact in our area by chamber members helps strengthen our business community. Ben Bauman getting involved and sharing their 2012-2013 Board chair points of view. I wish you and yours a safe and Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year. Giving thanks at this time of year is important on many levels.While we may often express it more openly at this time of year, an attitude of gratitude is important all year round. Giving thanks makes us ;,~•; x=71 " , 1 more aware of the good things we have that we sometimes take for ' •, a}•$. i granted and gives us the chance to let others know they are i - `NI' 1 important to us. I want to thank all my fellow chamber members, as 4 „ your membership in our group, leadership you have shown and — . commitment to business helps us all prosper. We gain our strength Lam by working together and by making the Elk River area better for I '- £4y, " business. Thanks also to the board of directors for their leadership, the many volunteers that have made our chamber run this past year I' ,•._ t r and to the wonderful chamber staff. As 2012 winds down I would like to take time to reflect on some of . -/-„,,,_-'..- During this joyous season, we celebrate your our major accomplishments. As a chamber we have had many partnership with us, and wish you abundance, opportunities for our members to take part in educational events, networking opportunities and many ways to promote each business ' =„ppiness, and peace in a new year filled with in the area. Thanks go out to those who have participated and I hope many of you avail yourself to these programs in the coming success. Happy Holidays! year. elle River Area Chamber of Commerce 3oard of Directors and Staff f BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012 - 2013 CHAIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ben Bauman 763 241-7900 Debbi Rydberg 763 441-3110 North Central Insurance Agency Gina Artisensi-Skime 763 428-8181 Ethne Hedren 763 441-7040 CHAIR ELECT The Crown Room Banquet Center Black, Moore, Magnussen Mark Urista 763 241-0155 Coldwell Banker Vision Marilyn Bina 763 424-9406 Cathy McManus 763 441-3280 Prime Advertising&Design Sherburne County Abstract& Title TREASURER Dusty Bredlow 763 241-8513 Lynn Caswell 763 441-2072 John Tracy 763 656-4404 The Bank of Elk River Oliver Surveying& Engineering Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW-Elk River PAST CHAIR Bonnie Koste 763 441-9029 Marcy VanValkenburg 763 441-6830 Trisha Mowry 763 635-3103 American Family Insurance Elk River Travel Metal Craft Machine&Engineering e www.elkriverchamber.org Phone(763)441-3110 Fax(763)441-3409 Office Hours:Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 509 Highway 10,Elk River,MN 55330 it r] Connect with Legislators State economy slowly picks up The Elk River Chamber Government Relations Minnesota's economy is growing slowly, and many companies still face a Committee invites you to meet your newly elected shortage of skilled workers, according to preliminary analysis of Grow state legislators and share your top business Minnesota! visits for 2011-2012 program year. priorities. Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce is a partner in Grow Minnesota!, Wednesday, December 19 the Minnesota Chamber's distinctive program that focuses on job 8:00 a.m. retention and creation. Face-to-face conversations were conducted with Granite Shores Community Room nearly 750 businesses across the state; 35 percent were with companies 633 Main Street, Elk River visited previously. No RSVP needed to attend. The good news is that sales and profitability were up among the Newly elected legislators Senator Mary Kiffmeyer, companies visited. The percent of companies reporting employment Representative Nick Zerwas and Representative growth has increased in each of the past three years. At the same time, David Fitzsimmons from District 30 have been companies still reported problems in recruiting employees this past year. invited. "The economy was stronger the first part of the year than it now is," said The legislators will meet local business leaders to Bill Blazer, senior vice president of public affairs and business hear their priorities before heading to St. Paul for the development. "Concern about unresolved tax and spending issues in the 2013 legislative session that begins on Tuesday, United States, including Minnesota, and Europe, along with anxiety over January 8. Let your voice be heard! health care and energy costs and skilled workers shortages, may be holding us back, potentially creating a perfect storm." The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce annual The Grow Minnesota! findings bolster the Minnesota Chamber's agenda Session Priorities dinner is Wednesday, January 9, for the 2013 Legislature, especially in its efforts to distinguish Minnesota 2013 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Saint Paul as the skilled workforce state. "We led several initiatives this past year to RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Blvd. identify why Minnesota employers continue to be challenged in finding qualified workers," he said. "We are ready to advance a comprehensive This high profile reception and dinner has a typical higher ed and workforce policy next year at the Capitol." sell out crowd of over 1,500 business leaders, elected officials, association representatives and If you'd like a Grow Minnesota! visit, contact Debbi Rydberg at(763)441- local chambers of commerce. A traditional program 3110. features the legislative leadership providing their views on the top priorities for the upcoming session. Rer. ,Jm MN Chamber of Co-hmerce Business News, November 2012 The Governor is invited to present the Administration's priorities for the upcoming year and " , i the Chamber's policy agenda on key business WHAT BUSINESSES ARE:SAY�N�7 issues are introduced. i i 7. 0 report higher sales 4:00-5:30 p.m. Presentation of Priorities j .71550/5:00 p.m. Reception 0 report increased profitability 6:45 p.m. Opening Address " 7:00-8:00 p.m. Dinner /147%. report employment growth,"up from 27%in 2009-2010 8:00-9:00 p.m. Program 732% lan to expand within the next two years The Elk River Chamber has a table reserved for tt. event. Call (763)441-3110 to register by January 4 Businesses" look to .expand in existing communities (69°/0) or in t !Minnesota(13%) 0' report problems in recruiting employees SAVE THE DATE !For businesses looking to expand outside Minnesota, they most !s !frequently cite: better serving a distant market and/or to access workers Minnesota Business Day at the Capitol Wednesday March 13 9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. at St. Paul RiverCentre More information available in January CI Mission Statement: The Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce is the single organization that advocates,educates,and promotes area business. The Chamber builds dynamic relationships by connecting members to each other,the community and government. °" 5 K RI VER AREA CHAMBER ME , ' Announcing New Members ALL-TECH Denine VanSteenwyk ^ ^� Michelle Balow WESTtitle P.O. Box 308, Elk River,MN 55330 429 Main Street NW (763)262-8070 Elk River, MN 55330 www.alltechmachineonline.com (763)441-7775 www.www.westtitle.com Business Category: Manufacturer Supplies&Services Business Category: Title&Abstract Services Invited to join by Jim Soderberg, Granite Shores Northwestern Mutual Members in the News Aaron Bowman 1191 Northland Drive Suite 150 Three Rivers Community Foundation has reached their Mendota Heights, MN 55120 goal of raising one million dollars for their endowment fund. (612)309-1609 The TRCF Board raised $50,000, which was matched through www.nmfn.com/aaronbowman a McKnight Foundation grant. The endowment fund uses the interest earned to invest into the communities they serve Business Category: Insurance through grants and scholarships. TFCF is an operating division of the Initiative Foundation of Little Falls. ActionCOACH Business Coach David Ford will be a speaker at the 2013 Business Excellence Forum held in Las Vegas on January 25 and 26, 2013. Ford will talk about the keys to building a successful business by reaching your target Premier Agency LLC market. Also at the Forum will be ActionCOACH Founder and Chairman Brad Sugars and Success Magazine Editorial Director and Publisher as the featured speakers. Anil Jain 13471 Business Center Drive The Bank of Elk River promoted Glen Hardin to director of Elk River, MN 55330 commercial lending. Hardin has been in the banking industry (763)635-4444 for more than 36 years, most of them assisting local businesses with their borrowing needs. The Bank of Elk River Business Category: Insurance is family owned and has operated in the area since 1885. The state chartered bank currently employs 100 and has assets of$365 million. The City of Elk River Economic Development Authority ?, Energy Efficiency Improvements Microloan Program is available to property owners of commercial or industrial Nick&Rachel Kerzman THREE RIVERS buildings in Elk River to invest in energy efficiency, improve profitability through reduced energy costs, and enhance their Fl TRESS ability to retain and create jobs. In addition, the program helps the City of Elk River use energy conservation as an economic 9201 Quaday Avenue NE Otsego, MN 55330 development tool. Call Annie Deckert at (763) 635-1042 for (763)635-2200 information. Business Category: Fitness Invited to join by Jayme Taylor& Cindy McCarty, Holiday Inn e www.elkriverchamber.org Phone(763)441-3110 Fax(763)441-3409 Office Hours:Monday- Friday 8:00-5:00 509 Highway 10,Elk River,MN 55330 TIIE � _- B ES CHAMBER ME. Chamber Ambassadors Visiting Members fi b.+ :, . -. mot. itt.„ ,.,I-t-' , -...,-,..,..4,-„.. ' - .. -- : t W a f , , - ' - . .,,- ' ''' - ti c, ,,,,, : ,I It *1 ° ' ,' ),` ; t" tit ,,,,,,,:':4'•:.t.," ,,-, 7 Rachel&Nick Kerzman,Three Rivers Fitness Aaron Bowman, Northwestern Mutal 9201 Quaday Avenue NE Suite 101, Otsego 1191 Northland Drive, Mendota Heights 7 � I,E.ASE,S 4V 13I 4BLL ,'3 r - - J� f t' r �!2 :1 Y ..;s- �" !,' AV-: r' .. . x;, c ',' }. J Ull T'' W , Z Z -, Purpose Driven Restoration Weicht&Associates 325 Main Street NW, Elk River 275 Carson Avenue NW, Elk River Thank you to our Chamber Ambassadors who have been active visiting members: Sandra Yeado, Edward Jones Investments Gretchen Plantenberg, Vision Staffing Solutions Trisha Pirner, Elk River Travel Joy Nadeau, Sherburne County Area United Way Michelle Martindale, Elk River Municipal Utilities Sandy Dummer, Flanary&Associates LTD Leah Cutler, Options Inc. Dusty Bredlow, The Bank of Elk River Kevin Bergstrom, Coldwell Banker Vision Chris Barta, Franklin Outdoor Advertising e Mission Statement: The Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce is the single organization that advocates,educates,and promotes area business. The Chamber builds dynamic relationships by connecting members to each other,the community and government. ,. RIVER AREA CHAMBER TIIE 7PO e hope you have noticed and are enjoying this great new feature, the EMBER��R WSPOTLIGHTTwo member businesses wbe randomly and secretly selected M to be "spotlighted" each month. If you haven't seen it yet, watch for the logo in S upcoming ChamberGrams and take a moment to learn about one of the members of the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce. You could discover something new, or it may even be YOUR turn to be in the spotlight! Steinbrecher Companies, Inc. began in 1997 in the small J & A Glass, Inc. is a family owned business formed by the town of Nowthen with just one roll-off truck. husband and wife team of Jamie&Ana Conrad. s Shane Steinbrecher built the family-owned and operated They were former owners of a previous glass company in the business by providing quality service at a reasonable price. Elk River area. That company was sold in 2006 and the new This philosophy has worked well as it resulted in purchasing owners moved it out of the area. In the spring of 2009, Jamie & more trucks and hiring employees. In addition to roll-off/ Ana realized that the community was without a local glass dumpsters, excavating, demolition, landscaping, septic company and saw the opportunity to start J &A Glass, Inc. services, Certified Water Testing, commercial snow removal, and shoreline restoration have been added. With over 20 years of commercial glass experience,J &A Glass is the trusted choice for all commercial, residential and auto Most recently, they have focused on extensive training and glass needs. They specialize in custom shower enclosures, certification in the septic field. They work with the DNR, the commercial storefronts, custom mirrors, residential insulated ARMY Core of Ehgineers, and the local unit of government to glass units and auto glass. A damaged windshield is both get the right permits and stay within regulatory requirements. unexpected and potentially dangerous. Let these auto glass Steinbrecher Companies can do compliance, design, experts take care of your cracked or chipped windshield so you installation, repairs and maintenance, along with performing can get back on the road quickly and safely. necessary water tests. Winter Septic Compliance is not a problem. They set up ground heater blankets to remove the They are shop-certified in servicing and installing all makes and frost from the sample area, allowing an accurate soil sample. models of automatic doors and operators, experts in installation of store- front windows and interior commercial glass for newly Both commercial and residential landscaping services are constructed buildings, and provide customized glass services. offered. They have everything needed to create a satisfying look that compliments the shape and architecture of the J &A Glass, Inc. is committed to providing quality products that buildings and land around it. They design and build retaining are manufactured with the latest industry advancements. walls using a wide variety of materials. For your barn or Dedicated Estimators & Project Managers provide support and pasture, frost free hydrants, waterers, and drinkers can be solutions from project inception to completion. They assist installed, customers in quoting, design and installation of all types of aluminum applications for remodels and new construction and Steinbrecher Companies provides its customers with expert still do window and screen repair. services at a reasonable cost. Their philosophy is "No job is too small" and they can handle all your project needs from Whether you need a custom shower enclosure or a windshield start to finish. replaced in your car, no matter what your glass need, you'll like the competitive prices and friendly service at J &A Glass, Inc. Owners: Shane and Kari Steinbrecher 13792 247th Avenue,Zimmerman Owners: Jamie&Anna Conrad (763)274-0925 555 Railroad Drive Suite J, Elk River www.steinbrechercompanies.com (763)633-9694 www.jaglassinc.com www.elkriverchamber.org Phone(763)4.41-3110 Fax(763)441-3409 Office Hours:Monday-Friday 8:00 5:00 509 Highway 10,Elk River,MN 55330 .. �������� � < ate. �� - ".��. ;�' �- -0 E 4. 1 71"`"*. K RIVER AREA CHAMBER ME *- 1 Coming Membership Directory tio. iaa Saturday, �� 0 , The Membership Directory is your E IT February 9, i instant information source for e(_ld 21v00 everything Chamber. In it you'll CHILL A BBA f10N 2013 find answers, resources and z. partners to help you take care of „, , ._" __ your business. 2013 Riv rt ,to—:I SHUN C0 : , A n:krc �)t:, There are listings for all members e Y - alphabetical by business name, 'rue Mc i- FUN / ou,LL a "yellow pages" with businesses - by category and a representative AAppak Have aLL Witt-re81 contact section. ' "�,_,, ELK RJVERAaan. chamber or Commerce The newest edition will be 5,9„,„„,r,a mw„a;„„„ How can you participate? available in late December. • Sponsorships are available Distribution to all members will , happen in January, but if you just • Hockey Tournament-recruit or sponsor a team can't wait, call the Chamber office • Plunge team-raise funds for any non-profit to arrange to pick up your early ` ,._, • 5K race(new for 2013) copy. • Chili competition-professionals and amateurs o • Family games outdoors-sponsor and create a feel -good activity. Some ideas: putting contest, ice bowling, hockey slap shot, snow sculpture or snowman building, cardboard box race Call Debbi at (763) 441-3110 or email debbi @elkriverchamber. org for more information. Get Connected every Tuesday The date for the Many of our members have said that a - rl annual Business major reason they joined the Chamber A p� Expo has been set for was for the networking opportunities. HAMBER. BUSINESS Sunday, April 7, NNEC i IONS 2013. Chamber Connections is a weekly ' s networking meeting that is a perfect fit for Registration will begin prospective, new and current members mid January. Watch looking for leads and support. Regular Where: your mail for your forms or go to the Chamber website attendance makes this a prime relationship- Minnesota School www.elkriverchamber.org. to download the information. building opportunity, but is not a of Business requirement. Meetings are structured to be 11500 193rd Avenue respectful of your busy schedule, with a When: one hour time frame. Every Tuesday ACEWe invite you to attend a couple of times 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Fees� .,. with no obligation to formally join the group. SOLID WASTE,INC. If it's a good fit,you can choose to become an on-going participant. 'rased i.ocai Protessonm Examples of Fuel & Environmental Fees for: Meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. at Minnesota School of Business, Competitor#1 29.22% Contact ACE 11500 193rd Avenue NW every Tuesday. There is no charge to �° attend. Competitor#2 28.79% Competitor#3 24.00% Today &7Sa7v7e! Call the Chamber Connections Leadership Team members Mark 763-42!-31 10 Haglund, (763) 856-5092 or Sherry Newman, (612) 209-5534 for ACE Solid Waste.... 14.30% more information. Based on 11/16/12 data. service acesolidwaste,com • www.acesolidwaste.com r Mission Statement: The Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce is the single organization that advocates,educates,and promotes area business. The Chamber builds dynamic relationships by connecting members to each other,the community and government. PERIODICAL ,..1 ka..�1) ELK.' VER.AREA `mo Chamber of Commerce 509 Highway 10 • Elk River,MN 55330 (7631 441-3110 www.el krivercha mber.org Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce THE SOURCE#005269 is published monthly by Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, 509 Highway 10,Elk River,MN 55330. Annie B. Deckert $18 annual subxriprion rate,indoded in chamber membership. City of Elk River EDA wwww Periodical postage paid at Elk River,MN. Victoria Berg,Editor 13065 Orono Parkway NW POSTMASTER send changes to Elk River Area Elk River, MN 55330 Chamber of Commerce,509 Highway 10,Elk River,MN 55330 - ' , _ ES � RIVE AREA CHAMBER-14A • Visit ww.elkriverchamber.org for up-to-the-minute Get more attention! w additions and changes to Chamber and community events _ ELK RIVER AREA DECEMBER 2012 JANUARY 2013 EVERY TUESDAY EVERY TUESDAY Chamber Connections Chamber Connections 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. d . � p __._. � at Minnesota School of Business at Minnesota School of Business Welcome to the Elk River Area 6 Business After Hours 1 New Year's Day 4:30-6:30 p.m. Chamber office closed at Holiday Inn Business of the Year Luncheon 9 Ambassadors p.m. 1:00-3:00 p.m. at The.Links at Northfork Last month was a busy one on the 12 Ambassadors 9 Session Priorities Chamber website. Those pages that 1:00-3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. feature you, our members? Over 32,000 at Saint Paul-RiverCentre hits. That is a lot of attention, and we 14 Leadership Elk River 10 Business After Hours have new options to help you get more! 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Law&Justice at YMCA Elk River You want to put pictures, more info and social media links on your Elk River 18 Board of Directors meeting 11 Leadership Elk River Chamber web directory page? Okay! 12:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. You want to promote your business with at Granite Shores Community Room Education a banner ad? No problem! You'd like to 1 9 Connect with Legislators 1 5 Board of Directors meeting choose which pages feature your ad? 8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. You got it! Now you can build your own at Granite Shores Community Room at Chamber office visibility on the Chamber website. Our new customizable web options 24 - 25 Christmas allow you to choose the items that best Chamber office closed fit your marketing and promotional needs. A la carte pricing gives you the freedom to choose only the options that 31 New Year's Eve best fit your business. Build Your Own Chamber office closed packaging gives you stackable discounts to save you money, while still allowing you to create exactly the visibility you want. Start getting all the attention you deserve by calling Karen at the All events subject to change. Chamber office to create your custom For updated information go to www.elkriverchamber.org or call 763-441-3110. web visibility package.