March Nexus 2012

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March 2012

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Okay, you’ve joined the Chamber, you’ve attended a couple of meetings, and now you are wondering what else is out there to do. But before you can even think about your next steps, day to day business rears its head and you are busy ordering food for a meeting you are having, office supplies for your sales team, and trying to figure out a printing vendor for your next customer mailing.

All important things to do, but…. did you consider the Membership Directory at the top of our home page? We used to print a hard copy directory, but it went out of date the day after we printed it. Today we update our online directory with every member that joins, giving you great access to fellow Chamber members who, like you, are invested in the East Metro business community and who want to earn your business.

From restaurants to facility rentals, from printers to manufacturers, our members cover every aspect of your business. Look them up, give them a call, and start the conversation by telling them that as a fellow Saint Paul Area Chamber member you’d like to give them a shot at your business. Knowing our members, I think it is safe to say that you’ll get a positive reaction.

You can go anywhere for your business partners, but why not start by asking your fellow Chamber members. No special favors, everyone has to earn their way into your business, but you’ll find that Chamber members have a special affinity for each other and are proud to find ways to do business together.

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Mall of America first opened its doors on August 11, 1992, and has become a destination for everything from local shopping trips to family vacations. This year, the Mall will celebrate 20 years of fun with many special events planned throughout the year.

Mall of America kicked off its 20th anniversary year by hosting a live broadcast of Twin Cities Live on KSTP to the Rotunda where one lucky guest won $5,000 from Publisher’s Clearing House. The show featured several segments about Mall of America including the 20 top moments in Mall of America history.

Following the excitement of the 20th Anniversary kick off, Mall of America opened the award-winning exhibit Diana, A Celebration on the fourth floor. On loan from Althorp Estate, the Spencer family’s 500-year-old ancestral home, the exhibition chronicles the life and work of one of the most remarkable women of her time – Diana, Princess of Wales. It contains 150 objects throughout nine galleries, ranging from Princess Diana’s royal wedding gown and 28 of her designer dresses to family heirlooms, jewelry, personal

mementos, items representing her abundant charity work, paintings and rare home movies and photos. The exhibit will remain at Mall of America until June 10 when it will then travel back to its home in England.

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Nickelodeon Universe is also sharing in the 20th Anniversary excitement at Mall of America by taking the thrill to the next level with the addition of two new rides: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock and Dutchman’s Deck Anchor.

Shell Shock is the first ride of its kind in the United States and puts the adventure in guests’ hands as they control their experience from take-off to landing. Scheduled to debut in March 2012, it will take riders 70 feet in the air in a matter of seconds reaching up to 25 mph. With 12 single bucket seats at the end of a cantilevered arm that rotates around a central tower, the ride is a thrill-seekers dream. Each guest will control their seat which can rotate wildly like a plane propeller or a gentle teeter-totter like a see-saw making no two ride experiences the same. The attraction is based on the highly-anticipated all-new CG-animated television series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which will premiere on Nickelodeon later this year.

The Dutchman’s Deck Anchor drop is a set up two intertwining stainless steel spiral tube system that guests can slide down. The slides are connected to the Flying Dutchman Ghostly Gangplank Adventure Ropes Course and drop from 56 and 35 ft. in the air. Both of the new cutting-edge attractions are guaranteed to give fans the ride of their lives and will add even more screams of excitement to Nickelodeon Universe.

Be sure to visit www.mallofamerica.com to stay updated on the latest 20th Anniversary events Mall of America has in store. We hope you can help celebrate our 20 years of fun with us and look forward to the many more years of fun we hope to bring to guests near and far.


Q. How long have you been an Ambassador?

A. Team Cosmo has been part of Cosmopolitan Apartments for nearly 11 years, Chamber members about 10 years and Ambassadors for 6 very exciting months. It is an opportunity that we really coveted and actively sought to obtain. Our current team started working together nearly 16 years ago, from the beginning we had a shared goal to provide a “home” for our residents, and a passion for getting involved in our community, including community service.

Being Chamber Ambassadors came naturally for us, where we can help foster the growth of Saint Paul business and educate the local businesses on the benefits of belonging to the Chamber.

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

A. The networking opportunities and all the connections we have made with other Chamber members. We are honored to have the opportunity to share Saint Paul with so many people.

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

A. Get involved with the Chamber today! The Saint Paul Area Chamber is a highly effective organization with a broad range of events, for every commitment level. We encourage members who envision more for their organization to contact a Chamber employee or Ambassador. The more you attend and network, the better it will work for your organization. As Ambassadors we will meet you at the event and introduce you to other Chamber members. We have made incredible personal and corporate connections in our short time as ambassadors.

Q. Fun tidbit?

A. Cosmopolitan Apartments, home to more than 350 residents, has won many industry awards including the MN Multi-Housing Award for Best in Community Service for the state of MN. In addition, our installation display piece that was displayed outside of the Chamber offices won a MADACS marketing award.

One of our shiniest moments was when the Cosmopolitan was home to many of the production crew & cast member for the Prairie Home Companion movie filmed in downtown Saint Paul in 2006. Not only did our staff get to be extras in this Robert Altman production, Cosmopolitan Apartments was also listed in the credits at the end of the movie! We were guests of the cast and crew at the Hollywood Premier, the Director’s Wrap Party, and the Producer’s Daily Preview, where we met Kevin Kline, Garrison Keillor, Woody Harrelson, Robert Altman, Tommy Lee Jones, Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, and Lindsay Lohan.

Our Ambassador Committee plays a vital role in ensuring a fantastic member experience. The team is comprised of committed and engaged SPACC members 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!


Event Date/Time Location Description Sponsors

Chamber 101FREE

Thursday, March 12:45 - 4 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce Center 401 North Robert StreetSuite 150Saint Paul, MN 55101

Are you a new member of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce or just interested in discovering how to get the most out of your membership investment?Attend Chamber 101 and learn about a variety of opportunities available to you as a Chamber member.

The presentation includes an overview of services, events, advertising, marketing, sponsorships, and additional value-added programs available to Chamber members only.

March Membership Meeting$30 Members$50 Non-Members

Wednesday, March 711:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

University of St. ThomasAnderson Student Center - Woulfe Alumni Hall 2115 Summit Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55105

Join the Chamber for the next monthly Membership Meeting featuring Bill George and Doug Baker, Sr., authors of True North Groups: A Powerful Path to Personal and Leadership Development.

True North Groups is centered on the idea that small group formation and interpersonal interaction are difficult hurdles for organizations to traverse. The methodologies explained in this book are suited ideally for new system projects in data processing organizations, as well as human resource efforts at encouraging small group formation in corporate organizations, as well as governmental organizations.

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Chamber U: Collaboration Through Technology$10 Members$20 Non-Members

Wednesday, March 148 - 9 a.m.

Chamber of Commerce Center 401 North Robert StreetSuite 150Saint Paul, MN 55101

Collaborative tools that were once available only to large enterprises are now being used by small and medium-size companies around the world to gain valuable partnerships, share ideas and respond quickly to opportunities worldwide. Unleash your potential to innovate through digital platforms that are easy to create and deploy!

You'll enjoy:

• Tools that save time and increase productivity • The ability to collaborate and work online as a team • The power to implement ideas with ease

Come join the Chamber March 14 for an engaging presentation with Sovran, a Minnesota-based technology solutions provider.

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Public Affairs Series:Lunch with Senator Franken$20 Members$30 Non-Members

Friday,March 2311:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Hilton Garden Inn St. Paul City Center411 Minnesota StreetSaint Paul, MN 55101

Join the Chamber for lunch and a great discussion with U.S. Senator Al Franken. Get an update on the latest developments in Washington and the federal issues that most impact Minnesota businesses. Hear about Senator Franken’s top priorities and take this opportunity to share your own.

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Securian Financial Group // Owl Bookkeeping and CFO

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YPro: Leadership Luncheon$20

Tuesday, March 2711:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Neighborhood House Anna Heilmaier Meeting Room 179 East Robie Street Saint Paul, MN 55107

Register now to join YPro on March 27 for a luncheon with Dick Daniels, President of Leadership Development Group and maximize your leadership potential!

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DRI Consulting2580 Rice Street, Suite 2, Roseville 55113

Buffalo Wild Wings - Roseville1777 West County Road B2, Suite 215A, Roseville 55113

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We’re in the neighborhood!The Oakdale Center is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of 1-94 and 1-694, a convenient location to serve our students on the East side of the Metro.

Enhance your knowledge, your career and your life – start today!Saint Mary’s programs are personal, ethical & innovative. Designed for adult learners, courses are taught by professionals in the field, giving you hands-on experience that you can apply today.

Bachelor Degree:■ B.S. in Business■ B.S. in Human Resource Management

Master Degrees:■ M.A. in Education■ M.A. in Educational Leadership■ M.A. in Literacy Education■ M.A. in Management■ M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration)■ M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning

Graduate Certificate:■ K-12 Reading Teacher (leading to licensure)

Specialist Degree:■ Ed.S. in Educational Administration

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Schools of Graduate & Professional Programs


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Hamline University, Saint Paul, hired Jeffrey Rich as vice president of marketing and enrollment management.

Minneapolis-based Tunheim, a communications firm offering marketing, public relations and branding, has expanded its network to Mexico and Poland.

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, Minneapolis, hired David Schwartz as its tax director.

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota appointed Richard Murphy, CEO of Minneapolis-based Murphy Warehouse Co.;

Hayes Baston, CEO of Minneapolis-based Regency Beauty Institute; Pamela Alexander, a former Hennepin County District Court judge and current president of the Minneapolis-based nonprofit Council on Crime and Justice; and Jonathan Wood to its board of directors.

Bloomington-based Video Guidance is helping the nonprofit drug and alcohol treatment center Hazelden, based in Center City, by visually connecting therapists to patients that have completed their residential program. The application, Telehealth,

offers tools, support and fellowship in the recovery process.

TKDA, a Saint Paul-based architecture, engineering, and planning firm, has launched a new corporate wellness program. The program will help defray the rising costs of healthcare, while improving the quality of life for the firm’s employees.

The University of Minnesota has chosen the design/build team of PCL Construction and DLR Group to rebuild Siebert Field, the home of the Golden Gopher baseball team.

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AFLACInsuranceMs. Maureen Lokkesmoe250 Grandview Avenue W, Apt. 261Roseville, MN 55113www.aflac.com

American Family Insurance Lisa Boone AgencyInsuranceMs. Lisa Boone2574 7th Avenue EastNorth Saint Paul, MN 55109

Colliers InternationalReal Estate – Commercial InvestmentMs. Stacey Kettenacker900 2nd Avenue South, Suite 550Minneapolis, MN 55402www.colliers.com

Consulate General of CanadaGovernmentMr. Michael Flaherty701 Fourth Avenue S, Suite 900Minneapolis, MN 55415www.canadainternational.gc.ca/minneapolis/index.aspx?view=d

CresaPartnersReal EstateMr. Tim CarlsonInternational Centre,920 2nd Avenue S, Suite 90Minneapolis, MN 55402www.cresapartners.com

Downtowner Car WashAuto Cleaning & DetailingMr. Steve Hyland520 East Seventh StreetSaint Paul, MN 55101www.downtownercarwash.com

DRI ConsultingConsultants BusinessDr. Megan Brogger2580 Rice Street, Suite 2Roseville, MN 55113www.dric.com

German American Chamber of CommerceNonprofit OrganizationsMs. Patti Wendling301 Summit AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55110www.gaccom mn.org/en

Gold N' TreasuresJewelersMr. Todd Gimble805 Grand AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55105www.goldn treasures.com

Health Source ChiropracticChiropractorsMr. Joshua Kary1754 Old Hudson RoadSaint Paul, MN 55106www.healthsourceofstpaulsuburban.com

Hosko GalleryArtMr. Bill Hosko180 East Fifth Street, Suite 220Saint Paul, MN 55101

Innovative Office SolutionsOffice SuppliesMs. Karla Gunderson151 East Cliff RoadBurnsville, MN 55337www.innovativeos.com

Keystone Community ServicesNonprofit OrganizationsMs. Margo Kemp Johnson2000 Saint Anthony AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55104keystonecommunityservices.org

Lexington FloralFloristsMs. Lydia Pheneger3414 Lexington Avenue NShoreview, MN 55126www.lexingtonfloral.com

Miroslavich PhotographyPhotographers StudioMs. Melissa Miroslavich413 Wacouta Street, Suite 320Saint Paul, MN 55101www.miroslavichphotography.com

Nitch, Inc.Social MediaMr. Michael Noble45 University Avenue SE, #705Minneapolis, MN 55414www.nitch.biz

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MEMBER CHECKLIST

• Attend Chamber 101

• Join our group on LinkedIn, become a Facebook Fan &

follow us on Twitter

• Take advantage of new member recognition at the

monthly Membership Meeting for the first

six months of your membership!

• Use your new member coupon at an event

• Offer a SPACC Savings coupon or take advantage

of one• Post your events on the Community Calendar

• Use the Chamber logo on your marketing materials

Welcome New Members!


Opus GroupContractors Design & BuildMr. Tim MurnaneOpus Corporate Center10350 Bren Road WestMinnetonka, MN 55343www.opus group.com Panera Bread Highland ParkRestaurantsMs. Julie Foster2056 Ford ParkwaySaint Paul, MN 55116www.panerabread.com

Paul Davis Restoration & Emergency ServicesRestorationMr. Caleb Brunz680 Commerce Drive #260Woodbury, MN 55125www.pdeswoodbury.com

Solution BlueConsultants EngineeringMr. John Hink350 Saint Peter Street, Suite 220Saint Paul, MN 55102www.solutionblue.com

Toppers PizzaRestaurantsMr. Brad Vinton1154 Grand AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55105www.toppers.com

USA Mobile Drug Testing of Saint PaulDrug TestingMs. Catherine Rouse750 Main Street, Suite 207Mendota Heights, MN 55118www.usamdt.com/stpaul

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MEMBER CHECKLIST

• Attend Chamber 101

• Join our group on LinkedIn, become a Facebook Fan &

follow us on Twitter

• Take advantage of new member recognition at the

monthly Membership Meeting for the first

six months of your membership!

• Use your new member coupon at an event

• Offer a SPACC Savings coupon or take advantage

of one• Post your events on the Community Calendar

• Use the Chamber logo on your marketing materials

Welcome New Members!


144th Annual Meeting Recap

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Keynote Dave Mona, Chairman, Weber Shandwick.

Really Big Time Raffle! $10,000 and three $1,000 cash prizes!

SWAG BAGS! Valued at over $400 each!Special thank you to our 2011 Chair Bonnie Holub!


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Sara Criger Chair of the BoardSt. Joseph’s Hospital, HealthEast Care System

Matt Kramer Secretary/TreasurerSaint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce

David Rom Finance & AuditPlatinum Bank

Scott BurnsGovDelivery

Susan WenzKSTC – Channel 45

Guy GilmoreChair ElectSaint Paul Pioneer Press

Sherry HastingsFrauenshuh Companies

Bill KaphingXcel Energy Inc.

Vince MontgomeryTKDA

Dan ScottLeonard, Street & Deinard

Kris TaylorEcolab

Robin Torgerson3M

Mark BagleyU.S. Bank

Kari CanfieldMidway Chamber of Commerce

Ingrid ChristensenYPRO ChairINGCO International Interpreting & Translating

Bill ColemanSymantec

Angela CraigSt. Jude Medical

Chris GeorgacasGoff Public

Morris GoodwinAmherst H. Wilder Foundation

Doug HennesUniversity of St. Thomas

Bonnie Holub Past ChairArcLight Technology Consulting

Bill KavanaughSecurian Financial Group, Inc.

Craig LeipoldMinnesota Wild

Kelly LarsonSummit Brewing

Bill LentschDelta Airlines, Inc.

Brian McClungMcClung Communications & Public Relations, LLC

Tammy Mencel Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal

Jaci Meyer State Farm Insurance – Jaci Meyer

David QuiggWells Fargo Bank

Susan Rani Rani Engineering

Lenny RussoHeartland Restaurant & Farm Direct Market

Andrea SatterCoffee House Press

Tony SchwartzCORMARQ

Stuart SimekMeridian Management

Steve SnellingSand Companies

Craig Taylor University of Minnesota

Tom WhaleySaint Paul Saints

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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.

Produced/Edited by: Kelsey SiqvelandNEXUS

© Copyright 2012 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


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