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Board of Directors
Officers
Eric Olson, Chair
Speed Pro Imaging—North
Kathy Klang, Treasurer
Cummings, Keegan & Co., PLLP
Steve McAlpin, Vice Chair
McAlpin Agency Inc.
Joe Brauer, Past Chair
Mid American Financial Group
Directors
Sarah Anderson Courtyard & Residence Inn by Marrio -
Roseville
Shirley Barnes Crest View Senior Communi�es
Bill Helgeson
Risdall Marke�ng Group
BJ Flayton
Sam’s Club Fridley [email protected]
Jason Helgemoe
Western Bank [email protected]
Ted Landwehr
Landwehr Law Offices
Andrea Murphy
Northeast Bank
Marnie Ochs-Raleigh
Evolve Systems
Shanda Osiecki
Lion Precision
Tom Sanvick
Central Bank
Cliff Swanson
Micro Control Company
Lori Wightman
Unity Hospital
Commi�ee Chairs
Ambassadors
OPEN
Breakfast Networking
Dr. Catherine Gray
MorningStar Chiroprac�c
Jim Huff
Midway Training Services
Execu�ve Commi�ee
Eric Olson
Speedpro Imaging - North Metro
Fall ‘Nine is Fine’ Golf
Ou�ng 2012
Brad Kadrie
Kadrie Insurance Agency
Finance Commi�ee
Kathy Klang
Cummings, Keegan & Co.
Gala 2013
Ann Aubitz
Fuzion Print
Nomina�ng Commi�ee
Eric Olson
Speed Pro Imaging
Public Policy
Bill Gschwind
MN Construc�on Law Services
Young Professionals
Commi�ee
Brandon Finnestad,
Pinnacle Planning Group, Inc.
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From the Desk of the President & CEO
Contact Your Chamber Twin Ci�es North Chamber of Commerce
525 Main Street, Suite 200, New Brighton, MN 55112
Tel. 763.571.9781; E-mail info@twinci�esnorth.org;
Tim Roche - president & ceo
Shari Osterude - membership development
Ann Aubitz - membership development
Tim Roche
The annual directory goes to print April 1st! This coveted once a year publication is the place to be. In a ever increasing virtual world, there are still a ton of people who keep this book on their desk and utilize a chamber member when the opportunity arises.
ECM Publishers will be making calls in the next couple of weeks offering enhanced marketing packages within the directory. Be sure to hear what they have to offer.
Speaking of enhanced marketing packages, our Business Expo on March 26th is close to selling out. Be sure to get in on this opportunity to showcase your company to over 250 attendees in just 2 hours!
New Members
TCF Bank - Fridley 5205 Central Ave NE Fridley, MN 55421 (763) 571-1172 hp://www.tcKank.com
TCF Bank - Shoreview 3836 Lexington Ave Shoreview, MN 55126 (612) 317-4861 hp://www.tcKank.com
Pine Arbor Rambling Townhome Associa�on 7100 Madison Ave W Golden Valley, MN 55427 (763) 225-6462
Select Comfort - Roseville 1719 County Rd B2 W Roseville, MN 55113 (651) 631-0962 hp://www.sleepnumber.com
Venture Bank 6210 Wayzata Blvd Golden Valley, MN 55416 (763) 398-5816 hp://www.venturebankonline.com
Goodwill ~ Fridley 5660 Main Street NE Fridley, MN 55432 (763) 571-4781
Homemasters, LLC 1380 Raymond Ave St. Paul, MN 55108 (651) 235-9971
Witzel Electric, LLC. 9230 236th Ave NE Stacy, MN 55079 (612) 961-4596
Volt Workforce Solu�ons 900 Long Lake Rd #310 New Brighton, MN 55112 (651) 633-0013 hp://www.volt.com
Unique ThriP Store 2201 37th Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 (763) 788-5250 hp://imunique.com
Savers 4849 Central Avenue Columbia Heights, MN 55421 (763) 571-1319 hp://www.savers.com
Garry W. Johnson Agency, LLC
580 5th Ave NW
Suite 14c New Brighton, MN 55113 (651) 636-2400
It Works Global 2280 Hillview Road Mounds View, MN 55112 (612) 986-6438 hp://www.theresacliff.myitworks.com
Create a New Des�ny ''Live Your Dream'' 4026 Xenia Ave N Robbinsdale, MN 55422 (763) 535-1593
J. Hilburn Men's Wear 101 Wexford Hts. Dr. New Brighton, MN 55112 (651) 276-9959
The Pampered Chef - Lisa Wert 2808 34th Avenue NE Saint Anthony, mn 55418 (612) 781-9715 hp://www.pamperedchef.biz/lisawert
The Pampered Chef - Gaye Christofersen 9231 Harpers Ct NE Blaine, MN 55449 (763) 785-1934
17 new members in the last 6 weeks!
Join me in welcoming our newest members to the Chamber.
Thank you for investing in YOUR Chamber!
Member Reinvestments Member Member Since
Featured Members
Silver View Chiropractic Center 1/1/1997
PJW Automotive 1/1/1997
North Metro TV 12/1/1999
McDonald's - Mounds View 7/1/2002
Mounds View School District 7/1/2002
City of Shoreview 12/1/2004
Minnesota Petroleum Service 12/1/2004
Dunwoody College of Technology 1/1/2005
Shorewood Bar & Grill 11/1/2009
Speed Pro Imaging 10/1/2010
Twin Cities Gateway 1/4/2011
Dalco Enterprises, Inc 1/25/2011
Fridley White Pine 7/19/2011
Schaaf Floral 11/7/2011
Mind & Body Chiropractic 12/21/2011
Cascade North Townhome Association 12/27/2011
Community Resource Bank 1/9/2012
Ally People Solutions 1/10/2012
Unique Thrift Store
Providing a wide range of affordable, quality merchandise to accommodate the needs or our customer. Unique Thrift Store is a community donation center! 2201 37th Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-788-5250 www.imunique.com
Volt Workforce Solutions
Volt was founded in 1950. Their corporate offices are based in Orange, CA. We currently have over 250 office locations across the country including South America, Europe, and Asia. We specialize in placing in the following areas: Light Industrial, Administration, Accounting/Finance, and IT/Engineering. 900 Long Lake Road, #310 New Brighton, MN 55112 651-239-1783 www.volt.com
Ribbon Cuttings!
Chamber Members and Staff celebrated 3 Ribbon Cuttings in the past few weeks.
�Mu Sool Won opened its martial art center in New Brighton.
�Evolve Systems celebrated their move to Little Canada.
�Sleep Number celebrated their opening in Roseville.
Thank you to Ambassadors; Greg McAllister of Residential Reformation, Roger Reger of TDS Metrocom, Joe Brauer of Mid American Financial Group, Steve Beilby of Beilby Chiropractic, and Tom Engler of Community Resource Bank,
for joining us at these celebrations!
Investing In Minnesota's Energy Future
by Colette Jurek, Xcel Energy Manager of Community Relations
Because we are literally connected to the communities we
serve, Xcel Energy works hard to ensure those communities
are strong and healthy. Like the state's roads, highways and water systems, Minnesota's electric system needs to be main-
tained to continue to provide the same level of service residents and businesses have come to expect. To that end, we have
been investing over $1 billion per year in our power plants, poles and wires to ensure that we deliver on this commitment to our
1.2 million customers in Minnesota.
In November, we filed an electric rate case requesting an increase in rates with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
Our request is primarily driven by investments to provide an additional 20 years of operation at our two nuclear energy plants
in Minnesota which offer low-cost, environmentally-sound energy for the future. It also includes investments in the electricity
grid, much of which was built more than 50 years ago. While the application is being evaluated this year, interim rates were
approved by the MPUC and went into effect on Jan. 1, 2013 – about $8 per month (or 26 cents per day) for a typical residential
customer. If the MPUC approves final base rates that are lower than interim rates we will refund customers the difference with
interest.
Even with the proposed rate increase, our rates will remain competitive. As part of the filing, we are also proposing ways to
help encourage efficient business growth and jobs in Minnesota.
Nonetheless, we understand the impact of this proposed increase on our customers, and we offer an extensive suite of energy
conservation programs to help manage and lower bills. Customers can reduce their individual costs by participating in these
successful programs.
If you would like to learn more about the rate filing, please visit our website at www.xcelenergy.com/xcelmnrates.
Northeast Bank
3989 Central Ave. NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
763-788-9351
Results Sponsor
Code Poetry
940 Meadow Avenue
Shoreview, MN 55126
612-605-0145
Results Sponsor Results Sponsor
Cummings, Keegan & Co.
600 S. Hwy. 169, Suite 1625
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
On March 6th, Chamber Staff attended the MN DOT informational meeting on the 694 overlay project from 35W to Hwy 100 that commences this summer.
There will be some pain during construction, but this is a great project for the area!
Martin Brower Fridley Achieves ISO 14001 Certification
Global quick-service distributor -- Martin Brower
utilizes environmental management system in pursuit of zero waste
Rosemont, IL – January 17, 2013: The Martin-Brower Company, L.L.C. is proud to announce that its Fridley, Minnesota distribution center has achieved ISO
14001 certification. The Fridley operation is the 6th US Martin Brower operation to be ISO 14001 certified demonstrating Martin Brower’s environmental
stewardship.
Brian Hancock, President, Martin Brower North America, said, “Sustainability is high on our priorities at Martin Brower. All of our operations are required
to follow Martin Brower’s environmental management system, which enables us to reduce the carbon footprint of the products we deliver while simulta-
neously reducing both our costs and our impact on the environment. The ISO 14001 external audits ensure we are measuring our progress and keep us
on task to continuously deliver greater reductions in green house gas emissions.”
The company wide environmental management system has allowed Martin Brower to identify waste reduction opportunities and energy efficiency
measures to reach its goals of zero waste and continuous green house gas emission reductions.
“Martin Brower has taken the industry lead in best environmental practice,” comments Cem Onus, of DEKRA Certification, Inc. By adopting environmen-
tal standards, companies like Martin Brower will gain competitive advantage and protect the brands of the product they distribute, since consumers in-
creasingly demand the highest ethical standards in an age of rising raw material prices and concern for the environment. We encourage all supply chain
operations to become ISO 14001 certified.”
Martin Brower Fridley General Manager, Jay Gutierrez, said, “The external audits and continuous improvement aspects of ISO 14001 assisted me in
driving Martin Brower’s environmental management system into all aspects of our operations. It’s been a tremendous tool to harness the enthusiasm by
the entire team in meeting our sustainability efforts and the certification confirms our progress.”
Best Sales and Marketing Award: Kadrie Insurance Agency
Bridge Builder Award: Roseville Adult Learning Center
Community Advocate Award: Unity Hospital
Excellence in People Development Award:
Innovation Through Technology Award: Running Aces Harness Park
International Business Achievement Award: AltaMAR Laser and Control
Nonprofit of the Year Award: Crest View Senior Communities
Chamber Presidential Achievement Award: Kathy Klang,
Cummings, Keegan & Company
Community Advocate Award: Biolife Plasma Services
2013 Excellence in Business Gala!
YOUR CHAMBER CALENDAR - March 2013
Business Councils! 7:30-8:30 a.m., FREE
March & April Business Councils:
Columbia Heights
Chair: Larry Pietrzak, Northeast Bank
March 1st & April 5th
Northeast Bank, 6th Floor
1st Friday of every month
Fridley
Chair: Ma Brandt, Fridley Medical Center
March 12th & April 9th
Fridley Medical Center
2nd Tuesday of every month
Mounds View
Chair: Jason Helgemoe, Western Bank
March 13th & April 10th
Mounds View Community Center
2nd Wednesday of every month
Roseville
Chair: Open
March 27th & April 24th
Affinity Plus
3rd Tuesday of every month
Shoreview
Chair: Jonathon Weinhagen, SPACC
March 20th & April 17th
Northwest Youth & Family Services
3rd Wednesday of every month
New Brighton
Chair - Bill Helgeson, Risdall Marke�ng Group
January 17th
Risdall Marke�ng Group
3rd Thursday of every month
Other Mee�ngs!
Friday, March 22nd
Ambassador Mee�ng
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
Saturday, March 23rd
Fridley Goodwill Grand Opening
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 26th
Twin Ci�es North Business Expo and Seminars
Seminars: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Power of Email Marke�ng—The Essen�als
Save Local—Find your Next Great Customer!
Expo: 5:00-7:00
The Mermaid, Mounds View
Wednesday, March 27th
Young Professionals Night with the
Timberwolves!
5:30 p.m., Game at 7:00
Target Center
Thursday, March 28th
Breakfast Networking Club
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Country Inn & Suites, Shoreview
Featured Event:
CHAMBER TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Every Wednesday
7:30—8:30 a.m.
New Brighton City Hall