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Thirty years ago few would have thought that Leadership Saint Paul (LSP) would not only still be around, but would be the region’s leading leadership development program. Each year LSP selects approximately 40-50 emerging and existing leaders in the East Metro and challenges them to dive deep into the cultural and community fabric that ties our region together. Coming from the private, public and non-profit sectors, these leaders learn and challenge each other to raise awareness of the challenges and needs of Saint Paul and the East Metro. Now in its 30th year, LSP continues to change perspectives, motivate and empower business leaders in ways that honor and build on the legacy of all who have gone through the program before them.

“If I hadn’t gone through LSP…”When Julie Larson, 2010 Foundation board chair and Leadership Saint Paul alumni, class of 2001, recalled the time

when she initially heard about Leadership Saint Paul she said, “My first thought was I am really busy and there is no way I can take off a whole day! Well, that day that I took off was the best day—definitely time well spent. If I hadn’t gone through LSP I wouldn’t be nearly as involved or knowledgeable of the community.” Since graduation Larson has continued to assist on several program days, including Criminal Justice Day, Economic Development Day and Media Day.

Program DaysLSP is a ten-month program, meeting at least one full day each month, in which participants attend day-long sessions that draw attention to the challenges facing the region. Covering topics as diverse as community effectiveness, education, health care, regional economic development and criminal justice, participants hear directly from professionals who work daily in these subject areas. Each program day features a single theme

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that allows LSP participants to fully immerse themselves in the issue. Avoiding the temptation to provide simple answers to complex problems, LSP program days force participants to confront the complex dynamics of 21st century problem solving. Each experience is designed to expose participants to a variety of perspectives on the issues facing their local community. “You always walk away with new knowledge about how the city runs, how everything works together, and how to pursue your passions,” said Larson. “If you have a passion for politics, for example, Government Day is great for you. Whatever your passion, you will find your niche.”

“One program day that is shocking for people is our Health and Human Services Day where we visit Dorothy Day. In the past we actually served the clients and then went into the dining room to eat with them. You sleep in a huge, open room with people you may or may not know, using bathrooms, taking showers and using toiletries that are not your own. People have ID cards with their photo on them and for some people that is the only thing that identifies them as a person. These are

human beings put in certain circumstances—circumstances that could easily happen to me or you,” said Larson.

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Community Service Projects In addition to program days, LSP participants work on a service project in small teams in partnership with a variety of non-profit organizations. Larson recalled, “When I went through Leadership Saint Paul we worked on making a junk room into a library at Face to Face Crisis Center. We cleared the whole thing out, painted it, put up bookshelves and collected donations of books, computers and furniture. Ultimately we transformed a junk room into a library.”

Mindee Kastelic, director of member services at the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce and recent LSP graduate, class of 2010, teamed up with five of her classmates and the Saint Paul Public Schools Foundation’s Tutoring Partnership to tutor Saint Paul youth in reading and math. Kastelic and classmates gained first-hand experience as tutors and expanded the project to recruit 100 volunteer tutors each year from Saint Paul businesses. “I often felt my hour of tutoring weekly was the most impactful thing I had done all week,” said Kastelic.

How does Leadership Saint Paul benefit your business?Leadership Saint Paul participants leave the program with an increased awareness of the issues that impact Saint Paul and the East Metro as a resident, employee and a business. Armed with this knowledge, and connected to a vast network of over 1,400 alumni, these individuals become not only catalysts for change, but individuals with the knowledge and capacity to change things for the better. Countless projects have been initiated by Leadership Saint Paul alumni that make our community a better place to live, work and do business. LSP challenges diverse groups of leaders to formulate strong bonds with their classmates and graduate feeling empowered that they can make a difference

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professionally and personally. And for over 30 years, that spirit has never left this incredible program.

For example, 2010 LSP participant Marc Kotsonas, CPA with Mahoney, Ulbrich, Christiansen & Russ, P.A., was motivated to find a solution to an issue his company faced: a lack of broadband internet access. Rallying other businesses in the area, Marc worked with the Riverview Economic Development Association, Saint Paul City Councilmember Dave Thune and Comcast to develop a proposal that provided affordable broadband access to the businesses of Saint Paul’s West Side.

Congratulations Class of 2010“In economic times like this it is extremely important for companies to be able to work together and come up with creative business solutions. This year’s class of 2010 practiced this mentality with an impressive and successful completion of eight service projects,” said Dan Lehv, Assistant General Manager, Saint Paul Saints and LSP curriculum committee chair. After graduation, high-level business professionals grow into strong, volunteer-driven advocates of the Saint Paul/East

Metro community. With a gained sense of stewardship, it is common for graduates to follow in the footsteps of Leadership Saint Paul alumni and continue their community involvement. Several graduates this year will move on to assist in program and curriculum development, helping to shape and improve classes for future participants. Lehv said, “In an economic environment where we are increasingly pressed for time, it is a huge accomplishment for fifty individuals to take away one day each month to service their community, and that is something they should be recognized for.”

For individuals interested in joining the Leadership Saint Paul class of 2011, a limited number of spots are currently available. For more information on the application process or LSP sponsorship opportunities, contact Stephanie Austin, director of education and foundation, at [email protected] or 651.265.2786.


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Building Scholars, Leaders and Communities – Your Charitable FoundationFREE

Wednesday, November 3 7:30 -9:00 a.m.

Roseville Branch Library2180 Hamline Avenue North Roseville, MN 55113

“I looked around at our new home, the Triple A Motel—cigarette-burned carpet, one window, two beds and a bathroom, $35 per night—resting on the outskirts of Denver in a place called Commerce City. One lousy motel room to house nine miserable lives. It would be the first of two different motel rooms that we would call home over the next year and throughout the course of my eighth-grade year of school. Disheartened, at best, described my state of mind.” —Tommy Watson, from A Face of Courage

Tommy Watson, who received a B.S. from the University of Minnesota in 1997, is now the principal at Palmer Lake Elementary, a school of about 700 kids in Brooklyn Park.

As the non-profit arm of the largest local chamber in Minnesota, the Foundation is uniquely positioned to bring business leaders together to build a competent, educated workforce. A high-quality workforce is the key to remaining globally competitive in the new economy. Career Investment Scholarships are given to graduating seniors in the Saint Paul/East Metro as they seek a path that will make them valuable members and employees of the community. From homelessness to learning English as a high school student, the majority of our scholarship recipients face enormous challenges on their path to college. Most are low income, minority students and many are the first in their family to pursue higher education, but all of them have enormous potential to succeed.

Please join us at Ramsey County’s newest library in Roseville to hear from Tommy Watson, local educator and author of A Face of Courage, and to learn more about your Chamber’s Charitable Foundation and its work building scholars, leaders and communities.

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Second Annual Chamber Honors Gala$50 $75 after October 28

Thursday, November 4 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Landmark Center75 West Fifth Street Suite 404 Saint Paul, MN 55102

Please join us for the second annual Chamber Honors gala, a red-carpet, black-tie optional event. This year we will honor five local businesses with Duebener Awards for outstanding achievement, and distinguish three individuals whose leadership and volunteerism merit praise from our community.

Your evening will include valet service, hand-passed hors d’oeuvres, good conversation and a champagne toast honoring our award recipients. The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce will announce the Duebener Award finalists in mid-October, and the eight honorees will be revealed during the Chamber Honors gala.

The Awards Program has a maximum capacity of 230—be sure to register early to ensure your attendance.

About the Deubener Awards In honor of Walter & Lydia Deubener, the Saint Paul Area Chamber annually presents Duebener 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.

InterCity Leadership Visit

Sunday, November 7– Tuesday, November 9

Austin, Texas Topics for this year’s InterCity Leadership Visit include:

How Austin Became the Idea City

Mixing it Up: 700 Acre Mixed Income, Mixed Use Redevelopment

Getting Around: Business Leadership on Transportation Funding

Driving Education to Develop the Future Workforce

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AV For You, Midway Party Rental Moore, Costello & Hart, P.L.L.P.

Saint Paul Pioneer Press Securian

University of St. Thomas

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Healthcare ForumMembers $10 Non-members $25

Monday, November 8 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Hamline University Klas Center Conference Room 1535 Taylor Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104

Join the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce as we present a discussion on health care reform. Experts from the health care industry will provide you with an overview of the American health care system and how it has been changed by recent health care reform legislation. This discussion will focus on what is included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and what it means for businesses in Minnesota. Don’t miss this unique opportunity. Register today to ensure a seat at this event! CLE credit pending approval.

Featured Guests:Moderator: Lucinda Jesson, Director of Health LawInstitute and Associate Professor of Law at Hamline University School of Law

Panelists: Donna Zimmerman, Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations, HealthPartners

Matt Brown, J.D., Accountant, Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP

Host: Hamline University, Health Law Institute

Business Connection BreakfastMembers $15 Non-members $30

Wednesday, November 107:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Lake Elmo Inn Event Center 3712 Layton Avenue North Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Make valuable connections by attending the Business Connection Breakfast. With three structured networking rounds over breakfast, you’re guaranteed to expand your network. Come join us at the Lake Elmo Inn Event Center and remember to bring plenty of business cards!

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Membership Meeting featuring commissioner Tom Sorel presented by Wells FargoMembers $30 Non-members $50

Friday, November 1211:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

James J. Hill Reference Library 80 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, 55102

The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Tom Sorel, Department of Transportation Commissioner, as keynote speaker for the November Membership Meeting. Come gather with fellow Chamber members, network and enjoy lunch at the James J. Hill Reference Library.

Our monthly Membership Meetings presented by Wells Fargo creates a venue for our members to meet, network and do business with other Chamber members. Each meeting features networking, a keynote speaker and a brief preview of what’s coming at the Chamber, as well as an acknowledgement of new members and renewing members over lunch. Each meeting will also have a CBS Award (Celebrate Business Success) designed to honor a business contributing to the vitality of the East Metro region.

YPro: Wine 101$25

Tuesday, November 16 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Bin Wine Bar 400 Sibley Street Saint Paul, MN 55101

So many kinds, so many regions! Savvy business professionals know that ordering wine with a client can be a defining moment. At this event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn the basics of wine etiquette in business settings and sample various wines.

YPro events offer attendees the opportunity to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically and philanthropically active, and contribute to the economic development and high quality of living or working in the Saint Paul/East Metro area. These monthly events include networking along with an educational component.

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Public Affairs Series: Battle of the Budget – Confronting Minnesota’s Fiscal ChallengeMembers $20 Non-members $30

Thursday, November 18 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Summit Brewing Company 910 Montreal Circle Saint Paul, MN 55102

Please join the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce as we present a debate between two top budget policy experts to highlight the varying viewpoints on how to address the state’s fiscal problems during these challenging economic times. This will be a huge issue in the next legislative session and the decisions made will have serious consequences for businesses and individuals. Take this opportunity to enjoy good food, hear from experts on opposing sides of this issue, and join in this important conversation about the future of Minnesota.

Featured guests:

Phil Krinkie, former legislator, President of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota

Matt Entenza, former legislator, gubernatorial candidate and founder of Minnesota 2020

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Your Chamber and Moore, Costello & Hart partnered in early 2005 to create a tradition called Celebrate Business Success.

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

Bob Marvy, second-generation owner and manager of William Marvy Co., accepted a Celebrate Business Success award from Susan Kratz (Moore, Costello & Hart, P.L.L.P.) before the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce’s October Membership Meeting. The company was honored with the award for its commitment to being an active member of the Chamber and remaining a strong advocate for business in Saint Paul.


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Admission Possible welcomes Sara Dziuk to the new position of executive director of its Twin Cities program. Building on a 10-year track record of success in the Twin Cities, Dziuk now leads Admission Possible’s intensive college preparation program serving thousands of Twin Cities students.

Hammel, Green and Abrahamson Inc., Minneapolis, was awarded the 2010 American Institute of Architects Minnesota 25-Year Award for the Willow Lake Laboratory.

Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc., Saint Paul, launched a new website.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities launched an online service to help veterans and members of the armed forces determine whether military training can count for college credits in the MNSCU system. Brian Yolitz also joined the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Office of the Chancellor as associate vice chancellor for facilities.

Jim Thomson and Christina Wagner of HDR Architecture Inc., Saint Paul, got their evidence-based design accreditation and certification.

The Midway Chamber of Commerce, Saint Paul, appointed Kari Canfield president.

Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman appointed Erin Dady as his chief of staff and Sara Grewing to serve as city attorney.

Briggs & Morgan, Saint Paul, elected associates Jonathan Schmidt, Molly Borg Thornton and Matthew Tomback as shareholders.

Saint Paul-based Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union and Como Northtown Community Credit Union will merge by the end of the year.

Best Buy Co. Inc., Richfield, launched a trade-in program for used video games in nearly 600 stores.

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Eleven tenured and tenure-track faculty joined the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management: Joel Waldfogel, Aiyesha Dey, Mozaffar Khan, Dushyantkumar Vyas, Phillip Bond, Akhmed Umyarov, Rachel Shacham, Mili Mehrotra, Mary Benner, Martin Ganco and Richard Wang.

Cathy Barr, CEO of Bethesda Hospital, Saint Paul, was named one of the 265 hospital and health care industry leaders to know by Becker’s Hospital Review.

Jerome Bill Aiken of Coldwell Banker Burnet, Edina, was elected chairman of the board for the National Kidney Foundation serving Minnesota, the Dakotas and Iowa.

Beehive PR Inc., Saint Paul, hired April Nelson as an account director.

Lee Tyree of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal was named to Minneapolis-based Rich Chicks business development board.

Kowalski’s Markets, Saint Paul, hired Roxanne Kielbasa as director of Catering by Kowalskis.

Leonard, Street and Deinard, Minneapolis, announced 19 of its practice areas achieved a Tier 1 ranking in the inaugural Best Law Firms ranking from U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers.

PCL Construction Services has completed a 30,000-square-foot design and build of a large processing facility for Simplot Foods in Grand Forks, N.D.

Saint Paul-based Securian Financial Services Inc. earned a five-star fiduciary rating as a retirement plan service provider from the Investment Fiduciary Leadership Council.

RJF Agencies Inc. reported a 70 percent increase in its donations to Admission Possible, Saint Paul, which helped the non-profit exceed its goal of raising $100,000.

Rasmussen College-School of Technology and Design now offers bachelor’s degrees in game and simulation programming, digital design and animation.

Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon & Vogt, Minneapolis, hired Nick Kaster to the firm’s estate planning practice group.

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All Smiles DentistryDentistsDr. Al Virgen7501 80th Street SouthCottage Grove, MN 55016

AtKisson GroupTraining & Professional DevelopmentMs. Roberta Fernandez5205 West Cleveland StreetTampa, FL 33609www.AtKisson.com

Costco WholesaleWholesale DistributorsMs. Nancy Ratajczak1431 Beam AvenueMaplewood, MN 55109www.costco.com

Evolution Business ConsultingMarketing - DigitalMr. Luka Yang2609 Second Street North EastMinneapolis, MN 55418www.websiteleadpages.com

Faces Mears ParkRestaurantsMr. David Fhima380 Jackson StreetSaint Paul, MN 55101www.facesmearspark.com

Farmers Insurance GroupInsuranceMr. Tom Kreuser4400 West 78 Street Suite 110Edina, MN 55435www.farmers.com

Freelance Staffing for Events and CateringEvent EnhancementMs. Amy Haglan2393 Rice StreetRoseville, MN 55113www.freelancestaffing.com

Gallagher Benefits ServicesBenefits AdvisorsMs. Sarah Schaller3600 American Boulevard WestSuite 500Bloomington, MN 55431www.gallagherbenefits.com

Integrated Compensation Systems, Inc.Payroll ServicesMr. Rob Scalia380 East Lafayette Frontage Road Suite 110Saint Paul, MN 55107www.icomppayroll.com

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• Attend Member Orientation

• 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 M2M discount or take advantage of one

• Post your events on the Community Calendar

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Linder’s Garden CenterNursery/Garden CenterMr. David Linder270 Larpenteur Avenue WestRoseville, MN 55113www.linders.com

LPL FinancialFinancial ServicesMr. Sean McDermott3222 Rice StreetSaint Paul, MN 55126www.lplfinancialstpaul.com

McClung Communications & Public Relations, LLCPublic RelationsMr. Brian McClung126 Bernard Street EastWest Saint Paul, MN 55118

Minneapolis Home & Garden ShowExpo and Event ManagementMs. Sheryl Sorem15235 Minnetonka BoulevardMinnetonka, MN 55345www.homeandgardenshow.com

Phillips Eye InstituteHealth Care FacilitiesMr. Bill Kenney2215 Park AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55404www.allina.com/ahs/pei.nsf

Phillips Eye Institute FoundationFoundationsMs. Bev Fritz2215 Park AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55404www.allina.com/ahs/pei.nsf/page/foundation

Senor WongRestaurantsMr. Son Truong111 Kellogg BoulevardSaint Paul, MN 55101www.senorwong.com

Shepard Park Senior CampusAssisted Living FacilitiesMs. Heather Raduenz2235 Rockwood AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55116www.shepardparkseniorcampus.com

Synergetic Endeavors LLCConsultants-BusinessMr. Ryan KellyP.O. Box 600388Saint Paul, MN 55106

Shred RightShredding ServicesMr. Charlie Pearson862 Hersey StreetSaint Paul, MN 55114www.shredrightnow.com

U.S. Bank - Highland ParkBanksMr. Brock Peterson711 Cleveland AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55116www.usbank.com

Wal-Mart - EaganRetailMs. Christine Ackerman1360 Town Centre DriveSaint Paul, MN 55123www.walmart.com


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Wal-Mart - Eden PrairieRetailMr. Gustavo Anchondo12195 Singletree LaneEden Prairie, MN 55344www.walmart.com

Wal-Mart - Inver Grove HeightsRetailMr. Robert Morland9165 Cahill AvenueInver Grove Heights, MN 55076www.walmart.com

Wal-Mart - Saint PaulRetailMr. Greg Bauer1450 University Avenue WestSaint Paul, MN 55104www.walmart.com

Wal-Mart - WoodburyRetailMr. John Hamm10240 Hudson RoadWoodbury, MN 55129www.walmart.com


Chamber Nominates Officers and Directors for 2011

The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Nominating Committee recently concluded its work regarding nominations for Board of Directors and Officers. The Chamber’s Nominating Committee, under the direction of Bonnie Holub and Dan Scott, met throughout the summer to complete the slate of nominees. The following individuals have been nominated for three-year terms on the Chamber’s Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2011:

Mark Bagley, US BankSara Criger, HealthEast Care SystemGuy Gilmore, Saint Paul Pioneer PressSherry Hastings, Frauenshuh, Inc.Doug Hennes, University of St. ThomasBill Kavanaugh, SecurianTomi Ryba, United HospitalDan Scott, Leonard, Street & DeinardKris Taylor, EcolabRobin Torgerson, 3MBeverly Turner, Travelers

Additional names of candidates for directors can be nominated by petition bearing the genuine signatures of at least 20 qualified members in good standing of the Chamber. Such petitions shall be filed with the Nominating Committee by November 10, 2010.

In addition to the 11 three-year term directors, the following individuals have been appointed to one-year terms effective January 1, 2011:

Kari Canfield, Midway Chamber of Commerce*Chris Georgacas, Goff & HowardMorris Goodwin, Amherst H. Wilder FoundationJaci Meyer, State Farm InsuranceSteve Snelling, Sand CompaniesCraig Taylor, University of MinnesotaKyle Thomas, Home Services of America

These individuals will join the remaining board of directors (not up for election):

Scott Burns, GovDelivery, Inc.Angela Craig, St. Jude MedicalBill Foussard, White Bear Country InnBonnie Holub, Adventium LabsBill Kaphing, Xcel Energy Inc.Susan Kratz, Moore, Costello & Hart, P.L.L.P.Craig Leipold, Minnesota WildBill Lentsch, Delta AirlinesMichael Logan, Target CorporationTammy Mencel, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business JournalVince Montgomery, TKDAAl Paulson, Marketplace ProductionsSusan Rani, Rani EngineeringJoe Richburg, Keystone Computer Solutions, Inc.David Rom, Platinum BankTony Schwartz, CORMARQStuart Simek, Meridian ManagementMark Stutrud, Summit BrewingSusan Wenz, KSTC, Channel 45

Congratulations to the 2011 Board of Directors!

The following will be retiring from the Board of Directors effective December 31, 2010:

Shane Boyd, TravelersMark Dienhart, University of St. ThomasSanjay Kuba, GCI SystemsJulie Larson, Roseville Visitors Association*Mark Moeller, R.F. Moeller JewelersGino Pitera, GertensJohn Regal, Securian*Bill Wright, Comcast

*Serving as ex officio


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Bonnie Holub Chair of the BoardAdventium Labs

Susan Kratz Immediate Past ChairMoore, Costello & Hart, P.L.L.P.

Matt Kramer SecretarySaint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce

David Rom Finance & AuditPlatinum Bank

Scott BurnsGovDelivery

Sara CrigerHealthEast – St. Joseph’s Hospital

Bill FoussardWhite Bear Country Inn

Guy GilmoreSaint Paul Pioneer Press

Sherry HastingsFrauenshuh Companies

Bill KaphingXcel Energy Inc.

Vince MontgomeryTKDA

Dan ScottLeonard, Street & Deinard

Kris TaylorEcolab

Robin Torgerson3M

Susan WenzKSTC – Channel 45

Mark BagleyU.S. Bank

Kari CanfieldMidway Chamber of Commerce

Angela CraigSaint Jude Medical, Inc.

Chris GeorgacasGoff & Howard

Morris GoodwinAmherst H. Wilder Foundation

Doug HennesUniversity of St. Thomas

Bill KavanaughSecurian Financial Group, Inc.

Craig LeipoldMinnesota Wild

Bill LentschDelta Airlines, Inc.

Mike LoganTarget Corporation Tammy Mencel Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal

Jaci Meyer, Agent State Farm Insurance – Jaci Meyer

Al PaulsonMarketplace Productions, LLC

Susan Rani Rani Engineering

Joe Richburg Keystone Computer Solutions

Tony SchwartzCORMARQ

Stuart SimekMeridian Management, Inc.

Steve SnellingSand Companies

Mark StutrudSummit Brewing Company

Tomi RybaUnited

Craig TaylorUniversity of Minnesota

Kyle Thomas Home Services of America, Inc.

Beverly TurnerTravelers

2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS2011 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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