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Make plans to attend TwinWest’s events in October page 10

Tom Sanvick is our volunteer superstar page 12

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St. Louis Park Offers:• Excellent teachers and staff.

• 98% of district parents feel their children are taught by highly trained teachers who care about them.

• A commitment to ensure that all students have access to equal, high-quality educational opportunities.

• A wide array of educational programs and services under an international umbrella aimed at providing students with learning experiences that will enable them to succeed in a global marketplace.

• Small, neighborhood schools with individual attention.

• The International Baccalaureate (IB) program for students from pre-school through high school. IB is an internationally recognized method for teaching that uses inquiry, local and international focus and collaboration throughout the school day and includes weekly world language instruction for all students.

• The Park Spanish Immersion (PSI) School, a K-5 elementary program provides students a high-quality, full Spanish immersion education with an international focus and global perspective. There is an application and lottery process to attend PSI.

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6 MEMBER PROFILE Interfaith Outreach & Community

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7 $UCCESS TWINWESTCourageousconversations

8 GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Thankyoutoourgubernatorialdebate

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9 FEATURE STORYTwinWestChamberofCommerce2009-2010YearinReview

10 EVENT & PROGRAM DETAILSMakeplanstoattendTwinWest’seventsinOctober,including:MemberOrientation;MemberTalk;NetworkConnectionsNetworkingGroup;PowerPartnersNetworking;PerspectiveMemberForum;LegislativeBreakfast;BusinessShowcase;Overtime;TwinWestAnnualCelebration;EmergingLeaders‘OntheFastTrack’Luncheon,etc.

11 BUSINESS INCENTIVES AngleTaxCreditandyourbusiness

12 CHAMBER NEWS TomSanvickisourvolunteer

superstar!JoinTwinWestforthe2010AnnualCelebration!featuringJoeReilly,presidentandfounderofPayrollControlSystems

13 TWINWEST PACTwinWestPoliticalActionCommitteeendorsescandidatesinthe2010election

14 MEMBERS - NEW & RENEWING TwinWestencouragesallofourmemberstoconductbusinesswithoneanother

15 CHAMBER NEWSThankyoutooursponsorsandmemberswhogenerouslydonatedprizestoourannualTwinWestmbassadorscelebration!

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Setting the Standard. Leading the Way.™

10700OldCountyRoad15,Suite170Plymouth,MN55441Phone:(763)450-2220•Fax:(763)450-2221www.twinwest.com

TwinWestDirections(USPS060870)ispublished10timesperyearbytheTwinWestChamberofCommerce,10700OldCountyRoad15,Suite170,Plymouth,MN55441.Phone:(763)450-2220.PeriodicalsPostagePaid,atHopkins,MNandadditionalmailingoffices.POSTMASTER:SendaddresschangestoTwinWest Directions,10700OldCountyRoad15,Suite170,Plymouth,MN55441.Annualsubscriptionrateof$40isincludedinmembershipinvestment.

TheTwinWestChamberofCommerceservesthecommunitiesof:BrooklynPark,BrooklynCenter,Crystal,GoldenValley,Hopkins,MedicineLake,Minnetonka,NewHope,Plymouth,St.LouisPark,andthesurroundingregion.

TWINWEST BOARD OF DIRECTORSEXECUTIVE COMMITTEEDannetteColeman,Medica, Chair of the BoardSteveWise,Cass Screw Machine Products,Past Chair of the BoardGregKorstad,Larkin Hoffman Attorneys, Chair-elect of the Board NathanAgre,Blanski Peter Kronlage & Zoch, P.A. CPAs, TreasurerBruceNustad,TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, President

DIRECTORSBeckyBakken, Citizens Independent BankMikeCorbin,General MillsTomHarmening, City of St. Louis ParkAnnetteHruby,Costco - St. Louis ParkRickKaufmanMichaelLehmann,Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.RonLeino,Liberty Carton Co., an LDI CompanyLukeLitteken, CenterPoint EnergyPamelaMuldoon,Next Stage BusinessTimRaymond,Voyager Bank – MinnetonkaMattSchadow, Ameristar Agency, Inc.MikeSowada,VISI IncorporatedJonThompson, Opportunity PartnersBethUlrich, Fuzzy Duck Design

TwinWest StaffBruceNustad,PresidentJudyJohnson,Director of Government AffairsJacquiSauter,Regional Sales DirectorChrisKirwan, Director of Member & Community EngagementDanThorp,Administrative AssistantLorettaKenney-Lillejord,Owl Bookkeeping & CFO Services,AccountingVictoriaMarley,Signature Events RepresentativeStacySlygh,C.E.L.,Communications

ECMPublishers,Inc.12180CountyRoad11Burnsville,MN55337Phone:(952)846-2040Fax:(952)846-2044

GinnyLee,Project Manager & Advertising DirectorJeffRemme,Director of Production & Graphic DesignMariahHendrickson,Advertising Sales

A New Leadership YearYoumightrecallinthelastissueofDirections(September2010)beingintroducedto 2010-2011 TwinWest Board Chair Dannette Coleman, Medica. Dannetteofficially began her leadership term October 1. With this annual changecomes many other volunteer leadership changes, including a new chair forthe TwinWest Foundation, and departures from the TwinWest Chamber andTwinWestFoundationboardsofdirectors.

InthisissueofDirectionsyou’llfindaletterfrom2009-2010BoardChairSteveWisesummarizingsomeof TwinWest’s accomplishments. Considering the nation’s economic slump, Steve has done a greatjobkeepingTwinWestasanorganizationhealthythroughpushingustocontinuetobeproactiveandrelevant.IpersonallyhaveenjoyedSteveandhisleadership-styleandappreciatedthecountlessmediainterviewshedidonbehalfofTwinWestanditsmembers.StevewasanactiveandinvolvedBoardchair,personallyreturningeachcallore-mailhereceivedfromamember.ThankyouSteve!

As we welcome Dannette Coleman as the next chair of TwinWest, I also want to recognize MattSchadow,AmeriStar Agency, Inc.,ashebeginschairingoneofMinnesota’smostgenerouschamberofcommercefoundations,theTwinWestFoundation.TheFoundationisrichinitsscholarshipgivinghistoryandMattintendstocontinuethattraditionthankstothegenerosityofourbusinesscommunity.Matt replaces JimSnoxell,Henningson and Snoxell, Ltd.,whowrappedupagreatyearof solidleadershipwiththeFoundationonSeptember30.

PhilKronlage,Blanski Peter Kronlage & Zoch, P.A.CPAscontinuestoserveaschairoftheTwinWestPoliticalActionCommittee.WeappreciatePhil’snearlycountlessyearsofservicetothePoliticalActionCommitteeanditsmission.

LeavingtheTwinWestBoardonSeptember30areGaryAiken,Investors Capital Corporation,2008-2009ChairMarkCarlson,Minnesota Mailing Solutions,DanDuffy,Daniel K. Duffy Architects Inc.,andTreasurerSarahToepke.EachofthesedepartingBoardmembershavebroughtauniqueperspectivetotheBoardandwillbemissed.

Retiring from the Foundation Board is Jennifer Albrecht, Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services.JenniferchairedtheFoundationBoardin2008-2009andhasbeenavaluablememberoftheBoard.WehaveappreciatedJennifer’sstraightforwardapproachtomarketingandrelationshipdevelopment.

Finally,IwanttothanktheTwinWeststaffandouroperationalpartnersatC.E.L.andOwl Bookkeepingand CFO Servicesforembracingwherewearegoingasabusinesscommunity.Iamproudtoworkwitheachofthemandallofourvolunteerleadersaswecontinuetoprovidevaluetomembersin2010-2011!

Sincerely,

BruceNustadpresident

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Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners - A member in the newsMember name: LaDonnaHoyBusiness name: InterfaithOutreach&CommunityPartnersIn business since: 1979TwinWest member since: 1996Number of employees: 25Location:Wayzata

What is your main service/product?Since 1979, Interfaith Outreach & CommunityPartners (IOCP), a nonprofit organization,has provided services and built partnershipsto remove the key barriers around affordablehousing,employment,transportation,childcare,food,andaccess toresourcesthatkeepfamiliesoutofthecommunitymainstream.

What makes you stand out from your competition?IOCP takes a holistic, customized approachwhen working with families to meet theirimmediate needs, connect them to resources,and help them develop a plan for long-termstability. Through our partnerships,we engagethewholecommunityinsupportingthesuccessofthefamiliesweserve.

What’s your company’s most significant recent accomplishment?The community has come together to help usfundthepurchaseandrenovationoftheformerEricksonNewMarket, located atHighway 101and County Road 6 in Plymouth. The one-stop service center, to open in 2011, will sharespacewithourcommunityservicepartnerswithwhom our vision and mission aligns and will

provideacoordinationandintegrationofcountyand suburban provider resources for familiesandchildrenatawholenewlevel.

Why does your business belong to the TwinWest Chamber?IOCP relies on the power of partnerships,and wants to stay connected to the areabusiness community, linking it to volunteer/service opportunities that help strengthen ourcommunity.

CONTACTINFORMATION:[email protected],Wayzata,MN55391(952)473-2436www.iocp.org

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Courageous Conversations Recently, I was meeting with an owner of asmall business, as my firm was seeking a newvendortoworkwith,andtheconversationturnedtowardhis concerns about one of his employees.This employee had a family member with analcohol problem that resulted in the employeemissing frequentwork. This business ownerwaschallengedinhowtobestaddresstheproblem.

No surprise that drug and alcohol problemsaffect individuals, entire families and businessteams. Remember, drug and alcohol problemsare insidious and generally getworse over time.As leadersweareall facedwithmomentswherewe need to have courageous conversations toaddress performance concerns. Yet, the issue ofdrugs and alcohol can bring heightened anxietyandavoidance.

Inmyfirms’workwithbusinessteamsandfamilyowned businesses, we have found success inaddressing this issuebyhelpingbusiness leaderstostayfocusedonnotingthebehaviorasitrelatesto work performance and providing ongoingfeedback,suchas“I’venoticedthatyouhavebeenlate to work, is everything all right?” With thistypeofquestion,leaderssetatoneofcare,concernandproblemsolving.Theconversationcanleadto

helpingtheemployeeaccesshelpviathebusinessemployee assistance program or resources in thecommunity.

Businesses with clear visions, missions, jobdescriptions and policies that include conflictresolution processes imbedded in their corporateculture will find themselves steps ahead whendealing with alcohol, drugs or other problemsthatoccur.Thesecorebusinesselementscanmakeaddressingstaffconcernsmucheasier.

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The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce hosteda gubernatorial debate in the race to succeedMinnesotaGovernorTimPawlenty.TheAugust

26th event was held at the General Mills headquarters in Golden Valley and drew 500business and community leaders interested inissuessurroundingjobsandtheeconomy.“Minnesota faces a projected $6 billion deficitfor the 2011 – 2012 biennium, and as a resultthe business community has a strong vestedinterest in who will govern Minnesota,”according toTwinWestBoardChairSteveWiseofCass Screw Machine Products. “With somuch at stake for the future ofMinnesota,weknow that the results of the 2010 governor’srace will dramatically impact businesses andthe jobs that they maintain and create. Thebusinesscommunitywants tounderstandfirst-handwhere thecandidates standon importanteconomic issues relating to jobs and theeconomy, taxes, healthcare, transportation, andeducation.”

MarkDayton,DFLpartycandidate,TomEmmer,Republican party candidate and Tom Horner,Independence party candidate participated inthe debate with TwinWest Chamber PresidentBruceNustadservingasmoderator.

Thank you to all three candidates for theirparticipation!

Thank you to our gubernatorial debate sponsors!

government affairs

Member Orientation PhotosTwinWest members are actively involved in our events and programs

and we are proud to share our members getting a return of their

investment. Below are members who have recently joined TwinWest.

August Member Orientation. Left to Right: Darrin Gerr - Good Look Ink, Tonia Fesenko - Good Look Ink, Leah Matsch - Good Look Ink, Julie Hadges - Good Look Ink

August Member Orientation. Left to Right: Tyler Emmert - Evolve Systems, Jane Denny - Evolve Systems, Amanda Winter - Melaleuca: The Wellness Co., Natalie LaBarbera - Integra Telecom - Sales Department, Chad Krueger - Integra Telecom - Sales Department

August Member Orientation. Left to Right: Don Daraskevich - Insurance Advantage, Brad Gotto - Fiat Wealth Management, Meg Pendleton - Fiat Wealth Management, Phil Berbig - Breathe Laser Therapy, Kelly Guncheon - Guncheon Financial, LLC.

September Member Orientation. Left to Right: Jeff Moores - Rasmussen College, Penny Springer - Shred-N-Go, Inc., Thomas Walthour - Marco, Kevin Kobienia - Marco, Paul Sorensen - Marco

September Member Orientation. Left to Right: Jim Lund - KW Commercial, Minneapolis, Teresa Schutz - The Growth Coach, Virginia Antony - Edina Realty, Xuan Mai Thi Ta - Modern Eyewear, Nick Jankovich - Premier Alliance Group

From left to right: Debra Valentini - Juut Salonspa, Anne Sumangil – Rasmussen, Gretchen Ditto - Ditto & Co, Andre Soissons - Laser Technologies

From left to right:: Chris McLeod - Waddell & Reed, Dawn Braegelman – Rasmussen, Peggy Farah – Wipfli, Julie Stewart - Alerus

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2009-2010 TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Year in Review

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DearTwinWestMembers,

When I began my tenureas your Board chair, Iintroduced the Hawaiianconceptoflokahi.Generally,lokahi means “balancethrough relationships.”

During turbulent economic times, businessleaders often tend to retrench and focus ontheir commodities sometimes at the expense oftheirrelationshipsintheprocess.TheHawaiianmessage is “Disregard your interdependencies,and you will cease to exist. For you are notyourcommodities,youareyour relationships.”TwinWestshinesbyhelpingyourbusinesskeepanecessarybalance.Whileyouare focusingonyourbusiness’scorestrengthsandjugglingyourdaily duties, we are working hard to nurtureand foster your business relationships withgovernment,communities,andotherbusinesses.

WhileTwinWestBoardandstaffmeetingswereunfortunatelydevoidofhuladancingandluaus,the vision of lokahi was apparent! We vowedthat during this economic downturn TwinWestwouldremainastrongpartnerandadvocateforourmembers, andwe have accomplished this.Allow me to highlight some of the followingworkTwinWesthasdoneoverthepastyear:

-Grow Minnesota!: TwinWestmade35visitstolocalbusinessesandfacilitatedthesecuringofa $70,000 loan for aHopkinsmember businesstogrowthroughaMinnesotaChamber/PohladFamilyFoundationloanprogram.

-TwinWest Foundation:Thankstodonationsfrom people like you, the TwinWest Chamberof Commerce Foundation awarded $70,000 inscholarships;$45,000inthehighschoolprogramand$25,000inthecareerpathprogram.- Networking: TwinWesthostedover80no-costevents- Business/Education Partnership: Thisprogram is stronger than ever as TwinWesthosted our S.T.E.M. (science, technology,

engineering andmath) event and Ethics in theWorkplaceworkshop.-Legislative Breakfast: This series remainedrelevant and popular as attendancewas up 20percent.

- Gala, Golf, Annual Celebration, and Small Business Awards: Theseannualeventscontinued to be strong indicators of TwinWestprideandfellowship.-Transportation:Weworkedwithareaelectedofficials and the Minnesota Department ofTransportation relating to scoping projects forHighway 100 and 494, and TwinWest remainsinvolved in Southwest Light Rail Transitplanning.-The Business Panel:ThiswasintroducedbyTwinWestasa realitybasedbusinesseducationseries.- The TwinWest Emerging Leaders: Thisgroupcontinuedtobuildupontheirmomentumas they expanded their membership base andhostednineeventsoverthecourseoftheyear.- Gubernatorial Debate: This TwinWestsponsoredeventwasattendedbymorethan500businessleaders

-Membership:Despite a soft economy, new member salesremainedsolidthisyearasbusinesseslookedformorewaystoconnectlocally.

Noneoftheforegoingwouldhavebeenpossiblewithouttheincrediblydedicatedleaderswehaveserving on our TwinWest Board, the TwinWestFoundation, the TwinWest Political ActionCommittee, Emerging Leaders, Ambassadors,Leadership TwinWest, and the host of othercommittees, taskforces and groups that makeTwinWest the vital voice in business that it istoday. I’d be remiss if I did not mention staffmembers Bruce, Chris, Dan, Jacqui, Judy andSara, along with our operations partners, whotirelesslywork toput theTwinWestvision intoaction.Thankstoallofyou!

I trust that you are proud of your TwinWestaffiliation, and I thank you for your support,leadership and participation. Lastly, thanks forallowingme to serve as your chair for the lastyear.Ithastrulybeenanhonorandaprivilege!

Aloha!

SteveWiseCassScrewMachineProducts2009–2010ChairoftheBoard

MISSION STATEMENTTwinWest is an advocate for business. We are the voice of business in government and provide our members opportunities to grow their businesses and improve their communities.

VALUE STATEMENTSMEMBERS: We care about our stakeholders. How we develop and implement programs, policies and services results in an engaged membership, a sense of inclusivity and a fun social environment.

ADVOCACY: We impact the business climate. We involve and inform members and influence public policy. We provide opportunities for members to advocate for one another.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP: We operate with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are proactive, innovative, creative and forward thinking.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: We foster personal and professional growth and business and economic development.

COMMUNITY: We enrich our communities through our philanthropic activities and partnerships with schools and local governments.


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October 2010 Connect with success at TwinWest’s events and programs—your links to influential people, innovative ideas, and exclusive opportunities.

Network Connections Networking Group

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.TwinWest Chamber office

10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth(763) 450-2220

Investment: $75/year

ROI: Connect with other business professionals using innovative cutting-edge programs, tools and technologies to produce a positive networking outcome.

To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left at Revere Lane. Turn right onto the frontage road. Chamber is on the right.

Member Orientation

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.Hampton Inn

10420 Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka(952) 541-1094

No cost to attend.

ROI: Learn how to make the most of your investment and get a jump start on networking.

To get there: From 394, exit on Hopkins Crossroad and go north. a right on Wayzata Boulevard.

TwinWest 2010 Annual Celebration

Featuring Joe Reilly, President and Founder of Payroll Control Systems

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Sheraton Minneapolis West

12201 Ridgedale Drive, MinnetonkaInvestment: $45 members, $55 nonmembers, $400

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ROI: Join us as we review the past year and look forward to what’s ahead. Our keynote speaker this year is Joe Reilly, who will share his remarkable story “From Pawns to Profitability, Joe Reilly ‘Makes Good’ with Success” and tips for business success. Also at this event meet TwinWest Foundation Carreer Path scholarship recipients and their donors.

To get there: From I-394, take the Plymouth Road/Ridgedale Drive exit. Proceed to Ridgedale Drive and turn right. Go two blocks and the hotel is on the left.

St. Louis Park Business Council

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.Wolfe Lake Professional Center5000 36th Street, St. Louis Park

No cost to attend.

ROI: Get involved in the St. Louis Park business community and hear updates from the city and schools.

To get there: Take Highway 100 to Highway 7. Turn left onto Highway 7. Turn right onto Belt Line Boulevard.

Power Partners Networking

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.TwinWest Chamber office



ROI: Exchange leads with a group of businesses that meets twice monthly.


TwinWest Legislative Breakfast

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.Doubletree Hotel Minneapolis Park Place1500 Park Place Boulevard, St. Louis Park

(952) 542-8600Investment: $30/members;

$40/nonmembers

ROI: This event will focus on the 2010 elections in Minnesota. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear from Professor Larry Jacobs, back by popular demand, his thoughts and prognostications on these top races.

To get there: From I-394, take Park Place/Xenia exit. Travel south on Park Place and turn right on 16th Street.

Member Talk: For Members, By Members

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.TwinWest Chamber office


No cost to attend.

ROI: Brainstorm with other Chamber members about issues affecting your business while expanding your professional network.


Prospective Member Forum

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.TwinWest Chamber office


No cost to attend.

ROI: Join other members for this event featuring a 25 -minute overview of the opportunities with TwinWest followed by a half hour open discussion. Current members are welcome when accompanied by a prospective member.


Government Affairs Committee Meeting

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.TwinWest Chamber office


No cost to attend.

ROI: Discuss issues that impact the business community and share policy recommendations to the TwinWest Board of Directors. All members are welcome to participate in this Committee.


Overtime at Brunswick Zone

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.Brunswick Zone

7545 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Park(763) 503-2695

No cost to attend.

ROI: Connect with success with the TwinWest Chamber. Meet other members, exchange ideas and sales leads, and build relationships.

To get there: Go north on U.S. 169. Take the Brooklyn Blvd./77th Ave exit. Turn right at Brooklyn Blvd.

Crystal/New Hope Business Council

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.Liberty Diversified International

5600 North Highway 169, New Hope(763) 536-6600

No cost to attend.

ROI: Get involved in the local business community and hear updates from cities and schools.

To get there: Take 169 to the 49th Avenue N exit and turn right. Turn left onto Independence Avenue N.

Network Connections Networking Group

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.TwinWest Chamber office



ROI: Connect with other business professionals using innovative cutting-edge programs, tools and technologies to produce a positive networking outcome.


Power Partners Networking

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.TwinWest Chamber office



ROI: Exchange leads with a group of businesses that meets twice monthly.


Emerging Leaders 2010 -2011 Series Kick-off 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Crave – West End1603 West End Blvd., St. Louis Park

(952) 933-6500No cost to attend.

ROI: Learn about programming for the upcoming series and the 2010-2011 philanthropic opportunities and community support, all while making business connections. Also, you can purchase your lunch pass for the 2010-2011 series. You will also get a preview of our November “On the Fast Track” Luncheon.

To get there: From I-394, take Park Place/Xenia exit. Travel south on Park Place and turn left on West End Boulevard.

BusinessShowcase

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.First National Bank

13605 27th Avenue North, PlymouthNo cost to attend.

ROI: Connect with other members and exchange ideas, sales leads and build relationships.

To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Turn left at County Road 61/Xenium Lane N. Turn right at 26th Avenue North.

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September’s TwinWest Legislative Breakfastseries kick-off featured Representative AnnLenczewski, Minnesota Department ofEmployment and Economic DevelopmentDirectorMarkLofthus, and adiscussionof the2010 Jobs Bill, passed by the Legislature andsignedbyGovernorTimPawlenty.

One of the key components of the law is anAngel Tax Credit—designed to stimulateprivateinvestmentintechnology-centricstartupbusinessesinMinnesota.

HerearesomefactsontheAngelTaxCreditandits implementationfromthestate’sDepartmentofEmploymentandEconomicDevelopment:

Minnesota’snewAngelTaxCreditwillstimulateprivate investment in emerging businesses andwill encourage job creation. It provides taxincentivestoinvestorsorfundsthatputmoneyintostartupbusinessesthatarefocusedonhightechnologyornewproprietarytechnology.

Key features of the Angel Tax Credit include:-A25percenttaxcreditforinvestmentsinsmall,emergingbusinesses.-Amaximum credit of $125,000per personperyear($250,00ifmarriedfilingjointly).-Program funding of $11 million in credits in2010 and $12million in credits annually from2011through2014.-Astaterefundifcreditsexceedtaxliability.

Investors,fundsandbusinessesmustbecertifiedby the Minnesota Department of Employmentand Economic Development (DEED) in orderto participate in the program. The minimumqualifying investments are $10,000 (investors)and $30,000 (funds), and the maximum creditperbusinessis$1million.

Who Benefits from the Angel Tax Credit? Businesses, investors, workers and the state’seconomyallbenefit from theAngelTaxCredit.Here’show:-Businessesgetthecapitaltheyneedtogrow.-Investors canmanage the risk associatedwithinvestingainnewbusinessesortechnology.-Minnesota workers and the state’s economybenefit because the tax credit kick-startsemergingbusinessesandcreatesjobs.

Toqualify for theAngelTaxCredit, businessesmust meet these general criteria.At minimumtheymust:-BeheadquarteredinMinnesota.-Have a minimum of 51 percent of employeesand51percentofpayrollinMinnesota.-Havefewerthan25employees.-Pay employees annual wages of at least 175percent of poverty level, currently $18.55 perhour. Does not apply to business’ executives,officers, board members, or 20 percent-plusowners.-Mustnothavebeeninoperationformorethan10years.-Must not have previously received privateequityinvestmentsofmorethan$2million.-Must not have been disqualified frominvestment under Minn. Stat. 80 A.50 (b)(3) Small corporation offering registrationdisqualifications.-Mustnothavegeneratedmorethan$4millionininvestmentsthathavereceivedanAngelTaxCredit (TheAngel Tax Credit is capped at $1millionperbusiness).-MustbecertifiedbyDEEDbeforeinvestmentismade.Thecertificationfilingfeeis$150.

In addition, qualifying businesses must alsobe engaged in - or committed to engage in -technological innovation in Minnesota. Theirprimarybusinessactivitiesmust includeoneormoreofthefollowing:

-Usingproprietarytechnologytoaddvaluetoaproduct,processorservice inaqualifiedhigh-technologyfield.-Researching or developing a proprietaryproduct,process,orserviceinaqualifiedhigh-technologyfield.-Researching, developing, or producing a newproprietary technology for use in the fieldsof agriculture, tourism, forestry, mining,manufacturing,ortransportation.

Excluded Businesses and Professional ServicesThereareseveraltypesofbusinessesthatmaynotparticipateintheAngelTaxCreditprogram.Theyinclude:-Realestatedevelopment-Insurance-Bankingandlending-Lobbyingandpoliticalconsulting-Informationtechnologyconsulting-Wholesaleandretailtrade-Leisureandhospitality-Transportation-Construction-Ethanolfromcorn

Certain professional services are also excludedfrom participating, including professionalservicesfrom:-Attorneys-Accountants-Businessconsultants-Physicians-Healthcareconsultants

For more information on the programand its application process, visit www.positivelyminnesota.com/angelcredit.

Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

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Tom Sanvick is TwinWest’s Volunteer Superstar!

From Pawns to Profitability, Joe Reilly “Makes Good” with Success

Payroll Control Systemsis a Minnesota basedpayroll processingand human resource

management services company with offices inMinneapolis, Phoenix, DesMoines, Seattle andSpokane.JoehasoverfortyyearsofInformationSystems and Accounting experience. Prior tofounding Payroll Control Systems, Joe heldpositions with such notables as IBM, ControlData,andCapGeminiAmerica(Ernst&Young).

Joe has been named the TwinWest 2010EntrepreneuroftheYearandthe1999EmergingEntrepreneurof theYear.Hewasalsoawardedthe2001EntrepreneuroftheYearawardfromtheMinneapolisRegionalChamberofCommerce,aswellastheSt.PaulAreaChamberofCommerce’sBravoAward.

JoinTwinWesttohearJoe’sremarkablestoryandtipsforbusinesssuccess.

Thiseventwillalso:-acknowledgetopTwinWestsupportersthroughtheCircleAwardsprogram.-pass the gavel to new Board chair, DannetteColeman, Medica, and pass the TwinWest FoundationgaveltoMattShadow,Ameristar Agency.-recognize TwinWest committee and task forcemembers-commend TwinWest Foundation Career Pathscholarshiprecipientsandtheirdonors.

Event Details:2010 Annual CelebrationWednesday, October 6, 201011:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Sheraton Minneapolis West12201 Ridgedale DriveMinnetonka, MN 55305Investment: $45 members, $55 nonmembers, $400 table of 10To register, go to www.twinwest.com/events

Join TwinWest for the 2010 Annual Celebration! Featuring Joe Reilly, President and Founder of Payroll Control Systems

Tom Sanvick, vicepresident/commericalbanker at Voyager Bank, is a dedicatedTwinWest volunteer.He has chaired theTwinWest Small BusinessAwards Luncheon forfour years. Even in these

economically-challenging times, the annualevent has flourished under his leadership. Hisvaluabletalentshavehelpedeveryaspectoftheeventfromsponsorships,tothemedevelopment,tocommitteerecruitment.

TomalsoparticipatedontheEmergingLeadersCouncil. He helped guide and grow theEmerging Leaders to be a hugely successfulTwinWest program. TwinWest is fortunate tohaveTomassuchanactivemember!

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TwinWest Political Action Committee endorses business heroes in the 2010 election The TwinWest Political Action CommitteeprovidesTwinWestmembersthevehicletoshapethe future of Minnesota’s political landscape.The TwinWest Political Action Committeeendorses candidates for state constitutional,state legislative, and county offices whoseplatforms support private enterprise andwork to improve economic conditions inthe Twin Cities metro area and statewide.

“The TwinWest Political Action Committeehelps the Chamber send a strong messageto legislators that our members are seriousabout the issues facing their businesses, anddemand legislators’ attention and action. TheTwinWest Political Action Committee’s workhelps to improve our state’s business climateand to foster economic development, whichdirectly impacts business’ bottom line.” saidPhilKronlage,chairoftheTwinWestPACBoard.

Candidates are evaluated on the followingcriteria: electability; response to TwinWest andbusiness community questionnaires; leadershipon business issues; voting record; relationshipwith and support of the TwinWest Chamberof Commerce; and personal and professionalexperience. The TwinWest Political ActionCommitteeendorsedthefollowingcandidatesintheupcomingNovember2,2010elections:

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TheTwinWestPoliticalActionCommitteeservesasthepoliticalarmoftheTwinWestChamberofCommerce.Itisorganizedtopromotetheelectionofpro-business/pro-jobscandidatestotheMinnesotaLegislature.TheTwinWestPoliticalActionCommitteerepresentscontributorsfromacrosstheTwinWestfootprintandisgovernedbyavolunteerboardofdirectors. Formore informationabouttheTwinWestPoliticalActionCommitteevisitwww.twinwestpac.com.

State Senate:

House of Representatives:

Rep.SteveSmith(R),District33A

Sen.WarrenLimmer(R)District32

Sen.GenOlson(R)District33

Sen.DavidHann(R)District42

Sen.TerriBonoff(D)District43

Sen.AnnRest(D)District45

Sen.LindaScheid(D)District46

Rep.KurtZellers(R)District32B

Rep.ConnieDoepke(R)District33B

KirkStensrud(R)District42A

Rep.SarahAnderson(R)District43A


NEW MEMBERSWelcome New Members!New members are printed in eachissueofDirections.Followingisalistofbusinessesorindividualswhohaveinvested in the greater communityby joining the TwinWest Chamberof Commerce. Please support thesebusinesses when making purchasesandbusinessdecisions.

OurMembership Directory, listing allChamber members in alphabeticalorder,bycategory,andbyindividualrepresentatives, is publishedeach year. For the most up-to-date information, you can use oursearchable online member directoryat www.twinwest.com. If you are acurrent member, you may updateyourrecordsonline.Wanttobecomeamember?Call(763)450-2220.

Breathe Laser Therapy13911RidgedaleDriveSuite180Minnetonka,MN55305Mr.PhilBerbigTOBACCOCESSATION

Cbeyond7900West78thStreetSuite330Edina,MN55439Ms.KatieWallsTELECOMMUNICATIONS

Evolve Systems1935CountyRoadB2WestSuite101Roseville,MN55113Ms.MarnieRaleighWEBPAGEDESIGNCREDITCARDS-SALES&SERVICES

Fiat Wealth Management1850WestWayzataBoulevardLongLake,MN55356Mr.BradlyJ.GottoFINANCIALADVISORSBROKERAGE

FINANCIALSERVICESINSURANCE

Good Look Ink5108IndustrialBoulevardEdina,MN55439Mr.DarrinGerrCOSMETICS

IamaBasketCase.com1417LaSalleStreetWayzata,MN55391Ms.LynnR.GruberGIFTBASKETSGIFTS&CARDS

Insurance Advantage Agency7600ParklawnAvenueSuite350Edina,MN55435Mr.DonDaraskevichINSURANCE

Integra Telecom Sales Department6160GoldenHillsDriveGoldenValley,MN55416Ms.NatalieLaBarberaTELECOMMUNICATIONS

KW Commercial, Minneapolis1300LagoonAvenueSuite250Minneapolis,MN55408Mr.JimLundREALESTATE-COMMERCIAL

McKinstry8451XerxesAvenueNorthBrooklynPark,MN55444Mr.MichaelPiperCONSULTANTS-BUSINESS&PROFESSIONAL

ENERGYPROJECTSDEVELOPMENT

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company852125thStreetWestSt.LouisPark,MN55426Ms.AmandaWinterHEALTH&FITNESSCENTERS

Modern Eyewear4713CountyRoad101Minnetonka,MN55345Xuan–MaiThiTa,ODOPTICAL

Parker Rosen LLC3001stAvenueNorthSuite200Minneapolis,MN55401Mr.DavidA.SimonATTORNEYS

Premier Alliance Group, LLC6780LakeviewCircleNorthEastAlbertville,MN55301Mr.NickJankovichEMPLOYMENTAGENCIES&COUNSELING

HUMANRESOURCECONSULTING

Rasmussen College830193rdAvenueNorthBrooklynPark,MN55445-1512Ms.AnneSumangilSCHOOLS&COLLEGES

Saturn of Golden Valley and Brooklyn Park Kia801LouisianaAvenueSouthGoldenValley,MN55426Ms.PamGuilfordAUTOMOBILEDEALERSAUTOMOBILEREPAIRS,SERVICE&PARTS

Senator Terri Bonoff325CapitolBuilding75Rev.Dr.MartinLutherKingJr.Blvd.

St.Paul,MN55155SenatorTerriBonoffGOVERNMENT

Soissons, Andre’ - Laser Technologies2500LexingtonAvenueSouthMendotaHeights,MN55120Mr.AndreSoissonsCOPIERS-SALES,SERVICE&SUPPLIES

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The Growth Coach531711thAvenueSouthMinneapolis,MN55417Ms.TeresaSchutzCONSULTANTS-BUSINESS&PROFESSIONAL

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RENEWING MEMBERSCongratulations to the followingmembers who have recentlycelebrated their membershipanniversaries. These members arepart of a continued commitmentto our communities through theirinvestmentintheTwinWestChamber.

25+CoffeeMill,Inc.ComcastCableGearty-DelmoreFuneralHanceAceHardware,Inc.RaySmithInsuranceAgency

16-20Arc’sValueVillageThriftStores&DonationCenters

Children’s-MinnetonkaHaworth&Company,Ltd.MinnesotaComprehensiveHealthAssociation

11-15PremiseCommercialRealEstatePresbyterianHomes,BeaconHillQuestDevelopmentWillistonGroup,The

5-10AFLAC-ShapiroBenilde-St.Margaret’sBremerBankMinnetonkaFuzzyDuckDesignGoldenCareUSA,Inc.GolfTECHighFiveHopkinsBusiness&CivicAssociationInvestmentManagementInc.MinnesotaSchoolofBusinessObermanThompson&Segal,LLCPrincipalFinancialGroupSam’sClubSyngentaSeeds,Inc.T.G.I.Friday’sThriventFinancialVaalerInsurance,Inc./HCISVillageParkApartments

1-5AlertFire&SafetyBestWishesFloralBinaryWebDesignBuffaloWildWings-PlymouthC.E.L.CircadianCorporateTechnologiesCrownMarking,Inc.HarlanRossmannAgency-NationwideInsurance

HennepinCountyBoardofCommissioners-JanCallison

Horwitz/NSIHRDepartmentLLCiVisionHumanResourcesKennedyTransmissionBrake&AutoService

KMASConsultingLLCMaryKayMax’sMetroDentalcareMinnesotaTwinsMoneyMailerMinneapolisWestNewHorizonAcademy-PlymouthNewReflectionsSpa-SalonNexproPersonnelServicesPadillaSpeerBeardsleyPaneraBreadPaneraCateringParkshoreSeniorCampusPawnAmericaMN,L.L.C./PaydayAmerica,Inc.-Burnsville,Hopkins,Robbinsdale,St.LouisPark

PicturaGraphicsRenovoDataServiceSharePointCreditUnionSlachowitz,JoelSmoothSailInternationalLLCSnapFitness-PlymouthSuccessComputerConsultingSwankAudioVisualToepke,SarahE.VinlandNationalCenterWEALTHFinancialConsultants,Inc.WillowHillInc.

TwinWest ChampionsThanks to the following people for referring new members to TwinWest. We appreciate their efforts to spread the word to others in their network about the benefits of chamber membership.

Jennifer Albrecht – Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services

Beth Ulrich – Fuzzy Duck Design

If you know of someone whose business might benefit from TwinWest membership, please ask them to contact us at (763) 450-2220 or [email protected], or let us know how we might get in touch with them.

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Thank you to our sponsors and members who generously donated prizes to our annual TwinWest Ambassadors celebration!A wonderful array of prizes was generouslydonatedbythefollowingcompanies:

BayView Events Center; The Business Journal;Costco - St. Louis Park; Document Resources;DoubletreeHotelMinneapolisParkPlace;ErbertandGerbert’s -Hopkins;ErbertandGerbert’s -Plymouth; Fuzzy Duck Design; General Mills;GrandCasinoMilleLacs&Hinckley;Hellmuth& Johnson, PLLC; Hennes Art Company;Herzing College; J&F Reddy Rents; Jake’s CityGrill; Joel Slachowitz; LarsonAllen; MarriottMinneapolisWest;MaryKay-PatriciaTrumbull;Medica;MinnesotaTwins;NextStageBusiness;THE Original Basket Company; ParadiseCharter Cruises; Park Dental Ridgepark; ParkShore Senior Campus; Peg’s Countryside Café;SheratonMinneapolisWest; Sign-A-Rama; andThermoDynamoProductions.

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