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Your Business & Community Connection

Lori SyversonPresident

Edina Chamber of Commerce

Dear Prospective Member,

Thank you for your interest in joining the Edina Chamber of Commerce!

This chamber is innovative and dynamic and not only focuses on the needs of our business members but on the needs of our local community. Your business will be part of a dynamic center of regional commerce and strong neighborhoods, and an excellent, award-winning school district, drawing families, workers, visitors and economic opportunities for our business community like never before.

Here are just a couple of the new projects you can be part of:

• Edina’s Economic Development• GreenUmbrella Intiative (pg. 6)

I’m looking forward to meeting you at one of our upcoming events and hope you’ll consider joining the Edina Chamber of Commerce.


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Networking Events & Groups

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Annual EventsPg. 4

Advertising & Exposure

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Explore Edina & GreenUmbrella

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Staff & Board of Directors

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As a member of the Edina Chamber of Commerce, there are opportunities to get involved with numerous networking events and groups in order to connect, share, and grow your business.

NETWORKING EVENTS

• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

• EMERGING LEADERS EVENTS• GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS• SUNRISE EDINA BUSINESS BREAKFASTS• WOMEN INSPIRING LEADERSHIP & LEARNING

(W.I.L.L.) EVENTS

NETWORKING GROUPS

• NETWORK ONE Organized networking group meets bi-weekly to exchange leads and discuss their businesses. Contact President: Mike Sitek [email protected]

• EDINA EDGE Network of professionals who meet twice monthly to support each other in growing our businesses. To encourage referrals, we allow only one professional in each market niche. Contact Co-Chairs: [email protected], or Heidi Stinson, [email protected]

• EDINA BUSINESS NETWORK This group exists to inspire, share and grow relationships, both personally and professionally. They brainstorm collaboratively to solve problems that individuals face in business, and they develop close and deeper personal and business relationships. Contact Chair: Phyllis Fleischauer, [email protected]

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FOR MORE INFO ON NETWORKING EVENTS & GROUPS, VISIT WWW.EDINACHAMBER.COM

Annual Events & CommitteesThe Edina Chamber of Commerce has six major events a year and a number of committees to get involved with. We encourage members to attend these events and join a committee in order to get to know other Chamber members better and engage in the community.

ANNUAL EVENTS• GALA • AWARDS LUNCHEON• TASTE OF EDINA • GOLF TOURNAMENT • STYLE EDINA• WELLNESS EVENT

• LEADERSHIP EVENT

COMMITTEES

• NEW MEMBER COMMITTEE The Chamber’s Ambassador group. Meet and visit all new members. Serve as dignitaries representing the Chamber at various events. Contact Deb Hanson, [email protected] for more info.

• EDUCATION COMMITTEE Teacher of the Year Award, Scholarships selections, Career and Mentor Events. Contact Shelly Loberg, [email protected] for more info.

• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Encourages and guides economic development in the city of Edina through advocacyand program development, support for existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses. Contact Shelly Loberg, [email protected] for more info.

• EMERGING LEADERS COMMITTEE Events created to give young business professionals, ages 20 - 40, an opportunity to network and grow in Edina. Contact Lauren Elrick, [email protected] for more info.

• WOMEN INSPIRING LEADERSHIP & LEARNING (W.I.L.L.) COMMITTEE Events created especially for women to inspire leadership and learning in business and life. Contact Deb Hanson or Shelly Loberg at [email protected] or [email protected] for more info.

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Advertising & ExposureAs a member of the Chamber, community exposure and advertising is at your fingertips. We work closely with the City of Edina, Edina Public Schools, and local businesses to promote many events and to make Edina the optimal place to do business.

COMMUNITY EXPOSURE• SCHOLARSHIPS, TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD,

AND BUSINESS AWARDS• RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONIES• SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS

• ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

COMPLIMENTARY AND PAID ADVERTISING

• COMPLIMENTARY Enhanced Directory Listing Website Opportunities (Hot Deals, Press Releases, Job Postings) Email Newsletter Posts Social Media Posts All information must be submitted to the Edina Chamber of Commerce at least 5 days prior to publication.

• PAID ADVERTISING Email Ad-Blast: Send an email to your fellow Chamber members via the Chamber Emali Ad-Blast. Advertisement Banner on Website: Your ad on the Chamber website. Ad will link to your preferred URL. Monthly Newsletter Ad: Place an ad in our monthly e-newsletter, which is emailed to all members. General Membership Meeting Opportunities: Receive an exclusive display table with opportunity to meet guests at registration area. Logo in program. Recognition from the podium. Interested in advertising? Questions? Contact Lauren Elrick at [email protected]

FOR MORE INFO ON ADVERTISING AND EXPOSURE, VISIT WWW.EDINACHAMBER.COM

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Helping to build a happier, healthier, and more purposeful community.

GreenUmbrella is a new initiative which leverages the expansive health, wellness, and lifestyle assets located in Edina.

CORE COMPONENTS

• Educational content that enhances wellbeing, health, and life purpose at both school and community programming levels

• Developing a business catalyst focused on generating new enterprise in the Health & Wellbeing spaces

• An online portal that encourages, promotes, and rewards residents to adopt healthier behaviors and lifestyles

• Focus on workforce development, job creation, and enterprise vitality for businesses that call Edina home

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Edina Chamber Staff


Shelly LobergVice President

Deb HansonDirector of Member

Experience & Development

Lauren Elrick Communications

Coordinator

Caitlyn QuastMarketing & Event

Coordinator

2020 Board of DirectorsLisa Walker, Board Chair

The Walker Group

Tim Murphy, Past Board Chair

Murphy Automotive

Jack Abdo, TreasurerAbdo, Eick & Meyers

Don Hutchison, Incoming Chair

Tufford~Hughes & Associates

Lori Syverson, SecretaryEdina Chamber of

Commerce

Jeremy AbramsonWischermann Partners

Heidi StinsonStinson Services

Steve BlexrudGeneration Group

Joe ArendsNorth American Banking

Company

John Schultz, Ex-OfficioEdina Public Schools

Joel HilgendorfHellmuth & Johnson, PLLC

Scott Neal, Ex-OfficioCity of Edina

James B. HovlandHovland & Rasmus, PLLC

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STAY CONNECTED

Edina Chamber of Commerce & Explore Edina3300 Edinborough Way, #650 Edina, MN 55435952-806-9060

[email protected]

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