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Snow on the ground (presumably) and cold air in the lungs can only mean one thing - it must be time for our annual, over the top, Holiday Open House presented by AT&T! Held in the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce's atrium, the Holiday Open House is free, features a variety of delicious food and drinks from our great hospitality members, and includes three hours of non-stop networking. Ever

wonder what it's like to be inside of a cash tornado? Find out when you join us on December 12th and leave with your wallet a little fuller! So if you don't already have the date circled on your calendar, please do it immediately. We want to see you!

And when you arrive, make sure to visit our Foundation table. Each year we conduct the “Really Big Time Raffle” in which 300 tickets are sold, for $100 dollars each, with the chance to win $10,000 dollars or one of three $1,000 prizes! This raffle raises money for our Foundation as they engage in leadership development across the East Metro. Help invest in the caliber of leadership that the business and civic community deserves, and (hopefully!) win big at the same time.

Try to contain your excitement after you check out photos from last year's Holiday Open House here!

Have a wonderful Holiday season and a great 2014 Business year.

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It’s that time of the year again when businesses evaluate their performance and outline goals for the new year. The key to a successful company is one comprised of leaders who dream, imagine, and think ahead, but who can also make those dreams a reality. As a member focused organization, your Chamber’s mission has always been to drive member engagement and provide resources for business growth.

As your organization puts together goals for 2014, consider taking a look at these highlighted New Year’s resolutions shared by

members of SPACC. Your Chamber consists of some of the most active and committed businesses in the region. Sharing their goals and visions for the future helps transform them into realities that predictably strengthen the vitality of the local business community. Upon reading this, it’s the Chamber’s goal that you will find new partnerships and opportunities to connect with fellow businesses that can help accelerate your own goals for 2014.

Have a happy and prosperous New Year.

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Beyond the Horizon – What Is Your 2014 New Year’s Resolution?

Mary Trick, Senior Vice PresidentGlobal License Management & Maintenance, Infor Inc.ResolutionAt Infor, (which acquired Lawson Software in 2011), our 2014 resolution is to really help our customers adopt our latest software products. Since we added Lawson, we have invested more than $500 million in modernizing our software product line and we now have put together a great program that makes upgrading very affordable for our customers. Whenever a company invests that much into its products, you become passionate about people using it and enjoying the benefits, which I’m sure many of my chamber colleagues will certainly understand!

Infor is a global enterprise software provider serving 70,000 customers around the world. Formerly as Lawson Software, we have been part of the Saint Paul community since 1999 and Minnesota since 1976. We have more than 700 employees located in the Lawson Commons building on Saint Peter Street.


Resolutions 1. Continue to review and achieve new levels of operational and manufacturing efficiency, flexibility and profitability, benefiting both the company and our customers. 2. To invest in new equipment technology that will benefit increased client expectations, especially in the area of digital print services and mailing. 3. Direct our staff of application developers to research and create additional automation tools to assist our customers in marketing and communications, increasing the company’s market share in our target markets.

For 80 years, Bolger has been delivering results for our clients through industry-leading innovation and technological excellence. Our products and services include: award-winning printing, print on demand and variable print, customized web-based technology products and services, real time fulfillment and mailing. Bolger has implemented sophisticated tools and processes to protect and secure sensitive data and has multiple certifications for compliance and environmental controls for a safe workplace and community.

dik Bolger, Chief Executive OfficerBolger Vision Beyond Print

Scott Burns, CEO & Co-FounderGovDelivery ResolutionGovDelivery is growing by leaps and bounds, so part of our 2014 New Year’s resolution is to continue hiring and retaining excellent people in all of our offices, including here in St. Paul. St. Paul’s strong talent pool helps us increase innovation and better serve our government clients, and we will continue to do what we can to promote the City as a great place to work and grow a business for GovDelivery and for others.

GovDelivery provides cloud-based, digital communication solutions to help government organizations, of all sizes, attract and engage a massive online audience. More than 1,000 government organizations worldwide, ranging from the City of St. Paul and Ramsey County to the U.K. and European Parliaments, use GovDelivery’s scalable communications ecosystem to reach both broad and targeted groups with the right information at the right time.


Resolution My resolution for HealthEast is to create even more value for our patients, our communities and our employees. I hope to personally be a better leader by continuously supporting our employee-generated ideas to do things in the least waste way, with the compassion that is unique to HealthEast. Our emerging lean culture (we call it Value Based Improvement) will help us thrive in the New Year and for years to come!

HealthEast is an integrated health care system of Minnesota's top-rated hospitals, clinics, outpatient services, home care, medical transportation and other holistic health service, which has a rich history of caring for families in St. Paul and the Twin Cities East Metro for more than a century, and is focused on optimal health and well-being for our patients, our communities and ourselves. We're currently creating enterprise-wise medical health records to better serve our patients; our employees are also creating value-based improvement throughout the entire system to make HealthEast more efficient and reduce rising health care costs for our patients; and our ACO's and community based services are improving the health and well-being of our patients through innovative programs that are significantly reducing hospital readmissions and improving our patients' health.

Kathryn Correia, President and CEOHealthEast

Matt Marek, Vice President of Product and MarketingBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota ResolutionBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is here to ensure consumers can make easily understandable decisions during this time of unprecedented change in health care. As Minnesota’s largest health plan with more than 80 years of history in this state, we are restating our commitment to serving Minnesotans and meeting the needs of our members by providing high value and quality choices. Blue Cross is the only health plan that offers coverage options in every county in the state, with the largest number of physicians and hospitals in Minnesota, the U.S. and around the world. Blue Cross is dedicated to continuing to serve all Minnesotans in 2014 and beyond.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota mission is to make a healthy difference in people's lives. Nearly 2.7 million people depend on Blue Cross to manage their health needs. Blue Cross is the largest health insurance plan in the state, with members located throughout the Twin Cities and across Greater Minnesota. The company is part of a nationwide Blue Cross and Blue Shield system that serves nearly 99 million members in the United States. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota provides customized solutions for a range different customers, including individuals; employers; and federal, state and local governments.


Resolution At Fresh Energy, our resolution for the coming year is to shape and drive realistic, visionary energy policies that benefit all. We resolve to forge new partnerships with diverse allies, secure policies that demonstrate the strength of Minnesota’s leadership potential, and communicate compelling stories about cleaner energy, more efficient transportation, and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. In 2014 and beyond, we’ll work toward an economy we thrive in and energy that ensures our well-being.

Since 1990, Fresh Energy has turned widely held economic and environmental ideals into smart energy policy. We have achieved real and measurable progress toward a strong, prosperous energy economy while playing a leading Midwestern role in our nation’s transition to highly efficient clean energy and transportation systems. Transforming vision into reality has been Fresh Energy’s business from day one.

Michael Noble, Executive DirectorFresh Energy

Joseph Dworak, Director of AdmissionsBethel UniversityResolutionOur resolution at the Graduate School and College of Adult and Professional studies at Bethel University in 2014 is to continue to offer and develop cutting edge programs that help professionals advance their careers and help find their calling. We do this by continuing to partner with like-minded organizations who want their employees to continually develop in their abilities. We resolve to keep doing by offering degrees founded on the Christian faith and through our professors who help you form the character for responsible leadership at work and in the community.

Bethel University has been a leader and model in Christian higher education since 1871. For generations, our fusion of evangelical faith with top-ranked academics has transformed women and men, preparing them for unique callings in the kingdom of God. With more than 100 academic programs in 2 colleges, a grad school, and a seminary, we're one of the most comprehensive, interdenominational Christian universities in the nation. Our main campus, in the heart of the Twin Cities metro, gives us quick access to service projects, internships, churches, ministry organizations, and tons of local entertainment.


Resolution Our resolution for 2014 is to service our community and customers with the highest quality, safest and most affordable and convenient healthy fresh food choices available, while supporting sustainable agriculture and at the same time reducing our carbon footprint.

J&J Distributing is a full service wholesale distributor and processor of organic and conventional fresh and dried produce including fresh squeezed juices. We have an urban farm being built on our property in the inner city of St. Paul. We are growing with our community.

Jim Hannigan, President/CEOJ&J Distributing

Noelle Singerhouse, Sales ManagerCRAVE Catering and Muse Event CenterResolutionAs CRAVE Catering and Muse Event Center transition into 2014 we are excited to bring awareness throughout the Twin Cities of our new venue Muse located in the North Loop of Minneapolis. We were looking to offer a fresh, unique new venue that captures the essence of Minneapolis culture and the capacity to host small and large scale events. Muse is a blank canvas for your imagination to take over, the design is simple yet elegant allowing for clients to put their own spin on the place.

CRAVE Catering and Muse Event Center are committed to providing full-service catering with unlimited resources for event planners, corporations and individuals planning special events ranging from large-scale galas and weddings, to more intimate in-home dinner parties, and everything in between. The CRAVE Catering staff offers a one of a kind event experience by helping clients create customized menus, and collaborate on site selection and event design.

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Resolution At the Pioneer Press/TwinCities.com in 2014, we’re committed to serving our readers and advertisers — Always delivering the best local news and information — All Ways. Whether they access our content in print or digitally via desktop, smartphone or tablet, readers choose the Pioneer Press/Twin Cities.com — a source they know and trust — for insightful reporting, engaging personalities and news and information they won’t find anywhere else. They’re the readers our advertisers want to reach — and they’ve made the Pioneer Press an industry leader in print circulation growth, and TwinCities.com the fastest-growing online service in the Twin Cities.

The Pioneer Press and TwinCities.com are the No. 1 news and information source for St. Paul and the East Metro area, reaching nearly 100 percent of households with a full range of print and digital products. In print, readers have been turning to Minnesota’s First Newspaper – a three-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize – since 1849. In the digital world, readers stay connected on TwinCities.com and engage in our growing community of followers and fans on Facebook and Twitter.

Greg Mazanec, Associate Publisher and Vice PresidentPioneer Press

Bob Schlichte, Director of Strategic RelationshipsGrand Casino Mille Lacs & HinckleyResolutionGrand Casino Mille Lacs & Grand Casino Hinckley’s resolution for 2014 points to one clear goal: Delight their Guests. To achieve this, the operations will reinvest appropriately in each Guest and take it a step further by investing in their Associates as well. By providing the Associates the best resources, training, encouragement and empowerment, the team members will be able to continue to meet (or address) the Guest’s needs and ultimately service them even better.

Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley are owned by the Mille Lacs Band’s Corporate Commission. The casinos feature gaming, accommodations, dining, conference and banquet facilities, live entertainment, and The Grand Harmony Spa and Grand National Golf Club at Grand Casino Hinckley. The casinos directly employ more than 2,800 people and cover more than 3,500 people with their insurance plan. The Band taxes these entities at 100 percent and utilizes the revenues to provide health care, education, and other programs and services to Band members. The Band also invests in infrastructure and economic development that directly benefit the entire community.


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Resolution • In 2014, AT&T will add to its nearly $500 million dollar investment in high-speed wireless broadband in Minnesota and accelerate our statewide buildout with the goal to deliver 4G LTE to virtually the entire state and 300 million people nationwide by the end of the year. • AT&T will also work with business leaders, technology companies and legislators to pursue public policy that encourages investment and deployment of broadband to all four corners of the state and help spur job creation and economic growth. • AT&T will continue to deliver the fastest and most reliable wireless service to our customers and once again earn accolades from leading industry experts such as PC Magazine, Root Metrics, Frost and Sullivan and others who gave top ratings to AT&T’s wireless service in 2013.

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications company and one of the most honored companies in the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T employs more than 1,700 people in Minnesota and is investing billions of dollars across the United States to build the advanced networks that will create jobs and fuel economic growth.

Paul Weirtz, PresidentAT&T - Minnesota

Phil Hansen, CEO American Red Cross – Northern Minnesota RegionResolutionRed Cross resolves to help the St. Paul community “get in shape” for disasters.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.


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YPro: Annual Holiday Celebration$20

Wednesday, December 45 - 7 p.m.

Crowne Plaza St. Paul - Riverfront 11 East Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55101

Join fellow young professionals from across the Twin Cities for an evening of merriment and networking! YPro's annual holiday celebration will take place at the picturesque Windows on the River, located on the 22nd floor of the Crowne Plaza St. Paul-Riverfront Hotel with panoramic views of downtown!

YPro will also be supporting the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation through a raffle and collection of silent auction items you don't want to miss out on!

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The Minnesota Wild

Social Reception at R.F. Moeller Jeweler$10 Members$20 Non-Members

Thursday, December 55 - 7 p.m.

RF Moeller Jeweler2065 Ford Parkway Saint Paul, MN 55116

Join us Thursday, December 5 for a Social Reception at R.F. Moeller Jeweler in Highland Park! R.F. Moeller Jeweler invites you out for a fun evening of networking! Meet fellow Chamber members and visit with old friends while enjoying fabulous food and drinks!

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Holiday Open House - Presented by AT & TFREE

Thursday, December 124:30 - 7 p.m.

Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce401 N. Robert Street, Suite 150Saint Paul, MN 55101

We invite you to join fellow Chamber members, friends and colleagues as we celebrate accomplishments of the Saint Paul and East Metro business community in 2013! Come for the tremendous networking opportunity, stay for the food and fun!

Enjoy complimentary food and beverage from some of the area's finest catering, restaurant and beverage members, including:

5-8 Tavern & Grill // Buca di Beppo // Cookie Cart // Country Inn/Green Mill Woodbury // Crave // Creative Corporate Catering // Culver's of Saint Paul // Delish // Donatelli's // Famous Dave's // FINNEGANS // Highland Grill // Kincaid's // Kokomo's Island Cafe // Marcelita's Cookies // Prom Catering & Event Center // Scusi // Stout's Pub & Grill // Summit Brewing Company // The Liffey // The Saint Paul Hotel // Three Sons Signature Cuisine // Treasure Island Resort & Casino // Wild Tymes Sports & Music Bar

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CONTRIBUTING: 3M, CenturyLink, Great River Office Products, Minnesota

Computers for Schools, Minnesota Swarm, St. Paul

Athletic Club, St. Paul Federal Credit Union, Xcel Energy

BEVERAGE: Wal-Mart - St. Anthony

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Shoreview/Arden Hills Business CouncilFREE

Wednesday, December 187:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Northwest Youth & Family Services 3490 Lexington Avenue N, Suite 205 Shoreview , MN 55126

Attend the Shoreview/Arden Hills Business Council and gather together with business owners and employees in the East Metro. We will be talking about the importance of business community leadership and engagement in regional decision making.

Business Connection Breakfast$15 Members$30 Non-Members

Wednesday,December 187:30 - 9 a.m.

The Wellington Senior Living 2235 Rockwood Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55116

Make valuable connections by attending our upcoming Business Connection Breakfast at The Wellington Senior Living!

Join fellow Chamber members for our speed networking-style breakfast event and expand your network! The morning will begin at 7:30 a.m. with open networking and breakfast, followed by three rounds of structured networking at 8 a.m. Don't forget to bring plenty of business cards!

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Q. Brief overview of your organization and what you offer/sets you apart?

A. I’ve been in banking for 17 years working for the small community bank model, the mid-regional publicly traded bank, and now Wells Fargo. With Wells Fargo, I enjoy being able to offer my clients 80+ product lines / services to work with their specific needs and wants. I enjoy assisting my clients by providing services that allow them to grow, to manage international client transactions, assisting in their succession planning, and allowing them creativity

and flexibility when working together to implement strategies and services. I am also very involved in Saint Paul and the Twin Cities with other organizations as a community member and leader.

Q. How long have you been an ambassador?

A. I’ve been an Ambassador for 7 months, but a very active Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce member for over 3 years.

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

A. My greatest reward is meeting new connections and forming long-term relationships to provide value whenever possible. It all starts with a conversation. I enjoy providing introductions to great internal and external partners that I’ve engaged with over the years.

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

A. The Chamber will provide you long-term benefits if you get engaged and remain engaged for the long-term. Just attending a luncheon once a year won’t bring you the true value of connecting with great members for the long-term.

Q. Fun tidbit?

A. I used to race BMX (bicycles) on a dirt track competitively when I was younger. It was one of the most rewarding and exhilarating experiences and I hope to return to racing in the cruiser division one day when my children can be involved.

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!

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Company: Minnesota Children’s Museum

Year Founded: 1981

Location: 10 West 7th Street – St. Paul

Website: www.MCM.org

What types of products or services do you offer?

Minnesota Children’s Museum provides hands-on learning experiences for children and families at our St. Paul and Rochester museums, as well as through off-site literacy environments, traveling exhibits and portable museum classes. The Museum is also a destination for field trips, birthday parties and family nights for early childhood groups.

What do you want your business to be best known for?

The Museum is well-known for being a great place for children to have fun painting their own face or tunneling through the Ant Hill, but we also want people to know that the open-ended play that happens at the Museum (or anywhere!) is critical to a child’s development. Because of this, early childhood research and best practices are at the heart of every Museum experience. Guided by the latest early childhood research and our strong partnership with the University of Minnesota, we’re building on our strengths of engaging children in learning experiences while also empowering parents and all caring adults in a child's life with knowledge to encourage playful learning wherever the setting.

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Dianne Krizan, President, Minnesota Children's Museum


Tell us about your recent accomplishments/expansion.

It’s been an exciting few years and we’re not slowing down any time soon. Our rapid growth has allowed us to serve even more children and families across Minnesota with the opening of a satellite museum in Rochester in April 2012 and through the installation of 17 early literacy environments called Smart Play Spots in libraries and community centers across the state, including 11 in the Twin Cities metro area.

Our upcoming expansion and renovation will allow us to welcome 25 percent more visitors, open 50 percent more gallery space and create a 100 percent new experience using the latest research on early learning and school readiness.

What’s a fact about your business most people don’t know?

Most people know that we host a number of traveling exhibits each year, but many may not be aware that the Museum is the nation’s leading producer in traveling children’s museums exhibits. Our exhibits have touched more than 10 million people across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Currently, our exhibit staff is in the final design stages of a STEM-focused exhibit featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, set to open at the Museum in June.

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Ribbon Cuttings - Congratulations on your continued success!

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The Social Lights30 1st Street North - Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Pritchard Family Auto Stores

30 1st Street North - Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401



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The Waters of Oakdale7088 11th Street North, Oakdale 55128

AT&T10100 City Walk Drive - Suite 200, Woodbury MN 55129



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LIFE Prep930 Geranium Avenue East, Saint Paul MN 55106


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In 2005, your Chamber created a tradition called Celebrate Business Success.

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

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At the Chamber’s November Membership Meeting, Saint Paul College President Rassoul Dastmozd accepted a Celebrate Business Success award. To date, Saint Paul College has graduated more than 40,000 students and is ranked the #1 Community College in the nation by Washington Monthly. For over 100 years, Saint Paul College has provided lifelong learning opportunities for our constituencies, which has been a catalyst for economic development and key contribution to the prosperity of our region.

(Left to right: Ann Huntrods - Briggs and Morgan, President Rassoul Dastmozd, Laura Savin, Heather McGown - Saint Paul College)


Bay West Inc., Saint Paul, hired Gretchen Tabano as a project engineer.

Faegre Baker Daniels, Minneapolis, named Kesha Tanabe a partner and hired Kate Sherburne as an associate.

St. Cloud-based Marco Inc. hired for its St. Louis Park office: Andrew Ward as a network systems engineer, Ryan Lindstedt as a managed IT services help desk representative, Andy Champ as a lead audio/video installation technician and Andrew Drzewiecki as a senior network systems engineer.

Minneapolis-based Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. won a 2013 Stellar Award from the University of Minnesota's Office for Business and Community Economic Development. It also received the Contractor of the Year award from the Construction Partnering Program.

Pawn America won the Hispanic Heritage Award at La Familia Latino Family Festival and Expo in St. Paul.

McGladrey, Minneapolis, promoted Jason Johnson and Angie Bunde to assurance senior associates; Elisa Johnson, Bill Gaetz and Matt Frisk to assurance managers; Brad Koranda to consulting director; Will Titus to tax manager; and Chelsey Swanson to tax supervisor.

Minnesota Housing named Mark Miron, a mortgage loan officer at Saint Paul-based Bremer Bank, a top-producing loan officer.

Fredrikson & Byron, Minneapolis, hired Matthew Barber as an attorney.

Linda Hartinger, CEO of Anchor Paper, received the Woman Pioneer Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners - Minnesota. Lynn Anderson, US Bank, also received the Corporate Volunteer Award.

Compudyne, Saint Paul, hired Grant Burns as Solutions Architect.

Ken Ashley has joined Comcast's Twin Cities Region as Vice President, Sales & Marketing.

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People, Awards and Company Notes

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Aktion InteractiveMr. Tony Tellijohn2078 Valley Creek LaneShakopee, MN 55379Marketing Digitalwww.aktioninteractive.com

AT&T Mobility Services LLCMr. Adam M. Wentlent10100 City Walk Drive, Suite 200Woodbury, MN 55129Telephones Wireless Communicationwww.att.com

Cerenity Senior Care Corporate OfficeMs. Paula Mielke606 Hudson Road Suite 300Woodbury, MN 55125Nursing Homeswww.cerenityseniorcare.org

Farmers Insurance Saint PaulMr. Taras Karkoc456 Snelling Avenue SouthSaint Paul, MN 55105Insurancewww.neiadvisors.com

Haworth & CompanyMs. Kate Judson1880 Livingston Avenue, Suite 201West Saint Paul, MN 55118Accountants CPAs & LPAswww.haworthco.com

Highland Ridge ApartmentsMs. Robin Fulton2285 Stewart AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55116Apartmentswww.highlandridge.stuartco.com

Jeff Perry JazzMr. Jeff PerrySaint Paul, MN 55101Musicianswww.jeffperryjazz.com

Jefferson Awards for Public ServiceMr. Tom Basquill100 West 10th Street, Suite 215Wilmington, DE 19801Nonprofit Organizationswww.jeffersonawards.org

New Horizon Academy Corporate OfficeMs. Mary Terrass3405 Annapolis Lane North, Suite 100Plymouth, MN 55447Child Development & Day Carewww.newhorizonacademy.net

New Horizon Academy East St. PaulMs. Shelly Thunborg1385 Conway SreetSaint Paul, MN 55106Child Development & Day Care

New Horizon Academy Lower AftonMs. Denise Strachota2204 Lower Afton RoadSaint Paul, MN 55119Child Development & Day Carewww.newhorizonacademy.net

New Horizon Academy Maplewood 3MMs. Kari Schmitz586 Carlton StreetMaplewood, MN 55119Child Development & Day Carewww.newhorizonacademy.net

New Horizon Academy Maplewood Hwy 36Ms. Debbie Wells2251 Van Dyke StreetMaplewood, MN 55109Child Development & Day Carewww.newhorizonacademy.net

New Horizon Academy Rice StreetMs. Becky Stoddard1295 Rice StreetSaint Paul, MN 55117Child Development & Day Carewww.newhorizonacademy.net

New Horizon Academy RosevilleMs. Amanda Reker3050 Centre PointeRoseville, MN 55113Child Development & Day Carewww.newhorizonacademy.net

New Horizon Academy St. Paul DowntownMs. Michelle Goodwin401 Robert Street NorthSaint Paul, MN 55101Child Development & Day Carewww.newhorizonacademy.net

New Horizon Academy WoodburyMs. Susan Zackery8050 Afton RoadWoodbury, MN 55125Child Development & Day Carewww.newhorizonacademy.net

New York Life C.J. EislerMr. C. J. Eisler3600 Minnesota Drive, Suite 100Edina, MN 55435Insurancewww.cjeisler.com

PlaymakersMs. Charlye McMillan661 Grand Avenue #10Saint Paul, MN 55105Nonprofit Organizationswww.playmakersminnesota.org

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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!


Plaza ApartmentsMs. Robin Hall2353 Youngman AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55116Apartmentshttp://plaza.stuartco.com

Rockwood Place ApartmentsMs. Lisa Komarek2259 Rockwood AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55116Apartmentshttp://rockwoodplace.stuartco.com

Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper MidwestMs. Donna Moores818 Fulton Street SEMinneapolis, MN 55414Nonprofit Organizationswww.rmhtwincities.org

Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing ArtistsMs. Callie Jacobs16 West 5th StreetSaint Paul, MN 55102Schools High Schoolwww.spcpa.org

StuartCoMs. Annette Leibel1000 West 80th StreetMinneapolis, MN 55420Property Managementwww.stuartco.com

The Alton Memory CareMr. Mike Lorenz1306 Alton StreetSaint Paul, MN 55116Health Care Facilitieswww.thealton.com

The Social LightsMs. Martha McCarthy30 1st Street North Suite 400Minneapolis, MN 55401Social Mediawww.thesocial lights.com

The Waters of OakdaleMs. Cecilia Hofmeister7088 11th Street NorthOakdale, MN 55128Assisted Living Facilitieswww.thewatersseniorliving.com

Trinity Commercial ContractingMr. Nick Seefert680 Commerce DriveSuite 273Woodbury, MN 55125Contractorswww.trinity contracting.com

United Strategies, LLCMs. Sarah EricksonSaint Paul, MN 55101Public Relationswww.unitedstrategiesllc.com

WESTMAN, CHAMPLIN & KOEHLER, P.A.Ms. Donika Pentcheva900 Second Avenue SouthSuite 1400Minneapolis, MN 55402Attorneyswww.wck.com

Woodstone ApartmentsMs. Kelly Harnitz2335 Stewart AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55116Apartmentswww.woodstone.stuartco.com

WOW Factor Exceptional EventsMs. Alicia BaragaShoreview, MN 55126Event Plannerswww.wowfactorparty.com

Xfinity Experience CenterMs. Nicole Boggess2050 Ford ParkwaySaint Paul, MN 55116Telecommunication Companieswww.comcast.com

Xfinity Experience Center Roseville2480 Fairview Avenue Suite 125Roseville, MN 55113Telecommunication Companieswww.comcast.com

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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!

Andrew AhrendtPCL Construction Services Inc.

Neal BuetheBriggs and Morgan, Professional Association

Kari CanfieldMidway Chamber of Commerce

Ingrid ChristensenINGCO International Interpreting and Translating

Bill ColemanSymantec

Emmett ColemanComcast

Shelly Dailey Brandography

Stephen FossXcel Energy

Chris GeorgacasGoff Public

Morris GoodwinAmherst H. Wilder Foundation

Cushmeer HainesKCS

Doug HennesUniversity of St. Thomas

Kelly LarsonSummit Brewing

Kirby LawU.S. Bank

Craig LeipoldMinnesota Wild

John MarshallXcel Energy

Brian McClungMcClung Communications & Public Relations, LLC

Tammy MencelMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

David MillerThe Saint Paul Hotel

Susan RaniRani Engineering

John RegalSecurian Financial Group

Lenny RussoHeartland Restaurant & Farm Direct Market

Ryan RutzickAll, Inc.

Scott RyndaTravelers

Betsy SagnesDelta Air Lines

Tony SchwartzAllegra Downtown St. Paul

Stuart SimekMeridian ManagementKenneth SmithDistrict Energy

Doug Stang3M

Mary TrickInfor

Tom WhaleySaint Paul Saints

2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS2013 EXECUTIvE COMMITTEE

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.

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© Copyright 2013 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

Matt Kramer Secretary/TreasurerSaint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce

Scott BurnsGovDelivery, Inc.

Sara CrigerMercy Hospital, Allina Health

Guy GilmoreSaint Paul Pioneer Press

vince MontgomeryT.Y. Lin International

David Quigg Wells Fargo Bank

David Rom

Dan ScottLeonard, Street & Deinard

Kris TaylorEcolab

Susan WenzKSTC, Channel 45


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