MRPA 2019 Commercial Buyer's Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS MRPA Corporate Members – Alphabetical (# - H)....................6 MRPA Corporate Members – Alphabetical (I - N).....................6 MRPA Corporate Members – Alphabetical (O - Z)....................6 Buyer’s Guide Yellow Pages - by Category........................ 10-18 Events & Entertainment Resource Guide.......................... 19-22

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Aquatix by Landscape Structures............................. Back Cover Bituminous Roadways, Inc.........................................................11 Clemson University.....................................................................17 Commercial Recreation Specialists............................................9 Landscape Structures...................................................................4 Life Floor......................................................................................15 Minnesota Renaissance Festival.............................................. 23 MOTI Sports..................................................................................3 Party Unit.....................................................................................21 Pernsteiner Creative...................................................................17 Sue McLean & Associates......................................................... 23 Webber Recreational Design, Inc................ Inside Front Cover Cover photos: Deposit Photos

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1. Commercial Recreation Specialists: wibit water inflatables 2. Stantec: Beaver Island Trail Phase 3 3. MOTI Sports: 3D Soccer Training mobile app 4. Bituminous Roadways, Inc.: Asphalt Trail Paving, Langton Lake, City of Roseville 5. Hiway Federal Credit Union: Has raised more than $500,000 for Children’s Miracle Network affiliated hospitals since 1997.

6. Ultimate Playgrounds: Kompan play system 7. Northland Recreation: Snow days are play days and Little Tikes Commercial playgrounds 8. Minnesota Wisconsin Playground: Schaper Challenge course

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MRPA Corporate Members - Alphabetical # 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment

Drew Wurst drew.wurst@johnsonfit.com 7585 Equitable Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952.500.0508 commercial.2ndwindexercise.com

A Anderson-Johnson Associates, Inc. Carrie Kadlec carrie@ajainc.net 7575 Golden Valley Rd - Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55427 763.544.7129 ajainc.net

Anderson Race Management Mary Anderson mary@andersonraces.com 4047 Camberwell Dr. N. Eagan, MN 55123 651.688.9143 andersonraces.com

B Becker Arena Products, Inc. Gail Becker info@beckerarena.com 6611 W. Highway 13 Savage, MN 55378 952.890-2690 beckerarena.com

Bituminous Roadways Inc. Heidi Sedlacek heidis@bitroads.com 1520 Commerce Dr. Mendota Heights, MN 55120 651.686.7001 bitroads.com

Bolton & Menk, Inc. Anne Gode anne.gode@bolton-menk.com 1960 Premier Dr. Mankato, IA 56001 507.625.4171 bolton-menk.com

Broadway Awards Annette Coffin ac@broadwayawards.net 4025 W. Broadway Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55422 763.533.0979 broadwayawards.net

C-E CBS2 Inc.

F-G Fahrner Asphalt Sealers LLC Donna Hayes donna.hayes@fahrnerasphalt.com 2800 Mecca Dr. Plover, WI 54467 715.874.6070 fahrnerasphalt.com

Flagship Recreation LLC Kelly Simich kelly@flagshipplay.com 275 East 4th St. Suite 810 Saint Paul, MN 55101 763.550.7860 flagshipplay.com

FlyOver America

Phil Johnson pjohnson@cbssquaredinc.com 770 Technology Way Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 715.861.5226 cbssquaredinc.com

Jenna Humbert jhumbert@gmail.com 5120 Center Court Bloomington, MN 55425 651.495.5696 flyover-america.com

Commercial Recreation Specialists, Inc.

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Shannon Brower shannon@crs4rec.com 807 Liberty Dr., Suite 101 Verona, WI 53593 608.848.8781 crs4rec.com

Custom Builders Inc. Jeffrey Reiter jeffrey.reiter@custombuildersmn.com 12383 - 234th St. Cold Spring, MN 56320 320.443.0107 custombuildersmn.com

Custom Manufacturing Inc. Tina Forrest custom@inwave.com P.O. Box 279 Clinton, WI 53525 608.676.2282 custommfginc.com

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Hiway Federal Credit Union Bill Wagner bwagner@hiway.org 840 Weminster St. Saint Paul, MN 55130 651.265.6133 hiway.org

Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. Eric Blodgett eric@hkgi.com 123 N. 3rd St., Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55401 612.338.0800 hkgi.com

Horizon Commercial Pool Supply Jason Gillet jason.gillet@horizonpoolsupply.com 4444 Round Lake Road W. Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.917.3075 horizonpoolsupply.com

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Amanda Prosser amanda.prosser@is-grp.com 7900 International Dr. Minneapolis, MN 55425 952.426.0699 is-grp.com

K Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Todd Halunen todd.halunen@kimley-horn.com 2550 University Ave. W. Suite 238 North Saint Paul, MN 55114 651.645.4197 kimley-horn.com

L Landscape Structures Megan Andrada meganandrada@playlsi.com 601 7th St. S. Delano, MN 55328 763.972.3391 playlsi.com

LHB, Inc. Terza Kurki terza.kurki@lhbcorp.com 701 Washington Ave. N., Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55401 612.752.6934 lhbcorp.com

Life Floor Gwen Ruehle gwen.ruehle@lifefloor.com 2010 East Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55413 lifefloor.com

MOTI Sports, Inc. Gordy Thomas gordy.thomas@motisports.com 3500 Vicksburg Lane N #406 Plymouth, MN 55447 844.668.4768 motisports.com

Ed Zepeda edz@mckinstry.com 1970 Oakcrest Ave. Suite 310 Roseville, MN 55113 612.269.8063 mckinstry.com

MSA Professional Services, Inc. Kate Goodman-Eiynck ljones@msa-ps.com 60 Plato Blvd East, Suite 140 Saint Paul, MN 55107 612.548.3132 msa-ps.com

Midwest Playscapes Inc Bruce Pudwill bruce@midwestplayscapes.com 8632 Eagle Creek Circle Savage , MN 55378 952.895.8888 midwestplayscapes.com

MTI Distributing

Minneapolis Northwest Convention and Visitors Bureau Josh Anderson josh@mplsnw.com 7100 Northland Circle N. Suite 102 Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 763.566.7722 mplsnw.com

Minnesota Partnerships Don Siggelkow don@comogolf.net 1431 Lexington Pkwy N. Saint Paul, MN 55103 651.529.1293 mnpartnerships.com

Minnesota Twins Peter Farley peterfarley@twinsbaseball.com 1 Twins Way Minneapolis, MN 55403 612.659.3583 twinsbaseball.com

Minnesota Wisconsin Playground Inc. Harlan Lehman harlan@mnwiplay.com P.O. Box 27328 Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.546.7787 mnwiplay.com

Bill Brookhart bill.brookhart@mtidistributing.com 4830 Azelia Ave. N. Suite 100 Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 763.592.5634 mtidistributing.com

Musco Sports Lighting Craig Gallop craig.gallop@musco.com P.O. Box 27231 Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.533.2030 musco.com

N Northland Recreation, LLC Bill Johnson info@northlandrec.com 10085 Bridgewater Bay Woodbury, MN 55129 651.815.4097 northlandrec.com

Nystrom Publishing Company Gerry Nystrom gerry@nystrompublishing.com 9100 Cottonwood Lane Maple Grove, MN 55369 763.425.7900 nystrompublishing.com

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MRPA Corporate Members - Alphabetical Sport Court North

O Oertel Architects, Ltd. Andrew Cooper info@oertelarchitects.com 1795 St. Clair Ave. Saint Paul, MN 55105 651.696.5186 oertelarchitects.com

P-Q Pernsteiner Creative Todd Pernsteiner todd@pernsteiner.com 5115 Excelsior Blvd. #433 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 952.841.1111 pernsteiner.com

Play & Park Structures Kyle Siedlik ksiedlik@playandpark.com 3506 S. 117th St. Omaha, NE 68144 507.838.2495 playandpark.com

R RJM Construction Brad Barickman brad.barickman@rjmconstruction.com 830 Boone Ave. N. Golden Valley, MN 55427 952.837.8600 rjmconstruction.com

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Craig Jones craig@sportcourtmn.com 680 E. Travelers Trail #600 Burnsville, MN 55337 952.746.4545 sportcourtnorth.com

Sports Technology Inc. Harlan Gallop sportstec@aol.com P.O. Box 27231 Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.546-0437 sportstechnologyinc.com

SRF Consulting Group Inc. Barry Warner bwarner@srfconsulting.com One Carlson Pkwy N. Ste. 150 Minneapolis, MN 55447 763.475.0010 srfconsulting.com

St. Croix Recreation Chris Johnsen cj@stcroixrec.com 1826 Tower Dr. W. Stillwater, MN 55082 651.430.1247 funplaygrounds.com

Stantec Stuart Krahn stuart.krahn@stantec.com 2335 W. Hwy 36 Saint Paul, MN 55113 651.604.4861 stantec.com

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Safety First Playground Surfacing LLC Bob Clarin bob.clarin@yahoo.com 31095 Baugh St. NW Princeton, MN 55371 651.201.7038 safetyfirstplayground.com

TKDA William Armstrong aefacilities@tkda.com 1500 Piper Jaffray Plaza 444 Cedar St. Saint Paul, MN 55101 651.292.4400 tkda.com

U Ultimate Playgrounds, Inc. Andrew Pudwill info@ultimateplaygrounds.com 14033 Commerce Ave. N.E. #300-364 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.465.5138 ultimateplaygrounds.com

USAquatics Inc. Emily Huber rtschaffer@usaquaticsinc.com P.O. Box 86 Delano, MN 55328 763.972.5897 usaquaticsinc.com

USTA Northern Becky Cantellano admin@northern.usta.com 1001 W. 98th St. #101 Bloomington, MN 55431 952.887.5001 northern.usta.com

V-Z Webber Recreational Design Jay Webber jwebber@webberrec.com 1442 Brooke Ct .

Hastings, MN 55033 651.438.3630 webberrec.com

Wild Mountain Julie Samuelson julie@wildmountain.com P.O. Box 235 Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651.465.6315 wildmountain.com

WSB & Associates, Inc. Candace Amberg camberg@wsbeng.com 701 Xenia Ave S., Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 763.231.4848 wsbeng.com

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Buyer’s Guide Yellow Pages - by Category Corporate MRPA Member

3D Soccer Application

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YELLOW PAGES INDEX 3D Soccer Application................................10 Aquatics................................................ 10-11 Architecture, Engineering & Design............. 11 Arenas....................................................... 11 Asphalt & Paving Services........................... 12 Athletic Courts............................................ 12

MOTI Sports, Inc.

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Gordy Thomas gordy.thomas@motisports.com 3500 Vicksburg Lane N #406 Plymouth, MN 55447 844.668.4768 motisports.com

Award Products.......................................... 12 Coating Solutions....................................... 12 Branding, Graphic Design & Publications.... 12

Commercial Recreation Specialists, Inc.

Aquatics

Shannon Brower shannon@crs4rec.com

Commercial Playground Equipment & Furnishings............................................. 12

Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) delivers unparalleled industry knowledge with a track record of proven success in the commercial recreation market.

CRS’ comprehensive recreation solutions include splashpads, playgrounds, lightning detection and emergency alert systems, shade structures, mini-golf, custom docks, site amenities, inflatables for the pool or waterfront and more!

CRS...Serious About Fun!

Concrete Products - Architectural & Structural................................................... 12 Construction, Contracting & Building.......... 13 Convention & Visitors Bureaus.................... 13 Cooperative Purchasings............................ 13 Credit Unions............................................. 13 Engineering Classes & Camps.................... 13 Fencing...................................................... 13

807 Liberty Dr., Suite 101 Verona, WI 53593 608.848.8781 crs4rec.com

Fitness & Sports Equipment......................... 13 Flooring, Surfacing & Coating..................... 14 Flying Simulators........................................ 14 Football Products........................................ 14 Furniture & Site Furnishings......................... 14 Goals, Nets & Bleachers............................. 14 Golf Products & Grounds Equipment........... 14 Inflatables, Games & Concessions.............. 14 Lighting...................................................... 14

Aquatix

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aquatix@playlsi.com 6500 Carlson Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55346 952.445.5135 aquatix.playlsi.com

Horizon Commercial Pool Supply

Outdoor Movie Systems.............................. 16 Playground Equipment & Furnishings.......... 16 Printing & Mailing Services.......................... 16 Promotional Products.................................. 16 Race Management..................................... 16 Scoreboards, Sound/Video & Sign Systems..............................................18

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Burbach Aquatics, Inc. David Burbach baae@centurytel.net 608.348.3262

Skateboard / Bike Park Design & Products..................................................18 Ski / Snowboard Area & Waterpark............18 Software & Web Services............................18 Sports Organizations..................................18 Stone & Aggregates....................................18 Tennis Associations.....................................18

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Jason Gillet jason.gillet@horizonpoolsupply.com 4444 Round Lake Road W. Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.917.3075 horizonpoolsupply.com

USAquatics Inc.

Emily Huber rtschaffer@usaquaticsinc.com P.O. Box 86 Delano, MN 55328 763.972.5897 usaquaticsinc.com

Waterplay Solutions

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Melinda Pearson melinda.pearson@waterplay.com 250.712.3393

Buyer’s Guide Yellow Pages - by Category Water Wars

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Trisha Griebenow trisha@waterwars.com 218.568.4099

Architecture, Engineering & Design

Carrie Kadlec carrie@ajainc.net 7575 Golden Valley Rd. Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55427 763.544.7129 ajainc.net

Anne Gode anne.gode@bolton-menk.com 1960 Premier Dr. Mankato, IA 56001 507.625.4171 bolton-menk.com

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Phil Johnson pjohnson@cbssquaredinc.com 770 Technology Way Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 715.861.5226 cbssquaredinc.com

HGA

Nancy Blankfard ablankfard@hga.com 612.758.4000

Eric Blodgett eric@hkgi.com 123 N. 3rd St., Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55401 612.338.0800 hkgi.com

Todd Halunen todd.halunen@kimley-horn.com 2550 University Ave. W. Suite 238 North Saint Paul, MN 55114 651.645.4197 kimley-horn.com

Terza Kurki terza.kurki@lhbcorp.com 701 Washington Ave. N., Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55401 612.752.6934 lhbcorp.com

MSA Professional Services, Inc.

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William Armstrong aefacilities@tkda.com 1500 Piper Jaffray Plaza 444 Cedar St. Saint Paul, MN 55101 651.292.4400 tkda.com

WSB & Associates, Inc.

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Candace Amberg camberg@wsbeng.com 701 Xenia Ave S., Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 763.231.4848 wsbeng.com

Arenas

Kate Goodman-Eiynck ljones@msa-ps.com 60 Plato Blvd East, Suite 140 Saint Paul, MN 55107 612.548.3132 msa-ps.com

Becker Arena Products, Inc.

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Andrew Cooper info@oertelarchitects.com 1795 St. Clair Ave. Saint Paul, MN 55105 651.696.5186 oertelarchitects.com

SRF Consulting Group Inc.

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Oertel Architects, Ltd.

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Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.

TKDA

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Stuart Krahn stuart.krahn@stantec.com 2335 W. Hwy 36 Saint Paul, MN 55113 651.604.4861 stantec.com

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Anderson-Johnson Associates, Inc.

Bolton & Menk, Inc.

Stantec

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Amanda Prosser amanda.prosser@is-grp.com 7900 International Dr. Minneapolis, MN 55425 952.426.0699 is-grp.com

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Gail Becker info@beckerarena.com 6611 W. Highway 13 Savage, MN 55378 952.890-2690 beckerarena.com

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Barry Warner bwarner@srfconsulting.com One Carlson Pkwy N. Ste. 150 Minneapolis, MN 55447 763.475.0010 srfconsulting.com

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Buyer’s Guide Yellow Pages - by Category Asphalt & Paving Services

Branding, Graphic Design & Publications

Athletic Courts

Bituminous E Roadways Inc.

Sport Court North

Fahrner Asphalt Sealers LLC

Award Products

Concrete Products Architectural, Structural

Broadway Awards

Gage Park Structures, LLC

Heidi Sedlacek heidis@bitroads.com 1520 Commerce Dr. Mendota Heights, MN 55120 651.686.7001 bitroads.com

Donna Hayes donna.hayes@fahrnerasphalt.com 2800 Mecca Dr. Plover, WI 54467 715.874.6070 fahrnerasphalt.com

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Craig Jones craig@sportcourtmn.com 680 E. Travelers Trail #600 Burnsville, MN 55337 952.746.4545 sportcourtnorth.com

Annette Coffin ac@broadwayawards.net 4025 W. Broadway Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55422 763.533.0979 broadwayawards.net

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Pernsteiner Creative Todd Pernsteiner todd@pernsteiner.com 5115 Excelsior Blvd. #433 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 952.841.1111 pernsteiner.com

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Nick Bianco nbianco@gagebrothers.com 509.979.5003

Buyer’s Guide Yellow Pages - by Category Construction, Contracting & Building

Convention & Visitors Bureaus

Adolfson & Peterson Construction

Minneapolis Northwest Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Sandra Schue sschue@a-p.com 952.525.2307

Custom Builders Inc.

Jeffrey Reiter jeffrey.reiter@custombuildersmn.com 12383 - 234th St. Cold Spring, MN 56320 320.443.0107 custombuildersmn.com

Custom Manufacturing Inc.

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Tina Forrest custom@inwave.com P.O. Box 279 Clinton, WI 53525 608.676.2282 custommfginc.com

McKinstry

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Century Fence Company

Josh Anderson josh@mplsnw.com 7100 Northland Circle N. Suite 102 Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 763.566.7722 mplsnw.com

Fitness & Sports Equipment 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment

Cooperative Purchasing Sourcewell

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Brad Barickman brad.barickman@rjmconstruction.com 830 Boone Ave. N. Golden Valley, MN 55427 952.837.8600 rjmconstruction.com

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Shane Leverenz shane@fitboxmobile.com 612.248.9359

Credit Unions Hiway Federal Credit Union

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Drew Wurst drew.wurst@johnsonfit.com 7585 Equitable Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952.500.0508 commercial.2ndwindexercise.com

Fit Box LLC

Ed Zepeda edz@mckinstry.com 1970 Oakcrest Ave. Suite 310 Roseville, MN 55113 612.269.8063 mckinstry.com

Gopher Sport

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Ben Peterson benpeterson@gophersport.com

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Bill Wagner bwagner@hiway.org 840 Weminster St. Saint Paul, MN 55130 651.265.6133 hiway.org

Push Pedal Pull

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Sports Technology Inc.

Engineering Classes & Camps Play-Well TEKnologies Jeff Harry rob@play-well.org 720.515.8582

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Ian Jorgensen ijorgensen@centuryfence.com 651.464.7373

Jon Andres jon.andres@sourcewell-mn.gov 218.895.4131

RJM Construction

Fencing

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Harlan Gallop sportstec@aol.com P.O. Box 27231 Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.546-0437 sportstechnologyinc.com

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Buyer’s Guide Yellow Pages - by Category Flooring, Surfacing & Coating

Football Products

Hiller Commercial Floors

TackleBar Football

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Gwen Ruehle gwen.ruehle@lifefloor.com 2010 East Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55413 lifefloor.com

Anova Furnishings

Randy Schwake randy@renewablecoatingsolutions.com 651.478.6000

Safety First Playground Surfacing LLC Bob Clarin bob.clarin@yahoo.com 31095 Baugh St. NW Princeton, MN 55371 651.201.7038 safetyfirstplayground.com

SwedeBro

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John Johnson jjohnson@swedebro.com 763.434.9237

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Thomas Walek thomas@anovafurnishings.com 612.258.4511 E

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Rachel Kuntz rkuntz@prestwick-group.com 888.868.6297

Premier Polysteel

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Blake Severson blake@premierpolysteel.com 641.324.2750

R.J. Thomas / Pilot Rock

Customer Service customerservice@rjthomas.com P.O. Box 946 Cherokee, IA 51012-0946 712.225.5115 pilotrock.com

FlyOver America

Jenna Humbert jhumbert@gmail.com 5120 Center Court Bloomington, MN 55425 651.495.5696 flyover-america.com

MTI Distributing

Keeper Goals

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John Moynihan info@keepergoals.com 262.781.7800

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Bill Brookhart bill.brookhart@mtidistributing.com 4830 Azelia Ave. N. Suite 100 Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 763.592.5634 mtidistributing.com

Inflatables, Games & Concessions Magic Bounce, Inc.

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Brian Gilbertson brian@magicbounce.com 612.242.5646

Lighting Aelius Energy

Goals, Nets & Bleachers Flying Simulators

Minnesota Partnerships Don Siggelkow don@comogolf.net 1431 Lexington Pkwy N. Saint Paul, MN 55103 651.529.1293 mnpartnerships.com

Furniture & Site Furnishings

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Renewable Coating Solutions, LLC

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Brigid Ling brigid@tacklebar.com

Dave Bahr dbahr@hillercarpet.com 888.724.1766

Life Floor

Golf Products & Grounds Equipment

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Marcus Larson mlarson@aeliusenergy.com 712.301.4372

Musco Sports Lighting Craig Gallop craig.gallop@musco.com P.O. Box 27231 Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.533.2030

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Buyer’s Guide Yellow Pages - by Category Midwest Playscapes Inc

Outdoor Movie Systems Twilight Zone Outdoor Cinema

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Christy Andacht movies@tzcinema.com 612.562.1658

Playground Equipment & Furnishings Commercial Recreation Specialists, Inc.

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Shannon Brower shannon@crs4rec.com 807 Liberty Dr., Suite 101 Verona, WI 53593 608.848.8781 crs4rec.com

Flagship Recreation LLC Kelly Simich kelly@flagshipplay.com 275 East 4th St. Suite 810 Saint Paul, MN 55101 763.550.7860 flagshipplay.com

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Bruce Pudwill bruce@midwest.playscapes.com 8632 Eagle Creek Circle Savage, MN 55378 952.895.8888 midwest.playscapes.com

Minnesota Wisconsin Playground Inc.

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Nystrom Publishing Company

Gerry Nystrom gerry@nystrompublishing.com 9100 Cottonwood Lane Maple Grove, MN 55369 763.425.7900 nystrompublishing.com

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Promotional Products

Play & Park Structures

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Kyle Siedlik ksiedlik@playandpark.com 3506 S. 117th St. Omaha, NE 68144 507.838.2495 playandpark.com

Megan Andrada meganandrada@playlsi.com 601 7th St. S. Delano, MN 55328 763.972.3391 playlsi.com

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Theresa Poirier tpoirier@funexpress.com E

Lorna Santema lorna_spartanpromo@msn.com 651.271.0559 E

Race Management Anderson Race Management E

Andrew Pudwill info@ultimateplaygrounds.com 14033 Commerce Ave. N.E. #300-364 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.465.5138 ultimateplaygrounds.com

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Fun Express

Spartan Promotional Group

Chris Johnsen cj@stcroixrec.com 1826 Tower Dr. W. Stillwater, MN 55082 651.430.1247 funplaygrounds.com

Ultimate Playgrounds, Inc.

Jay Webber jwebber@webberrec.com 1442 Brooke Ct .

Hastings, MN 55033 651.438.3630 webberrec.com

Printing & Mailing Services

Bill Johnson info@northlandrec.com 10085 Bridgewater Bay Woodbury, MN 55129 651.815.4097 northlandrec.com

St. Croix Recreation

Landscape Structures

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Harlan Lehman harlan@mnwiplay.com P.O. Box 27328 Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.546.7787 mnwiplay.com

Northland Recreation, LLC

Webber Recreational Design

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Mary Anderson mary@andersonraces.com 4047 Camberwell Dr. N. Eagan, MN 55123 651.688.9143 andersonraces.com

Partnerships only work when it’s a “win-win” for everyone involved.

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If you’re looking for someone who truly understands the parks and recreation field, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s develop solutions that stretch your marketing budget and get you noticed – in a good way! Call Todd at (952) 841-1111 to discuss your upcoming marketing projects.

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Buyer’s Guide Yellow Pages - by Category Scoreboards, Sound/Video & Sign Systems

Software & Web Services

AIM Electronics, Inc.

ACTIVE Network

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Brian Grandstrand briang@aimele.com 952.941.9830

Sports Technology Inc. Harlan Gallop sportstec@aol.com P.O. Box 27231 Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.546-0437 sportstechnologyinc.com

Skateboard / Bike Park Design & Products American Ramp Company

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Cody Degraffenreid cody@americanrampcompany.com 417.206.6816

musco.com

Sports Organizations

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Jared Crank jared.crank@activenetwork.com 714.996.7711

Card Connect LLC

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Robb Pettit rpettit@cardconnect.com

GymDandy

Minnesota Twins

Peter Farley peterfarley@twinsbaseball.com 1 Twins Way Minneapolis, MN 55403 612.659.3583 twinsbaseball.com

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Nicholas Kartos nick@gogymdandy.com 608.213.9631

Stone & Aggregates

Tyler Technologies, Inc.

Katie Caton katie.caton@tylertech.com 207.518.4745

Vermont Systems, Inc.

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Kafka Granite, LLC

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Tiffany Kafka tiffany@kafkagranite.com 800.852.7415

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Kathy Messier kathym@vermontsystems.com 877.883.8757

Tennis Assocations USTA Northern

Ski / Snowboard Area & Waterpark Wild Mountain

Julie Samuelson julie@wildmountain.com P.O. Box 235 Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651.465.6315 wildmountain.com

Becky Cantellano admin@northern.usta.com 1001 W. 98th St. #101 Bloomington, MN 55431 952.887.5001 northern.usta.com

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1. The Castaways 2. Guava Entertainment: Innocent Reggae Band 3. The Big Fun Show: One man circus of juggling, magic and audience interaction 4. G.L. Berg Entertainment: Hit Ticket band peforms hits spanning six decades 5. Sue McLean & Associates: Music at the Zoo concert series 6. The Bazillions: Kid-friendly rock 7. Party Unit: mobile party van 8. Blue Groove Bluegrass

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Events & Entertainment Resource Guide EJ = 2018 Entertainment

Jamboree Exhibitor

DJ Services

YELLOW PAGES INDEX Ballon Artists.......................................... 18

Party Unit

Comedy / Variety Shows......................... 18

DJ Bob 651.247.2060 info@partyunit.com partyunit.com

DJ Services............................................. 18 Entertainment Agencies.......................... 18 Family Entertainment.............................. 18 Group Tickets......................................... 20

Dazzling Dave

Dazzling Dave’s show is entertainment and education based on the yo-yo.

Great for the whole family, Dave has a way to capture the attention of people of all ages!

Dave Schulte 763.229.9696 dave@dazzlingdave.com dazzlingdave.com

Live Music / Bands............................ 21-22 Talent Buying / Event Services................. 22

Entertainment Agencies Balloon Artists Balloon Artistry

by Mandana

Mandana is an award-winning balloon entertainer. Go on a wild adventure with her hilarious balloon comedy shows as dazzling balloons help tell stories.

Mandana Moshrefzadeh 651.295.7014 Mandana.m@comcast.net

G.L. Berg Entertainment

G.L. Berg Entertainment is the Midwest’s largest entertainment provider, booking 3,000 shows annually. Our goal is to provide entertainment that fits each individual event, audience, space, and budget.

Mary Olson 612.361.6002 mary@glberg.com glberg.com

Guava Entertainment

Comedy / Variety Shows

Guava Entertainment is a boutique entertainment company specializing in world music, folk/pop, reggae and DJs.

Felicia Kelly 310.709.8189 felicia@guavaentertainment.com guavaentertainment.com

Family Entertainment

THE BIG EPIC SHOW®

THE BIG EPIC SHOW will bring the EPIC fun to your community with live comical hip-hop performances, puppets, costumed characters, and a dance contest that includes the fans!

This full theatrical production is revered

by PBS, Mall of America, Children’s Hospital MN, and Make-a-Wish Foundation. Shows start at $400.

Big Fun Show!

The Big Fun Show! is a great mini-circus.

Magic, juggling and lots of laughs – seen over 500 times in Minnesota.

Great for kids and families.

David Walbridge 651.848.0048 david@bigfunshow.com bigfunshow.com

Miss Cherice 952.913.8412 booking@thebigepicshow.com thebigepicshow.com 20 MINNESOTA Recreation & Parks • www.mnrpa.org

Noel LaBine & Friends

A humorist at heart, Noel engages audiences in a fun-filled way with stories from growing up in rural Minnesota. Musicians Peggy and Rocky add to the entertainment with a variety of jazz, pop and folk songs.

Noel LaBine 651.303.9264 noellabine@gmail.com noellabine.com

Kevin Hall – The Magic Maniac!

Award winning family entertainment for all ages! America’s Got Talent semi-finalist, Kevin Hall performs an outrageously funny and magical show called “you are amazing!” It’s very interactive with a strong self esteem message.

Kevin Hall 763.783.0352 info@hallsofmagic.com hallsofmagic.com

Group Tickets MN Renaissance Festival 952.445.7361 groupsales@renaissancefest.com renaissancefest.com

Events & Entertainment Resource Guide Live Music / Bands Blue Groove Bluegrass

Blue Groove is an established five-piece bluegrass band from Minneapolis/Saint Paul. Venues range from music festivals and park and rec concert series, to restaurants, and private parties.

David Smith 952.974.5121 bluegroovebluegrass@gmail.com www.bluegroovebluegrass.com

Carolyne Naomi

Carolyne Naomi is a fresh dynamic voice originally from Lagos, Nigeria.

She plays guitar, sings and writes original compositions. Her influences include soul, pop, gospel, jazz and Afrobeat.

Felicia Kelly 310.709.8189 felicia@guavaentertainment.com www.guavaentertainment.com

Innocent Reggae Band

Craig Clark Band

With dynamic vocals over a compelling guitar style, the Craig Clark Band brings the blues with a hint of gospel.

Felicia Kelly 310.709.8189 felicia@guavaentertainment.com www.craigclarkband.com

Hit Ticket

Hit Ticket is a tribute to the greatest music from the past six decades, bringing you songs from chart-topping artists, smash hit stage productions, and famous films.

Mary Olson 612.361.6002 mary@glberg.com glberg.com

Originally from Tanzania, Innocent Reggae Band has been playing and recording music for over 30 years.

Roots rock with a positive message.

Innocent sings in English and Swahili.

Felicia Kelly 310.709.8189 felicia@guavaentertainment.com facebook.com/innocentreggaeband

Pan Dimensions

With a repertoire that includes jazz standards such as Take 5 and Calypso classics like Hot! Hot! Hot! the lilting sounds of the steel drums are loved by all ages.

Felicia Kelly 310.709.8189 felicia@guavaentertainment.coom guavaentertainment.com

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Events & Entertainment Resource Guide Live Music / Bands Showstoppers

Showstoppers, starring Rachael Kroog, is a non-stop musical,comedy variety show featuring decades of memorable hits sure to delight every age, from three to 93. Around every musical corner, Showstoppers promises yet another surprise.

Rachael Kroog 612.483.4060 rachaelkroog@gmail.com kidpowerwithrachael.com

Six Appeal Six Appeal is a world-class vocal ensemble that combines musical prowess and sharp comedic timing with the energy and vitality of a rock band – completely a cappella.

Mary Olson 612.361.6002 mary@glberg.com glberg.com

The Castaways

The Castaways are a nationally-known Minnesota-based classic rock band featuring our national hit record “Liar, Liar.” The Castaways are one of the region’s top festival/fair/music in the park attractions. From our famous hula-hoop contests to audience sing-a-longs, The Castaways are ready to rock!

Jim Donna 952.492.6948 jamesjdonna@aol.com thecastawaysrock.com

The Home Fires

The Home Fires is an Americana duo based in Minneapolis comprised of critically acclaimed singer-songwriters, Sarah Morris and Vicky Emerson. They are established touring artists.

Mary Olson 612.361.6002 mary@glberg.com glberg.com

The Bazillions

The Bazillions are an award-winning interactive, kid friendly rock-n-roll band.

Each song will engage the audience with singing and/or movement. Egg shakers, colorful scarves and ribbon wands are provided for kids to dance with during the performance. The Bazillions have played hundreds of shows in Minnesota and beyond.

Adam Marshall 612.695.0687 thebazillions@thebazillions.com thebazillions.com

The Tuxedo Band

Premier Twin Cities band brings highenergy music and fun covering classic and contemporary pop, rock, and country songs.

Rick Kaufman 612.518.5498 rrkaufman@msn.com thetuxedoband.com

Talent Buying & Concert Event Services Sue McLean & Associates 612.343.8662 info@suemclean.com suemclean.com

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• Discount Admission Rates for Groups • Live Entertainment • Unique Setting • Picnic Packages Available

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Central Park Delano, Minn.

Sun and water go together like kids and play. Creating the perfect spot where friends can gather, cool off and experience the wonders of playing in water.

Aquatix by Landscape Structures leads the way. Invite kids and family members of all ages and abilities to immerse themselves in the brilliance of an Aquatix water experience. Learn more at aquatix.playlsi.com or by calling 877.632.0503.

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