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Emily Ihrig & Thea Kelly Prior Lake State Agency Education and Training

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952-447-8350 Emily@plstate.com

E: St Catherine University B.S. –Accounting; T: Iowa State University B.L.S. -Management

Years with the company E: 13 years T: 7 years

Tell us about your company We are an Independent Insurance Agency specializing in personal and small business insurance services including auto, home, liability, and life insurance. At Prior Lake State Agency we partner with several companies allowing us to adapt your coverage as your insurance needs change.

What are you company’s strengths?

Our greatest strength is in our relationships with our clients. Everyone knows they need insurance, but not everyone understands exactly what their coverage affords. We strive to educate our customers, in turn providing peace of mind from the unforeseen.

What are the appealing aspects about working for your company?

E: As a fifth generation Prior Lake resident, I am proud to be working in this community providing a meaningful service to my neighbors. An insurance claim can be a traumatic event, I appreciate the opportunity to soften the experience with a prompt and fair claims process. T: Coming back to my hometown to work at Prior Lake State Agency after years of non-profit and corporate work, I truly appreciate the fact that we’re a small, family-owned agency. We know our customers by name and provide individualized service to each one.

What are the top 3 keys to success from your business perspective?

E: In my opinion the number one rule in life and business is to show up and be present.

Create that connection by giving your authentic attention to your customers. Secondly, hustle and heart all day, every day. This idea blurs in to your personal life as well, hard work always pays off. Lastly, stay curious and keep learning. Insurance regulations, marketing landscapes and company appetites adjust continually, staying current strengthens customer relationships.

What’s the range of issues you deal with during a typical day?

T: Our agency covers a broad spectrum of insurance services. It’s one of the reasons why I love my job! I want to be my customers’ first point of contact with questions ranging from, “How much would it cost to insure a 2016 Aston Martin?” to “What kind of insurance should I have if I want to start my own business?” The insurance industry is constantly changing, especially in our great (storm ravaged) state of Minnesota. And I love to educate customers and help navigate them through these changes. Plus, insurance documents are confusing and sometimes seem to be written in a foreign language. As an agent, I want my customers to feel comfortable with their policies and am always happy to translate.

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Lynn Simon Simon’s Flooring & Design Job Title and Responsibilities Owner, customer sales, Scheduling and ordering.

Years With the Company

Your Local Flooring Experts in Prior Lake

(9 months) Opened last fall, 2016

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Tell Us About Your Company We are a flooring store that is both retail and a Builder Selection Center. We specialize in all types of flooring such as carpet, vinyl and laminate. From helping you choose the right flooring for your living space to providing a fair and accurate estimate, you can count on us every step of the way.

What prompted you to enter this career field?

I began my love for the business working at my mother and father’s furniture store in high school. I enjoyed the work and learned how to run a business from my mom at Carol’s Furniture. My husband Pat and I opened our store in the same location (building) as my parent’s furniture store.

What are the top 3 keys to success fom your business perspective?

Communication and patience are imperative in this business. Everything needs to be correct; from ordering the flooring to scheduling the installation. I love what I do and I love to help people. I think a good attitude leads to customer referrals.

Jodi Langhorst Langhorst Law Office Advice to young professionals I worked for 10 years as a paralegal and went back to law school later in life. Do what you love and pursue your dreams.

Opening my own business in the community where I reside was the best career choice I have made. Avoid the long commute time and have that time with your family instead.

Struggles Going to law school as a single parent and commuting 2 hours one way each day was not easy. Without family and friends to support my goals, I could never have graduated with honors. If you put your mind to it, anything is possible.

Company strengths I have a small office with just me and my assistant. We offer excellent quality local legal service in the areas of family law, estate planning and personal injury.

Fulfillment outside of work Finding the right balance of work, family and personal time is not easy in today’s business climate, but I love to garden, bike, fish, cross country ski, hike and work with families as a foster parent. Working with others in the many charitable organizations I volunteer with helps me give back to others in need for the many blessings I have in my work and family life.

Carpet Wood Vinyl laminate

18 years of flooring experience.

Count on us to be on time reliable and always friendly!

16511 a t Se Prior Lake

952-226-3567

www.simonsflooringanddesign.com

JODI LANGHORST SEE Law Office & Dispute Resolution Services, PLLC With 30 years of legal experience, let us help give peace of mind to your family by preparing an estate plan to include a will, living will and power of attorney forms. If you are going to make a change and need advice about family law (divorce, custody, support, adoption), contact our office to make an appointment for a free initial consultation at 952.226.1220.

Family Law Adoptions Child Custody Divorce Grandparent Rights Maintenance/Alimony Mediation Paternity

Child Support Wills & Probate Personal Injury Business Law Estate Planning Social Early Neutral Evaluations Financial Early Neutral Evaluations

16186 Main Avenue SE • Suite 200 Prior Lake, MN 55372 • Phone 952-226-1220 Jodi@Langhorstlaw.com Visit our website at www.langhorstlaw.com

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Bio Eileen’s is a family-run franchise started

by Eileen in her home in Nebraska in 1982. We make all of our cookies from scratch with the same ingredients you would have in your home. We have 12 flavors of cookies that are baked fresh daily.

We offer custom decorated cookies from an individual size to a 16” Colossal Cookie.

The Prior Lake location is the first and only store in Minnesota.

Strengths Quality in everything we do. We have high standards not only for our cookies but for customer service. We offer same-day ordering which is great for busy moms.

Appealing aspects about working for company It’s a fun, energetic and creative environment. And you get to eat free cookies!!

3 keys to success • Always deliver quality and you will create raving fans • Believe there is always a solution and you will find it • Teach and respect your employees - they are the heart of your business

Teresa Coen Southwest News Media What’s the range of issues you deal with during a typical day?

Anything from press deadlines and getting artwork just right to finding the right person to talk to in a business.

Social Media Marketing Audience Targeted Display Online Banner Ads Website Design SEO/SEM

What are the top 3 keys to success from your business perspective?

I think open dialogue between yourself and who you are doing business with to keep all parties in the know and aware of changes or concerns. Do what you say you are going to do. Be prepared and be on time.

What is your perspective on the business climate in the southwest market?

I think it is healthy and ever changing. Just as we need to be nimble and provide products to fit all businesses, business owners face similar issues. Customer’s expectations are ever changing and you have to be able to keep up.

Where do you find fulfillment outside of work?

I enjoy doing many things but my fulfillment comes from spending time with my family and friends and spending what little time and good weather we get, on the water doing almost anything.

Business advice I would share Find something that you are good at and become great at it but no matter what enjoy what you do!

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Alii Heise

and installers, warehouse decisions, and customer service for the business.

I think we work together extremely well.

Thoroughbred Carpets Job Title

Professional accomplishment

Owner

Responsibilities

Locally owned and operated. We work with you start to finish on your flooring project.

There are no “middle men.” We have highly qualified installers and we have interior designers in the store to help you make your flooring selections.

I feel my greatest professional accomplishment was rebuilding the business after a devastating fire in 2009. We faced adversity with the loss of a business and employees, and dealing with the insurance process. I am grateful that my family was strong enough to pull through the tough times and rebuild.

Appealing aspects

The top three keys to a successful business are

I feel fortunate that my brother and I were able to take over for my parents so they were able to retire and are hoping to continue their success. I love working with people in the community that I live in. I live in Prior Lake.

In a typical day I deal with several different issues and it varies day to day. Sometimes, I am helping customers or doing on-site measures. Otherwise, my main responsibilities include all of the banking, accounting and payroll for the company. I also handle all of the insurance, advertising, and human resources. My brother handles the installations

1) Qualified and motivated employees; having people that want to come to work and want to be successful.

2) Building strong customer relationships 3) Knowing your budget of what you can and cannot do

Overseeing day to day business at a busy floor covering store.

Years with Company 21

About your company Thoroughbred Carpets is a family owned flooring store in Savage. My mother, Jenny Heise, opened the store in 1985. My father, Mike, joined her a few years later. In 2014, my brother, J. Heise, and I took ownership.

Our strengths

Abbey Carpet & Floors

Where do you find fulfillment outside of work I find fulfillment spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy many different activities and feel fortunate that I have the time to do the things I like to do.

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8745 West Highway 101, Savage, MN 55378 Monday-Thursday 10-8 • Friday 10-5 • Saturday 10-4 952-445-9140 • www.thoroughbredcarpets.com

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Creating A Higher Standard 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE LIFELONG PRIOR LAKE RESIDENT LAKESHORE ENTHUSIAST AND OWNER NEW CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST PROVEN MARKETING PLAN

Mary Schweich Copper Creek Real Estate Education I Graduated from Saint Michael’s grade school and Prior Lake High School.

I received my degree in Finance from Saint Catherine’s University many years ago.

Bio I sell residential real estate under the brokerage of Edina Realty.

The focus of Copper Creek Real Estate Group is residential sales which includes both new construction and existing homes. Selling homes is a very satisfying career for me. Everyday I am helping people move forward with their dreams which is an amazing job. I have been a licensed full time real estate agent since 1999.

Call Mary for a complimentary and confidential market analysis.

612-414-4694 MARYSCHWEICH@EDINAREALTY.COM www.CopperCreekRealEstateGroup.com

Where do you find fulfillment outside of work My real estate business is focused in Prior Lake. As a lifetime resident I thoroughly know the real estate market in this area. I especially love Prior Lake because we have parks, golf courses, lakes, acreage properties, fabulous neighborhoods and an amazing school district-just to name a few.

What advice would you give for young professionals entering your field Hard work is the key to success. Strive to do a great job everyday and be gracious.

Marie Boucher-Hoese The Vintage Gypsy www.thevintagegypsy.com

A Modern Day Boutique Clothing • Accessories • Repurposed Furniture

Years with the company I opened my doors in 2011 but actually started my business in my front yard as a “vintage sale”.

Education, training & Bio I grew up in Prior Lake & have lived with my husband, 2 blocks from my shop in a cute little 1939 Tudor house for 16 years! I am so lucky to be able to walk or ride my bike to work every day! I went to college in Eau Claire, WI & studied Kinesiology of all things!! Never thought I’d own a boutique!

What prompted you to enter this career field It was a complete accident! I started a “vintage sale” in my front yard in 2010 & it just took off from there!!

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What is your greatest professional accomplishment Becoming a successful business owner & actually making a living off of something I love to do!

What advice would you give for young professionals entering your field Don’t be afraid to follow your dreams, learn from your mistakes & keep on doing what you love!

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Karen Stiles Edina Realty Tell us about your company I have worked for only two companies in my career. Starting with Award Realty in 1977, I quickly learned how much I wanted to pursue this as a lifelong career. Award was acquired by Edina Realty in January of 1981. The motto of Award Realty was “Sharing and Caring is our Strength”. It was a company filled with energetic people who loved the real estate business. Many key agents from that company are still working all over the metro area today. It was a great start! Edina Realty has been my business home since 1981. Another caring company with extremely talented owners, managers and staff. I am very lucky to belong to this company.

In 1998, I was awarded with the Em my Award. The award is given to one agent and one employee of Edina Realty, and named after the founder, Emma Rovick. It is still a great honor, and one that I am very proud to have. It is given to the person who exemplifies Honesty, Integrity and Commitment to the real estate industry.

EXPERIENCE ENERGY ENTHUSIASM

CELEBRATING 39 YEARS Serving buyers and sellers in the southwest metro area.

“Helping your family is our family business”

Karen Stiles 612-749-1615 KarenStiles@EdinaRealty.com

In 2012, one of my three sons, Paul Bothof, joined me. It has been wonderful to combine our experience and energy into the business. We have fun working together and hopefully that translates to our clients.

Tess Lee Southwest News Media Year at Business 16 Years

What prompted or why this career field I love meeting new people and helping and/or finding new ways to help them promote thier business.

What are the 3 Keys to success from a business perspective Be punctual, listen more than talk, at times “think outside the box” when it comes to creating a program for a client

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TODAY

Where do you find fulfillment outside of work Spending time with my husband, my adult children and grandchildren

Greatest Professional Accomplishment Helping a teen through a difficult transition when I was a Guardian ad Litem

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Proud to be members of our community since 1977

Kristen Halloran My Appliance Source Years with the Company 2 1/2 years

Bio I work for My Appliance Source, a family owned and operated appliance store in Shakopee, Minnesota. We have been in business since 1977 when my grandfather started servicing appliances out of his garage on Ash Street in Chaska. In 1984, we moved to our current location on Highway 169 in Shakopee. My grandfather believed taking care of the customer after the sale was of great importance. Our company continues to support this value, which is the reason we sell the Whirlpool product lines of Amana, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and JennAir. Being the last American made manufacturer of appliances, service support, parts, and training are readily available.

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One of the keys to success from my perspective

1/3 Mile South of Hwy 41 on Hwy 169

(952) 445-2916

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Is to listen to the customer and validate their individual wants and needs. My grandfather placed a sign over our door that reads, “Thru this door pass the finest people we know…

Our customers.” Understanding customers wants and guiding them in an appliance that will meet their needs is key to customer retention. We pride ourselves in customer service and do our best to go above and beyond for each and every one of our customers.

Barb Muelken Shakopee Travel Leaders Tell us about your company We are a full service Travel agency, We have leisure and corporate clients, and book everything from an airline tickets to day by day planning in Europe, with Cruises, destination wedding and honeymoons, once in a lifetime dream vacations.

What are your company’s strengths

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Travel • Tours • Cruises Bus Trips • Air • Corporate Travel

www.shakopeetravel.com

Number one is our employees, all of our agents have extensive experience and our able to help with any of your travel needs. Our connection with Travel Leaders helps bring the best travel deals to our clients along with our preferred vendors we are able to offer our clients the best travel deals and guarantee the best vacation possible.

What prompted you to enter this career field?

My love of travel

What struggles have you had to overcome to get where you are today?

Travel Leaders Shakopee Travel 16731 Hwy. 13 S., Suite 108 A Prior Lake (Near Lunds)

952-445-6463

There have been many changes in The industry over the years to affect our business, along with all the different virus around the world and all the terrorist attacks, always makes our business interesting and challenging.

What are the top 3 keys to success from your business perspective?

Good Employees with positive attitudes, Good Business plan and a lot of luck.

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Neda Falak Olson, DDS Olson Dental Bio Pursuing an interest in health care, Dr. Neda received her BA from Gustavus Adolphus College and her DDS from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.

Tell us about your company Dr. Neda strives to meet her patients’ needs with the highest degree of integrity, professionalism and expertise yet she extends herself in a warm, caring manner to ensure each patient is as comfortable as possible. Using this gentle, pain-free approach, Olson Dental serves entire families and patients of all ages.

My keys to success include Dr. Neda believes the keys to her success are always putting the needs of her patients first through: continually educating herself on the latest technology and procedures, leading both clinical and management aspects of her practice, effective communication and world class teamwork.

Where do you find fulfillment outside of work Outside the office, you might find Dr. Neda - an avid sports fan - supporting her children and local Laker teams on the sidelines of a soccer game, taking in a yoga class, running, cooking or hosting friends and family.

Vicki Anderson The Vinery Floral Home & Garden

The Vinery Floral Home & Garden We specialize in custom, affordable floral designs for any occasion

Years with the company The Vinery has been in business for 13 years and I have been doing floral creations for 30 years

Tell us about your company The Vinery creates custom floral designs for many occasions specializing in sympathy.

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What are the appealing aspects about working for your company I love to be creative and having the ability to make people smile from my designs is an amazing feeling. A typical day for me includes meeting with corporations, families and brides for all their floral needs.

My keys to success include Creativeness, good work ethics and the ability to understand each individual’s needs.

Where do you find fulfillment outside of work When I am not creating unique floral designs I love to ride, camp, garden and tile projects

What advice would you give for young professionals entering your field My best business advice would be to love what you do.

214 Water St, Jordan

952-492-5222 www.thevineryfloral.net

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$17.7M awarded by feds for Hwy. 169 project

Teamwork Many involved in Academies of Shakopee design

BY AMANDA MCKNIGHT amcknight@swpub.com

hakopee High School sophomores will watch as their future is built around them over the next two years as the voter-approved school

addition is constructed and the Academies of Shakopee becomes a reality.

While district officials, School Board members and community volunteers have been forming plans and a framework for the new academy model all year, there is still a lot of work to be done before

the academies open in fall 2018. As part of the process, a group of teachers, staff and community members met for four days this summer to write a master plan, which will operate as a master to-do list leading to the opening of the new school.

“The academy model is being implemented because we will have a large school and we want to make it feel small,” said Stef Janke, administrative assistant to the principal of Shakopee High School.

“We need to identify the work and organize ourselves into teams. The master plan really breaks down what we need to do in a manageable, thoughtful plan.”

Planning something like the imple-

mentation of a new academic model is no easy or small task, which is why the district has recruited so much help from the community. As part of the planning process, seven teams have been coordinated to carry out the master plan over the next year. The seven teams cover the following areas: communication, analysis and continuous improvement, postsecondary alignment, freshman academy, instruction and professional development, business and community support, and organization structures and support.

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Transportation Department has awarded $17.7 million in funding for the Highways 169 and 41 intersection project, it was announced Friday by U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken of Minnesota.

The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grant for Scott County’s project will help fund the intersection, which county officials say is the site for a disproportionate number of crashes and significant congestion. The new intersection will enhance safety and efficiency, highway officials say.

“Our 21st century economy demands 21st century infrastructure. Investments in transportation infrastructure are essential to ensuring that Minnesota’s roadways are meeting the real needs of our communities and businesses,” Klobuchar said in a statement. “That is why I worked to help secure a TIGER grant for the U.S. 169 Freight Mobility project, which will ease congestion, strengthen road safety, and keep driving our state’s economy in the right direction in Scott County and along the entire U.S. Highway 169 corridor.”

“This is great news for the businesses, commuters, and residents that use Highway 169 every day,” Franken said in a statement. “This project, which I have been pressing to get funded, will modernize an important highway for Minnesota and relieve congestion for both people who need to

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About the company The Jordan Junker hunts through barns, auction houses, flea markets and more to find unique treasures to bring back to the store.

An eccletic mix of repurposed, antiques, furniture and more. As your exclusive local Country Chic chalk+mineral paint retailer we offer DIY workshops and hands on knowledge of new techniques to help you achieve the look seen in home decor magazines and TV shows for a fraction of the cost.

What prompted me to open the store?

I have always had a love of antiques and the history behind them. When the opportunity came about to open my own store I decided it was time to start pursueing my dream and 5 years later I’ve never worked harder and never been more passionate about it - I Iove what I do & I love sharing my unique treasures and ideas with our customers.

Struggles I have had to overcome The main thing I struggle with is never having enough time to do everything I feel I need to do. I have a full time career outside of The Jordan Junker and it can be quite challenging to balance my time with family while also maintaining The Jordan Junker. Being a mother and sole provider for my family is my top priority but I try to balance that with taking care of my creative side as well. As I prepare to enter the next stage in my life once my last child graduates I look forward to the increased time I will have to pursue growth opportunities for The Jordan Junker.

Shelley Dery Southwest News Media Education, training and bio I consider myself both a Maverick and a Gopher with a degree in art and concentrations in business, music and Spanish.

My love of advertising and art in general launched after it became obvious that I was not a very good musician. With over 25 years of advertising sales experience with Southwest News Media, I have enjoyed watching businesses grow and succeed.

My 3 top keys to success Probably the most important key to this position is to treat my customers the way I would like to be treated. Great customer service is essential in advertising sales. Every customer has different wants and needs and it is imperative that I figure out what those are. Honesty goes a long way in this business (and probably every other business). Finally, good communication and accuracy is a necessity.

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Social, Recreational, Education Programs Spiritual Services Weekly

Where do you find fulfillment outside of work?

Family and friends are very important to me. After hours, you can find me at a park with my two grandchildren, at a gym, in my flower garden, at a concert or painting the next Mona Lisa.

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Busse & Reid Link the Pieces Mental Health Services Kim Busse and Amy Reid are Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) offering mental health services in working with issues of anxiety, depression, ASD, relationship challenges, and school adjustment. Individual and family counseling is available.

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Coaching Services Busse & Reid offers LINKS social coaching groups for school age and young adults focusing on building relationships, social interaction, and self-regulation skills. In addition, we offer individual coaching to further develop skills. Parent coaching is offered to help parents develop strategies to support their children.

Autism Specialist & Special Education Services In addition, Busse & Reid LLC are Licensed Special Education Teachers, offering services, consultations and training in the areas of ASD, EBD, SLD, IEP planning, implementation, recommendations, and evaluations (initial and re-evaluations) school and family consultations, classroom consultation and training, and functional behavior assessment and planning.

Kathy Kreuser Iris Valley Boutique & Gifts

Busse & Reid Professional Counselors 14162 Commerce Ave. NE Suite 400 • 612-424-1886 Prior Lake, MN • email: info@BusseReid.com For more info: www.BusseReid.com

Celebrating 10 Years in Business!

Greatest professional accomplishment Celebrating 10 years in business in Jordan and opening a 2nd store in Chanhassen. It has not been easy in the times we live in to survive as a small business. The economy has had so many ups & downs to say the least.

Top 3 keys to success Perseverence & hard work - Don’t give up. It is never easy to start a business, especially retail. A Positive attitude - Smile and put your best self out there. Your customers and your vendors will appreciate it and that is why they will keep coming back. Love what you do - You need to have a passion for what you do in order to be successful. There is stress in every business or job. When you love your job it is far easier to over-come and deall with what ever comes your way.

Where do you find fulfillment outside of work My husband and I have 5 children. We will celebrate 35 years of marriage this fall. Together we own & operate Kreuser Roofing, Inc. The roofing business taught me a lot about running a business which has helped me with Iris Valley.

In my spare time Maybe you are thinking “What spare time?” Well there is not much, but I love to be with my family - we do family dinners as often as we can. I love to travel. We are almost empty nesters so that has freed up some time.

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