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Pictured: Mike Sowada and his wife, Peg, at the 2009 Small Business Awards Luncheon
True Entrepreneurial Spirit Mike Sowada, 2012-2013 Board Chair page 4
Nustad Reflects On His Time at TwinWest—page 2
TwinWest PAC Endorsements—page 6
TwinWest Golf Classic —page 5
New & Renewing Members—page 9
President’s Message... Magic Members, Business Constituents & Bumper Sticker Politics Late in July, I announced my plans to leave TwinWest on August 31 for Minnesota Retailers Association, where I’ll serve as president of the statewide trade group representing Minnesota’s retail industry. The decision to leave TwinWest after four and a half years was not a simple one. As I reflect on this organization and its over 30 year history of serving businesses in the western Twin Cities, here are a few lessons I will take with me. Members are the magic. If you have been to a TwinWest event where I have been at the podium, you’ve probably heard me say ―members are the magic.‖ TwinWest draws its strength from active members. Between the Chamber, Foundation, PAC, and Emerging Leaders Council, over 60 members set our direction and watch over our programs and initiatives. Add committees and taskforces, and the number of involved members jumps to over 200. It’s unique and it’s the magic. Businesses are practical. Over the past decade, business leaders have become more pragmatic and less tied to political ideology. As a result of this practicality, TwinWest makes very few political decisions. This is true in TwinWest’s policy decisions made each year in our Business Agenda along with the programs we construct. Jobs are the answer. If you want quality schools, great roads, and effective transportation systems, along with all the other things we crave as a society, you don’t need higher taxes--you need more jobs to expand the tax pool. It used to be if a business added 200 jobs to a community, we’d throw a figurative parade. Today, we recognize and celebrate the importance of simply adding two jobs. Bumper sticker political statements are not solutions to complex problems. At TwinWest, we lead conversations about difficult issues like transportation, workforce, early childhood education, economic development, tax reform, and healthcare, to name a few. None of these issues can be fixed by a statement on a bumper sticker and each requires real conversation between people with differing opinions. This is one of the reasons our Legislative Breakfast is so popular. Stories are sometimes more effective than numbers. As business leaders, the temptation is to analyze problems based on the surrounding empirics. Truly helping people understand the importance of job growth in the western Twin Cities requires us to go beyond the numbers, it’s about the lives of real people, real business owners, and real employees. We need to continue to get better at the seemingly lost art of storytelling. Continued on page 3... TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
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...President’s Message Magic Members, Business Constituents & Bumper Stickers ...Continued from page 2 Dedicated staff can figure out anything. At the height of the poor economy, TwinWest knew our focus needed to be on helping businesses and communities grow, not on making sure the Chamber had enough pencils. Often times we would say, ―we’ve trained 30 years for today,‖ emphasizing that during the tough times your Chamber should be strong, and we were. Thank you to the TwinWest staff for making sure the focus stayed and stays on members and our mission. Be a business constituent. One of my first president’s letters in Directions magazine made the case for why business people should act as if they are business constituents, even if they don’t vote where their business is located. To their credit, government officials from city halls to congressional offices are listening to TwinWest business leaders. Interchangeable terms: TwinWest and business community. A goal of mine at TwinWest has been to have people use the terms ―TwinWest‖ and ―business community‖ interchangeably. The greatest compliment your Chamber receives is when someone comes to the organization to find out what business is thinking. We’ve learned that respect produces this desired result. Today, city councils, county commissioners, school administrators, and community leaders are truly interested in having productive conversations with the business community through TwinWest. Thank you to each of you for making every day at TwinWest rewarding. I look forward to crossing paths in the future.
Bruce Nustad, president
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Meet the 2012-2013 Board Chair Mike Sowada Prepares to Lead the TwinWest Board of Directors Entrepreneurism is in his blood. As Mike Sowada, former president of Minnesota’s darling internet company, VISI, prepares to lead the TwinWest board of directors this fall, it’s easy to understand his vision for the Chamber. According to Sowada, ―TwinWest is positioned to help entrepreneurs succeed, and what Minnesota needs today is more successful entrepreneurs to get our economy moving.‖ Sowada is no stranger to entrepreneurialism and leadership roles. In addition to his newest startup, Data Center Advisors, and serving on a few corporate boards of directors, he has spent years coaching youth sports teams. Sowada has coached soccer teams for three of his daughters, focusing on ages six to 11. ―Whether it’s business or sports, there are three important things to master…1) basic skills, 2) strategy, and 3) tactics. Add
“Find out what your passion is and just do it. Figure out what you really want to do. It may change occasionally, but run with it.” -Mike Sowada, Data Center Advisors
passion—the one common thread among successful people—and you have success,‖ says Sowada. As Sowada prepares to chair the TwinWest board following Greg Korstad (Larkin Hoffman Attorneys) there are a few things he plans to keep top of mind. First, he is concerned that Minnesota is not entrepreneur friendly. According to Sowada, Minnesota’s taxes, regulations, and rules make it difficult for entrepreneurs to grow. In addition, he contends that Minnesota needs to develop a business climate conducive to entrepreneurialism along with a culture to support entrepreneurial efforts. ―Right now our approach to entrepreneurs is fragmented instead of supportive. Minnesota’s entrepreneurs don’t have a lot of infrastructure available to them,‖ according to Sowada.
When asked why he is interested in chairing TwinWest’s board of directors, Sowada replied ―I am a big fan of the organization and I love the concept of the TwinWest Foundation. Not many organizations similar to TwinWest are effective. I look forward to seeing the business side of the Chamber and building our reputation.‖ TwinWest welcomes Sowada to his board chair role October 1.
Sowada’s leadership fits well with TwinWest as one of the organization’s value statements centers on entrepreneurialism. (ENTREPRENEURSHIP: We operate with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are proactive, innovative, creative and forward thinking.) As Sowada settles in to his leadership role, we look forward to his impact on TwinWest and member organizations. TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
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TwinWest Golf Classic Join us for the 27th Annual TwinWest Golf Classic at Medina Golf & Country Club It's a HOLE lot of fun! Join us for the 27th Annual TwinWest Golf Classic! Savvy business people know one of the best ways to cultivate contacts is on the golf course. Register a full foursome or register individually to meet three new people. TwinWest's 27th Annual Golf Classic will be held at Medina Golf and Country Club. Golf TwinWest's 18 hole Golf Classic or select our 9 hole par 3 option! TwinWest 27th Annual Golf Classic Monday, August 20, 2012 Medina Golf & Country Club 400 Evergreen Road Medina, MN 55340 Link | 27th Annual Golf Classic Registration
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Lunch
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Driving Range
Putting Green
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Contact Victoria Marley at victoria@twinwest.chamber.com or at 763-450-2227 for more information. Golf Carts
Foursome Photos
Hole Sponsors
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TwinWest PAC Endorsements... TwinWest Political Action Committee Endorses Candidates The TwinWest Political Action Committee (TwinWest PAC) provides business leaders a vehicle to shape Minnesota's political landscape. The TwinWest PAC supports candidates who champion private enterprise and empower businesses to create jobs in the TwinWest area and statewide. By holding candidates and elected officials accountable, the TwinWest PAC sends a strong message that the business community is serious about issues facing businesses. The TwinWest PAC pleased to endorse these candidates who champion private enterprise and empower businesses to create jobs in the TwinWest area and statewide in the upcoming August 14 Primary and November 6 General Election: Representative Connie Doepke (R), SD33 (Medina/Orono/Wayzata/Mound/ Deephaven/Lake Minnetonka Area) Vote in the August 14 Primary for Senate. Cindy Pugh (R), HD33B (Chanhassen/Lake Minnetonka Area) Vote in the August 14 Primary for House. Senator Warren Limmer (R), SD34 (Maple Grove/NW Suburbs)
House Speaker Kurt Zellers (R), HD34A (Maple Grove)
Representative Keith Downey (R), SD49 (Edina/Minnetonka/Bloomington)
Senator Benjamin Kruse (R), SD36 (Brooklyn Park/Champlin/Coon Rapids)
Terry Jacobson (R), HD49B (Edina/ Minnetonka/Bloomington)
Senator Terri Bonoff (D), SD44 (Plymouth/ Minnetonka)
If you live, work, or own a business in these legislative districts, the TwinWest PAC urges your support of these pro-business candidates with your vote, contributions, and by volunteering on their campaigns.
Representative Sarah Anderson (R), HD44A (Plymouth) Senator Ann Rest (D), SD45 (Crystal/New Hope/Plymouth)
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Representative Steve Simon (D), HD46B (St. Louis Park/Hopkins) Senator Julianne Ortman (R), SD47 (Chaska/ Chanhassen) Vote in the August 14 Primary for Senate. Senator David Hann (R), SD48 (Eden Prairie/ Minnetonka) Representative Kirk Stensrud (R), HD48A (Eden Prairie/Minnetonka) Representative Jenifer Loon (R), HD48B (Eden Prairie)
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...TwinWest PAC Endorsements TwinWest Political Action Committee Endorses Candidates ‌Continued from page 6 TwinWest PAC Facts 1. The TwinWest PAC is an independent organization funded through the personal contributions of business leaders who work together to elect pro-business candidates.
TwinWest has established policies in the following areas: state taxes, spending, and government reform; transportation; health care; E-12 and lifelong learning (workforce); local and regional government; and energy. View the TwinWest Business Agenda here.
2. The TwinWest PAC enforces the legislative positions adopted by the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.
The TwinWest Political Action Committee is a non-partisan organization, governed by an independent board of directors. To learn more about the TwinWest PAC visit its web site here.
3. The TwinWest PAC has a strong history as TwinWest was the first chamber of commerce in Minnesota to organize a political action committee.
As always, to share your policy views and thoughts, contact TwinWest's government affairs director, Judy Johnson, at 763.450.2226 or judy@twinwest.com.
4. The TwinWest PAC supports candidates based on their positions on key business issues, voting record, leadership on business issues, electability, and local business community support, regardless of their political party affiliation. The TwinWest PAC uses the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce policy positions as its guide selecting candidates and elected officials to support.
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Success TwinWest... Member Article | Help! My Best Employee Quit and Is Taking My Clients by Leonard B. Segal, Esq., Oberman Thompson & Segal, LLC If your Vice President left and started a competing business, could you prevent it? If your best salesperson quit and started soliciting your clients, could you stop it? If a former employee was using your trade secrets, what would you do? Do not wait until it is too late - take steps now to protect your business. What can you do? Many things, but one key ingredient may include the use of noncompetition agreements. The enforceability of such agreements varies from state-to-state. In Minnesota, such agreements are enforceable if properly drafted and implemented. But what does that mean? While the details go beyond the scope of this article, here are two key ingredients: 1. Consideration: An individual must receive adequate consideration in exchange for a non -compete agreement. In other words, the individual must get something of value in return for agreeing to the non-compete
restrictions. The lack of adequate consideration is a sure fire way to doom your non-competition agreement. In Minnesota, the job itself may constitute adequate consideration, but the individual usually must be informed before starting the job that the job offer is contingent upon the employee agreeing to the non-compete agreement. Companies often fail to give a potential new employee the non-competition agreement – or even to inform the individual that such an agreement is required – until after she starts employment. By then, it is usually too late. For current employees in Minnesota, the job itself is not sufficient consideration for a noncompete agreement. Rather, such a ―midstream‖ agreement requires adequate, independent consideration separate and apart from the job. 2. Reasonableness: The time period during which an individual is restricted from competing must be reasonable. In addition, the geographic scope within which an individual is restricted from competing must be reasonable. Often, companies now use customer restrictions that restrict the customers with which a former employee can
work. Such a customer restriction may substitute for, or complement, a geographic restriction. Although there is no fail proof way to determine reasonableness, the lack of reasonable restrictions is a common ground on which non-competition agreements are challenged. Non-competition agreements can be an effective tool for employers to protect their business. To receive the maximum benefit from such agreements, however, they need to be carefully prepared and properly implemented. * This article is being provided for informational purposes and should not be relied upon or used as legal advice in any particular situation. Each situation is different and those differences can lead to different results. Employers that are considering the use of non-competition agreements would be well-served to hire an attorney experienced with such agreements.
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Members...
Welcome New Members Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West 3131 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55441 Michael Serr CONFERENCE CENTERS HOTELS & MOTELS
Gray Plant Mooty - Real Estate Practice Group 80 South Eighth Street Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Bradley Hintze ATTORNEYS REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Hardcoat, Inc. 7300 West Lake Street St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Karla Kellen MANUFACTURERS
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis 13100 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 400 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Sam Kelner NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Kelco Services, LLC 1935 Country Road B-2 West, Suite 68 Roseville, MN 55113 James Kellison REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT REAL ESTATE-COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT
Medical Marketing Group 5042 Yuma Lane North Plymouth, MN 55446 Samuel Dorfman MEDICAL SALES
Merritt Restoration 2031 Basswood Court Rockford , MN 55373 Danielle Merritt CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES INSURANCE RESTORATION
Segal, Roston & Berris, PLLP 250 Second Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401 Marc Berris
MRI Pathways 36 Nathan Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 Peter Bian MEDICAL SALES
NorthHike 10260 Upper 178th Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 Derick White CONSULTANTSBUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
Strayer University– Minneapolis Campus 6465 Wayzata Boulevard Suite 200 St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Danny Lockwood SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
Switch Track
Anne Koby AUTOMOBILE DEALERS AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS, SERVICE & PARTS
5413 Nicollet Avenue South Suite 130 Minneapolis, MN 55419 Melissa Philibert NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Toastmasters, District 6 15960 Fennel Court Apple Valley, MN 55124 Catherine Rai Cardenuto ASSOCIATIONSBUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
12500 53rd Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442 Gary Scott CONSULTANTSBUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
Poquet Auto Sales and Service 800 North Lilac Drive Golden Valley
The Caring Tree
United Business Mail 405 35th Avenue North East Minneapolis, MN 55418 Barbara Wetzel MAILING SERVICES
Syvantis Technologies, LLC 13760 Bluestem Court Suite 150 Baxter, MN 56425 Kellen Riley CONSULTANTSBUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
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...Members Member Orientation Photos
Diane Scherer, Burnet Title
Left to right: Tjersti Strommen, Pittsburgh Blue; Sam Kelner, Jewish Family and Child Services of Minneapolis
Left to right: James Kellison, Kelco Services, LLC; Alex Lamkin, Any Lab Test Now; Danny Lockwood, Strayer University; Dr. Brian Grizzell, Strayer University
Left to right: Randy Merritt, Merritt Restoration; Danielle Merritt, Merritt Restoration; Tess Maclin, Gray, Plant, Mooty
Left to right: Gary Scott, Switchtrack; PJ Cushing, AlphaGraphics; Cindy Jerve, Any Lab Test Now; Craig Britton, Switchtrack
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...Members
Renewing Members
25+ Years____________________________ Berg Law Offices, P.A. Bunin, Richard D. Law Offices Opportunity Partners Park Nicollet Clinic Schechter Dokken Kanter CPAs Youngstedt’s Goodyear Linsk Flowers Sheraton Hotel Minneapolis West St. Louis Park, City of YMCA – Northwest Branch 21-25 Years__________________________ Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich Peg’s Countryside Café & Catering 16-20 Years__________________________ Children’s – Minnetonka Dunwoody College of Technology Sears Imported Autos, Inc. L&R Suburban Landscaping, Inc. Quest Development, Inc.
11-15 Years__________________________ Belt Line Properties, Inc. State Farm – Susan A. Haub AmeriPride Uniform Services Bayview Charter Cruises Crossroads Delicatessen 6-10 Years___________________________ BOMA of Greater Minneapolis Buffalo Wild Wings - Plymouth Crown Marketing Hickey and Associates, LLC Medica ABRA Auto Body & Glass – Hopkins First Minnesota Bank Hazelden Center for Youth and Families Hennepin County Board of Commissioners – Gail Dorffman Olympus Financial Advisors Prosperwell Financial Saint Therese, Inc. Sjoquist Architects, Inc. Village Park Apartments Voice Solutions
1-5 Years___________________________ Accounting Resource Group AM&B Marketing Bailey Group Bassett Creek Dental Best Wishes Floral Drake Mallard Consulting Duke Realty Corp. Gurstel Chargo, PA Invisik Corporation Lock Up Self Storage, The Marco, Inc. National American University New Reflections Spa-Salon Next Stage Media Group Nextera Communications Smooth Sail International LLC State Farm Agency Recruiting Tonka Financial Services Twin Cities Orthopedics Foliage Design Systems Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota – Minnetonka Hennepin Commissioner – Johnson, Jeff Pittsburgh Blue Virginia Antony, Relator – Edina Realty
Chamber Champions | Thank you to these member for referring a new member to TwinWest: Scott Seiler, SeilerSchindel, PLLC, Brenda Wurtinger, 1st National Bank If you know someone whose business would benefit from membership, contact Jacqui Sauter at (763) 450-2228, or jacqui@twinwest.com. When your new member joins we’ll issue you $35 in TwinWest credit. TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
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Snapshots
Ribbon Cutting Event at Posers Photography
Ribbon Cutting Event at Prosperwell Financial
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
TwinWest Academy Graduation TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
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August/September Calendar... Wednesday, August 1 Member Orientation| link 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Investment: No cost to attend.
Monday, August 6 Power Partners Networking|link 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Investment: $75/year. Pre-registration required.
Each month TwinWest offers an opportunity for new members and new employees of existing members to learn about their opportunities with the chamber and how to maximize your membership.
Power Partners is a networking program that helps members exchange business leads.
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Tuesday, August 14 Plymouth Business Council | link 7:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m. TwinWest Chamber of Commerce 10700 Old County Road 15,Plymouth Investment: No cost to attend.
Thursday, August 2 St. Louis Park Business Council | link 7:30– 9:00 a.m. Wolfe Lake Professional Center 5000 36th Street, St. Louis Park Investment: No cost to attend. The St. Louis Park Business Council is for business and civic leaders who want to have a voice in local government and grassroots issues. . Linda Trummer, Outreach Coordinator for Meadowbrook Collaborative, will be presenting to the group. The Meadowbrook Collaborative was established in 1993 to address the quality of life issues such as crime, truancy and serious housing code violations and leverage resources to meet families' needs in St. Louis Park.
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The Plymouth Business Council is for business and civic leaders who want to have a voice and make an impact on local government and grassroots issues. Click here for map.
Wednesday, August 15 Government Affairs Committee Meeting | link 7:30—9:00 a.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Investment: No Cost to Attend. All members welcome TwinWest’s Government Affairs Committee discusses issues impacting the business community in addition to recommending policies to the TwinWest Board of Directors. Click here for map.
Thursday, August 16 Crystal/New Hope Business Council Meeting | link 7:30-9:00 a.m. Liberty Diversified International 5600 North Highway 169, New Hope Investment: No Cost to Attend The Crystal/New Hope Business Council is for business and civic leaders who want to have a voice and make an impact on local government and grassroots issues. The Cities of Crystal and New Hope will give an update on city news, development projects, and upcoming events. Click here for map.
Monday, August 20 Power Partners Networking|link 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Investment: $75/year. Pre-registration required. Power Partners is a networking program that helps members exchange business leads. Click here for map. Monday, August 20 27th Annual TwinWest Golf Classic | link 11:30 a.m.. - 7:00p.m. Medina Golf & Country Club 400 Evergreen Road Medina, MN 55340 Investment: Single person 18 hole ticket $199, Foursome $775; Par 3 9-hole tournament $85 It’s a HOLE lot of fun! Join us for the 27th annual TwinWest Golf Classic! Savvy business people know one of the best ways to cultivate contacts is on the golf course. Register individually to meet three new people. TwinWest’s 27th annual Golf Classic will be held at the Medina Golf and Country Club. Golf TwinWest’s 18 hole Golf Classic or select our 9 hole par 3 option.
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...August/September Calendar Tuesday, August 21 Prospective Member Forum|link 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth If you are thinking about joining TwinWest come to the Perspective Member Forum to discuss the direct benefits TwinWest can have for your company. Current Members are welcome when accompanied by a prospective member.
existing members to learn about their opportunities with the chamber and how to maximize your membership. Click here for map.
Thursday, September 6 St. Louis Park Business Council | link 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Wolfe Lake Professional Center 5000 36th Street, St. Louis Park Investment: No cost to attend
Click here for map. Monday, September 3 Power Partners Networking|link 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Investment: $75/year. Pre-registration required. Power Partners is a networking program that helps members exchange business leads. Click here for map. Wednesday, September 5 Member Orientation| link 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Investment: No cost to attend. Each month TwinWest offers an opportunity for new members and new employees of
The St. Louis Park Business Council is for business and civic leaders who want to have a voice in local government and grassroots issues. Christa Getchell President, Park Nicollet Foundation VP, Park Nicollet Health Services will be speaking to the group. Click here for map.
Tuesday, September 11 Plymouth Business Council | link 7:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Location TBD Investment: No cost to attend.
tour of the business at the conclusion of the meeting. Click here for map. Monday, September 17 Power Partners Networking|link 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Investment: $75/year. Pre-registration required. Power Partners is a networking program that helps members exchange business leads. Click here for map. Tuesday, September 18 Prospective Member Forum|link 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth If you are thinking about joining TwinWest come to the Perspective Member Forum to discuss the direct benefits TwinWest can have for your company. Current Members are welcome when accompanied by a prospective member. Click here for map.
The Plymouth Business Council is for business and civic leaders who want to have a voice and make an impact on local government and grassroots issues. For the June 12 meeting, the Plymouth Business Council will be meeting at Grainger Industrial Supply in Plymouth. The group will be offered a
Wednesday, September 19 Government Affairs Committee Meeting | link 7:30—9:00 a.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Investment: No Cost to Attend. All members welcome TwinWest’s Government Affairs Committee discusses issues impacting the business community in addition to recommending policies to the TwinWest Board of Directors. Click here for map.
Thursday, September 20 Crystal/New Hope Business Council Meeting | link 7:30-9:00 a.m. Liberty Diversified International 5600 North Highway 169, New Hope Investment: No Cost to Attend The Crystal/New Hope Business Council is for business and civic leaders who want to have a voice and make an impact on local government and grassroots issues. The Cities of Crystal and New Hope will give an update on city news, development projects, and upcoming events. Click here for map.
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Volunteer Superstar Kirk McDonald— August/September Volunteer Superstar TwinWest is very happy to honor New Hope City Manager Kirk McDonald as its 2012 August / September Volunteer Superstar. Month in and month out, Kirk always makes sure to provide our local business community with comprehensive updates about what’s going on at the city at the Crystal / New Hope Business Council.
What’s more, Kirk really stood out on this year’s Crystal / New Hope Golf Outing committee. As one of the event’s main organizers, Kirk worked hard to make sure the everyone who attended had a great time. Thank you Kirk for all you have done and all you continue to do. It’s great volunteers like you that make TwinWest a great organization!
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Board & Leadership TwinWest Board of Directors Executive Committee Greg Korstad, Larkin Hoffman Attorneys, Chair Mike Sowada, Data Center Advisors, Chair-elect Dannette Coleman, Medica, Past Chair Nathan Agre, Blanski Peter Kronlage & Zoch, P.A. CPAs, Treasurer Bruce Nustad, TwinWest, President Directors Becky Bakken, Citizens Independent Bank Todd Brewer, Hoigaard’s, Inc. Gordy Engel, The Foursome Fine Apparel and Shoes Tom Harmening, City of St. Louis Park Michael Lehmann, Ferguson Enterprises Ron Leino, Liberty Carton, Co., an LDI Company Luke Litteken, CenterPoint Energy Pat Mascia, Duke Realty Corp. Lisa McDaniel, Minnwest Bank Samantha Metcalf, LarsonAllen LLP Pamela Muldoon, Next Stage Media Group Bob Schlichte, Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley Matt Thompson, US Bank Beth Ulrich, Fuzzy Duck Design Bob Wessel, Payroll Control Systems
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TwinWest Directions magazine is published electronically ten times a year by the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth, MN 55441, phone (763) 450-2220. Annual subscription rate of $40 is included in a TwinWest membership investment. TwinWest serves the communities of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, and the surrounding areas.
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