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Photo provided by John Sucansky, Wayzata Public School. Pictured from left to right: Chris Kirwan, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce; Bruce Nustad, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce; Lisa McDaniel, Voyager Bank - Minnetonka and TwinWest Foundation Board Member; Charlie Jacobson, Liberty Diversified International and TwinWest Foundation Board Member; Zach Sperry, Legacy Scholarship recipient; Chris Sperry, Zach’s father; Bridget Sperry, Zach’s sister; Deirdre Sperry, Zach’s sister; Anita Sperry, Zach’s mother; and Mike Trewick, Principal of Wayzata High School.

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6 MEMBER PROFILE 7 $ UCCESS TWINWEST

Meet your Entrepreneurs of the Year

The Marsh - A member in the news

Retaining top performers before it’s too late

8 PROFILES 9 FEATURE STORY

Senator Ron Latz: District 44 Business Ballot TwinWest Foundation awards $45,000 in scholarships to our future leaders

VENT & 10 EPROGRAM DETAILS

Make plans to attend TwinWest’s events in June and July, including: Member Orientation; Member Talk; Perspective Member Forum; TwinWest Twins Night with the Emerging Leaders; Business Council Golf Outing; Legislative Breakfast; Business Showcase; Overtime; etc.

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Stephanie Cadmus is our May Volunteer Superstar Save the Date: Golf Classic Thank you to our Small Business Awards sponsors!

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At the May 20 Small Business Awards Luncheon, TwinWest recognized three Entrepreneur of the Year and three Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year finalists. These six candidates were each strong finalists, in the end each deserving of recognition for their outstanding success and contribution to our communities. The finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year category were: Barbara Hensley, Hope Chest for Breast Cancer; Julie McDonald, iVision Human Resources; Joseph Reilly, Payroll Control Systems. The finalists in the Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year category were: Pat Bedell, Sign-A-Rama; Thomas Heller, Soulo Communications; Eric Nelson, Eric R. Nelson, CPA LLC. After an exhaustive process including nominations from the general membership, an application, a small group interview, and a panel interview, the TwinWest Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Taskforce selected Joseph Reilly, Payroll Control Systems, as this year’s Entrepreneur of the Year, and Thomas Heller, Soulo Communications, as the Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year. Joseph and Thomas join a long list of accomplished TwinWest members achieving this honor since we started formally applauding the spirit of entrepreneurs through this awards process 26 years ago. Congratulations to our winners and finalists! Please join me in recognizing these members that served on the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Taskforce: Scott Plum, chair, TDS; Annette Hruby, Costco; Christy Shore, Quantum Common Wealth; Mike Sowada, VISI Incorporated; Glen Townsend, Quantum Common Wealth; Patricia Wittstruck, The HR Department LLC. It was my pleasure to serve alongside these committed individuals. Also this year, a new committee focused on identifying members eligible for the awards and encouraging nominations. As a result, we received over 40 nominees. The Small Business Awards Nomination Committee included: Sarah Kaelberer, chair, Business & Estate Advisers, Inc.; Steve McFarland, ORBIT Systems, Inc.; Denny Pottebaum, Quality Resource Group. And finally, thank you to our great event sponsors (listed on page 12) and the members that organized the luncheon event. The Small Business Luncheon Awards Planning Committee included: Tom Sanvick, co-chair, Voyager Bank; Jon Thompson, co-chair, Opportunity Partners; Mike Anderson, QuarterTon Productions; Nathan Brandenburg, Skjold – Barthel, P.A.; Caroline Melberg, Melberg Marketing; Eddie Ulrich, Fuzzy Duck Design. Sincerely,

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Setting the Standard. Leading the Way.™ 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170 Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: (763) 450-2220 • Fax: (763) 450-2221 www.twinwest.com

TwinWest Directions (USPS 060870) is published 10 times per year by the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth, MN 55441. Phone: (763) 4502220. Periodicals Postage Paid, at Hopkins, MN and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to TwinWest Directions, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth, MN 55441. Annual subscription rate of $40 is included in membership investment. The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce serves the communities of: Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, and the surrounding region.

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TWINWEST BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Steve Wise, Cass Screw Machine Products, Chair of the Board Mark Carlson, Minnesota Mailing Solutions, Past Chair of the Board Dannette Coleman, Medica, Chair-elect of the Board Sarah Toepke, Treasurer Bruce Nustad, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, President DIRECTORS Nathan Agre, Blanski Peter Kronlage & Zoch, P.A. CPAs Gary Aiken, Investors Capital Corporation Jerry Archambeau, Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley Becky Bakken, Citizens Independent Bank Daniel Duffy, Daniel K. Duffy Architects, Inc. Tom Harmening, City of St. Louis Park Annette Hruby, Costco - St. Louis Park Rick Kaufman, Cox Insurance Associates Greg Korstad, Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Michael Lehmann, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Pamela Muldoon, Next Stage Business Tim Raymond, Voyager Bank – Minnetonka Jim Snoxell, Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd. Mike Sowada, VISI Incorporated Jon Thompson, Opportunity Partners Beth Ulrich, Fuzzy Duck Design

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The Marsh - A member in the news Member name: Tim Mortenson, Director of Operations Business name: The Marsh In business since: 1985 TwinWest member since: 1985 Number of employees: 170, 65 of which are full-time Location: 15000 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka What is your main service/product? We are a holistic wellness center with many arms. We have a medically-based fitness center, lap swimming and warm water therapy pools, group exercise and Pilates studios, a full-service spa, an award-winning restaurant, a designer boutique, six overnight guest rooms, and several unique meditative spaces. We also have conference and catering space and host many social events and business meetings. In the summer, it is not unusual to see weddings on our deck. What makes you stand out from your competition? Three things: 1. The integrated nature of our facility—helping individuals access everything from weight training to healthy eating to massage therapy and helping them understand how all these elements work together to help one achieve wellness.

2. Our medically-based fitness center: As the Twin Cities’ only medically-based health and fitness club, The Marsh is uniquely positioned to help individuals recover from injury or illness, get in shape, manage their weight, achieve real mind/ body fitness, and restore balance to their lives. 3. Professional Staff: Our health services director has a Ph.D. in exercise physiology. We have a dietitian with a masters degree. We have both a cardiologist and acupuncturist on staff. And our massage therapists, exercise specialists, Pilates trainers, and studio and pool class instructors have outstanding credentials. In addition, we work collaboratively with Merz Physical Therapy, which is located in our building.

What’s your company’s most significant recent accomplishment? It’s been a big year for us. We just celebrated our 25th anniversary as a free-standing, independently-owned, one-of-a-kind wellness center. We’ve just completed a major renovation of our locker rooms. And we’ve introduced more user friendly websites—TheMarsh.com, DineAtTheMarsh.com and SpaAtTheMarsh.com We are doing well in a difficult economy.

Why does your business belong to the TwinWest Chamber? Being part of the Chamber connects us with the community. It’s a great source for networking and a valuable resource for education and information about issues affecting businesses in our community.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Tim Mortenson tmortenson@themarsh.com 15000 Minnetonka Boulevard Minnetonka, MN 55345 (952) 935-2202 www.themarsh.com Each month TwinWest profiles a long standing member and recognizes their sustained commitment to our region’s business climate. We greatly value their ongoing presence in our membership.

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Retaining top performers before it’s too late When times are tough, employers often neglect their key talent because they are too busy focusing on other areas they think require more attention. By the time the company is back on its feet, these highly qualified employees are eager to leave and make a fresh start elsewhere. The price of replacing good employees can be costly: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that it costs a company at least one-third of a new hire’s annual salary to replace an employee. But there still is time for business owners to develop long-term strategies to keep star performers.

Rebuild trust. Communication can be an effective tool to help build trust. Openly talking to staff on a regular basis helps to ensure everyone is on the same page. Encourage career fulfillment. Top performers want to be challenged and grow with a company that helps them maintain a successful career path. They need to know how they can improve and what opportunities are in store for them.

Hold leaders accountable. People want to work for a boss who clearly defines job expectations and provides balanced feedback. A boss who is constantly late for his own meetings, is never accessible or does not provide employees with the tools and resources they need is not going to be highly regarded by good employees. Recognize hard work. Showering employees with simple thank yous or small tokens of gratitude can make all the difference in the world. Good employees are less likely to look for another job when they know how their current employer greatly appreciates them. Business owners must shift their focus and make top performers their main priority. They are critical to the future success of the company and worth every ounce of an employer’s attention.

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Senator Ron Latz: District 44 We had a chance to catch up with Senator Ron Latz, District 44, to get his take on the legislative issues as well as a glimpse of his personal profile.

Year Elected: 2006 to Senate; 2002, 2004 to House Number of Terms Served: Senate: 1 Legislative District: 44 Home: St. Louis Park Education: J.D., Harvard Law School; B.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison -- w/Honors/ Phi Beta Kappa Occupation: Attorney, Ronald S. Latz, P.A. Family: Wife Julia; children Nathan (11), Miya (8), Yana (2) Committees: Business Industry & Jobs; Public Safety Finance Division (vice-chair); Higher Education Policy and Finance

What prompted you to seek public office? I believe in the philosophy of representative government whereby the people self-govern by electing representatives to a governing body to make collective decisions on behalf of the community. This is my way of working to make society a better place in which to live, work, and raise a family. This approach has undergirded my work on campaigns since I was a young child, my service on many community boards, and my public service in the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, the House of Representatives and now the State Senate. I grew up in a political family, so I have always had a positive view of the value of public service, and this route to achieving it. What accomplishments are most notable, or are you most proud of, as a state senator? The Freedom to Breathe Act expanded the statewide indoor air smoking ban under the Clean Indoor Air Act to restaurants, bars and service clubs. I chief authored the bill for four years in the House, and we passed it my first year in the Senate. I also carried the Senate legislation to compensate the survivors and families impacted by the 35W bridge collapse.

What tools does the legislature have to help Minnesota’s business community best compete in a global economy? We have many tools, including: providing for an educated and healthy workforce through early childhood, K-12 and higher education, along with health insurance coverage and public health activities; creating a vibrant environment for entrepreneurship, including tax incentives for investment and research; and maintaining and building out a multi-modal transportation system that facilitates the efficient movement of goods and people. Why is the business community important to you? Businesses provide jobs and income for our community, as well as the goods and services people need to live happily and productively. They also provide the resources - directly and indirectly - for the community to act collectively through government to advance the tools described above. What should be a top priority for the legislature during the 2011 session? We must restructure the budget for long-term balance between revenues and expenditures, so that we do not continue to lurch from one budget crisis to the next. This includes accounting for inflation on both sides of the ledger for more honest accounting, continuing to scrutinize expenditures carefully, stabilizing the revenue stream with enough resources to meet the needs of our state, and fairly distributing the revenue raising burden (i.e., restoring a progressive tax system) that reflects ability to pay and the social costs of certain kinds of activities. What is something past or present that people would be surprised to know about you? I played the trombone in the University of Wisconsin-Madison jazz ensemble for 4 years during college.

B u s i n e s s B allot In an effort to gage the views of business leaders, TwinWest produces a monthly business ballot on various issues. Results below are from the Legislative Breakfast on April 9, 2010. The Balanced Budget Amendment is a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which would require a balance in the projected revenues, and expenditures of the United States government. Most such proposals contain a supermajority exception allowed for times of war or national emergency. While no balanced budget amendment has passed at the national level, every U.S. state except Vermont has a form of Balanced Budget Amendment. 87.5% - I support Congress passing a Balanced Budget Amendment 12.5% - I oppose proposals for a Federal Balanced Budget Amendment

Congressional earmarking is a legislative provision that directs approved funds to be spent on specific projects or that directs specific exemptions from taxes or mandated fees. Earmarks can be added on to appropriations bills (causing more money to be spent) or they can be “carved out” of bills (the same amount of money is spent, but restrictions are placed on how the money is spent). Democrats, who control the U.S. House, recently announced a ban on earmarks directed to private companies. Democrats said they still would allow lawmakers to direct billions in federal spending to nonprofit and government entities, such as universities. The following day, U.S. House Republicans imposed upon themselves a one-year moratorium on all earmarks. 10% - I support Congressional earmarking 90% - I oppose Congressional earmarking

CONTACT INFORMATION Senator Ron Latz District 44 Phone: (651) 297-8065 Email: sen.ron.latz@senate.mm

Congressman Erik Paulsen shared his views at the April 9, 2010 Legislative Breakfast.

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TwinWest Foundation awards $45,000 in scholarships to our future leaders On April 20, the TwinWest Foundation was pleased to announce $45,000 in High School Scholarships to 51 area graduating seniors. Award winners represent high school seniors from Benilde-St. Margaret’s School, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Providence Academy, RobbinsdaleArmstrong, Robbinsdale-Cooper, St. Louis Park, and Wayzata high schools. “The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to award college scholarships to outstanding graduating high school seniors this spring. The Foundation is proud to support and invest in tomorrow’s business and community leaders,” says Jim Snoxell, an attorney with Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd. and chair of the TwinWest Chamber Foundation’s Board of Directors. “Each scholarship recipient is an outstanding person deserving of our financial support to help meet the high cost of a college education.” At the top of this year’s recipient list is the 2010 $5,000 Legacy Scholarship Award winner, Zach Sperry, a graduating senior at Wayzata High School. “Zach Sperry stood out in all areas as the scholarship committee reviewed applications. His academic achievement was top of the class. Zach displayed leadership, skill and depth in his extracurricular activities. His commitment and leadership in volunteering was exceptional. His employment experience showed maturity, effort and focus toward his higher educational goals,” says Charlie Jacobson, Liberty Diversified International, chair of the Foundation’s High School Scholarship Committee. “Most of all, Zach was selected for the TwinWest Foundation Legacy Scholarship because of the character and charisma he brought to his interview. We appreciated the wisdom and responsibility he shared in his choices and vision. “ Zach will be attending the College of Science and Engineering at the University of MinnesotaTwin Cities next fall where he plans on studying biomedical engineering. “I decided to study this because, from what I’ve read, the field is nearly limitless, and has so much potential for creating good in our world. I also want to find ways to make biotech more affordable so that ‘optional’ life-improving devices become accessible to those who need them most. Who knows? Maybe I will end up founding my own biotech company. Everything is so wide open.” True to the grounded and thoughtful perspective he shared during his scholarship interview, Zach understands what the Legacy Scholarship will mean for his future. “The main thread of advice that I’ve gleaned from adults who have gone to

college before me is the importance of keeping college debt low. The debt, they tell me, is a crippling economic factor that leaves them less freedom to pursue their goals. The generous scholarship that TwinWest has awarded me is one more step in the process of opening up my future so that I can be all that I am able without as much hindrance in financial areas.” The TwinWest Foundation is the oldest, and one of the most active, Chamber of Commerce philanthropic institutions in the State of Minnesota. Since its inception in 1982, the Foundation has raised and awarded more than $850,000 to individuals and community projects in the region. While TwinWest members are known for their sustained commitment of time and resources to support lifelong learning, their dedication has been tested during the recent economic

downturn. Fortunately, these members and volunteers who work closely with the TwinWest Foundation also recognize the value and benefit the foundation brings to the community. “During these tough economic times budgets are very tight. It’s important to make sure that we direct our resources to programs and initiatives that will have a lasting and profound impact in the community,” says Connie Bakken of Citizens Independent Bank. “We are proud to support tomorrow’s leaders.”

Congratulations to these 2010 TwinWest Foundation scholarship award winners and thank you to the generous donors! Legacy Scholarship Zach Sperry, Wayzata High School Designated Scholarships Citizens Independent Bank: Joel Liz-Fonts, St. Louis Park High School; Denise Chen, Wayzata High School; Katherine Bergstrom, Robbinsdale-Cooper High School; Parth Shah, Wayzata High School; Heather Englert, Hopkins High School Data Recognition Corporation: Tanyea Jordan, St. Louis Park High School; Rose Broll, St. Louis Park High School; Samuel Ogunyemi, RobbinsdaleCooper High School Liberty Diversified International: Johanni Thunstrom, Wayzata High School; Nathaniel Irvin, Minnetonka High School; Llan Gordon, RobbinsdaleArmstrong High School; Alexandra Norell, Providence Academy Upsher-Smith Laboratories: Mara Stolee, Robbinsdale-Cooper High School; Arkajit Mandal, Wayzata High School; Jenna Brady, Providence Academy U.S. Energy: Matias Nagel, Robbinsdale-Cooper High School; Angela Deeney, Wayzata High School; Brennan Lunzer, Robbinsdale-Cooper High School Voyager Bank: Meredith Ries, Wayzata High School; Sarah Keener, Providence Academy; Erica Du, Minnetonka High School Partner Scholarships Anchor Bank: Joseph Schlangen, Minnetonka High School Best & Flanagan: Tien-Dat Nguyen, RobbinsdaleCooper High School

Blanski Peter Kronlage & Zoch, P.A. CPAs: Joyce Liu, Wayzata High School BNC National Bank: Katherine Christopherson, Wayzata High School Cass Screw Machine Products: David Kohler, Benilde-St. Margaret’s School Grant Thorton LLP: Colleen Bell, St. Louis Park High School Larson Allen LLP: Andrew Kleven, Wayzata High School Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company: Robyn Zeidler, Wayzata High School Michael Foods Egg Products Company: Joseph O’Sullivan, Providence Academy Also, thank you to Dannette Coleman for supporting at the Designated Scholarship level. Cornerstone Scholarships Sarah Birkholz, Wayzata High School; Nathan Brantly, Hopkins High School; Ethan Brenna, RobbinsdaleCooper High School; Leslie Byun, Wayzata High School; Mackenzie Fallt, Wayzata High School; Alice Flanders, Robbinsdale-Cooper High School; Rachel Gove, Robbinsdale-Armstrong High School; Kelsey Grinde, Wayzata High School; John Haugland, Wayzata High School; Emily Heck, Providence Academy; Austin Hermann, Wayzata High School; Josef Hjerpe, Robbinsdale-Armstrong High School; Kathryn Kennedy, Providence Academy; Jane Kim, Wayzata High School; Leah Krause, Providence Academy; Jennifer Nordstrom, Wayzata High School; Melanie Robertson, Robbinsdale-Armstrong High School; Emily Rosenbaum, Robbinsdale-Armstrong High School; Melissa Woo, Wayzata High School; Erin Zwick, Wayzata High School

A special thank you to the Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee: Charlie Jacobson-Chair, Liberty Diversified International; Dan O’Mara, Dan O’Mara Architects; Kathleen Schneibel, KMAS Accounting, LLC. June/July 2010

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Member Orientation 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Hampton Inn 10420 Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka (952) 541-1094 No cost to attend.

ROI: Learn how to make the most of your investment and get a jump start on networking. To get there: From 394, exit on Hopkins Crossroad and go north. Turn right on Wayzata Boulevard.

St. Louis Park Business Council 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Wolfe Lake Professional Center 5000 36th Street, St. Louis Park No cost to attend.

Connect with success at TwinWest’s events and programs—your links to influential people, innovative ideas, and exclusive opportunities.

ROI: Brainstorm with other Chamber members about issues affecting your business while expanding your professional network. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left at Revere Lane. Turn right onto the frontage road. Chamber is on the right.

ROI: Get involved in the St. Louis Park business community and hear updates from the city and schools. To get there: Take Highway 100 to Highway 7. Turn left onto Highway 7. Turn right onto Belt Line Boulevard.

Power Partners Networking 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. TwinWest Chamber office 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth (763) 450-2220 Investment: $75/year

ROI: Exchange leads with a group of businesses that meets twice monthly. Visitors welcome. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left at Revere Lane. Turn right onto the frontage road. Chamber is on the right.

Network Connections 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. TwinWest Chamber office 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth (763) 450-2220 No cost to attend.

Member Talk: For Members, By Members 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. TwinWest Chamber office 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth (763) 450-2220 No cost to attend.

Overtime Expo 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Hamline University Minneapolis Location 1600 Utica Avenue, St. Louis Park (651) 523-2800 No cost to attend. $200 to exhibit. Exhibit space limited to 30.

ROI: Network at TwinWest’s Overtime Expo featuring 30 exhibitors and complimentary appetizers at Hamline University’s Minneapolis location at the West End. The event traditionally attracts 200 area business leaders and will feature several educational opportunities hosted by Hamline University. To get there: From I-394, take the Park Place/Xenia exit and travel south. Turn left onto Wayzata Boulevard. Turn right onto Utica Avenue

Legislative Breakfast 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Doubletree Hotel Minneapolis Park Place 1500 Park Place Boulevard, St. Louis Park (952) 542-8600 Investment: $30/members, $40/nonmembers

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ROI: Connect with other business professionals using innovative cutting-edge programs, tools and technologies to produce a positive networking outcome. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left at Revere Lane. Turn right onto the frontage road. Chamber is on the right.

TwinWest Evening at the Twins hosted by the Emerging Leaders 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Pre-Game Networking at Solera 5:30 p.m.; Twins Game starts at 7:10 p.m Target Field 1 Twins Way Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 659-3400 Investment: $25 (includes one ticket and a $5 food/ beverage voucher at the game) ROI: Network with others in the business community while enjoying a night watching the Twins play the Kansas City Royals. To get there: From I-394, exit on either 6th Street North or 4th Street North. You will find yourself a couple blocks from Target Field and ample parking in ramps and surface lots in the area.

ROI: Hear from compelling, well-known speakers and state legislators with more than 125 business leaders across the Twin Cities. To get there: From I-394, take Park Place/Xenia exit. Travel south on Park Place Boulevard and turn right on 16th Street

Prospective Member Forum 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. TwinWest Chamber office 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth (763) 450-2220 No cost to attend.

Government Affairs Committee Meeting 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. TwinWest Chamber office 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth (763) 450-2220 No cost to attend.

ROI: Discuss issues that impact the business community and share policy recommendations to the TwinWest Board of Directors. All members are welcome to participate in this Committee. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left at Revere Lane. Turn right onto the frontage road. Chamber is on the right.

Overtime 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Twin Cities Orthopedics 6465 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 900, St. Louis Park (952) 545-2126 No cost to attend.

ROI: Connect with success with the TwinWest Chamber. Meet other members, exchange ideas and sales leads, and build relationships. To get there: From I-394, take the Louisiana Ave exit and go south. Turn left onto I-394 Frontage Road E/ Wayzata Boulevard. Crystal/New Hope Business Council 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Liberty Diversified International 5600 North Highway 169, New Hope (763) 536-6600 No cost to attend.

ROI: Get involved in the local business community and hear updates from cities and schools. To get there: Take 169 to the 49th Avenue N exit and turn right. Turn left onto Independence Avenue N.

Business Showcase Ladin Ventures, LLC 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 11140 Highway 55, Suite F, Plymouth (763) 331-3010 No cost to attend.

ROI: Connect with success with the TwinWest Chamber. Meet other members, exchange ideas and sales leads, and build relationships. To get there: From 169, go west on Highway 55.

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Power Partners Networking 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. TwinWest Chamber office 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth (763) 450-2220 Investment: $75/year ROI: Exchange leads with a group of businesses that meets twice monthly. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left at Revere Lane. Turn right onto the frontage road. Chamber is on the right. Member Orientation 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Hampton Inn 10420 Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka (952) 541-1094 No cost to attend.

ROI: Learn how to make the most of your investment and get a jump start on networking. To get there: From 394, exit on Hopkins Crossroad and go north. a right on Wayzata Boulevard.

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Trivial Trivia Wednesdays – 7:30 pm Kip’s is proud to present Loose Gravel Trivia as our new Pub Quiz partner. Join us in June for our $500 tournament. Details at kipspub.com

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Member Talk: For Members, By Members 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. TwinWest Chamber office 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth (763) 450-2220 No cost to attend. ROI: Brainstorm with other Chamber members about issues affecting your business while expanding your professional network. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left at Revere Lane. Turn right onto the frontage road. Chamber is on the right. Network Connections 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. TwinWest Chamber office 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth (763) 450-2220 No cost to attend. ROI: Connect with other business professionals using innovative cutting-edge programs, tools and technologies to produce a positive networking outcome.

To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left at Revere Lane. Turn right onto the frontage road. Chamber is on the right.

Prospective Member Forum 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. TwinWest Chamber office 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth (763) 450-2220 No cost to attend.

ROI: Join other members for this event featuring a 25 -minute overview of the opportunities with TwinWest followed by a half hour open discussion. Current members are welcome when accompanied by a prospective member. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left at Revere Lane. Turn right onto the frontage road. Chamber is on the right. Government Affairs Committee Meeting 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. TwinWest Chamber office 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth (763) 450-2220 No cost to attend. ROI: Discuss issues that impact the business community and share policy recommendations to the TwinWest Board of Directors. All members are welcome to participate in this Committee. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left at Revere Lane. Turn right onto the frontage road. Chamber is on the right.

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Overtime 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Parkshore Senior Campus 3663 Park Center Boulevard, St. Louis Park (952) 925-6231 No cost to attend.

To get there: From Highway 100, take the Excelsior Boulevard exit. Merge onto Park Center Boulevard and turn right into parking lot.

Business Showcase 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. St. Therese Southwest 1011 Feltl Court, Hopkins (952) 933-3333 No cost to attend.

ROI: Connect with success with the TwinWest Chamber. Meet other members, exchange ideas and sales leads, and build relationships. To get there: From 169 South, take the Londonberry/ Bren Road exit. Turn right onto Smetana Drive. Continue straight and turn right onto Feltl Court.

Crystal/New Hope Business Council Golf Outing 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. New Hope Village Golf Course 8130 Bass Lake Road, New Hope (763) 531-5178 Investment: $48.28 for golf; $26.82 bbq-only; includes sales tax

ROI: Network while supporting your local business council at a casual, fun, community-oriented nine-hole golf event. To get there: Take 169 to the 49th Avenue N exit and turn right. Turn left onto Independence Avenue N.

TwinWest members are actively involved in our events and progams and we are proud to post our members getting a return on their investment. View our photos at www.twinwest.com/photos

A wards S ponsor Quality Resource Group, Inc. AV S ponsor Swank Audio Visuals B anner S ponsor Sign-A-Rama

D esign S ponsor Fuzzy Duck Design

B ronze S ponsors Anchor Bank Blanski Peter Kronlage & Zoch, P.A. CPAs Cass Screw Machine Products CenterPoint Energy Culligan Water Conditioning Cummings, Keegan & Co. DS&B, Ltd.

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Financial Concepts, Inc. Larson Records Management Opportunity Partners Pawn America Skjold-Barthel, P.A. US Bank Voyager Bank Xcel Energy

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ROI: Connect with success with the TwinWest Chamber. Meet other members, exchange ideas and sales leads, and build relationships.

Thank You To Our Small Business Awards Luncheon Sponsors! G old S ponsors

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P rint S ponsor Gleason Printing Inc.

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Golden Valley Golf & Country Club Monday, August 9, 2010 1:00 p.m. Shotgun start Awards reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres. Investment: $198.46 per golfer or $772.38 per foursome; includes tax. To register or for more information, call 763.450.2220 or email victoria@twinwest.com Sponsorships available! For information on becoming a sponsor, call Victoria Marley at 763.450.2227 or e-mail victoria@twinwest.com.

Stephanie Cadmus is TwinWest’s May Volunteer Superstar! Stephanie has been extremely generous with her time and her talents. As the graphic design sponsor for the TwinWest Chamber’s annual Gala, she and the designers at Mod&Co did a fantastic job promoting the event. Their save the date cards, invitations, and advertisements all maintained a glamourous and consistent look. Stephanie was also on the Gala décor committee. Her chic sense of style and practical logic made her a huge resource for that sub committee. The 2010 Gala was a great success thanks in large part to Stephanie and her team. TwinWest is very fortunate to have Stephanie involved. Thank you for all your hard work!

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Welcome New Members! New members are printed in each issue of Directions. Following is a list of businesses or individuals who have invested in the greater community by joining the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce. Please support these businesses when making purchases and business decisions.

Our Membership Directory, listing all Chamber members in alphabetical order, by category, and by individual representatives, is published each year. For the most up-todate information, you can use our searchable online member directory at www.twinwest. com. If you are a current member, you may update your records online. Want to become a member? Call (763) 450-2220.

Intermediate District 287 1820 North Xenium Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Sandra Lewandowski SCHOOLS & COLLEGES Jewish Family and Children’s Services 13100 Wayzata Boulevard Suite 300 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Janet Flam EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES & COUNSELING Davis Chiropractic 4415 Excelsior Boulevard St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Howard Fidler HEALTH CARE CHIROPRACTORS Sourcing Solutions 6321 Church Road Excelsior, MN 55331 Ann Pasch EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES Unishippers 5034 Everest Lane North Plymouth, MN 55446 Amy Fossey TRANSPORTATION SERVICES & LOGISTICS CONSULTANTS-BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL

ComForcare Senior Services 4445 West 77th Street Suite 122 Edina, MN 55435 Sam Mitchell HOME HEALTH SERVICES Lundquist & Lange, LLC 100 South Fifth Street Suite 1900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Karen Lundquist ATTORNEYS RMC Warehousing Solutions 10953 Bren Road East Minnetonka, MN 55343 Amanda Hafics STORAGE FACILITIES CONSULTANTS-BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Medifast Weight Control Centers 13911 Ridgedale Drive Suite 325 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Andrea Sowers HEALTH & FITNESS CENTERS March Enterprises, LLC 3410 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Martha Head REAL ESTATE-COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT Signcrafters 2405 Annapolis Lane North Suite 200 Plymouth, MN 55441 Michael Lawrance SIGNS & BANNERS Verizon Wireless/Wireless World 16605 County Road 24 Suite 209 Plymouth, MN 55447 Nate Croce TELECOMMUNICATIONS MDS Resource 8014 Olson Memorial Highway Suite 185 Golden Valley, MN 55427 Mike Schleif MARKETING

KLC Financial, Inc. 3514 County Road 101 Minnetonka, MN 55345 Marc Keepman FINANCIAL SERVICES LEASING Touch of Health Wellness Center 7204 West 27th Street Suite 106 St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Libby Larson CHIROPRACTORS

RENEWING MEMBERS

Congratulations to the following members who have recently celebrated their membership anniversaries. These members are part of a continued commitment to our communities through their investment in the TwinWest Chamber.

25+ Bunin, Richard D. Law Offices Business and Estate Advisers, Inc. General Office Products Golden Valley Golf & Country Club Latuff’s Pizzeria NAPCO International LLC New Hope, City of YMCA - Northwest Branch

21-25 Years Coldwell Banker Burnet-Plymouth Continental Diamond The Foursome Fine Apparel and Shoes Hopkins Auto Body Peg’s Countryside Cafe & Catering Senator Ann Rest

16-20 Years Coldwell Banker Burnet-Wayzata Courey, Kosanda & Zimmer, P.A. Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park

J & F Reddy Rents, Inc. L & R Suburban Landscaping, Inc. Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich, & Co., P.A. Sales By Phone, Inc. Stanley F. Jurgensen, CPA Ltd Texas Terrace Care Center Thal, Steven Watson Forsberg Co.

11-15 Years A.C. Carlson Business Bank Crystal Shopping Center Dolliff Insurance Entegee Hays Companies Jani King of Minnesota, Inc. NAIOP Private Bank Minnesota Rush Creek Golf Club Ltd.

6-10 Years Endura Financial Federal Credit Union Girl Scout Council of Minnesota and Wisconsin Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Stenglein Medica Viking Trophies

1-5 Years Crown Marketing, Inc. Hamline University Minneapolis Center Hasling, Chris - Northwestern Mutual Rockford Road Animal Hospital Seiler and Associates State Farm - Tracy Taylor Synergy Graphics Inc. Town & Country Caterers - The Reserve Event Center U.S. Energy Wellington Management, Inc. WSB & Associates, Inc.

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Leadership TwinWest is geared for established and emerging leaders in the western metro, with a focus on spotlighting regional issues while connecting participants to all aspects of

Thanks to the following people for referring new members to TwinWest. We appreciate their efforts to spread the word to others in their network about the benefits of chamber membership.

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the community, including the private sector, government, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations by exploring the undeniable bond between them. Using the community as a classroom, participants go where the action is to gain an insider’s view of the behind the-scenes working of key organizations. Following the first session, participants begin to fuse newfound ideas and broader perspectives into their workplace projects and daily life. Leadership TwinWest is a once-a-month, full day contextual leadership course for business and community leaders, running September 2010 - May 2011.

2010 – 2011 Sessions at a Glance   September: Leadership Self-discovery  October: Public Safety  November: Education  December: Philanthropy  January: News Media February: Energy & Environment  March: Government & Business  April: Healthcare  May: Reflections & Graduation  For more information on Leadership TwinWest, contact Chris Kirwan,  at (763) 450-2223 or chris@twinwest.com.

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