November 2011 by TwinWest Chamber of Commerce

November 2011

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Setting the Standard. Leading the Way.TM

Pictured: Career Path Scholarship recipients attending 2011 Annual Celebration

Photo courtesy of Sandy Benson Photography

TwinWest Foundation: A Legacy of Giving Closes in on $1 Million page 45 page

Amid Uncertainty, Jobs Are the Popular Solution—page 3

Profile: Minnetonka Mayor Terry Schneider—page 6

Circle of Distinction Recipients—page 7

Upcoming Events and Activities—page 13

President’s Message Amid uncertainty, jobs are the popular solution Everywhere you look, jobs are being offered as the solution to our economic problems. I am glad to see so many rally around the importance of jobs in our cities, across the state, from one U.S. coast to the other, and even around the world. For decades, TwinWest has adopted a jobsfriendly agenda, and frequently our response to finding the resources needed to satisfy our societal cravings has been jobs and their growth. You have probably heard me say a time or two that if we want strong schools, good roads, and solid social infrastructure, we need more good jobs. Governor Mark Dayton agrees. This fall the Governor toured the state, topped off by a Jobs Summit in late October where 800 people spent the day discussing how to get job creation moving. At that summit, former Medtronic CEO Bill George said that Minnesota still has the resources to become a national job creation leader. A day later the Governor announced $100 million in new funding for small businesses in Minnesota, citing the need to give businesses tools to increase jobs. Also in October, Minnesota Representatives Connie Doepke and Sarah Anderson visited TwinWest’s Government Affairs Committee a week after House Speaker Kurt Zellers and Representative Ryan Winkler discussed Reform 2.0 at a Legislative Breakfast event. Representatives Doepke and Anderson asked a packed room for ideas on how to streamline government and foster job creation. Those ideas will be considered as the Legislature convenes in 2012. President Obama recently released his proposed ―American Jobs Act,‖ and Congressional Republicans have a ―Plan for America’s Job Creators.‖ Open the newspaper, editors are writing about jobs. Turn on the radio, jobs. Blogs...jobs. TwinWest is pleased to see the value of a job understood and sought after. Now we need to get down to the real work of sorting out what will truly grow jobs and get the economy moving.

Bruce Nustad, president

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TwinWest Foundation A Legacy of giving nears $1 million in support to our community & workforce TwinWest is known as one of the most active and involved chambers of commerce in our area. From providing over 100 networking events per year, to its comprehensive advocacy work at both the local and state level, the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce offers a lot to its member businesses and organizations. What some members might not know is that TwinWest is also home to Minnesota’s largest chamber of commerce Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of the business community in the western Twin Cities area, the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Foundation has distributed over $900,000 in scholarships and community grants since its inception in 1982. What’s more, the TwinWest Foundation will surpass the one million dollar mark in giving later this fiscal year.

Committee vetted applications and met with selected finalists to determine the scholarship award winners. Last year alone, the High School Scholarship Committee vetted 176 applications from eight area schools and awarded over $50,000 to 45 graduating seniors. This is a lengthy process and none of it would be possible without the dedication and hard work of the volunteers on the High School Scholarship Committee. In the later part of the 1990s the Foundation raised $100,000 to create a Legacy Endowment that offers one $5,000-$7,500 scholarship to one student every year. To date, the TwinWest Foundation has awarded over $50,000 in scholarship funds through the Legacy Scholarship program alone. Career Path Scholarships

High School Scholarships Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s the TwinWest Foundation offered community grants for different initiatives throughout the communities that TwinWest serves. In the mid-nineties, the TwinWest Foundation’s Board of Directors elected to become more involved in the organization’s giving program. Volunteers from the Foundation’s Board assembled to create the High School Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship

Several years ago, the Foundation’s Board of Directors saw there was a need to help adult students heading back to school to pursue additional job skills training or accreditation. Today, the TwinWest Foundation’s Career Path Scholarship Program has funded more than $125,000 in scholarships to over one hundred students. Last year, the Foundation granted $30,000 in scholarships to 30 adult students in our area. This year’s award recipients are studying auto mechanics,

medical coding, and massage therapy among many other pursuits. Again, none of this would be possible without the hard work of the volunteers who make up the Foundation’s Career Path Scholarship Committee. A Lasting Legacy Perhaps what’s most impressive about the TwinWest Foundation’s success is the organization’s sustained commitment to its mission and our community at large. Throughout the recent economic downturn, the dedicated volunteers who drive the TwinWest Foundation have gone the extra mile to make sure the Foundation maintains its community impact and offers significant scholarship funding year in and year out. What’s equally impressive, is the local business community’s foresight and willingness to step up to the plate and do what’s needed to make sure that we invest in tomorrow’s leaders today. Link | TwinWest Foundation

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Profile

Minnetonka Mayor Terry Schneider Elected: 1991 elected to the Council; 2008 became Mayor; 2009 elected to a 4-year Mayor term City: Minnetonka Contact Information: tschneider@eminnetonka.com, 952.939.8389 Education: BA degree in Architecture and MBA degree from the University of Nebraska Family: wife Beth; five adult children; seven grandchildren Committees/organizations you participate in as Mayor: Regional Council of Mayors, MetroGIS Policy Board (chair), Homes Within Reach (treasurer), Southwest Light Rail Management Committee, Sensible Land Use Coalition (treasurer), MetroCities Metropolitan Governance Committee, League of Minnesota Cities Land Use & Transportation Policy Committee What initially sparked your interest in running for public office? When I first arrived in Minnetonka in 1971 I became involved in the Minnetonka Jaycees, where I chaired the creation of Big Willow Park on Minnetonka Boulevard. Due to that involvement, I was appointed to the Park Board which I served on for four years, two as its chair. I was then was appointed to the Planning Commission which I served on for eight years, four as its chair. I was then

encouraged to run for city council and did so in 1991, being elected as an At-Large council member. What are the biggest issues facing your city? While the city is in a very sound financial position, many of our residents would like their taxes reduced. Our biggest challenge is to continue to provide quality services that our citizens value while keeping costs under control. What is your favorite part of being mayor? When I get a call form an upset citizen and have an opportunity to either help resolve the issue that has them upset, or explain the background and reasons why the city handles the issue they way they do and with that background and explanation the citizen ends up being supportive of how the city handled the issue. What initiative are you most proud of during your time on the city council or as mayor? Reconstituting the Economic Development Authority as an Economic Development Advisory Commission that had an expanded membership with specific skill set to focus on business development and job creation in the community.

What advice do you have for members to make an impact in city government? Other than serve on boards and commissions or the city council, I would recommend learning more about how the city works and the thought process that the council and city manager goes through to make key decisions. One good way to do that is to enroll in the 8 week Citizens Academy that the city offers each year. What is your favorite city landmark? The Burwell House on Minnetonka Boulevard and Plymouth Road. What is something from your past or present that people would be surprised to know about you? I have a fairly extensive collection of antique cast iron toys. Link | City of Minnetonka

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2010-2011 Circle Awards TwinWest recognizes Circle Award recipients at 2011 Annual Celebration Members and leaders from the business community make TwinWest an energetic organization committed to the growth of businesses and our communities. At the 2011 Annual Celebration, TwinWest recognized these members that support TwinWest at heightened levels through our Circle Awards program. GOLD CIRCLE OF DISTINCTION:

SILVER CIRCLE OF DISTINCTION:

Data Recognition Corporation - LarsonAllen LLP Medica - StarTribune - Swank Audio Visuals

Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP – - TwinWest Foundation - Voyager Bank

BRONZE CIRCLE OF DISTINCTION:

Allegra Print Imaging-Plymouth Blanski Peter Kronlage & Zoch, P.A. CPAs - The Business Bank Cass Screw Machine Products - CenterPoint Energy - Comcast - Finance & Commerce, Inc. Graham Jewelers - Hamline University School of Business - M & I Bank, FSB - Marco, Inc. North Memorial Health Care - Pawn America - WestHealth, Inc. - Xcel Energy Link | Complete list of participants recognized at Annual Celebration

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2011 Annual Celebration Thank you Annual Celebration sponsors Joe Schmit told his story at TwinWestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 Annual Celebration event on October 13. In addition, the TwinWest Chamber and TwinWest Foundation recognized incoming and outgoing Board members. The event was capped with the Foundation awarding its $5,000 raffle cash prize and award scholarships to Career Path recipients. A special thank you to the sponsors listed to the right.

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Members

Welcome New Members 2 Gingers Whiskey 23 SE 4th Street Suite 217 Minneapoils, MN 55414

Carrie Nicklow Associated Bank-Minneapolis 740 Marquette Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55402 Steven Steen BANKS Associated Bank-Plymouth 4305 Peony Lane North Plymouth, MN 55446

Susie Parkhurst BANKS Associated Bank– St. Louis Park 5353 Wayzata Boulevard St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Joleen Morgan

BANKS Bennett Family Park PO Box 1235 Minnetonka, MN 55345

Tricia Maddox NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Bremer Bank 3415 Vicksburg Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447 Jeffry Wosje

BANKS

Cutting Edge Property 2735 Cheshire Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Mike Collins SNOW PLOWING LAWN CARE

McKinley Group 6465 Wayzata Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55426 Kurt Rakos RECRUITING

Doran Construction Christy Lewis 7803 Glenroy Road Bloomington, MN 55439 CONSTRUCTION

Signature Bank 9800 Bren Road East Suite 200 Minnetonka, MN 55343 Shawn Gardner

Evermore Financial 5775 Wayzata Boulevard Suite 700 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 John Gibbons

LEASING Fredrikson & Byron-Government Relations 200 South 6th Street Suite 4000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Shep Harris

GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS H. Mark Purcel-Berthel Fisher Company 3500 Vicksburg Lane North Box # 321 Plymouth, MN 55447 H. Mark Purcel

FINANCIAL ADVISORS FINANCIAL SERVICES

BANKS SRF Consulting

One Carlson Parkway North Suite 150 Plymouth, MN 55447 Randy Geerdes ENGINEERS T-Mobile 8000 West 78th Street Suite 400 Edina, MN 55349

Kelli Leach WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS Zero Rizk Technologies 21897 South Diamond Lake Road Rogers, MN 55374

Brett Rizk COMPUTERS-CONSULTING SERVICES COMPUTERS-SOFTWARE SALES & SERVICE

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Members David Wallace, Volunteer Superstar! TwinWest is proud to recognize David Wallace of the Principal Financial Group as our November 2011 Volunteer Superstar. A new addition to the TwinWest Emerging Leaders Council, David has been instrumental in assisting with programming needs and has been a vocal and enthusiastic participant in the Council’s recent steering discussions. He also volunteered during TwinWest’s annual Golf Classic this past August in addition to being a very active TwinWest Ambassador, frequently attending ribbon cutting ceremonies to help area businesses celebrate their presence in our communities. Thank you David for all that you do!

Chamber Champions Thank you to this champion for referring a new member to TwinWest. Christy Lewis, Doran Construction If you know someone whose business would benefit from membership, contact TwinWest’s Jacqui Sauter at (763) 450-2228, or jacqui@twinwest.com. When your new member joins we’ll issue you $35 in TwinWest credit.

Renewing Members 25+ Years_____________________ American Fish & Seafood, INC Blanski Peter Kronlage & Zoch Citizens Independent Bank Comcast Cable Gearty-Delmore Funeral Hopkins Pet Hospital Kaisershot, Medard B. Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd. Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Plus Relocation Services, Inc. Ray Smith Insurance Agency Robbinsdale Area Schools Rudy Luther Toyota Swanson & Youngdale, Inc. 21-25 Years___________________ Coldwell Banker Burnet Plymouth 16-20 Years___________________ Chuckwagon Catering Keller Communications US Bank 11-15 Years___________________ Action, Inc. ARAMARK Refreshment Services

1-5 Years_____________________ Actuarial Advisors, Inc. Bassett Creek Dental Buffalo Wild Wings - Plymouth C.E.L. Effective Learning for Growth Glass Doctor Goff Public Golden Living Center - Hopkins Goldstein Law Office Guncheon Financial, LLC Harlan Rossmann Agency - Nationwide Insurance Hennepin County Commissioner Jan Callison Huntington Learning Center ipHouse Kennedy Vision Health Center Lake Minnetonka Orthodontics- Specialists Minnesota Twins Nemer Fieger New Reflections Spa-Salon NFR Communications, Inc. RenovoData Services Ronald Esau Sandler Training TruStone Financial - Golden Valley

6-10 Years____________________ Comfort Inn Corporate Psychologists, LLC New Horizon Academy - Minnetonka Solbrekk, Inc. TDS TwinWest Chamber of Commerce

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Member Orientation Welcome new members

Left to right: Steve Duckett- T-Mobile; Teresa Larkin—SECURE ITnet; Gail Furseth—Wallace Carlson Printing; Mike Deitz - Wallace Carlson Printing.

Left to right: Ben Glynn— Johnson Controls; Debra Dodge – The Pilates Advantage; Harley Feldman— Seeonic, Inc.; Bill James – Seeonic, Inc.

TwinWest hosts Member Orientation every month on the first Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., at the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce office in Plymouth.

Link | November Member Orientation Session: November 2

To discuss specific membership opportunities, contact TwinWest’s community and member engagement director, Chris Kirwan, at (763) 450-2223.

Link | December Member Orientation Session: December 7

TwinWest Member Orientation is sponsored by:

GREG RYE OWNER AND CEO

603 EAST LAKE STREET SUITE 213 WAYZATA, MN 55391 952-476-8392 OFFICE 612-581-7608 CELL GREGRYE@AOL.COM “It’s All About Relationships”

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Snapshots

Link | www.twinwest.com/photos Photo courtesy of Sandy Benson Photography

Plymouth Business Council’s first meeting at WestHealth, Inc.

The TwinWest Foundation Awards $5,000 raffle prize

Photo courtesy of Sandy Benson Photography

Annual Celebration with TwinWest Circle Awards

Manufacturers Week Tour of Cass Screw Machine Products TwinWest Chamber of Commerce

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November Calendar... Tuesday, November 1 Opportunity Partners Celebrate Opportunity Business Recognition Lunch | link 10:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis—Park Place, 1500 Park Place Boulevard St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Investment: $40/ticket, includes lunch, use promo code TWINWEST when registering. Register with Opportunity Partners directly: www.celebrateopportunity.event.com Join Opportunity Partners for Celebrate Opportunity, an executive networking and business recognition luncheon. Learn how Opportunity Partners helps local businesses, including General Mills, Lunds & Byerly’s, Graco, Whole Foods Market and many more, increase productivity, meeting community involvement and diversity goals, increase their customer and hire qualified employees. To get there:From I-394 take the Park Place/Xenia exit. Go south on Park Place Boulevard, and then turn right on 16th.

Wednesday, November 2 Member Orientation | link 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. TwinWest Chamber Office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth, MN 55441 Investment: No cost to attend. Please RSVP. Maximize your membership investment and time through a better understanding of what TwinWest has to offer. Existing members are welcome if accompanying a new or prospective member. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left a Revere Lane, just after Highway 169. Turn right onto the frontage road. TwinWest is on the right. Thursday, November 3 St. Louis Park Business Council | link 7:30– 9:00 a.m. Wolfe Lake Professional Center 5000 36th Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 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. This monthly event is great for businesses looking to get active in their local community. To get there: Take Highway 100 to Highway 7. Turn left on Highway 7. Turn right on Belt Line Boulevard. Citizens Independent Bank is located in the Wolfe Lake Professional Center.

Saturday, November 5 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting: The Four Firkins | link 6:00p.m. ribbon cutting The Four Firkins 5630 36th Street St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Investment: No cost to attend. Join the TwinWest Ambassadors as they help celebrate the opening of The Four Firkins in St. Louis Park. Learn about the art of craft beer, whether it is a hundred-year-old Belgian style or the latest to come from the local brewer. To get there: From 394 go south on Highway 100. Take exit toward West 36th Street. Take slight right on Wooddale Avenue South. Take a right on West 36th Street. Monday, November 7 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.

Tuesday, November 8 Plymouth Business Council |link 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. WestHealth, Inc. (Main Level Conference Room) 2805 & 2855 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55441 Investment: No cost to attend. 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. Come attend the Plymouth Business Council meeting to engage in conversations on timely topics with city, school, county, and state public officials while networking with local business leaders. Event partner: Plymouth Rotary. To get there: From Highway 55 going west, turn right on Northwest Boulevard before 494. Take a left onto Campus Drive.

Power Partners is a networking program that helps members exchange business leads, provides business advice and builds relationships. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169. Turn right onto the frontage road. TwinWest is on the right.

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...November Calendar Tuesday, November 8 Member Talk: Sugar Blues, Personal Wellness Series|link 11:30 a.m.—12:45 p.m. TwinWest Chamber Office 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170 Plymouth, MN 55441 Investment: No cost to attend. RSVP requested. Join Mark Carlson from Tremendous Transformations and the TwinWest Chamber for these fun, challenging, and informative hands on sessions To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169. Turn right onto the frontage road. TwinWest is on the right.

Friday, November 11 TwinWest Legislative Breakfast: Health Care Reform and its Impact on Minnesota | link 7:30—9:00 a.m. Doubletree by Hilton Minneapolis– Park Place 1500 Park Place Boulevard St. Louis Park Investment: $30 for members. The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Breakfast series is Minnesota’s premier legislative and political forum. Each breakfast unites compelling, well-known speakers and state legislators with more than 150 business leaders from across the Twin Cities. This month’s featured speakers are State Senator David Hann, and University of Minnesota Senior Research Fellow Julie Sonier. To get there: From I-394 take the Park Place/Xenia exit. Go south on Park Place Boulevard, and then turn right on 16th.

Tuesday, November 15 TwinWest Prospective Member Forum: Your Questions Answered | link 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Investment: No cost to attend. TwinWest invites you to a one-hour forum to learn how to grow your network and improve the business climate through your local chamber of commerce. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169. Turn right onto the frontage road. TwinWest is on the right.

Wednesday, November 16 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. Discuss public policy issues impacting the business community. All members are welcome to participate. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left a Revere Lane, just after Highway 169. Turn right onto the frontage road. TwinWest is on the right.

Wednesday, November 16 Overtime at SCORE Minneapolis Chapter| link 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. 8800 Highway 7, Bremer Bank Building, Suite 103, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Investment: No cost to attend. SCORE is a nationwide, nonprofit organization offering FREE counseling and peer-to-peer discussion groups tailored to the needs of small business owners and start up entrepreneurs. Enjoy appetizers and networking. To get there: Take Highway 169 south to the West 36th Street exit. Take a left on West 36th Street, then a right on Boone Avenue. Thursday, November 17 Crystal/New Hope Business Council | 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 in local government and grassroots issues. To get there: Take Highway 169 North to the 49th Avenue North exit and turn right. Turn left on to Independence Avenue North.

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...November Calendar Thursday, November 17 Engagement Marketing and the Power of E-mail Marketing | link 8:30—11:00 a.m. Executive Suites of Minnesota, Park Dale office building, 1660 South Highway 100, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Investment: No cost to attend. Click here to register direct with Constant Contact. Constant Contact's Jeff Ferrazzo returns to TwinWest to deliver a morning packed with practical engagement marketing and e-mail marketing tips. In this session, Ferrazzo will share experience that you can put to work for your business. To get there: Take 394 to the Park Place exit. Go south on Park Place to Park Dale Drive. Go left on Park Dale Drive.

Monday, November 21 Power Partners Networking | link 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth, MN 55441 Host tel. (763) 450-2220 Investment: $75/year. Pre-registration required. Power Partners is a networking program that helps members exchange business leads, provides business advice and builds relationships. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169. Turn right onto the frontage road. TwinWest is on the right. Tuesday, November 22 Member Talk: Identifying the Real Causes of Stress, Personal Wellness Series| link 11:30a.m.-12:45p.m. TwinWest Chamber Office 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170 Plymouth, MN 55441 Investment: No cost to attend. Join Mark Carlson from Tremendous Transformations and the TwinWest Chamber for these fun, challenging, and informative hands on sessions To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169. Turn right onto the frontage road. TwinWest is on the right.

Wednesday, November 23 Business Showcase at TwinWest featuring Members | link 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth, MN 55441 Investment: No cost to attend. Join TwinWest as we host the November Business Showcase featuring members. A complimentary light lunch will be served. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169. Turn right onto the frontage road. TwinWest is on the right.

Register for Events To register for any TwinWest event: Online | www.twinwest.com/events E-mail | info@twinwest.com Call | (763) 450-2220

Post Your Events Post your events for free on TwinWest’s online member and community event calendar. Link | www.twinwest.com/yourevent

Holiday Overtime Expo—December 8 Mark your calendar for TwinWest’s 4:30—7:00 p.m. Holiday Overtime Expo at the Sheraton Hotel Minneapolis West. Free to attend. Members and non-member welcome. $275 to exhibit (electricity $5 extra). 30 booths available. Save $25 by registering before November 15. Hosted by the Sheraton Hotel Minneapolis West in Minnetonka. Complimentary appetizers, cash bar, 200-250 attendees. Learn more or register for a booth at www.twinwest.com/holidayexpo.

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Board & Leadership TwinWest Board of Directors Executive Committee Greg Korstad, Larkin Hoffman Attorneys, Chair Mike Sowada, 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 Gordy Engel, The Foursome Fine Apparel and Shoes Tom Harmening, City of St. Louis Park Rick Kaufman, Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services Michael Lehmann, Ferguson Enterprises Ron Leino, Liberty Carton, Co., an LDI Company Luke Litteken, CenterPoint Energy Pat Mascia, Duke Realty Corp. Samantha Metcalf, LarsonAllen LLP Pamela Muldoon, Next Stage Media Group Bob Schlichte, Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley Jon Thompson, Opportunity Partners Matt Thompson, US Bank Beth Ulrich, Fuzzy Duck Design

TwinWest Staff

Bruce Nustad, President Judy Johnson, Government Affairs Director Jacqui Sauter, Regional Sales Director Chris Kirwan, Member & Community Engagement Director Kristen George, Administrative Assistant

TwinWest Partners Loretta Kenney-Lillejord, Owl Bookkeeping & CFO Services, Accounting Victoria Marley, Signature Events Representative

Contact Us TwinWest Chamber of Commerce 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170 Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone | (763) 450-2220 Fax | (763) 450-2221 Link | www.twinwest.com

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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