Helping Your Business Grow January 2014

John WortmanAmerican Legion

Nick MartinezNerium IndependentBrand Partner

Peggy Johnson Dakota ElectricAssociation

Mike FoleyApple Valley Medical Center

TreasurerCynthia Heim SmithWings Financial

SecretaryMisty SchollerBell State Bank & Trust

Past ChairmanScott KadrlikMeuwissen, Flygare, Kadrlik & Assoc.

Vice ChairmanBethany Marquette BMO Harris Bank

PresidentEdward KearneyChamber of Commerce

Kristy ClevelandBusiness Manager

Chamber Staff

14800 Galaxie Ave, Suite 101Apple Valley, MN 55124

952-432-8422www.applevalleychamber.com

The Next Leaders Ugly Sweater PartyHosted at The Martinez House

Pictured above is the Apple Valley Next Leaders Group, Chamber Chair Scott Kadrlik (pictured on the left) joined the group for an evening of networking and fun!

From the desk of Jodi Kurtz, Chamber Chair

A “New” Year, a “new” opportunity to start a “new” beginning in 2014. I am your “new” chairman, chairwomen, chairperson, or whatever you wish to call me. My name is Jodi Kurtz and I am honored to be Chair of one of the greatest chambers in MN. You help make that Chamber and I wish to know each of you by name and not just by recognition. I would like to tell you a little about myself. I was raised in northern MN and I don’t mean two hours from here, but rather a few miles from the Canadian border in a small town called Greenbush. (18 miles west of Roseau - population of 800) My father was a great mentor to me. He owned two businesses plus IDUPHG���+H�WDXJKW�PH�WR�¿QG�LQ�OLIH�ZKDW�,�ORYH�WR�GR��WKHUHIRUH�,�ZRXOGQ¶W�KDYH�WR�work a day in my life. I have found that at Warners’ Stellian. I am the manager at the Apple Valley store and have worked here for going on 19 years. I lived in Thief River Falls, MN after high school and went to college. After 6 years of living there ,�PRYHG�WR�:HVW�%ORRP¿HOG��0,���)RU���\HDUV�,�PDQDJHG�DQ�RXW�SDWLHQW�SV\FKLDWULF�clinic. We have lived in Apple Valley for 20 years. My husband, David, is an Architect CAD Engineer for Enclos. We have two awesome daughters, Jillian and Olivia. Both are attending the University of Minnesota, Jillian is a junior and Olivia a sophmore. My mother and brother still live “up north”. I lost my father in June of 2013.� 0\�SUHGHFHVVRU��6FRWW�.DGUOLN�OHIW�ELJ�VKRHV�IRU�PH�WR�¿OO���+H�GLG�VXFK�D�great job last year and I hope I can continue his focus and his gifted leadership.I may not be as humorous or know the tax world like he does but hopefully I can bring some of my experiences, skills and attributes. I am proud and excited to have such a strong Board of Directors this year. Their input and dedication is valuable to the success of the Chamber. Ed and Kristy work endless hours and I am thankful to have them on the team. I hope to get more members involved. Let your membership with the Cham-ber work for you. Not only will you meet your fellow members and be able to pro-mote your business but you will create new friendships and have fun doing so! Let 2014 begin!

*Scott may have started each luncheon off with a joke, but I “sign off” with quotes.

“THE REAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS LIES WITHIN THE PERSON AND NOT IN THE JOB” Jodi Kurtz Warners’ Stellian

jdkurtz@warnersstellian.com

A big thanks to Nick Martinez for hosting and to Robert Braun with Waddle & Reed for providing drinks.

Happy New Year!

Calendar of Events

Apple ValleyChamberJanuary

Ambassador Meeting

Thursday, January 23rd, 2014

3:30 p.m.

�%JCODGT�1HſEG14800 Galaxie Ave, Suite 101, Apple Valley

Business After Hours

Thursday, January 23rd, 2014

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

5920 148th Street WestIn the Design Studio

Apple ValleyAppetizers, Drinks

and Door Prizes

Board of Directors

Annual Planning Meeting

Thursday, January 21 , 2014

8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

at: Warners’ Stellian Headquarters, St. Paul

Coffee Connetion

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

14610 Garrett Ave.

Apple Valley

Enjoy FREE coffee and pasteries while

connecting with Chamber members!

The Joint Ribbon Cutting Welcome to Apple Valley!

Provincial Bank and Pahl’s Market hosted their highly anticipated Holiday themed Business After Hours. Guests enjoyed beautiful Christmas decor in Pahl’s green house andfantastic food stations catered by Rascal’s. Thank Provincial Bank and Pahl’s Market for throwing a Holiday party to remember!

The Joint is a new kind of Chiropractic center, no appointmentsneccesary!

Pictured above is Co-Hosts, Jane and Gary Pahl of Pahl’s Market.

Nick Martinez, Mayor Mary and Jim Paulenjoying the evening of conversation.

Rascal’s pasta station wasa favorite amoung guests!

Chamber Luncheon

Wednesday, January 15th, 2014

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Pictured above is Brian Pahlmingling with the crowd.

Above (L to R) is Eric Iverson, State Rep. Tara Mack and Jay Feichtinger. Jay brought his parents as special guests.

Pictured above is City AdministratorTom Lawell.

Jake Johnston withProvincial Bank

“What if” Session...With the MayorLet’s Get Better TogetherAt Old ChicagoWednesday, January 15thLast June, you had breakfast with the Mayor and you asked for more sessions. This is our second “What if” Session. The Mayor will be in the center with tables surrounding her. You can ask her anything,

bring up ideas or issues. The City Administrator, Department Directors, and City Council will be there to answer as well. This is an open forum.RSVP kristy@applevalleychamber.com • $15.00Last June’s session was packed. Don’t miss this one!

Business After HoursPahl’s Market andProvincial BankTuesday, December 3, 2013

President’s Perspective

By: Edward Kearney

Picturedright is

Chairman Scott Kadrlik

chatting with Tharan Leopold.

Jane Pahl welcomed Julia Thompson, Kathy Maguire and TomWroblewski to the party.

“COOL CENSUS TOOL UNVEILS OUR CHANGING FACE”

Be sure to take a look at this new Census tool that came out recently which looks at the changing face of Apple Valley RU�DQ\ZKHUH���(YHQ�FKHFN�RXW�\RXU�RZQ�KRPHWRZQ���<RX�FDQ�¿QG�LW�DW��www.census.gov/censusexplorer You just hover WKH�PRXVH�RYHU�D�VHFWLRQ�DQG�LW�WHOOV�\RX�WKH�PL[�HYHU\�IHZ�EORFNV���<RX¶OO�¿QG����\HDU�����\HDU�RU����\HDU�LQWHUDFWLYH�maps on immigration, seniors, income, labor force, % owner occupied and education level, anywhere in the US. It will not however tell you the countries of origin which would be important to any discussion, especially with regards to edu-cational needs.

Apple Valley has been changing for years and with our new Red-Line transit options we are likely to accelerate our cultural momentum. The US Chamber and Minnesota Chamber will tell you that immigration is critical to offsetting the IDLUO\�ÀDW�QDWXUDO�JURZWK�RI�RXU�SRSXODWLRQ����2XU�ERDUG�KDV�QRW�DGGUHVVHG�WKH�LVVXH�\HW�EXW�EXVLQHVVHV�,�WDON�WR�IUHTXHQWO\�overall are mixed on it. I hear often, “we just want customers who are working overall no matter where they are from” or “transit is great as long as it doesn’t just become all low-income housing. Keep it a good mix of market rate and some low-income.” So let’s look at new Census to see who is here.

The key trait that I found in this new Census data is how high the foreign born’s education level is in Apple Valley overall. 2XU�PRVW�DIÀXHQW�QRUWKHDVW�VLGH�LV�DOUHDG\�QHDUO\�����IRUHLJQ�ERUQ���+RZHYHU�RXU�PRVW�UHFHQW�LPPLJUDWLRQ�PL[�LV�SUL-marily concentrated in one key area; that overall rental area southeast of Cedar & 42 down to the Lakeville border. This apartment rich square mile leads me to believe that this high concentration of the highly educated (43% with Bachelors or more and 23% foreign born) may become future homeowners sooner than you think. That is a good indicator.

What makes Apple Valley so attractive is obvious. If I were an immigrant just moving here, I would be attracted heavily to our national award winning school district, our new RED-LINE Transit so that I can keep my transportation expenses minimal and the ease of having everything nearby within a few blocks including jobs and school. Few suburbs can offer that total “uptown” mix.

Two teachers told me this week that generally, many of these incoming kids work harder than those born here and their parents are very engaged and really push. It depends on the culture and country of origin, especially with language barriers. Our growing base of foreign born, at least our current mix is poised to be very successful. They seem very motivated and may introduce a new mix of businesses and services.

(Counter-Clockwise)Apple Valley Income Bachelor’s

or HigherForeignBorn

North West

South West

South Central

South East

NE of Galaxie

Cedar

$71,869

$69,583

$59,469

$64,524

$121,838

$78,977

43%

31%

43%

39%

55%

43%

5.5%

7.6%

22.9%

10.9%

9.2%

5%

Last week I visited a large business with many job openings but WKH\�DUH�KDYLQJ�WURXEOH�¿QGLQJ�TXDOL¿HG�SHRSOH�DQG�DUH�DFWLYHO\�VHHNLQJ�TXDOL¿HG�LPPLJUDQWV�ZKR�DUH�PDQ\�RI�WKHLU�EHVW�ZRUNHUV���

But occupational skills is still the key and that is where Apple Valley just had a setback. DCTC recently pulled out of the Apple Valley’s Partners in Higher Education at our old City Hall. St. Mary’s University still prospers there. The Mayor and I have already put in motion, steps to work closer with St. Mary’s and MNSCU trying to correct this void. Transit needs higher educa-tion to attract and retain the young and the Red Line does not directly serve the DCTC’s campus.

Our rich business services mix, our wide retail, scores of res-taurants and packed nightlife only add further in attracting and keeping the very best and brightest, no matter their age or where they are from. I am certain my Grandparents, who were both immigrants, would have loved Apple Valley.

Pictured here is Gary Pahl speaking with Marci from Rascal’s and his Mom.

Jane Pahl’s parents

Co-hosts Gary Pahl (center) of Pahl’s Market& Mike Lebens (Rt) of Provincial Bank

2013 Business Of the Year 2013 Volunteer Of the Year

Entrepreneur of the Year2013 Legacy Award

Thank you Platinum Golf Classic Sponsors

Great Gatsby Gala Grand Sponsor Golf Classic ChairGreat Gatsby Gala Chair Ambassador Chair

Next Leaders Chair

Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A.

Jodi KurtzWarners’ Stellian

Cynthia Heim SmithWings Financial

Jane’s accepted by Mike Buddeof Culver’s

Misty SchollerBell State Bank & Trust

2013 Treasurer - Guy GunnerGunner’s Garage

Outgoing Past Chair - Eric IversonHome Instead Senior Care

2012 Secretary - Jane HillApple Valley Culver’s

Marty JohnsonTruStone Financial

ABRA Auto Body & Glass

Apple Valley Medical Center

BMO Harris Bank Sterling State Bank Valley Buick GMC

Chris EllicksonEllickson Photography

Kay Shimek & the late Dan ShimekEnjoy!

Apple Valley Medical Center David Hurley - The Strategic Financial Alliance

2013 Chamber Christmas and Awards LuncheonWednesday, December 11th, 2013

Outgoing Chamber Chairman, Scott Kadrlik was roastedby Chamber President Ed Kearney and The Stagebenders Comedy Group.

120 Chamber members attended the last Chamber luncheon of 2013 at Old Chicago.

Guests enjoyed beautiful music by the talented Eastview High Chamber Choir, who recieved a

standing ovation at the end of their preformace.

At the end of the luncheon,

Scott passed the gavel to

incoming Chair Jodi Kurtz

along with a clown nose and

horn, symbolizing

“the show must go on”.

Scott & Pam Karlik Retiring Iris Huber

Outgoing Board Memers