Helping Your Business Grow June 2013

John WortmanAmerican Legion

Nick MartinezNerium IndependentBrand Partner

Bethany MarquetteBMO Harris Bank

Jane HillCulver’s

TreasurerGuy GunnerGunners Garage

SecretaryMisty SchollerAnchor Bank

Past ChairmanEric IversonHome Instead Senior Care

Vice ChairmanJodi KurtzWarners’ Stellian

PresidentEdward KearneyChamber of Commerce

Kristy ClevelandBusiness Manager

ChamberAdministration

From the desk of Scott Kadrlik, Chamber Chairman

Hi Taxpayers! I am Scott Kadrlik, CPA/PFS.

14800 Galaxie Ave, Suite 101Apple Valley, MN 55124

952-432-8422www.applevalleychamber.com

Ground BreakingMay 22nd, 2013

Congratulations to Uponor on their 15 million dollar reinvestment expansion & for being name Minnesota Manufacturer of the year by Governor Dayton.

When we last spoke, I was on a beach in Hawaii. The sun was high in the sky and the temperature was a great 85 degrees every day. I returned to Minnesota only to find the same weather is occurring here. Everybody is outside soaking in the sun and enjoying the wonderful weather.

When we last spoke the Legislature was performing their duties and no one was going to be impacted by the bills they were working on. There was going to be no tax increases and the economy was climbing and would fix any budget shortfalls that may occur.

When we last spoke the Twins were near the top of the Central Division and today they are still battling for first place. I am sorry but the computer does not have a sarcasm key. So if you didn’t spot it, the doldrums have taken over your life.

I warned you early in the year that the Legislature has a tendency to wait until the last minute and pass a whole bunch of tax bills that significantly affect the taxpayers without allowing them time to react. This occurred again this year. The top individual tax rate was increased to 9.85% and Minnesota joined Connecticut as the only other state that now has a gift tax. Sorry cigarette smokers, you will be paying for a significant portion of the $2 Billion tax increase. The legislature did such a great job on the budget and current tax bill that they should have given themselves a raise.

I am never going on vacation again.

The Great Gatsby Gala was a huge success. Everyone had a great time and Enjoy! treated us to a wonderful evening. Thank you to all of the sponsors, volunteers and cast of characters that made this evening the event of the year. I do know that good weather is on the way and we will soon be basking in the sun and the fields will be dry enough to plant our crops and watch them grow. A new day is dawning and hard work will help the economy get back in shape. The chamber promises to stay vigilant in watching the State and Federal Government legislation, and we will continue to be the Voice of Business in the Apple Valley area.

Scott Kadrlik, CPA/PFSMeuwissen, Flygare, Kadrlik & Associates, P.A.(952) 541-1996 scott@mfkcpa.com Thank you to the Chamber Members who participated in the

South of the River Small Business Expo!American Bank of Saint Paul NeriumDCA Title Company Strategies

Calendar of Events

Apple ValleyChamberJUNE

Business After HoursJoint Chambers Coffee ConnectionTuesday, June 4th

Great Clips IMAX Theatre12000 Zoo Boulevard

Apple Valley

Above is Karen Johnson from DCA Title who was thrilled with

the turn out. Thank you all!

Rascal’s Catering did a great job!

New member Dan Ploenzke won one of the many prizes from DCA Title.

Congratulations Ed Corbetton winning a new Kindle.

Thursday, May 16th

Chamber Business After HoursThursday, June 20th

Abbey Decorating Center. Inc.

6808 151st Street WestSuite 104

Apple Valley, MN 55124

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

FREE beer, wine and appetizers for Chamber Members and their guests!

FREE Breakfast with the Mayor!Wednesday, June 12th9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Old Chicago Conference Center

Chamber President Ed has had a “WHAT IF…Session” with the

Mayor every month for 12 years. NOW IT’S YOUR TURN.

Talk about whatever you wish:ISSUES IDEAS CONCERNSCOMPLIMENTS WISHES REGULATIONSCOMPAINTS CONSTRUCTION TAXES

How can the City help your business. Tell the Mayor.Or just come listen to others and see if you share concerns.

Please R.S.V.P. to Kristy@applevalleychamber.com

Instead of a Chamber Luncheon7:30 a.m. - Networking with coffee 7:45 a.m. - Projection booth tours8:30 a.m. - Kenya: Animal Kindom 3D9:30 a.m. - Projection booth tours

We hope you’ll stay for the

FREEshowing of

Kenya:Animal Kindom

in 3D!

Mark your calendars!Chamber Golf Classic isThursday, September 5th.

GrowYour Business!

Above is DCA Title’s President, Richard Welshons and Executive Vice President,David Welshons.

The President’s Perspective by Edward Kearney“Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress …Working together is Success” (Henry Ford)

And together you came! What a fantastic turnout for our Great Gatsby Gala! Everyone I spoke with that night and since, has said they loved the theme, the location, the food, the special free drinks from Batch 21 and Two Gingers Whiskey.

What an event! The true praise should go to Kristy Cleveland, our Business Manager and all the long nights she put in making it happen. Our committee was smaller than usual but powerful in results. We thank them for their efforts in mak-ing our hardest event a huge success. Thank you! Also, our Grand Gatsby Sponsor Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. led the generous sponsorship charge of our loyal members. So many of you purchased Company sponsored tables, bar stools and most members were very generous in donations.

I especially want to point out Travel Leaders who for the second year, personally gave a $1,200 trip to Las Vegas at the Mi-rage with airfare. Please, consider them when making you vacation or business travel plans. They’re great.

Also, a huge thank you to ENJOY! for closing to the public on a busy Thursday, just so their peer group can celebrate your success in navigating another difficult year.

Thank you ALL! We even made it into People.com, one of top gala photos in U.S.

Looking back at the year so far:• Our board created a new strategic plan• Our Home & Garden was our best ever (Just packed every minute)• Our new website is up and running and very easy to navigate• Our new Chamber Directory was printed last week (soon delivered)• Our 2nd Resident Business Guide for phones was sent to 22,600 homes• Our Gala was by far our most fun and really built off last year’s success• Construction is done on Cedar, in 2 weeks we ribbon cut Transito The Chamber has been involved every step with your interests

Upcoming Issues• Finding a way to have the City approve limited-tasteful “Electronic Signs”• Building a Monument Sign on Cedar at 35E saying businesses are here• Keeping an eye on transit “no parking” restrictions & enforcement• Monitoring local & school taxes now that we defeated road assessments• Stepping up at the Capitol to be sure “Business to Business” taxes keep a lid• Keep trying to fill dark space as we have tried so diligently daily• Making sure construction on 42 doesn’t make your access to difficult• Change ordinance preventing a hidden business having signage off-property• Keeping pressure on an organized ring of “homeless” from squatting on you• Investigating with MET Council, excessive water fees for new businesseso Fees of $22,500 for sub shop, $14,400 for dog groomer & $100,000+ if a pool installed lockers, $75,000 without (strange formula which MET Council won’t release)• Insuring new road speed limits are realistic--ruling due soon from MNDot

Your generosity keeps your issues at the top of our agenda as well as that of the City. Thank you for your continued support now and over the years.

Apple Valley Chamber LuncheonGuest Speaker

Kieran FolliardHalfway Through the Year - Thank you & What’s Next?

2 GINGERS W

HISKEY

Wednesday, May 15th

Above: Mary Beth Mueller, banquet manager at Enjoy is a friend of Kierans.

Kieran, a founder of 2 Gingers Whiskey and legendary pubs like The Local, The Liffey, Coopers and Kieran’s, was entertaining and inspiring.

Two Irishmen

Chairman Scott Kadrlik giving special recognition to two of our many top performers of our gala, David Hurley and Debbie Wessman. Even a week later, people are talking about Kieran’s business and life lessons.

Kieran gave a bottle of 2 Gingers Whiskey to all who attended.

Apple Valley Chamber’s

The Great Gatsby Gala

THANK YOU GALA COMMITTEE

Committee:Kate EdstrumJodi KurtzDebbie WessmanDavid HurleyScott KadrlikCindy MeyersMary Beth MuellerDavid SoosMike BuddeBethany MarquetteMayor Mary Hamann- Roland

Table SponsorsAVR, Inc.American LegionPost #1776Anchor BankBMO Harris BankCity of Apple ValleyCherry Creek MortgageDougherty, Molen-da, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.AEnjoy! RestaurantJames Barton Design - BuildKeller WilliamsPremier RealitySterling State BankThink Mutual BankUponorWarners’ StellianWhite Funeral HomeWings FinancialCredit Union

The Great Gatsby Grand Sponsor

Dougherty, Molenda,Solfest, Hills &

Bauer P.A.Thank you!

Thank youChris Ellickson

Ellickson Photographyfor the amazing photos!

Committee Chair

Kate Edstrum

ScottKadrlikBoardChair

WOW, we even made People.com. We thank all the members who attended as well as generously donated. The night was about you the rest of the year about us working hard for you.

Cheers to the amazing staff at Enjoy! And the Shimeks for closing the restaurant early.

Guests really got into this year’s

theme!

Thank you to Ken Hoppe Jazz Band.

Thank you Eric Iverson & Ryan Roseen for

selling cigars!