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Chair’s Column
W e have another very exciting
monthly meeting coming up -
our annual “Salute to Small
Business” luncheon at the all new Radisson Blu Mall of America.
Be sure to mark your calendar now April 24, 2013 so you do not
miss out on the great guest speaker we have coming this year.
All of the event details can be found on page 3!
This month in my “get to know your fellow Chamber members”
article, I will highlight automotive and legal companies.
Bon Auto Body – “Why would you take your car anywhere else you
already had one accident”
Eddie’Z Auto Wash – “Only the best only Eddie’Z”
eddiezautowash.com
Elliot Law Offices PA – “Committed Resourceful, and Effective”
specializing in family law and litigation.
Lamettry’s Collision and Glass – Specializing in autobody repair and
full glass service.
Lerum Auto Spa – “Automotive Service With Integrity”. Specializing
in full line automotive service.
Lindstrom Law Office – Specializing in estate planning, trusts, real
estate, probate, and corporate law.
Maser Amundson P.A. – “Your Rock in a Hard Place”. Specializing in
elder law and litigation.
McCain Law – Michael McCain, labor attorney
Richfield Bloomington Honda – “Our People Make the Difference”
Helping you get what you want.
Richfield Car-X - For the best deal on everything in, on or under
your car, call the Car-X Man at 612-866-0009 or click carxman.com
Richfield Transmission Center – “Shift to the People You Can Trust”
specializing in transmissions, a full service automotive repair shop.
Sandahl & Associates Law Offices – “To educate our clients on the
law and provide them with the best possible advice and assistance.
Service families and small business since 1975; estate planning,
elder law, real estate.
Shapiro & Zielke LLP – Default service firm representing banks and
mortgage companies. Also affiliated titling agency services providing
closing and title insurance.
Susee & Lee LTD – Specializing in real estate transactions and
business law.
Be sure to checkout our online Membership Directory - it serves as your business catalog for Richfield’s best products and services. We strongly encourage you to shop members first for whatever business need you may have!
TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More.
Gordy Ecklund 612-866-8197 or [email protected]
NEWS
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Gordy Ecklund, RB Honda - 2013 Chamber Chairperson
April 1 - June 30 Commuter Challenge
details: www.494corridor.org/events.php
April 2: Richfield Tourism Promotion
Board Meeting
April 5: WIRE lunch
April 9: Richfield Chamber Ambassadors Informational
Meeting
April 13: Richfield Optimists Foundation: No Kids Left
Indoors Event
April 17: Board of Directors Meeting
April 18: Penn Central’s 3rd Thursday meeting (evening)
April 24: Monthly Member Meeting - “Salute to Small
Business”
UPCOMING EVENTS
2013 Board of Directors Gordy Ecklund, Board Chair 2013
Angie Schaefbauer, President
Lin Shurtleff, Treasurer
Laura Barrett 612-866-7522
Barrett Lawn Care
Jennifer Bornholdt 612-866-7700
Hub Jewelers
Mike Elliott 612-866-0016
LaMettry’s Collision
Bill Fillmore 612-861-9192
Richfield Municipal Liquor Stores
Nicole Krolikowski 612-798-3844
BMO Harris Bank
Kim Lindeen 612-230-5944
Bremer Bank
Natalie Marfleet 612-638-1231
Metro Dentalcare
Pablo Muríllo 612-840-3497
Global Mercantile
Debi Neitzel-Waitkus 952-925-4147
Maser Amundson, P.A.
Anne Schultz 952-451-8088
Linden Hills Florist
Gordon Vizecky 612-291-7414
Best Buy
Task Forces & Committees Ambassadors - Laura Barrett
66th Street Visioning Process - Laura Barrett,
Jennifer Bornhold and Tim Carter
Economic Development Committee Co-Chairs
Pat Brekken and Tim Carter
Finance Co-Chairs - Jim Melssen / Allen Helvick
Golf Event Chair – Nick Mellum
Government Affairs Committee – VACANT
Marketing Committee Chair - Jennifer Bornholdt
Salute to Small Business – Bill Fillmore
APRIL 2013
Small businesses face minefield at Capitol David Olson, MN Chamber of Commerce president
Business leaders expected to be wearing their hard hats this year at the Legislature. Now it appears that full
body armor may be in order. The change in political landscape – DFL control of the House and Senate as well
as the governorship – assured that many pent-up spending and policy demands on their agenda would be
unleashed, and business would be the likely target. We held out some hope early on because of the pro-jobs,
pro-economy agenda many more moderate DFL candidates ran on in the last election.
As we head into the midpoint of the legislative session, it’s worse than we ever imagined. It’s critical that the
statewide business community sends a united message to the Capitol: You can’t be pro-jobs and anti-
business. Your legislators need to understand that now is the wrong time to raise taxes on small businesses,
the backbone of our state’s economy.
The budget shortfall, as expected, has taken center stage. Though the sales tax on business-to-business
transactions was dropped by Gov. Mark Dayton, the proposed budget still contains too much spending, too
many taxes and not enough spending reform. He proposes to raise taxes by $1.8 billion – three times more
than the temporary, short-term deficit of $627 million. That’s a far cry from his characterization that he is
solving the shortfall in a fair and balanced approach. The governor’s proposal, unfortunately, is the floor. The
Senate and House targets are even bigger. Proposed spending increases outpace the growth of the Minnesota
economy by 2 1/2 times.
The governor’s commitment to create a fourth tier in personal income taxes is a direct hit on the small
businesses and entrepreneurs that flow business income through personal income taxes. The governor wants
to increase the top rate to 9.85 percent, which will impact 21,000 of Minnesota’s most successful businesses.
House Democrats upped the ante by proposing a temporary surcharge on the highest wage-earners, raising
the rate to 11 percent, second highest in the nation.
Income tax increases represent only a slice of the legislative assault on small businesses. Among the other
measures:
You’ll be paying higher insurance premiums to fund the new health insurance exchange, regardless of
whether you participate in the exchange.
You better brace for an increase in the state’s minimum wage; some proposals make the wage higher than
the national rate.
You could face higher street improvement utility fees (read: higher property taxes) under a bill that allows
taxing for street improvements.
You could be paying more taxes for transit under a higher metro sales tax. Another proposal creates transit
tax districts for additional assessments.
These are just a few of the anti-business pieces of legislation that are under consideration. The bottom line
equals additional costs for small businesses. Lumped together, the wallop is significant and gives business
decision-makers serious pause whether to locate or expand their operations in Minnesota.
Our message is clear: We cannot afford to spend more than incoming
revenues. Minnesota’s economy is growing about 2 percent, and the
governor wants to spend at an 8-percent pace. That is unsustainable
without raising taxes year after year on hardworking taxpayers.
Government must start spending more effectively and efficiently.
Many legislators are fooling themselves. I have been at this stuff a long
time. Never in my career have I heard from so many small, medium and
large employers. They don’t like what they are seeing and hearing, and they won’t sit still with increased
pressures. They have choices: Pass along the costs to consumers, reduce expenses which may mean
eliminating jobs or lowering wages and benefits, or move operations out of state. Minnesota loses under any
of those scenarios.
If there was ever an opportunity to bring some reality to their conversations, it is right now.
Our message is clear:
We cannot afford to
spend more than
incoming revenues.
Want to get the most ROI out of your membership? Join a committee or task force!
Contact the Chamber for Details.
Salute To Small Business An annual recognition event presented by:
Small Business Hall of Fame Members:
1986 Hansen’s Auto Spa 1986 Naegele Outdoor Advertising Eller Media 1986 Penn Cycle 1986 Richfield Bank & Trust Co. 1986 Wally McCarthy’s Lindahl Olds 1986 HUB Jewelers 1987 Louise Whitbeck Fraser Community Services 1987 Lyndale Hardware 1987 Richfield Plumbing 1988 Elsen Service Garage 1988 Gleason Mortuary 1988 Richfield Floral & Gardens, Inc. 1989 Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel 1989 The Frenchman’s 1989 Twin City Tire Inc. 1989 Short Stop Superette 1990 Richfield Bloomington Credit Union 1991 Erik’s Bike & Fitness Inc. 1991 Fireside Pizza 1992 VFW Post 5555 1992 Norwest Bank 1993 Metro Sales, Inc. 1994 Woodlake Barber Shop 1994 Eddie’z Southdale Car Wash 1996 Broadway Pizza 1996 Bloomington Chrysler Plymouth 1997 Hampton Inn Airpot/MOA 1997 Value Village Thrift Store 1998 Butler & O’Brien Law Offices 1998 The Print Shop 1999 Woodlake Veterinary Hospital 1999 Old Country Buffet 2000 Dairy Queen Braizer 2000 One Stop Mail Shoppe 2001 Bon Auto Body & Glass 2001 Lyndale Garden & Hardware 2002 Richfield One Hour Photo 2002 Richfield State Insurance 2003 McDonald’s 2003 Rynerson Electric 2004 Bernie’s Montessori 2004 Lindstrom Law Offices 2005 Cornerstone Real Estate Sales & Home Loans 2005 Richfield Bloomington Honda 2006 Crosstown Dental 2006 Houlihan’s 2007 Edward Jones 2007 Lamettry’s 2008 Metro Dentalcare 2008 Susee & Lee Ltd. 2009 Lerum Auto 2009 HUB Jewelers 2010 Maser & Amundson, PA 2010 Carrousel Travel 2011 Bremer Bank 2011 Village Shores Market Place 2012 LaFayette, Melssen & Plath, Ltd. 2012 Barrett Lawn Care, Inc.
Featured Guest Speaker:
Mark O. Stutrud - Founder and President
Summit Brewing Company
April 24, 2013
Radisson Blu Mall of America
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Members: $30 / Nonmembers: $50
About the Speaker: A Wahpeton, North Dakota native, Mr. Stutrud graduated in 1975 from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work. In 1984, Mr. Stutrud founded Summit Brewing Company. He completed the market research, business plan, development, and financing to establish a 4,000 barrel per year brewery in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Commercial production commenced in September 1986. The original brewery experienced five expansions reaching a maximum capacity of 34,000 barrels per year. By December 1998 Summit Brewing Company completed construction of its current facility. This modern plant, with an annual capacity of 135,000 barrels, is the first brewery built in Minnesota in 78 years. Mr. Stutrud received professional training from Charles A. McElevey (a 1968 graduate of Weihen-stephan, Freising, Germany) and Frederick H. Thomasser (a 1945 graduate of the United States Brew-ing Academy). He completed the courses of Brewing Theory and Practice and Brewing Microbiology and Microscopy at the Siebel Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois. In July of 1991, Mr. Stutrud was awarded the J.E. Siebel Memorial Scholarship and graduated with the 1991 Course in Brewing Technology at the Siebel Institute.
Mr. Stutrud is an active member of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas, the American Society of Brewing Chemists and a life member of the Campaign for Real Ale. Mr. Stutrud has served as President of the Saint Paul-Minneapolis District of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas and was the General Co-chair for the Master Brewers Association of the Americas 111th National Convention held in Minneapolis in September 1998. He served on the Board of Directors of the Brew-ers Association of America from 1995 through 2001. Mr. Stutrud served on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Restaurant Association from 1998 through 2010. He was elected to the Board of Direc-tors of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce in 2005 and the Board of Directors of The Minneso-ta Music Coalition in 2010. In February 2000, Mr. Stutrud received the Business Innovator of the Year award by the Center for Innovation at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. In addition, he was a 2000 finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Summit Brewing Company received the Deubener Award for small business excellence in manufacturing from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce in May 2004 and the H.E.R.B.I.E. award from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce in February 2006.
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2013 Salute to Small Business Sponsorship Packages
Don’t Miss this Opportunity to Maximize Your Exposure at a Very Reasonable Price!
WHY SPONSOR?
Sponsorships are only made available to Richfield Chamber members
A high-profile presence with direct access to small business owners, corporate executives, city staff, school officials and local government in the Richfield community
Build or Reinforce brand awareness with this highly targeted audience
Focused marketing and advertising campaigns in print, online, and in person
A dedicated Salute to Small Business page on the Chamber website offering visibility and out-reach, thousands of views
Exposure with SUN newspapers – reaching 9600 Richfield households
Relationship building opportunities via dedicated networking
Partnering and collaborative opportunities with attendees and other sponsors
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits Bronze $300
unlimited
Silver $500
unlimited
Gold $750
unlimited
Platinum $1,000
2 available
Advertisement in the SUN newspaper’s “Salute to Small Business” special section 1/8 page 1/8 page 1/4 page 1/2 page
Recognition from podium on day of event
Chamber Social Media mentions leading up to event
Enhance online Chamber directory ad which includes clickable logo
Industry exclusivity
Opportunity to provide marketing materials at attendee tables
Comments at podium Closing & Prizes
Intro Speaker
Chamber website ad on home page with a link to your website square 1 month
banner 3 months
banner 6 months
Ad in one month printed Chamber newsletter – sponsor’s choice business card half page flyer insert
Recognition in all Chamber emails, web site, printed invite, event program, signage at event and other event marketing materials
listing logo logo logo
To secure a sponsorship, please contact: The Richfield Chamber of Commerce
612-866-5100
Monthly Member Meeting
Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina & Richfield
Chambers of Commerce (B.E.E.R.) Event
Sarah Sladek - CEO, XYZ University
“Workforce 2020: Preparing for What (and Who)
the Future Will Bring”
In order to position their organizations to attract top talent, drive breakthroughs, and serve
customers better, employers need to understand and prepare for the evolution of the workforce.
The sooner organizations adopt the future-focused mindset, skills, and strategies needed to thrive
in an increasingly virtual and flexible work environment, the sooner they will realize economic
benefits.
Although the future is difficult to predict, a number of likely scenarios have emerged which depict
the workforce of 2020 and the strategic implications for employers looking not just to stay ahead
of the curve but to shape it to their competitive advantage.
In this presentation, executives will learn about the chief workforce indicators of change, how to
position their companies to be innovative and responsive to these changes to attract top talent and
win in the marketplace. Learn how to:
Capitalize on and manage changing employer-employee relationships and workplace attitudes;
Adapt your workplace to a commitment-based work model and enforce a culture of learning;
Keep a blended, multi-generational, diverse, and global workplace engaged;
Promote leadership development supported by measurements and results; and Develop a workforce ‘preparedness plan’.
Event Details:
Thurs., May 23, 2013
11:00 am - 1pm
Bachman’s on Lyndale
6010 Lyndale Ave. S.
Mpls., MN 55419
$25 member
$50 nonmember
Monthly member lunch meetings
provide a forum for Chamber
members to cultivate contacts,
develop opportunities and build
business - space is limited,
please register today!
About the Speaker: Concerned about declining engagement in our nation’s membership associations, non-profits, and workplaces, Sarah Sladek founded XYZ University to help organizations bridge generation and talent gaps.
Launched in 2002, XYZ University remains one of the only companies in the U.S. dedicated to the generational topic and helping organizations sustain by staying relevant to, and engaging the participation of, Generations X, Y, and Z.
As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Sarah works with organizations nationwide, providing Next-Generation Intelligence through a variety of mediums: strategic planning, keynotes and workshops, marketing campaigns, and events.
She is the author of three books. The New Recruit: What Your Association Needs to Know About X, Y, & Z (2007) was the first book to address the generation gap in membership associations.
Sarah immediately followed with a second book geared towards bridging the talent gap in the workplace, Rock Stars Incorporated: Hiring the High-Performance, High-Maintenance Hotshots Half Your Age (2008), and launched a national conference addressing the topic. The RockStars@Work Conference was the nation’s first business conference focused on bridging talent and leadership gaps in the workforce and brought in such notable companies as DreamWorks Animation, Fortune, and Best Buy.
Sarah’s most recent book is a bestseller. The End of Membership As We Know It: Building the Fortune-Flipping, Must-Have Association of the Next Century (2011) helps membership associations regain their foothold in the marketplace despite recent economic and demographic challenges.
Sarah’s expertise has been featured in media including National Public Radio, Fast Company, Talent Management, Associations Now, Star Tribune, and Minnesota Business, and she has keynoted events for the American Bar Association, Associated General Contractors, Community Bankers Association, and National Fraternal Congress of America, among others.
April Renewals Bon Autobody & Glass
Farmers Insurance
Flick Business Center
Flowerama
LaMettry's Collision
Maser Amundson P.A.
Petrick, Joseph - Edward Jones
Richfield Foundation
Richfield Health Center
Sacco Family Insurance Services
State Farm Insurance
The City of Richfield Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and
the Metropolitan Consortium of
Community Developers (MCCD) are
part of a joint venture called Open to
Business Program. The Open to
Business Program fosters small
business growth and development in
Richfield.
Open to Business Program
Offers:
Financial Assistance: Loan Packaging/Facilitation
Loans for New and Emerging Businesses
Loans for Second Stage and Growing Businesses
Real Estate Participation Loans
Real Estate Acquisition Financing
Transactional Financing
INTERESTED?
Visit www.opentobusinessmn.org for
more information on starting or
expanding a business to put the experts
on your side.
ARRANGE A MEETING
You can meet with Rob Smolund,
Business Advisor, of Open to Business
the fourth Wednesday of each month
for a walk-in consultations from 9 a.m.
to 11 a.m.at Richfield Municipal Center,
Community Development. If you can
not make this time contact Rob
Smolund to schedule an appointment.
New Members (Mar) Aida Mediterranean Cuisine Edina Realty Patrick's Bakery & Café Posters on Board Weis Builders Inc. Woodlake Center / Winthrop Mgmt.
Partnership Between City and MCCD Offers Assistance and Loans to Area Businesses
Consumers believe that being actively involved in the
Chamber is an effective strategy for enhancing a business’
reputation and for demonstrating that it uses good
business practices.
Source: The Shapiro Group, Inc. and Market Street Services
7 out of 10
Congratulations on enhancing your business reputation by joining the
Chamber! Your investment in the Chamber is an investment in your business.
Refer a Friend or Colleague for Chamber Membership TODAY!
Chamber Fast Fact:
First Quarter Recap Letter from the President Richfield Chamber of Commerce - Developing business, sharing best practices and building relationships since 1955
If you blinked, you probably missed the first quarter of 2013! Here’s an update of what we’ve been up to at the Chamber so far this year:
Membership: Nine area businesses joined or re-joined the Chamber during first quarter - that’s a 200% increase on last year! Please join me in welcoming: Aida Mediterranean Cuisine, Anytime Fitness - Richfield, Steve Schneeberger - Edina Realty, Global Mercantile, Patrick's Bakery & Café, Posters on Board, Weis Builders Inc., Wellington Management, Inc. and Woodlake Center c/o Winthrop Management. Their financial support of the Chamber allows us to continue our work on a daily basis.
Government Relations/Professional Development: several Chamber members and two of our local legislative representatives attended the 2013 Legislative Session Priorities dinner in January, which was hosted by the MN Chamber. In January I attended the MCCE Annual Meeting (Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Executives), which was a 2-day conference in Burnsville. In March I attended the MN Chamber’s “Day at the Capitol” event, MCCE’s bi-monthly lunch meeting and the MN Chamber’s Women in Business lunch - all great learning and networking experiences.
Programming: January’s “State of the City” address was very well attended. Mayor Debbie Goettel addressed attendees in the City Council Chambers at the Richfield Municipal Center and spoke about downtown redevelopment happenings, the city's 2013 budget and what's happening in the upcoming year.
In February the WIRE group gathered at Fairview Southdale Hospital for a “Go Red” presentation about heart health; I represented the Chamber at the Home & Garden Expo and our monthly meeting was hosted by MN School of Business - presenter Lesley Farnham shared a great Social Media presentation.
Our new educational series was kicked off in March with “The Power of Email Marketing” and “Shop Local” seminar presented by Constant Contact’s Jeff Ferrazzo – look for the next seminar on the June calendar. I attended Penn Central’s “3rd Thursday” meeting and learned more about the 2013 Penn Fest event; the month culminated with an outstanding Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield (B.E.E.R.) multi-Chamber event at the Edina Country Club. 200 attendees networked, enjoyed a great lunch and listened to the President of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank as he shared his perspective from the local and national level on improving the outlook with better monetary policy.
Sponsorships: Once again, I would like to recognize and thank all of our Sponsors. The Chamber is a non-profit 501(c)6 that must raise 100% of our funding through sponsorships, advertising and membership dues. Watch for some great sponsorship opportunities in the next few months - without the support of our sponsors we wouldn’t be able to do what we do!
January: Jimmy John’s February: Fairview Southdale Hospital and Aida Mediterranean Cuisine March: US Bank, Metro Dentalcare and RB Honda
Advertising: throughout the last few months, Charlie Imbert from the Village Profile has been visiting with Chamber members and selling advertising for our next community profile magazine. The Chamber will receive a guaranteed portion of the advertising sales or 15%, whatever is greater. Ad sales have wrapped up and thank you to all of the businesses that supported this effort! The new magazine will reach 9600 Richfield residents this fall.
Economic Development We launched the Richfield Business Council in February; bringing together all the people, public institutions, businesses and community organizations who have interests in the local economy. The first meeting included introductions and updates on current events in each attendee’s area of influence. Outcomes included an initial list of priorities and next planning steps.
The city’s Open to Business Program was launched. The program fosters small business growth and development in Richfield; look for a complete overview of this great program within this newsletter.
Board of Directors: the board of directors has been hard at work this quarter! We had another three-hour retreat in January which was focused on programming. This meeting was great and we planned an entire year of programs that are centered on a variety of meeting times, solid content and a goal of increased attendance. Be sure to watch the calendar of events for all we have to offer!
President’s Letter continued on page 8
Partnerships: we continue to reach out and partner with area businesses, organizations, the city, local government and schools to raise awareness, collaborate and look for innovative opportunities to advance Richfield.
The Chamber has been very active in posting community events to the website – the goal for the Chamber website is to be the “hub” for everything going on in Richfield. Be sure to check it out – there’s a lot of information including links to business resources, area directories and of course, member benefits.
66th Street Visioning Task Force: we have been regularly updating this task force and will continue to monitor this project as there will be direct and significant impact on the business community.
Richfield Tourism and Promotion Board (RTPB): this group meets monthly and the Chamber continues to provide administrative support to the group. The RTPB recently approved merging the Chamber and RTPB websites and this decision will result in new advances in both organizations’ reach.
Housing Task Force: The Richfield Housing Visioning Task force was appointed by the HRA at the regular February 19th meeting, following an application period and interviews with applicants. The twenty appointees will be participating in regular meetings, culminating in a presentation to the City Council in June 2013.
Member discount programs: watch for upcoming enhancements which will offer discounts to Chamber members – this will be a great way for you to leverage your membership with the Chamber.
Social Media: We have expanded our social media presence. You can find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter! Please "Link”, "Like”, and "Follow” us -- join in our conversations and tell others about us, as well.
Whew! So there you have it – first quarter in a nutshell! As always, I welcome your comments and feedback! 612-866-5100, [email protected]
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Inside
Chairs’ Message 1
MN Chamber of Commerce 2
Salute to Small Business 3, 4
May BEER Event 5
Open To Business, Membership Update 6
Letter from the President 7
Event Photos: facebook.com/RichfieldChamberofCommerce
www.RichfieldChamberCVB.org | 612-866-5100
President’s Letter continued from page 7