As our community looks to a future of economic development and growth, it’s vital that we plan for the education and development of our workforce.

The first report from the developing Rochester Area Economic Growth Plan (the initiative recently launched by the Chamber and RAEDI) noted, “The quality of a community’s workforce is its top competitive concern in a knowledge-based economy that values education and skills above all other assets… (Rochester) must strive to formalize a workforce development pipeline that provides a sustainable supply of skilled talent tailored to the local occupations in demand…This pipeline should be custom-tailored to the needs of the local business community through robust and ongoing partnerships between the private sector and education and Continued on Page 3

We are laying the foundation for the skilled work force we greatly need in the very near future.

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Chair of the Board Scott Heck, RBC Wealth Management Chair-Elect

Brent Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Inc.Past Chair

Alan DeKeyrel, CWS, Inc.Treasurer

Sue Reinke, Minnwest BankSecretary

Elaine Garry, People’s Energy CooperativeChamber PresidentJohn Wade

Board Members

Aaron Benike, Alvin E. Benike, Inc.

Angie Bowman, Bowman Tool & Machining, Inc.

Melissa Brinkman, Custom Alarm/Custom

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Mike Busch, Paramark, Inc.

Mark Carlson, IBM Corporation

Lisa Clarke, Mayo Clinic

Sheryl Good, Grandeville at Cascade Lake

Scott Hoss, Dunlap & Seeger

Greg House, House Chevrolet

Dave Kilburn, Crenlo

Shannon Knoepke, Cumulus Radio

Tessa Leung, Sontes

Paul Mackin, Think Mutual Bank

Kevin Patton, Flowers by Jerry

Steve Prigge, Pro Image Promotions & Apparel

Dharani Ramamoorthy, Xylo Technologies

Myron Salz, Best Western Soldiers Field

Duane Sauke, RE/MAX of Rochester

Ahmad Siddiqui, Sana’s Gifts & The UPS Store

Gary Smith, Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc.

Jeremy Stevens, Bird, Jacobson & Stevens

Mitch Stevenson, Rochester City Lines/Heartland Tours

Tim Weir, Olmsted Medical Center

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Strategic partnerships between business and education are essential to ensuring a globally competitive workforce. The Rochester Chamber of Commerce Foundation serves as a bridge between businesses and educators. From Workforce 2020 - community coalition of leaders committed to promoting a competitive educational and workforce development system for all, to Leadership Greater Rochester - the Chamber’s 10-month course developing the next generation of business leaders, the Chamber offers many opportunities for our members to be involved.

Chamber Staff Contact Information Judy Braatz, Membership Development Director jbraatz@rochestermnchamber.com, 285-1995

Elizabeth Dahlen, Senior Director of Development ldahlen@rochestermnchamber.com, 424-5663

Cindy Dunbar, Administrative Specialist cdunbar@rochestermnchamber.com, 288-1122

Julie Fiesel, Government Affairs Director jfiesel@rochestermnchamber.com, 424-5665

Paula Hofstad, Operations Specialist phofstad@rochestermnchamber.com, 424-5661

Melanie Hoppenworth, Finance & Operations Director mhoppenworth@rochestermnchamber.com, 424-5699

Ryan Lais, Workforce/Advocacy Events Coordinator rlais@rochestermnchamber.com, 424-5678

Laurie Mona, Communications Manager ljmona@rochestermnchamber.com, 424-5683

Becca Stiles-Nogosek, Membership Events Coordinator bstiles.nogosek@rochestermnchamber.com, 424-5662

Jessi Strinmoen, Workforce Development/Education Director jstrinmoen@rochestermnchamber.com, 424-5687

John Wade, President jwade@rochestermnchamber.com, 288-1122

Chamber of Commerce

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Chamber office is closed on legal holidays.

Chamber Boardroom and Conference Room are available to Chamber Members by request pending availability.

To request and book usage of Chamber Boardroom or Conference Room, contact Chamber Administrative Specialist Cindy Dunbar.

Billing questions? Contact Operations Specialist Paula Hofstad.

Foundation Workforce DevelopmentFor more information contact Jessi Strinmoen, Chamber Workforce Development/Education Director at jstrinmoen@rochestermnchamber.com, (507) 424-5687, or visit www.rochestermnchamber.com and browse under the “Workforce Development” box.

Building a competitive workforce

“We’ve partnered with the Chamber’s Educators in the Workplace Institute for the past 10 years. As an employer of many young people, we feel we have a responsibility and obligation to provide employment that enhances education. We are committed to teaching transferable job skills and partnering with educators to produce quality, well trained employees for the future.” - Jennifer Muñoz, Courtesy Corporation McDonald’s

“To ensure our future success, Mayo Clinic is actively involved in workforce development. Through our partnership with Rochester Public Schools and RCTC, we have the Health Science Careers Center. Through efforts such as Hawthorne Center, we’ll have strong, passionate and diverse applicant pools.” Guy Finne, Mayo Clinic

“We want to make sure that people understand the importance of STEM in education because these are potential employees at Crenlo and other companies who need technically skilled people. Our STEM volunteers at Crenlo have a passion about their career, and year after year enjoy sharing the skills of their job with students in hopes that maybe some of those students might one day decide to pursue a STEM career, supporting employers’ future needs for those positions.”- Brett Carlson, Crenlo

“One of our biggest inhibitors to growth is the lack of skilled CNC machinists. We became active in the STEM Summit Program to give visibility to students about the CNC machining needs in our community, and to present an alternative to the traditional 4-year college tract. I’m a member of the CTECH advisory board, and we’ve also partnered with RCTC to begin offering a CNC machinist class curriculum commencing the fall of 2013. We believe we are laying the foundation for the skilled work force we greatly need in the very near future.” - Angela Bowman, Bowman Tool and Machining Inc.

"It is imperative as a community that we give back and invest in our people here through education. By actively being involved it sends the message to our businesses, our community and young people that we care and we want to make this a better place." - Tessa Leung, Sontes

How do Businesses Engage, and Why?

“Being part of the STEM Summit and participating in the Educators in the Workplace gives us the opportunity to be actively involved with preparing teachers and

students for future employment opportunities and helps them identify what skills and talents they need to succeed in the workplace.” - Rory Lenton, Minnesota Energy Resources

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Check out our next Exclusive Young Professionals event:Speed Networking Friday, Sept. 27 Noon - 1 p.m. Chamber Boardroom 220 S Broadway, Suite 100

FREE, Fuel members only. Bring your own lunch. Pre-registration requested.

Register online at www.rochestermnchamber.com.

Meet, Great & Repeat. Based on the ‘speed dating’ phenomenon. Bring lots of business cards, information about your business and a pen to write down unique discoveries you’ll make about other young professionals. Structured networking from noon-12:30 p.m. with open networking from 12:30-1 p.m.

Want more information about Fuel?

Contact Becca Stiles-Nogosek: bstiles.nogosek@rochestermnchamber.com, (507) 424-5662.

Fuel members enjoyed the August 8 Fuel After 5 At Tulip Tree Studios, appetizers by Doubletree Hotel.

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Speaker provided by:

AM Espresso is a free and convenient way to network at a member’s place of business while enjoying coffee and continental breakfast.

Friday, Sept. 6, 7:30 - 9 a.m. Haley Comfort Systems 4320 Hwy 52 N Cost: Free, no registration required

The Women’s Entrepreneurial Roundtable is a resource for small business owners who want to grow their business.

Friday, Sept. 20, 7:30 - 9 a.m. Chamber of Commerce Boardroom 220 S Broadway, Suite 100 Cost: Free (Registration required)

Sept. 20 Women’s Entrepreneurial Roundtable

Panel of speakers to include energy providers, energy commission and business success stories.

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 7:30-9:30 a.m. 7:30-8 registration & breakfast, 8 a.m. program Canadian Honker Events at the Ramada 1517 16th St SW Cost: Members $25, Non-Members $35, includes breakfast

Platinum Sponsor:

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Identity thieves have many ways to steal your identity. Learn how these crimes are perpetrated, how to detect and avoid them, as well as proven methods of recovery and repair. Presenter Stefan V. Salmonson.

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Chamber Boardrom 220 S Broadway, Suite 100 Cost: $10, Open to Chamber Members ONLY

Sponsor:

Attend this luncheon to share information about your organization and learn more about the Chamber’s programs and services.

Thursday, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thyme Restaurant & Lounge, Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown 220 S Broadway Cost: Free for new members only, registration required

Sept. 16 Public Affairs: Energy Summit

Part 1: Engagement Marketing: How small business wins in a socially connected world; Part 2: Supercharge your Facebook marketing. Presented by Jeff Ferrazzo of Constant Contact..

Thursday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Chamber Boardroom 220 S Broadway, Suite 100 Cost: No charge for Chamber members, $10 Non-Members Lunch provided, registration required

Sponsor:

YPro’s Connect at Chamber Fuel Events

Host Sponsor:

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Sept. 19 Professional Development: Social Media

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Diversity in Business

Sept. 26 New Member Luncheon

Federal Reserve Economist Joe Mahon will give an economic forecast for the upper Midwest.

Friday, Sept. 27, 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 11:15 Registration, 11:45 lunch Doubletree Hotel 150 S Broadway Cost: Members $25, Non-Members $35, includes lunch

Sept. 27 Federal Reserve Regional Economist

Public Affairs Series Sponsor:

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Session Sponsors

Sept. 12 Fuel After 5Host Sponsor:Join us for our monthly networking for young

professionals. Drink, appetizers and door prizes!

Thursday, Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m. Altra Federal Credit Union 123 16th Ave SW Cost: Free, no registration required

Chamber’s premier networking event - enjoy meeting other Chamber members, door prizes, and refreshments.

Thursday, Sept. 19, 5-7 p.m. Idea-Com Mid America 213 14th Ave SW Cost: Free, no registration required

Host Sponsor:

Sept. 19 Business After Hours

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Sept. 27 Fuel Speed NetworkingEvent exclusive for Fuel members: Meet, greet & repeat. Structured networking noon-12:30, open networking 12:30 - 1 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27, Noon - 1 p.m. Chamber Boardroom 220 S Broadway, Suite 100 Cost: Free for Fuel Members only, bring your own lunch Pre-registration requested

Sponsor:

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915 N Broadway 507-258-4555 Shuping Liu-Batterson

Therapeutic Asian Massage

1914 S Broadway 507-282-2319 Donna Loeffler

Edward Jones - S Broadway

602 7th St NW 507-288-7226 Tanya Johnson

Paws and Claws Humane Society

Annual Member Celebration 2013

4486 56th St NW 608-217-1279 Kristine Mocha

Send Out Cards - Kristine Mocha

318 1st Ave SW #3 507-424-1664 Kirk Gordon

Potbelly Sandwich Shop110 W Center St #142 507-316-8877 Krista Bertelson

Pedal Pub Rochester

What is the Annual Member Celebration?

An event that brings Chamber members together to celebrate and look forward to the upcoming year. We will present awards for Volunteer of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, Lamp of Knowledge and Business of the Year. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Sanjiv Chopra.

Who is invited?

All Chamber members, their employees and guests are invited to attend. Register online at www.rochestermnchamber.com

How can you participate?

There are several sponsorship opportunities available that will give recognition to your business. Contact Liz Dahlen at 424-5663 to find out more.

Nominate a business or individual for an award on the AMC event page on Chamber website. Deadline: Sept. 14, 2013.

Business of the Year:

The Business of the Year Award is presented to a business member of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce. To attain this award the business must show commitment in the areas of community service, client relations, investment in employees, business ethics and business improvement and growth.

Volunteer of the Year

This award is presented annually to a member of the Chamber of Commerce who has demonstrated outstanding participation and leadership in Chamber activities.

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Thursday, Oct. 24, International Event CenterSocial 5 p.m. • Dinner 6 p.m. • Speaker 7:30 p.m.

Keynote: Dr. Sanjiv Chopra

Dr. Sanjiv Chopra is Professor of Medicine and Faculty Dean for Continuing Medical Education at Harvard Medical School, and Senior Consultant in Hepatology at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston.

Dr. Chopra has more than 120 publications and five books to his credit. His 2012 book, "Leadership by Example: The Ten Key Principles of all Great Leaders" has been praised by many leaders in the United States and abroad.

Ribbon Cuttings Around the Town

4220 55th St NW 507-286-8527 Alicia Adams

Cottagewood Senior Communities

9 Third Ave NW507-285-9200 Adam Kramer

Crossings Bistro & Bar

Kinney Creek Brewery 1016 7th St NW507-282-2739 (282-BREW) Donovan Seitz

The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes the opportunity to help you make your ribbon cutting and grand opening a special event. For guidelines that can assist you in making arrangements for your event, visit our website at www.rochestermnchamber.com or contact Becca Stiles-Nogosek at (507) 424-5662 or send an email to bstiles.nogosek@rochestermnchamber.com.

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Updates on Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Advocacy for our membershipRochester Chamber Foundation Programs and Events

Welcome for Dr. Gail O’Kane

Economic Forecast by Federal Reserve Economist

What is happening in the Energy Industry, and how will it affect your business?

Panel of speakers to include:• Elaine Garry, People’s Energy Cooperative• Rory Lenton, Minnesota Energy Resources• Larry Koshire, Rochester Public Utilities• Jill Mickelson, Olmsted County Energy Commission• Chamber Businesses sharing energy success stories

Panel discussion will be followed by Q & A.

Public Affairs: Energy Summit

Friday, Sept. 13, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.Canadian Honker Events at the Ramada 1517 16th St SW Cost: Members $25, Non-Members $35 (includes breakfast)Register at www.rochestermnchamber.com.

Charter Business Public Affairs Series

Sponsored by:

Save the Date: 2013 Annual STEM Summit November 13

Session Sponsor:

Federal Reserve Regional Economist, Joe Mahon, will give an economic forecast for the upper Midwest. Presentation will be followed by a chance for Q & A.Friday, Sept. 27, 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (11:15 registration, 11:45 Lunch) DoubleTree Hotel 150 S Broadway Members $25, Non-Members $35, includes lunch. Register online at: www.rochestermnchamber.com

Sponsor:

The Chamber hosted a welcome reception for Dr. Gail O'Kane as the new Interim President of Rochester Community and Technical College on August 21. Dr. O'Kane spoke about how welcoming the Rochester community has been to her, the unique qualities of RCTC, and her hopes to have a lasting impact in the year of her interim leadership at RCTC.

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The Rochester Chamber of Commerce Foundation is proud to announce the acceptance of 37 candidates into the 2013-14 Leadership Greater Rochester (LGR) program.

The mission of this comprehensive 10-month course is to develop emerging leaders through participation in personal, professional and community awareness activities designed to encourage individual responsibility for taking an active leadership role in the future vitality of our community.

“This class is a mix of leaders of all ages and at all stages in their leadership development journey,” says Jessi Strinmoen, Director of Education and Workforce Development at the chamber. “The LGR alumni network continues to grow and remain active in ensuring that each LGR session is a valuable addition to the program. We look forward to the 2014 class growing as leaders and contributing to our community in a meaningful way.”

Thank you to our LGR Sponsors:

Join us and exhibit at the 2013 STEM Summit on Wednesday, November 13 at the UCR Regional Sports Center. The STEM Summit promotes advanced science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) coursework to greater Rochester area students’ grades 6-11. This year’s STEM Summit will highlight a variety of industries. There will be a unique focus on the agriculture industry and its increasing reliance on STEM skills and education

Does your business belong at the STEM Summit? If you are concerned about workforce development and hiring a skilled labor force for your business’s growth, the answer is YES. The STEM Summit highlights careers and career pathways that involve science, technology, engineering and math skills. We are currently seeking hands-on, interactive exhibits by businesses and higher education providers promoting these careers. To register your STEM Summit exhibit fill out the application at www.rochestermnchamber.com/pages/ExhibitorApplication.

LGR Class of 2014:Andrea Allen, Eastwood Bank - 318 CommonsTimothy Argo, Mayo Clinic Molly Bigelow, Saint Mary’s University Rochester Center Teresa Chapman, Eagles 5th District Cancer Telethon Erin Cole, Mayo Clinic Jacob Cote, Thrivent Financial for LutheransDave Dalley, Pinnacle EngineeringDaniel Dogo-Esekie, Mayo Clinic Samantha Duke, University of Minnesota Rochester Laura Elwood, R & S Transport Gregg Erickson, Bouquet Companies Cyle Erie, Braun IntertecJessica Fenske, Mayo Clinic Jim Gross, Rochester Community and Technical College Rita Hawkins, Gift of Life Transplant House Jeff Ihrke , Think Mutual Bank Kristin Kammueller, MN Department of Transportation Travis Lange, Alvin E. Benike, Inc. Dorothy Larsen, Mayo Clinic Aaron McGrath, Home Federal Bank Jessica Meier, Eastwood Bank - South BroadwayGeorge Mietzner, Workforce Development, Inc. Drew Mulford, McGladrey LLP Karen Nation, Mayo Clinic Julie Neumann, Mayo Clinic Nick Pompeian, Brentwood Inn and Suites Shalini Prabhakar, Mayo Clinic Chelsea Reich, GO Rochester Direct Hilary Stonelake-Curtis, Dunlap & Seeger, P.A. Pamela Tietz Bogert, Mayo Clinic Julia Tilley, Mayo Clinic Ben Turnquist, Smith Schafer & Associates, LTD Andrew Valen, Smart-Fill Employer Resources, Inc.Justin Webster, Kraus-Anderson Construction CompanyAllen Wiese, KTTC/KXLT/CW-TV Jennifer Woodford, Channel One Food Bank & Food Shelf Kristi Ziegler, Winona State University - Rochester

Chamber President John Wade, Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede, RCTC President Dr. Gail O'Kane, GRAUC Executive Director Don Supalla, Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Michael Munoz, and Rochester City Council President Randy Staver.

Joe Mahon

Building a competitive workforce Building a Competitive Workforce

New LGR Class Announced

affairs local state & federal issues

government

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Employers Learn Tips to Host Successful Internships

Presents: Small Business Marketing & Social Media Seminars

Thursday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Chamber Boardroom 220 S Broadway, Suite 100 Chamber Members No Charge, lunch provided Registration required, register online at: www.rochestermnchamber.com

Part I: Engagement Marketing – How Small Business Wins in a Socially Connected World Learn how to attract new prospects—as well as how to increase repeat sales—using your existing customers and social networks.

Part II: Social Media Marketing Made Simple Review the essential strategies and best practices a business or organization should understand in order to successfully get started with social media marketing.

Presenter: Jeff Ferrazzo of Constant Contact

Chamber Member Benefit: Free Marketing Seminars

Participants at Interns 101 learned the ins and outs of hosting internships from a panel of experts on August 13 at Express Employment Professionals. Experts in employment law, K12 and higher education, and businesses with successful internship programs led an informative discussion with a full house of Chamber business members.

Sponsors:

The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce’s 33rd annual Golf event on July 31, 2013 at Willow Creek Golf Course raised over $54,000 to support the many Chamber programs that serve our schools, workplaces, and community. It is thanks to the generous support of our members that we are able to continue to lead, inform and advocate business interests for members and to promote a healthy community and a growing economy. Thank you to all who participated and contributed to its success.

Thank you to our 2013 sponsors: Rochester Motor Cars Charter Business Altra Federal Credit Union CliftonLarsonAllen Boldt Construction Kahler/Textile Care Services Atlas Insurance Bowman Tool & Machining Service Master Somerby Golf Community Doubletree Hotel Enventis Culligan Water Image Splash Print & Promotions Think Mutual Bank mark!t EO Johnson Co, Inc. Warners’ Stellian Haley Comfort Systems Premier Bank Olmsted National Bank Smart-HR Knutson Construction MN Corrugated Box Affiliated Group Medcare Products Treasure Island Data-Smart Marsden Bldg Maintenance Weis Builders Greenway Post Bulletin Country Inn & Suites South Olmsted Medical Center Advanced Disposal Hampton Inn

Greg Griffiths, attorney at Dunlap & Seeger, discussed employment law with regards to internships.

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7:30 - 9 a.m. Chamber Boardroom 220 S Broadway, Suite 100 Chamber Members No Charge, breakfast provided Registration required, register online at: www.rochestermnchamber.com

Gearing up for Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country, celebrated every

year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, this year Nov. 30, 2013. Learn a complete, step-by-step marketing plan to make the most out of this event with your customers.

2013 “I Spy” Chamber Annual Golf Outing Professional DevelopmentROCHESTER AREAC H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

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ways to stay connected with the Chamber

Attend Chamber Events...

Whether it’s networking, government affairs, education and workforce, young professionals or professional development, there is no shortage of Chamber events for members. Get involved and keep informed at www.rochestermnchamber.com - click on our Events Calendar tab.

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Listen to KROC’s Chamber Chat...

During Rapid Rich Peterson’s Monday morning show, Chamber staff and guests inform the public of actions the Chamber is taking on behalf of the community. The Chamber also introduces new businesses to Rochester, and promotes Chamber events and programs. Chamber Chat airs the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:45 a.m. on KROC 1340 AM.

Visit the Chamber online... rochestermnchamber.com

For the most current and up-to-date information on Chamber events and issues, visit rochestermnchamber.com. The site features an interactive events calendar, a Membership Directory search engine, and all you need to know about getting involved in the Chamber.

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What’s a Wordle?This month’s newsletter cover image was created using wordle™, a website that generates “word clouds” from text you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text, providing a graphic representation of relative importance. You can tweak the images with different fonts, layouts and color schemes. At right is a wordl created from all of the quotes featured on the Advantage’s newsletter covers over this past year. To create your own, visit http://www.wordle.net.

local news in and around the townArmon Architecture, Inc Mr. Paul Armon (507) 289-6063 www.armonarch.com

Amy Charland Coaching & Consulting Amy Charland (507) 218-2402 www.amycharland.com

BEVCOMM Paul Mensing (507) 526-1168 www.bevcomm.net

Brains Together For A Cure Shelly Kuhlmann (507) 202-4383 www.brainstogetherforacure.org

Brandtenders JoAnn Day (612) 961-1231 www.brandtender.com

Bush Companies | Specialist + Development + Planning + Management Kenneth Bush (507) 271-9552 www.bushmanagementco.com

Crossings Bistro & Bar Adam Kramer (507) 285-9200 www.Kahler.com

DecisionPoint Behavioral Health Don Williams (507) 261-7080 www.decisionpointbehavioralhealth.com

DSW Inc. Ryan Little (614) 237-7100 www.dsw.com

Ehleringer, Douglas, Stolz & Associates Xiaoxia Williams (507) 281-4341 www.ameripriseadvisors.com/xiaoxia.williams

Executive & Organizational Consultants, Inc. Donald Williams (507) 261-7080 www.eoconsultants.com

Junk Recyclers, LLC Dylan Pearson (507) 216-2365 www.junkrecyclersllc.com

Manufacturers Bank & Trust Company Tom Heepke (507) 226-8460 www.mbtbank.com

Marcia Klebel Marcia Klebel

(507) 696-2581 www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com

Rochester Inn Miles Jennings (507) 288-2031 www.rochesterinnmn.com

Rochester Male Chorus Marie Maher (507) 990-1597 www.rochestermalechorus.com

TONIC Nicci Sylvester (612) 240-0494

Top Tier Delights Dawn Hodapp (507) 696-5344

Olmsted Medical Center began construction of a dedicated sports medicine and athletic performance facility on land immediately west of its Rochester Northwest clinic. Construction of the 15,000-square-foot facility should be complete by late 2013. The new building will cost $3.3 million to build and equip, and will offer its own free patient parking area in between its entrance and the Rochester Northwest clinic.

Post-Bulletin Co is proud to announce that Julian Curry has joined the company as their Human Resources Manager. Julian has a degree in Human Resources from UW-La Crosse and experience in banking, finance, and higher education. He most recently led the accounting and business departments at the MN School of Business, where he was also a teacher. We are looking forward having his knowledge and positive energy on our team.

Home Federal Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley Vettrus to the position of Senior Vice President, Business Banker in the office on Civic Center Drive. Brad brings with him over 30 years’ experience in commercial business lending. When not working, Brad enjoys volunteering and has been a participant and business interviewer for Grow Minnesota through the Owatonna Chamber for the past three years.

Submit a Business News ItemVisit rochestermnchamber.com and click on the Member Center, Marketing tab. Submission deadline is the 10th of the month prior to month of publication.

McGhie & Betts, Inc. is (MBI) is pleased to announce it will become a division of WSB & Associates, Inc. (WSB) in an upcoming merger. McGhie & Betts offers clients more than 67 years of consulting experience. The firm currently practices in the fields of land surveying, urban-land planning, consulting-civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction material testing, landscape architecture, and aviation planning. MBI staff will continue to work “business as usual” operations, but will be able to provide WSB’s expanded service offerings.

Knutson Construction proudly announces that Patrick Prediger has joined the firm as Estimator. Patrick received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. Patrick has 13 years of commercial construction engineering and estimating experience.

Olmsted Medical Center is proud to announce that its newest and northernmost branch clinic opened to patients on August 5, 2013. OMC’s Cannon Falls location brings to 11 the number of Southeastern Minnesota communities where an OMC clinic provides healthcare access, convenience, and choice for residents. The Cannon Falls clinic facility will offer women’s health, family medicine, and Ob/Gyn services, as well as a comprehensive in-house lab and diagnostic radiology.

Pedal Pub Rochester opened just this summer, but already doubled in size! They’ve been so busy, they added a second bike to their fleet in July to accommodate more requests on availability.

CRW architecture + design group is proud to announce Wade Goodenberger passed the Minnesota Registered Architects Exam and is now

a Licensed Architect. Wade

joined CRW in 2010 and has over 7 years of experience in both residential and commercial projects. He is responsible for the design on a variety of the firm’s projects, and for providing knowledgeable design input to our clients.

Olmsted Medical Center broke ground at the site of its future Women’s Health Pavilion in Southeast Rochester in July. The nearly 80,000-square-foot facility is sited immediately to the west of OMC’s current hospital in Rochester. The $25 million expansion will double the hospital’s size and will open to patients in early 2014.

St. James Hotel fine dining restaurant, The Port of Red Wing, just received its tenth Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. The award is given to restaurants across the world with quality wine list selections and presentation. To qualify, wine lists must be judged interesting and appeal to a wide range of wine enthusiasts.

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Chamber Advantage USPS 446-900 is published monthly by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce at 220 S. Broadway, Suite 100 • Rochester, MN 55904 • Phone: 507-288-1122 | Issue #11 Volume #5 Periodical Postage paid at Rochester, Minnesota | Annual Subscription: $20 | Scott Heck, Chair of the Board • John Wade, President • Laurie Mona, Editor | Printed by Johnson Printing | Postmaster: Send address changes to: Chamber Advantage • 220 S. Broadway, Suite 100 • Rochester, MN 55904 or email: chamber@rochestermnchamber.com.

MEMBER THANK YOU SPOTLIGHT Aflac received a hand delivered box of cookie treats from Tank Goodness in August - a sweet reward for Chamber

membership!

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12th Street Dental Office

Adair Electric Company

AKF Group

Allegro School of Dance & Music

Aspen Suites Hotel

Augsburg College

Babcock Auto Care

Baker Law Offices

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

Bethel Lutheran Church

Border States Electric

BrandHoot

Cascade Creek Apartments

CAT Personal Safety Training

Catering by Design

Century 21 Alpha Realty

Charlie’s Eatery & Pub

Chester’s Kitchen & Bar

Clarion Inn

Clayton Thomas Blinds

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Counselor Realty of Rochester, Inc.

CRW architecture + design group

Cycle City

Data-Smart Computers, Inc.

Daube’s Cakes & Bakery

Elcor Construction

F.O.E. Zumbro Aerie 2228

Family Service Rochester, Inc.

Flaherty & Hood, P.A.

Florine, Grant, DDS

GO Rochester Direct

Herbal Spa & Nail

Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota

Identity Works, Inc.

John Hardy’s Bar-B-Q North

LVX Minnesota

Maas Companies Inc.

Marsden Building Maintenance, LLC

Meadowbrook Townhomes

Mercedes-Benz of Rochester

Merit Contracting, Inc.

Thank you to these renewing Members for their continued investment:

Metafile Information Systems

NAMI Southeast Minnesota

New Horizon Academy

Northern Slopes Condominium Association

Nuss Truck Group Inc. d/b/a Nuss Truck & Equipment

OfficeMax Print and Document Services

Old Barn Resort

Old Tyme Cafe & Catering

Paape Energy Services

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.

Pratt Family Chiropractic

Rochester Community and Technical College

Ron Braasch Commercial Investments

Saint Mary’s University Rochester Center

Schwab LLC

Schwickert Company

Signature Flight Support

Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc.

Snyder, Bruce

SpringHill Suites by Marriott

Suk Law Firm Ltd

Terri L. Wiltrout, CPA

The Real Estate Directory

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Tile Superstore & More

Tommy’s Woodworks and Home Repair

TownePlace Suites by Marriott

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