Did you know that your business can be featured in the print and/or electronic newsletter? Promote your event, special offer, or whatever is new and exciting with an insert in the electronic newsletter for just $50. Sponsor the print newsletter for only $100 (includes electronic insert and logo on print version).

The ERACC Board of Directors is seeking nominations for its PACE Business of the Year awards to recognize local businesses for outstanding contributions to the Chamber and the community. Winners will be recognized at a special event in January 2017. Nomination forms are due in the Chamber office by Thursday, Nov 10. 2016, and are available at www.elkriverchamber.org.

Don’t miss your chance to be an advertiser in the 2017 Membership Directory! This annual publication will be delivered to Chamber members in January 2017 and used throughout the coming year to make buying decisions both professionally and personally. Members want to do business with other Chamber members, and by advertising in the directory, you can be assured they will find you! Our publication partner and Chamber member, Cornerstone Publishing, will once again be contacting you to answer any questions and to reserve ad space. Please help support this Chamber project and make sure your message is seen throughout the year by fellow Chamber members!

October

4 Candidate Forums—ISD 728 School

Board & Sherburne County Commissioners

11 Kwik Trip ribbon cutting

11 Candidate Forum—State Leg. Dist. 30

13 Candidate Forum—Congr. Dist. 6

19 Customer Service Workshop

20 Lunch Mob

November

8 Election Day

8 Lunch Mob

24 Thanksgiving—office closed

25 Office Closed

Every Tuesday - Chamber Connections 8:30-9:30am at Spire Credit Union

For more info on Chamber and Community events go to

www.elkriverchamber.org

Statement of Ownership, Management & Circulation The Source, Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter, Publication #005269, is published monthly by the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, 509 Highway 10, Elk River MN 55330. Twelve issues are published annually at a subscription price of $18 (included in dues).

Minnesota Nice...Are We Liars? Customer Service Workshop

October 19, 9:00-11:00 am at Holiday Inn Mpls NW Elk River

9200 Quaday Ave NE, Otsego $35 person (member pricing)

Local Candidate Forums Get your questions answered and have the info you need to make an informed decision on Election Day. Forums are all held at the Elk River City Hall Council Chambers, and will be rebroadcast on Elk River TV. Oct 4, 5:30 pm—ISD 728 School Board Oct 4, 7:00 pm—Sherburne County Commissioners Oct 11, 7:00 pm—State Legislative District 30 Oct 13, 5:30 pm—Congressional District 6

Check out photos from this SOLD OUT event on our Facebook page .

You might even find some fun pics from during the event on social media!

19021 freeport street, suite 100 • elk river, mn 55330 • 763.645.3313 • renewyoumedical.com

you are invited

Fabulous Fall Event!October 26th from 5:00 to 7:00pmEnjoy an evening of fun, education and mingling.

Grab a friend and stop by for an appetizer and beverage!

During the event, our expert staff and board certified plastic surgeon, Dr.Rolfes, will be here to answer any questions, and you can enjoy exclusive

product and service discounts purchased that evening ONLY.

Evening Highlights Keep your Skin “Forever Young”

First 30 get a Gift BagDrawings and Giveaways

Live Demo’s at 5:30pm and 6:30pmProduct and Service Specials

Bring a FriendMeet our Industry Experts

Food & Beverage by POUR!

When you bring a NEW friend, you BOTH enter to win a FREE Forever Young treatment!

Earn an extra entry with every $500 you spend!

Sports & Recr 17

Manufacturing 17

Automotive 17

Real Estate 18

Health Care 22

Organizations 27

Restaurants & Food 30

Financial Services 31

Services 32

Retail 40

Contractors 32

Govt & Ed 14

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FOLLOWERS

Professional Services 65

Lori Reese, Director of Sales & Marketing (763) 420-0321

www.legacyhotelgroup.com With more than 20 years of combined experience, the partners of IGO Legacy Hotel Group are truly about more than just selling hotel rooms. Envisioning an amazing customer experience, enriching the lives of their employees and supporting the surrounding communities is what this company is all about. Whether you’re a corporate traveler, a current employee or a neighboring business, IGO Legacy Hotel Group is sure to leave their legacy with you.

Thank you to the ERACC Ambassadors for welcoming and celebrating our members.

Collyard Chiropractic celebrated their 15th anniversary in business in September. The practice is led by Dr. Carrie Collyard, who is one of the few female chiropractic and acupuncture practitioners in the area.

Coborn’s of Elk River has been named the Store of the Year for District 2 by their corporate offices. The Elk River store ranked in the top two of the district in nine scoring categories and had the highest employee engagement index, along with the best numbers in sales and labor-to-budget categories. The store was also honored as the 2015 Employer of the Year by ERACC.

Goldenmann Christmas Trees received six awards, ranging from First to Fourth places, for trees and wreaths at the 2016 Minnesota State Fair, including Norway Pine, Colorado Spruce, Fraser Fir, Exotic Trees, and Decorated Wreaths.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College has been named as a top 10 finalist for the 2017 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million prize is awarded every two years, and recognizes outstanding institutions from over 1,000 community colleges across the nation.

ReNew You Medical Spa and Ness Plastic Surgery of Wayzata have teamed up to bring our community the best in aesthetic and plastic surgery services. Dr. Rolfes, board certified plastic surgeon will now be seeing consultations once per month at ReNew You Medical.

Marlys Ellingson, long-time advertising rep, recently retired from the Star News. Nicole Vadner, previously with the Coon Rapids ECM office, transferred to the Elk River Star News staff as a multimedia sales rep.

Marco CEO Jeff Gau received a Most Admired CEO award from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. In 2016, Gau has led Marco to multiple workplace awards, such as Best Workplaces for Millennials by Great Place to Work® and Fortune, Minnesota Business Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, MSPBJ’s Best Places to Work and more. Since becoming Marco’s CEO, Gau has won Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Upper Midwest in 2015, and received community Impact Awards Good Leader Finalist from Minnesota Business Magazine in 2016 and 2014.

Thank you to 101 Market for hosting our sold out Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition breakfast! The ERACC 2016 Annual Report was recently released at the event, and included stats and information from the past year, including membership numbers, social media and website stats, and more. You can see the report in the electronic edition of this newsletter, on our website at www.elkriverchamber.org, or call the office to request a copy.

Holiday Inn Mpls NW Elk River welcomed two additions to their staff recently. Jenny Gerold is now the general manager for the hotel. The new director of sales and marketing is Nicole Miller.

Michelle Martindale, Elk River Municipal Utilities

Rob Rydberg, Integrity Insurance Group Sandi Yeado, Edward Jones Chris Barta, Franklin Outdoor

Advertising Pam Artmann, Edina Realty Elk River

Danyell Wendland, ABRA Auto Body & Glass Elk River

David Black, The Bank of Elk River Marcia Juenemann, Elite Media Design of

Elk River Debbie Clover, Vision Staffing Solutions Kylie Erickson, YMCA Elk River