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Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce June E-Newsletter
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New Members:
Ashland Credit Union
Renewed Members:
Lindgren Dental Care
SaNeCo Girl Scouts
City of Newport
South Washington County School District
Stone Soup Thrift Shop
Cottage Grove Florist
Culver’s of Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
Special Offer to Dads – Oasis Chiropractic
Happy Father’s Day Dad! Schedule and come in for a New Patient appointment the week of June 15th – 19th and get a Free New Patient exam and consultation! Offer only to Dads.
Oasis Chiropractic | 7424 East Point Douglas Road | Cottage Grove, MN 55016 | 651-458-5565
Chamber Golf Classic - Swing for Scholarships
The Golf Committee is in full swing for our 15th Annual Chamber Golf Classic! We have a great number of golfers signed up and excited to help raise money for the Chamber Scholarship Fund.
And the Golf Committee is still accepting donations for raffle prizes or the golfer gift bags. If you would like to donate an item, contact Tim Babbini at 651-262-2000 or [email protected].
Thank you everyone… The 3rd Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive held on May 18th, sponsor by the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee, had another successful drive. Special thanks to employees of Bieter Eye Center, State Farm, Anchor Bank, City of Cottage Grove, J&S Siding and Gutters, Nighthawk Security, Renewal by Andersen and community residence. The need for blood is constant and the blood supply must be regularly replenished. That is why generous donors like you, that give, are so appreciated. -Cheri Mann, Chamber Ambassador
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I want to touch base with you to let you know about a few things that we have going on. First, we have updated our Facebook page and would love to have you check it out. Give us a like at Express Employment Professionals -- Woodbury, MN . We have also updated our website and are excited about the new change. We want to make sure that our clients and associates are getting the most up-to-date information that we can offer them. In addition, we are sponsoring a High 5 for Supplies drive and are asking if our clients and employees will donate school supplies for children less fortunate. High 5 for Supplies is an effort by Simon Says Give whose goal is to pack over 10,000 backpacks for kids all throughout Minnesota for the 2015-2016 school year. Simon Says Give is a local non-profit started in 2011 by Mandi Simon who, at that time, was 7 years old. She wanted to make a difference in children's lives. This is one way in which we can be part of that. As a partner with Express, we would like to get you involved, too. This school supply drive is comparable to a Toys for Tots drive. If you would like to be a drop-off center for these supplies and ask your employees if they would participate, we will provide you with a container for donations. We will periodically pick up the supplies until August, when the campaign ends. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you and have a good day. Kimberly Hemingway
Greetings from Express Employment Professionals!
Board of Directors Nominations
This month the Board of Directors will appoint a Nominating Committee to select a slate of
candidates for open At-Large Director positions.
On July 9th, 2015, at the Board of Directors Meeting, the slate of candidates will be
presented and nominations may also be made from the floor.
If you are interested in becoming an At-Large Director, please contact the Chamber Office at
651.458.8334 or [email protected].
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Please Give…Save Lives!
Bloodmobile Visits DPC Community Center June 3, 2015 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Community Education District Program Center 8400 East Point Douglas Drive South
Cottage Grove, MN 550156
For reservations call 651-425-6651 or visit http://www.redcrossblood.org to register online.
Recreational Fires in the City of Cottage Grove
Recreational fires are allowed by the City of Cottage Grove when the following provisions are followed: Must be located at least 15 feet away from any combustible structure and at least 10 feet from any property line,
unless a different location is approved by the fire chief. Must be contained in a fire pit or enclosure that is constructed from brick, masonry, metal, or other noncombustible
material. Must be no more than 3 feet in diameter. Flame height must not exceed 3 feet. No trash, leaves, stumps, treated, painted varnished, or otherwise coated lumber may be burned. An adult must be in attendance. Fire-extinguishing equipment, such as a charged water hose or fire extinguisher, must be readily available at all times. Not permitted when winds exceed 15 miles per hour Not permitted when the fire chief had issued a no fire order. Fires must be extinguished to the point of cold before being left unattended.
In addition: The fire chief may order any recreational fire to be immediately extinguished if the fire poses a nuisance to
surrounding residences. A nuisance is deemed to exist if the fire generates flying embers that pose a hazard to property or generates smoke or
odors that unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring properties. Note: State-issued burning restrictions/bans may impact this policy.
Ashland Credit Union’s Annual Appreciation Dinner
Ashland Credit Union will be hosting their Annual Member Appreciation Dinner at Tinucci's on June 16th at 6:00 pm. ACU's President will discuss the upcoming opening of the Ashland Credit Union's new Cottage Grove branch. The public is invited to attend. For ticket information, please contact Tim Alexander, Branch Manager, at 800-245-8112, ext 5471.
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Upcoming
Chamber Events:
Women in Business
The next meeting for the Cottage Grove Area Women in Business is:
Friday June 19th, 2015 Cottage Grove City Hall
12800 Ravine Pkwy Cottage Grove, MN 55016
“Speed Networking”
www.wibcg.com
June 9th Chamber Happy Hour
5pm – 7pm Held at: River Oaks Golf Club
Cash Bar and Complimentary Apps!
June 9th Chamber Golf Classic
All Day @ River Oaks Golf Club
Chamber Happy Hour 5pm – 7pm
Held at: Carpenter Nature Center Cash Bar and Complimentary Apps!
July 14th
August 19th Business Luncheon @ BEC
11:30am – 1pm “Building a Solid Risk Management Plan” Evon Spangler and
Perry de Stefano, PLLP Lunch Provided
$18 Chamber Members $20 Non Chamber Members
SWCTC WINS TELLY AWARD Submitted by Ann Simpson, SWCTC
May 14, 2015 – The South Washington County Telecommunications Commission (SWCTC) received a Telly Award in the Entertainment Category for coverage of the 2014 Holiday Train. With nearly 12,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries, this is truly an honor. SWCTC captured the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train’s visit to Cottage Grove, Minnesota in December. The winning video was a team effort by SWCTC production staff, with Government Producer Justin Atkinson directing and editing the final video. The lighted train stopped near the Belden Crossing where professional musicians performed holiday tunes for a crowd of thousands to raise money for the Friends in Need Food Shelf. View the winning video here: https://vimeo.com/114518037 The Telly Awards were founded in 1979 and are a premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs. Winners represent the best work of the most respected production companies, television stations, advertising agencies, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world. About SWCTC: SWCTC serves the cities of Woodbury, Cottage Grove, St. Paul Park, Newport, and Grey Cloud Island Township. SWCTC is the franchising authority representing cable subscribers’ consumer interests, and also oversees local government access channels 14, 16, 18, & 95 on the Comcast cable system. SWCTC is a non-profit organization producing local television programs for its member cities. For more information, call 651-458-9241, or go to www.swctc.org.
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Free Seminars
Spangler and de Stefano, PLLP are hosting the following upcoming events at their office located at 962 Saint Clair Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105:
Business Owner Seminar June 18th, 2015, 12:00-1:00pm, “Understanding the Fundamentals: Employee Requests.” A FREE box lunch is provided with a RSVP to (651) 776-2900 or [email protected]. Space is limited. Guests are welcome. To receive weekly tips and seminar information, like “Spangler and de Stefano, PLLP” on Facebook.
Advertising Deadline is Wednesday, July 1st – Contact:
Becky Fox: [email protected] | 651-319-4514 Laurie Levine: [email protected] | 651-319-4513 Jean Brown: [email protected] | 651-319-4515
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Submitted by Mark Mangine, Cottage Grove NovaCare
Gardens bring a lot of joy and life into our home and hearts. The pain and limitations of arthritis, however, may prevent us from enjoying this popular pastime. Below are a few tips to help you participate in gardening this season. First and foremost, keep up with arthritis management. Work with your physician and a physical therapist to make sure you are managing your overall arthritis as effectively as possible throughout the day, not just when you're in the garden. Change your routine and break the project into steps. Most gardeners have a set pattern that carries them through their gardening chores, but this routine usually predates arthritis pain. If you're used to spending hours preparing flower beds, weeding and pruning, arthritis symptoms tend to go wild. Be sure to take regular breaks and admire your work. Use hand tools that have large handles to take the stress off your finer joints. You can find tools geared for people with arthritis in almost any gardening catalogue. If you don't want to replace your tools, tightly wrap pipe insulation or rags around the handles to make them thicker and easier to handle. Also, use a cart with wheels or a wagon to carry tools, plants, etc. Try to work with support at waist level by using a small garden bench in situations where you'd otherwise be squatting down or bending low. Some gardening benches have knee pads so you can move easily from sitting to kneeling if you need to. Or, consider planting in pots and containers. Respect your body. Your inner 18-year-old wants to work through the pain, but that's not a good approach. Arthritis can be painful, but you can make a gardening plan that respects your arthritis symptoms.
Call your local NovaCare Rehabilitation center or visit novacare.com today to learn more about how our clinical experts can help you return to the activities you love doing.
Cottage Grove NovaCare 6936 Pine Arbor Drive Suite 150
Cottage Grove, MN 55016 P: 651-459-9686 F: 651-459-2730
Have a Helpful Hint to share? Email the Chamber: [email protected]
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Volunteer Organizations - $155.00 Lions Club, Girl Scouts, American Legions, etc.
Umbrella Policy for Broker/Agent Members - $260.00 i.e. Insurance/Securities/Real Estate The branch office will be considered the Primary Chamber member with all member benefits addressed to the branch office contact and address. Individual agents or employees under this branch may also join the Chamber as an individual member at $155. This individual will then receive a separate member listing and member benefits. If the branch office does not wish to join the Chamber, the individual may join at $260.00 and be the Primary Chamber Member.
Annual Membership Dues are payable on your membership anniversary date.
*Employees mean full time equivalent employees (FTE’s), including owners, managers, and independent contractors. Two part time employees (32 hours or less) equal one FTE.
This investment schedule has been adopted by the Board of Directors to assure fair and equitable financial participation by all members.
Employees* Annual Dues
1-5 $155.00
6-10 $260.00
11-15 $370.00
16-35 $595.00
36-45 $900.00
46-99 $1000.00
100+ $1500.00
New Membership Dues Effective July 1, 2015
Rainy After Hours at Hope Glen Farm
Hope Glen Farm hosted an After Hours at their venue on Tuesday, May 26th showcasing their new Corn Crib Suite and future tree house plans. The word “wow” was repeated over and over, on the fun tour of the suite with tour guide, Paula Bushilla. They hosted the bar and had This Little Piggy Catering cater in complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
When you have a chance, head over to Hope Glen Farm’s Facebook Page and click on “Like”, to stay informed of their upcoming open house events.
Special Thank You to Hope Glen Farm and This Little Piggy Catering!
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Five local representatives honored by Thrivent Financial for Team of the Year
The East Metro Financial Team Recognized for Outstanding Service and Community Engagement
Cottage Grove and Woodbury, MN, (March 11, 2015) – Associate Roland L Skillings, ChFC® , CLU®, FIC , LUTCF, Wealth Advisor Chad D Broberg, CASL®, CFP®, ChFC® , CLTC®, FIC , RICP®, Wealth Advisor Dan Myers, CFP®, Financial Associate, Arlene Myers, CASL®, CFP® , CLTC®, FIC , LUTCF, and Associate Tony Barilla , FIC , LUTCF with the East Metro Financial Team of Thrivent Financial, have been awarded the Eastern Minnesota/Northwest Wisconsin Regional Financial Office Team of the Year for providing outstanding financial guidance, solutions and service to members of the organization in 2014. The East Metro Financial Team was recognized by their peers from across the region at Thrivent Financial’s Regional Financial Office annual dinner in Bloomington, MN. They were chosen by their peers based on the customer service experience they provide to their members and the impact they have on their community. In 2014, through their community engagement they personally raised or contributed over $20,000 in support of local organizations. Even more exciting, their members, directed $438,056 in Choice Dollars to causes that matter to them. What a great impact to the community! In addition, they were awarded the Five Star Wealth Manager: Best in Client Satisfaction Award by Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine. This recognition is awarded to a select number of professionals in the financial services industry who provide exemplary service, displaying an exceptional ability and commitment to overall satisfaction. This award puts the team in a highly respected group of financial services professionals. Arlene Myers was also awarded 1st place for the RFO Leader in New Membership with 63 new members. The East Metro Financial Team formed in 2011 and currently has $175 million in assets under management and over 100 years of combined experience in the financial services industry.
The Woodbury Community Foundation and the East Metro Financial Team of Thrivent Financial have partnered together to offer you this FREE seminar on Tuesday, June 9th at 5:45 p.m. at Guardian Angels Church. Dinner will be served. RSVP is required.
To reserve your spot, contact Arlene Myers at 651-458- 5392 or [email protected] by June 2
nd, 2015.
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Please submit any articles for our July – Sept. Printed Newsletter by Monday, June 15th to the Chamber Office: [email protected]
Interested? Visit www.ysb.net/parent_education to complete a Lunch and Learn Request Form. Once we receive your
request, we’ll respond within 5 business days.
Questions? Call 651-735-9534 or email [email protected]