January 15, 2019
Weekly Update Vol.2019

Find Us at: www.quadareachamber.org

AMBASSADOR COLUMN

Looking for more exposure for your business in 2019? Consider a Member Spotlight at one of our Lunch Meetings next year! You will have 10-15 minutes to talk about your business, what you can offer to other chamber members and their customers, and let us know the best customers to refer to you!
 

Sound interesting? Do you have more questions? Email Ambassador@quadareachamber.org for more information and to answer any questions! We would love to spotlight YOU and help you maximize your membership!
 
~ Quad Chamber Ambassadors

Welcome these new members

F & M Bank
Jenna Juetten
Join Date: 12/18/2018

Midwest One Bank Centerville
Nancy Schultz
Website
nschultz@midwestone.com
Join Date: 12/20/2018

Anoka County EDA
Jacquel Hajder
jacquel.hajder@co.anoka.mn.us
Join Date: 12/30/2018

Members attend January HBA Meeting

Kelly Putnam & Dorothy Radermacher attended the January HBA meeting.   The Chamber has a membership in that organization and wanted to attend & meet their members.   We enjoyed the meeting, their organization structure and Member Spotlight. 

New Board of Directors to begin planning year & direction for Quad Area Chamber

Barbara Rexeisen, 
F & M Bank
President:

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Vice President:

Dorothy Radermacher
Individual Member
Secretary:

Kelly Barton
F & M Bank
Treasurer:

Kelly Putnam
American Family Insurance 
Ambassador Chair & Chamber Membership: 

Directors at Large:
Melissa Blackledge
US Bank

Jeanne Kuenzli
Quad Community Press

Beth Picha
Northwestern Mutual

Valorie Sjoblom
First Resource Bank

Mark Statz
City of Centerville

Heidi Zaworski
Cowboys 

Jacquel Haider 
Anoka County EDA - Ad Hoc Board Member

We have opening on our Board of Directors.  If you are interested in serving & have questions please contact Barb, Beth or Dorothy.   Feel free to audit our meetings on the 3rd Thursday from 11:30 to 12:30 if interested.  
 

How to contact the Quad Area Chamber

Dorothy Radermacher, Secretary

The Quad Area Chamber does not currently have a phone number.   The best way to reach someone is by email. 

The email addresses available are:

info@quadareachamber.org - This is monitored by the President & the Secretary. 

Ambassadors@quadareachamber.org  - This is monitored by the Ambassador/Membership Chair

Events@quadareachamber.org - This is monitored by the Events Director

Treasurer@quadareachamber.org - This is monitored by the Treasurer

 

MORNING NETWORKING

Kelly Putnam, Ambassador/Membership Chair

JOIN US
FOR MORNING NETWORKING

When: January 16, 2019
8:30 am - 9:30 am

Where: Lino Lakes City Hall - Council Workroom - Center Parkway, Lino Lakes MN 55014

Feel free to bring a guest  
~Quad Chamber Ambassadors

Calling all Chili Cooks...A Contest with $100 & $50 in Legion Bucks for 1st Place

Dorothy Radermacher

When:
Saturday January 19, 2019  4:00 PM following the Meat Raffle
Where:
Lino Lakes American Legion 7731 Lake Drive Lino Lakes
Who: Open to the Public to compete or Support the Fundraiser
Cause: All proceeds with support military & veterans programs locally & in MN.

Contest Rules:
  • Must be 5 qt crock pot or larger
  • Entries will be offered as a bowl for a $5 donation
  • All entries must be entered by 4 PM. 
  • Judging begins at 4:30 PM. 
Prizes:
  • 1st Place $100 cash, $50 in Legion Bucks & Bragging Rights
  • 2nd Place $15 cash, $30 in Legion Bucks
  • 3rd Place $10 cash, $20 in Legion Bucks
 

Come enjoy a bowl of Chili with all the toppings for $5 

Hope to see you there!



 

Networking Open House at Wholesome Health

Kelly Putnam, Ambassador/Membership Chair


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Community Friends, Neighbors & Businesses show your support to our Veterans

Dorothy Radermacher, Secretary


Freedom Fishing is a member of the Quad Area Chamber.   

Have you had the opportunity to meet these members & learn about their service to our country and the issues they deal with as a result?     

Come & Meet Jim, Candace & Eric and learn the difference they are making and how they do it!  Cost is $10, children 12 & under $5.  Meal includes Spaghetti, Caesar Salad, Garlic Toast. 

Everyone Welcome.. bring your family & friends to this kid friendly event!
All proceeds raised from the dinner will go directly to their foundation, taking veterans fishing all expenses paid.  
Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser

01/25/2019
4:00 - 8:00 PM
Lino Lakes American Legion
7731 Lake Drive
Lino Lakes, Mi 55014

January Lunch & Learn Highlights

Dorothy Radermacher


(Photo Credit: Kelly Putnam)
Barb, Dorothy & Beth presented Chamber Nation Orientation to Members.   If you would like an opportunity to receive the handouts or attend another training let us know.   You can do that by emailing the Chamber: info@quadareachamber.org

February Lunch & Learn

Our February Lunch & Learn will feature Jacquel Haider regarding Economic Development & what's happening on an Anoka County Level. 

You won't want to miss this opportunity.   

Jacquel will be serving on the Chamber Board as a non voting member, but will be our communication from the county & cities in our chamber as to what's happening. 

She will also be a resource to our Chamber & our Members in the area of Economic Development. 

PRESIDENT'S POST

Barb Rexeisen, President

There are many things happening within our Chamber right now. Our main focus is on our current members and what we can offer them and our local communities.  

We have been working diligently to improve our website, by learning the platform and getting current information out there.  

We have prepared our January Lunch & Learn to share what the new platform brings to our members & help attendees learn to navigate what is available & how utilize it.

This month's Board of Directors meeting is on
Thursday, January 17th  from 11:30 - 12:30 at the Lino Lakes City Hall.  We will be discussing the weekly updates;  who has access to which column, what training is necessary and how often it is required.   Furthermore, will discuss the billing cycle,  areas for increased revenue, late fees & set up fees.  Establishment of these parameters as a board and their use of the Chamber Nation system is pertinent to our success. All members are welcome to attend.

We are working to finalize our February Lunch & Learn. 
Bring a friend and introduce them to the network of resources and new friends they will meet through Chamber participation. 
Weekly Update - January 15, 2019