January 23, 2019
Weekly Update Vol.2019

AMBASSADOR COLUMN

Looking for more exposure for your business in 2019? Consider a Member Spotlight at one of our Lunch Meetings. 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!

Interested? Email Ambassador@quadareachamber.org for more information. We would love to spotlight YOU and help you maximize your membership!
 
~ Quad Chamber Ambassadors

Congratulations Valorie!

Congratulations Valerie Sjoblom on your retirement from First Resource Bank.

We would like to thank you for being a member of the Chamber and for your participation in the Morning Networking Group, Lunch & Learns & the Ambassadors Committee! 

We wish you the very best!

 

WELCOME New Members

WELCOME to the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce!

Deb Nelson, Owner
Beyond the Brain Therapies, Inc. 
20 Lake St N #307
Forest Lake, MN 55025

(651) 408-3174
https://www.beyondthebraintherapies.com/

Tracy Carlson, Branch Manager
U.S. Bank
7984 Lake Drive
Lino Lakes, MN 55014

(651) 780-4240



 

WHAT'S NEW


2019 is full of opportunity & exciting efforts to grow your business.  The Chamber is focused on helping our members thrive in the community. One way we can do this is by implementing a new marketing scheme consisting of business cards, brochures and a new website. 

Please take a look at our new website found at our new URL: www.quadareachamber.org. What else is new? Check out our new Chamber Nation platform and what it can do for you. Visit https://www.quadareachamber.org/benefits--services.html

Have more questions? Contact ambassador@quadareachamber.org
 

Board of Directors

Barbara Rexeisen, 
F & M Bank
Chamber President

(Position Available)
Vice President

Dorothy Radermacher
Individual Member
Chamber Secretary

Kelly Barton
F & M Bank
Chamber 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

Mark Statz
City of Centerville

Heidi Zaworski
Cowboys 

Jacquel Haider 
Anoka County EDA - Ad Hoc Board Member

We have openings on our Board of Directors.  If you are interested in serving or have questions please contact Barb, Beth or Dorothy.   Feel free to attend our meetings on the 3rd Thursday from 11:30 to 12:30 at F&M Bank in Lino Lakes.  
 

Contact Us

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. 

Ambassador@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

 

New Article

Community Happenings This Week

Timeless Elements Med Spa Grand Opening
1/22 - 1/24
Timeless Elements Med Spa
10950 Club West Parkway
Blaine, MN 55449

Wholesome Health Open House
01/24/2019
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Wholesome Health
1871 Main Street
Centerville, MN 55038

Freedom Fishing Foundation
Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser

01/25/2019
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lino Lakes American Legion
7731 Lake Drive
Lino Lakes, MN 55014

19th Annual Snow Day
01/26/2019
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Wargo Nature Center
7701 Main Street
Lino Lakes, MN 55014

Timeless Elements Med Spa Grand Opening

Timeless Elements Med Spa is having their grand opening in Blaine this Wednesday - Friday.
Stop in for treats, beverages and a chance to win some fabulous prizes!
We are in the same strip mall as the Tavern and Salon Mystique on 109th and Highway 65.
10950 Club West Parkway
Blaine, MN
(763) 308 5444
https://temedspa.com/

Wholesome Health Club Open House


Wholesome Health Club is having an Open House this Thursday at the Centerville location! Join our Ambassador team and Chamber members in supporting this Centerville business. Stop in to tour the facility, meet the trainers and enter the drawing. Photo/Ribbon Cutting is at 2:30 p.m.
There are limited spots available for the 4pm class, so call ahead if interested.  

January 24th 2-4 pm
Wholesome Health Club
1871 Main Street
Centerville, MN 55038
 

Freedom Fishing Foundation Fundraiser


  

Support our members and local veterans by attending their Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser this Friday. Come out and meet Jim and Candace Flermoen & Eric Anderson and learn about the difference they are making in our veteran community. 
The meal is $10 for adults and children 13 and up and $5 for children 12 and under and includes Spaghetti, Caesar Salad, and Garlic Toast. 

Everyone is welcome so bring your family & friends to this kid friendly event!

January 25th 4-8 pm
Lino Lakes American Legion
7731 Lake Drive
Lino Lakes, MN 55014

Morning Networking

Kelly Putnam, Ambassador/Membership Chair

JOIN US
FOR MORNING NETWORKING
& Learn about High Performance Homes in Energy Conservation

When: February 13, 2019
8:30 am - 9:30 am

Where: Broadview Builders
9050 Lake Drive
Lexington, MN 55014
Phone: 651-248-3522
 ~Quad Chamber Ambassadors

PRESIDENT'S POST

Barb Rexeisen, President

Have you checked out our new website? It is stunning, and we have only just begun.

Chamber committees are forming and we are collaborating ways to maximize your membership and support our community's well being.

These are very exciting times in the Quad Area Chamber history as we work on organization, structure, policy and procedure, member benefits and community wellness, togetherness and support.

My special thanks to Dorothy Radermacher for leading us into the Chamber Nation future.

Board and Committee Updates

January Board Meeting Highlights 1/17/19

Secretary's & Treasurers Report approved as read. 

Presidents Report - There will be ongoing training for all of our Board Members. Training will consist of marketing our Chamber, navigating through Chamber Nation, policy and procedure updates, event involvement, budgeting and so on.
 
Finance Committee Report - The finance committee reviewed the treasurers report and discussed current membership dues, outstanding dues and notices. A blanket letter will be devised and emailed to all members.

Events Committee - Event opportunities were presented and approved. Our new Chamber website will be the hub of community activities. Chamber members may submit a request for an event to be included on the Chamber Calendar. A request for a Community Event to be posted to our Calendar, Facebook and LinkedIn are also encouraged.

The Board of Directors approved our involvement with Lino Lakes Elementary School and we are planning a new Community event. The Chamber will also have involvement with the Lino Lakes Cinco de Mayo celebration, Family Corn Roast and Blue Heron Days, the Centerville Fete des Lacs celebration and the Lexington Fall Festival. 

Ambassador Committee - We are always looking to add members to the Ambassador Team. The larger the presence at a Ribbon Cutting, Open House or Grand Re-Opening the better. The Chamber is an advocate of our four communities and involvement is key to the Chamber's, local businesses and our communities success. Please strive to attend our New Member events and always invite others to come to a meeting, attend an event and join the Chamber. 

Marketing Committee - Learning to utilize the Chamber Nation Platform to its fullest and navigating the many features is a full time job. Our marketing committee works hard and puts in many long volunteer hours to serve the Chamber, our members and our Community. Our marketing committee works closely with our Strategic Planning Committee, Ambassador/Membership Committee, Finance Committee and Board of Directors to maintain, update, and create policies and procedures, marketing materials and social media accounts.

A special Thank You to Dorothy Radermacher, Beth Pica, Kelly Putnam and Kelly Barton for their volunteer time and expertise.

There are many more Thank You's yet to come. I am honored to be President of the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce and I am blessed to be supported by such amazing individuals.

I look forward to meeting you at our upcoming events. 
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