AMBASSADOR COLUMN
 Attention! We are in need of YOUR promotional items! (Pens, notepads, coffee mugs, etc.) These items are used to be put on display at Lunch & Learn meetings and placed in New Member Welcome Baskets.
This is a great way to advertise your business and let new members know that you are local also! Bring to an upcoming meeting or contact ambassador@quadarechamber.org for pick-up or drop-off.
~ Quad Chamber Ambassadors
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
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February Lunch n Learn 2/7/19
JOIN US for our February Lunch n Learn on
February 7, 2019.
Our Presenter is Jacquel Hajder, Economic Development Specialist with Anoka County
Jacquel will educate us on what is new with the County & Community Economic Development. Topics will include:
- Anoka County Regional Economic Development Partnership (AC-RED)– What it means to the 21 communities, (i.e. explaining the County’s role in Economic Development)
- How the County partners with business and chambers projects
- Tracking Economic Development Progress
Jacquel Hajder | Economic Development Specialist
2100 3rd Ave. STE 700 | Anoka, MN 55303
(c) 612-358-8925 | (d) 763-324-4609
Anoka County Recognized for Economic Partnership
Submitted by Eric Thorson, Communications Anoka County 
Anoka County Regional Economic Development members accept their Economic Development Association of Minnesota Award at EDAM’s Jan. 24 Winter Conference. From left: Don Haller, vice president of member services at Connexus Energy; Lori Higgins, president of the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce; Bruce Sayler, principal of community and economic development at Connexus Energy, Rhonda Sivarajah, chair, Anoka County Board; and Jacquel Hajder, Anoka County economic development specialist.
Morning Networking
 JOIN US
FOR MORNING NETWORKING
& Learn about High Performance Homes
in Energy Conservation
What does High Performance mean?
Why should I consider a High Performance Home?
Tell us about your company, how you got started and your goals for 2019 - 2020.
9050 Lake Drive
Lexington, MN 55014
Phone: 651-248-3522
www.broadviewbuilders.com
There are no fees for this event.
We ask that you register to allow us to set up with adequate seating, etc.
 ~Quad Chamber Ambassadors
Centerville Lions Fishing Contest 2/16/19
Mark your calendars for the Centerville Lions Annual Fishing Contest on February 16, 2019
Contest Starts at 11 a.m. SHARP! Final weigh-in at 2:00 p.m.
Prizes for the Largest Fish Caught
Gas Ice Auger, Portable Ice House and More!!
Door Prizes, Kids Handouts, Same Day Raffle, Bouya, Chili, Hot Food, Beer and Drinks
Tickets - $5 per hole and available on the lake
Live bait will also be available on the lake
NO PORTABLE ICE HOUSES, COOLERS, ALCOHOL OR GLASS CONTAINERS
CONTESTANTS MUST HAVE FISHING TICKETS IN PLAN-VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
This is a fund raising event for the Centerville Lions Club. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the local food shelf.
Special Assistance is Available for Those in Need.
Address:
Centerville Lake Near the old Waterworks Beach Club
Mr. Greg Kieselhorst at 612-221-9122 for additional information.
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.
Have you completed your set up on the new Chamber Website?
Go to www.quadareachamber.org
- Under the Membership Tab Select Member Log In.
- If you don't have your username and password handy, just use the lost / or reset password function. The system will email it to you immediately.
- Click on request set up or advanced tools & follow the instructions.
- If you don't see this screen send an email to info@quadareachamber.org and we will check for errors or omissions in the system.
- This is part of the advanced services included with your membership. There is a one time $30 charge for set up.
Chamber Nation Website Tracking
Sound business practices include benchmarks of performance. With the new Chamber Nation Platform and the technology options it provides we are going to review website traffic & report what is measured and our Chamber results quarterly.
The information below reflects the 4th quarter of 2018. This is prior to our January Lunch & Learn and the training provided.
It is our intent to show our members the exposure this platform provides.
Quad Area Chamber
Website Traffic Reports
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4th Qtr
Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Member Directory Queries |
375 |
| Google Map Queries |
0 |
| Number of Member Exposures |
18257
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