Directions AugustSeptember 2011

Setting the Standard Leading the WayTM

County Wheelage Tax Fails to Passmdashpage 3 Profile Plymouth Mayor Kelli Slavikmdashpage 6

26th Annual Golf Classicmdashpage 7 2011-2012 Board Nomineesmdashpage 9

wwwtwinwestcomdirections

2011-2012 Chair Prepares To Take the Helm page 4

2011-2012 Chair Prepares To Take the Helm page 4

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 3

On July 21 the Hennepin County Board took up a measure to impose a $5 wheelage tax on vehicles within the County including commercial vehicles The taxing mechanismmdashcurrently in place at several metropolitan counties but not Hennepin or Ramseymdashwould generate estimated annual net revenue of $4 million dollars for the purpose of paying for 30-year bonds issued to build the Lowry Avenue Bridge

TwinWest opposed this measure which ultimately was rejected by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners based on these reasons

1) While this new revenue is to be offset in the general fund there is no guarantee that a permanent $4 million dollar annual reduction accruing to the benefit of lower property taxes can be assured for the duration of the bond payments

2) Itrsquos plausible that a permanent property tax reduction may have certain benefits to the business community when compared to the proposed wheelage tax however a wheelage tax may also make businesses less competitive in the entire 11 county metro area

3) TwinWest encourages further vetting of this issue as part of a broader budget and taxation discussion as Hennepin County works to diversify its revenue streams to fund important projects and operations

The business community recognizes the pressures on local government and the need to fund important transportation and transit projects As such we look forward to future conversations with Hennepin County on issues like this one as we work together to improve our economy grow jobs and make Hennepin County an attractive place to locate and expand businesses

Contact TwinWest Government Affairs Director Judy Johnson at (763) 450-2226 with your thoughts on any of TwinWestrsquos policy positions

Bruce Nustad president

Hennepin County Board Rejects Wheelage Tax

Presidentrsquos Message

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 4

Introducing the 2011-2012 Chair Gregory E Korstad Prepares to be TwinWestrsquos ldquoSkipperrdquo

Gregory Korstad is no stranger to leadership On his boat on Lake Superior (GAVIIDAE) he is the gracious yet commanding skipper As a shareholder at Larkin Hoffman Attorneys he has led hundreds of clients through complicated land use environmental and regulatory proceedings Korstad served the public trust as Isanti County Attorney from 1979-1986 In addition he has applied his expertise to the Minnesota State and Hennepin County Bar Associations and provided leadership to several political action committees including TwinWestrsquos All these experiences and more have readied Korstad to lead the TwinWest Chamber Board of Directors when current chair Dannette Colemanrsquos term ends September 30

Korstad has served on the TwinWest Board twice In addition he has been on the TwinWest Political Action Committee Board for over a decade and chaired TwinWestrsquos Government Affairs Committee including emceeing Legislative Breakfast With these experiences and a passion for ensuring the interests of the business community are represented before government Korstad plans to help TwinWest strengthen its local community impact and influence ―Itrsquos our jobmdashspecific to the western suburbsmdashto understand the unique importance we have in our local and state economy and TwinWestrsquos business community needs to continue to be

heard and involved says Korstad when talking about his intended direction for TwinWest Korstad cites transportation and transit interests as key examples of the kind of issues where TwinWest has and will continue to play a role

Korstad acknowledges that TwinWest is important to its members not only in public policy issues but also in business networking community connections and professional development ―In each of TwinWestrsquos areas of service to members the old adage is truemdashthe benefits and impact belong to those who show up Under my leadership members will continue to have great opportunities to participate in their business community and strengthen their organizations comments Korstad when pondering his best advice to members

Additionally Korstad wants to apply a few nautical principles relating to what he calls ―the TwinWest family Korstad spent a year on the TwinWest Foundation Board as incoming chair in addition to his many years on the TwinWest Chamber and TwinWest Political Action Committee boards Having served on all three organizations he feels there are areas where the three organizations can work together more efficiently and more effectively ―A boat on the water needs everyone and all the systems onboard to work well and function together for the best safest

and most fun trip TwinWest and its affiliates need to evaluate how we best work together to accomplish the goals of each organization Itrsquos a great family already and I want to make sure we are maximizing our mission says Korstad

On why the TwinWest chair position appeals to him Korstad says ―Irsquove spent a good number of years guiding and advising clients relating to their options I am excited to bring those same methods and philosophies to my leadership role at TwinWest I will be the kind of skipper who checks the compass and double checks the charts to ensure we are heading in the intended direction relies on the expertise of the crew listens for changes in the way the boat sounds addresses the seas as they come and makes sure the passengers are having a good time

TwinWest is grateful to Korstad for his years of service and appreciative of his willingness to lead the business community Korstadrsquos ship sets sail on October 1 2011 the beginning of our new leadership and fiscal year

Link | Greg Korstadrsquos Profile

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 6

Profile Plymouth Mayor Kelli Slavik

Elected Plymouth City Council in 1999 and as Mayor in 2007 Term Four years City Plymouth E-mail kslavikplymouthmngov Phone (763) 509-5007 Education BS Political Science amp AAS Paralegal Studies Family Husband David and two children Grant (13) and Sara (11) CommitteesOrganizations Plymouth Civic League board member and Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training amp Education board member

What initially sparked your interest in running for office

I became interested in city government when there was a development concern in my neighborhood I rallied my neighbors and attended Planning Commission and City Council meetings I became involved in the process and appreciated how a regular citizen could have an impact on their neighborhood and the city as a whole That fall there was an open seat on the Council and I filed for office and was elected

What are the biggest issues facing your city

Even though Plymouth is in excellent financial shape the economy does have an

impact on us The City has been treading cautiously and is very mindful of the economic impacts on our citizens For the last two budget cycles we have not raised our tax levy but have continued to provide excellent city services Continuing that will be a challenge Growth and redevelopment are issues that are currently in front of the city Maintaining our strong commercialindustrial base and keeping jobs in Plymouth are important

What is your favorite part of being mayor

I enjoy going to the schools to talk to students about how local government works and I also enjoy getting into our businesses and learning about what they do and what their needs are

What initiative are you most proud of during your time as mayor

The Plymouth City Sampler event that is held each spring I was looking for an alternative to the town hall meeting concept because they had not been well attended

The City Sampler gives residents an opportunity to come to City Hall to learn about city services and meet with me and the City Council on an informal basis Several hundred residents attend each year

What advice do you have for TwinWest members to make an impact or be more involved in city government

Contact us Let your voices be heard I dont hear from the business community very often but if there are any issues that I can assist them with I welcome the opportunity to get involved I have learned a lot about our business community by just touring facilities and learning about what they do

What is your favorite city landmark

Parkers Lake and the beautiful gardens and fountain surrounding it

What is something from your past or present that people would be surprised to know about you

I used to be terrified of speaking in public I overcame that when I found a college speech class that counted as math credits

Link | City of Plymouth

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 7

Thank you to those who braved the weather for the originally scheduled Golf Classic on August 1 The Golf Classic has been rescheduled for August 8 Join us for great golfing food contests prizes and fun Thank you to participants and sponsors for your support of TwinWest initiatives and the TwinWest Foundation scholarship program

Event Details 26th Annual TwinWest Golf ClassicmdashRescheduled Monday August 8 2011 Golden Valley Golf amp Country Club Noonmdash800 pm

Additional details I TwinWest Golf ClassicmdashRescheduled

TwinWest Golf Classic

TITLE SPONSOR

CORPORATE SPONSORS

AWARDS BEVERAGE

GREENS GOLF CARTS

FOURSOME PHOTOS

DRIVING RANGE

DESIGN amp PRINTING

PUTTING GREEN

SCORE CARDS SIGNAGE

HOLE SPONSORS

LUNCH

Thank You 26th Annual TwinWest Golf Classic Supporters

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 8

Members Alliance Benefit Group 8220 Commonwealth Drive Eden Prairie MN 55344 Cary Rothschild CONSULTANTS-BUSINESS amp PROFESSIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING

Autoporter Leasing Services Inc 10895 Excelsior Boulevard Suite 202 Hopkins MN 55343 George Drouches AUTOMOBILE DEALERS AUTOMOBILE LEASING

Barnes amp Thornburg LLP 225 South 6th Street Suite 2800 Minneapolis MN 55402 David Gotlieb ATTORNEYS

Creative Corporate Catering 4921 Boone Avenue North New Hope MN 55428 John Youngdahl CATERERS

Devcon Security Services 2600 Fernbrook Lane North Suite 134 Plymouth MN 55447 Justin Hallen SECURITY SYSTEMS amp EQUIPMENT

Golden Valley Tire amp Service 600 Decatur Avenue North Golden Valley MN 55427 Scott Kildahl AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS SERVICE amp PARTS RETAIL STORE

Granite City Food amp Brewery 5402 Parkdale Suite 101 St Louis Park MN 55416 Jeannie Farley RESTAURANTS Group 3 Marketing 1907 East Wayzata Boulevard Suite 200 Wayzata MN 55391 Bart Foreman MARKETING Ness Plastic Surgery 2805 Campus Drive Suite 485 Plymouth MN 55441 Kathy Beattie PHYSICIANS Patterson Thuente Christensen Pedersen PA 4800 IDS Center 80 South 8th Street Minneapolis MN 55402 Pat Girod ATTORNEYS Pazazz Salon and Day Spa 7759 Medicine Lake Road Golden Valley MN 55427 Carolyn Rottinghaus BEAUTY SALONS amp SPA SERVICES Reliable Data Protection Inc 330 South Second Avenue Suite 780 Minneapolis MN 55401 Douglas Arndt COMPUTERS-CONSULTING SERVICES

Shred Right a Rohn Industries Company 862 Hersey Street St Paul MN 55114 Jim Beran DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION RECYCLING SERVICES Smile Design Dentistry 3475 Plymouth Boulevard Suite 100 Plymouth MN 55447 Michael Mrosak DENTISTS HEALTH CARE SuNu Wellness Center 12455 Ridgedale Drive Suite 203 Minnetonka MN 55305 Susan Quigley CHIROPRACTORS The 401k Latte CoThe Peter McClellan Show 10543 165th Street West Lakeville MN 55044 Sally McClellan FINANCIAL ADVISORS The Four Firkins 8009 Minnetonka Boulevard St Louis Park MN 55426 Jason Alvey LIQUOR STORES RETAIL STORE

Thompson Patent Law Offices PC 4205 Lancaster Lane North Suite 104 Plymouth MN 55441 Craige Thompson ATTORNEYS

Chamber Champions Thank you to these champions for referring new members to TwinWest

David Lenzen Liberty Diversified International Pam Muldoon Next Stage Business Next Stage Business Radio Network Raechell Pullett Integra Telecom Sales Department Scott Plum Minnesota Sales Institute Greg Rye R amp R Business Development Company Bob Schlichte Grand Casino Steve Wise Cass Screw Machine Products

If you know someone whose business would benefit from membership contact TwinWestrsquos Jacqui Sauter at (763) 450-2228 or jacquitwinwestcom When your new member joins wersquoll issue you $35 in TwinWest credit

Welcome New Members

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 9

Members Pamela Ostrom Volunteer Superstar

TwinWest is pleased to announce

Pamela Ostrom of Lynx Leadership as

our August 2011 Volunteer Superstar

Over the course of the past year Pamela

has been very generous with her time and

her expertise on the Small Business

Awards Task Force and the Grow

Minnesota initiative Thanks in part to

her valuable insight the Small Business

Awards Taskforce was able to select six

great finalists for the Small Business

Awards event in May She has also leveraged her connections in the

local business community to arrange key business visits for Grow

Minnesota Thank you Pamela for all of your great work

Renewing Members

25+ Years Berg Law Offices PA Linsk Flowers Minneapolis Mart NAPCO International LLC Park Nicollet Clinic Schechter Dokken Kanter CPAs YMCA - Northwest Branch Youngstedts Goodyear

21-24 Years White Oaks Wealth Advisors Inc YMCA - Ridgedale

16-20 Years Childrens - Minnetonka Grant Thornton LLP Haworth amp Company Ltd Paradise Charter Cruises Lake Minnetonka Watson Forsberg Co

11-15 Years Benilde-St Margarets School Coverall of the Twin Cities Inc Dale Carnegie Training Dunwoody College of Technology Hampton Inn Minneapolis-Minnetonka Jani King of Minnesota Inc Memorial Blood Centers Principal Financial Group Williston Group

6-10 Years CEAP Concordia University Famous Daves Plymouth GoldenCare USA Inc Graham Jewelers Hazelden Center for Youth and Families High Five Hopkins Business amp Civic Association

Investment Management ION Corporation Olympus Financial Advisors Shred-N-Go Inc TGI Fridays

1-5 Years Alert Fire amp Safety Allegra Print amp Imaging - Plymouth Brunberg Blatt amp Co Buffalo Wild Wings - Plymouth Cbeyond Color Direct Cooper Irish Pub amp Restaurant Crown Marking Inc Duke Realty Corp Effective Learning for Growth Enventis Estate Development Corp Evolve Systems Hennepin Commissioner - Johnson Jeff IamaBasketCasecom Integra Telecom Sales Department KLC Financial Inc Lock Up Self Storage The March Enterprises LLC Money Mailer Minneapolis West Money Mailer Twin Cities New Horizon Academy - Berkshire Nexpro Personnel Services Parkshore Senior Campus Payroll Post LLC Pittsburgh Blue RMC Warehousing Solutions Smooth Sail International LLC State Farm - Tracy Taylor Agency Success Computer Consulting Sun Newspapers Syngenta Twin Cities Orthopedics Vinland National Center Virginia Antony Realtor - Edina Realty

2011-2012 Board Nominees

The following individuals are scheduled to be presented to the TwinWest membership for election to the Board of Directors at the October 13 Annual Celebration event

Gordy Engel owner The Foursome Fine Apparel and Shoes Pat Mascia senior vice president of MinneapolisSt Paul operations Duke Realty Corp

Matt Thompson metropolitan district manager US Bank

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 10

Member Orientation Thank you new members introduced to TwinWest at Junersquos Member Orientation

TwinWest hosts Member Orientation every month on the first Wednesday 800 am - 900 am at the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce office in Plymouth Member Orientation is a great opportunity to get to know your Chamber and better understand your involvement options To discuss specific membership opportunities contact TwinWestrsquos community and member engagement director Chris Kirwan at (763) 450-2223

Link | August Member Orientation Session August 3 Link | September Member Orientation Session September 7

Left to right Todd Erager and Bill Loe Touchstone Testing dba Any Lab Test Now Lindsey Manhart American Family Insurance Drake Metzger Doyle Hance LLC

Left to right Diane Malone Jennifer Childs Linda Gasch and

Meg Sondergaard Accounting Resource Group Inc

Left to right Chris Wiles TDS Cari Doucette Trillium Woods Margaret Jacques Bachmans Steve Forbes TDS

Left to right Beth Mathiason and Karol Baumeister Brown College

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 9

Members Pamela Ostrom Volunteer Superstar

TwinWest is pleased to announce

Pamela Ostrom of Lynx Leadership as

our August 2011 Volunteer Superstar

Over the course of the past year Pamela

has been very generous with her time and

her expertise on the Small Business

Awards Task Force and the Grow

Minnesota initiative Thanks in part to

her valuable insight the Small Business

Awards Taskforce was able to select six

great finalists for the Small Business

Awards event in May She has also leveraged her connections in the

local business community to arrange key business visits for Grow

Minnesota Thank you Pamela for all of your great work

Renewing Members

25+ Years Berg Law Offices PA Linsk Flowers Minneapolis Mart NAPCO International LLC Park Nicollet Clinic Schechter Dokken Kanter CPAs YMCA - Northwest Branch Youngstedts Goodyear

21-24 Years White Oaks Wealth Advisors Inc YMCA - Ridgedale

16-20 Years Childrens - Minnetonka Grant Thornton LLP Haworth amp Company Ltd Paradise Charter Cruises Lake Minnetonka Watson Forsberg Co

11-15 Years Benilde-St Margarets School Coverall of the Twin Cities Inc Dale Carnegie Training Dunwoody College of Technology Hampton Inn Minneapolis-Minnetonka Jani King of Minnesota Inc Memorial Blood Centers Principal Financial Group Williston Group

6-10 Years CEAP Concordia University Famous Daves Plymouth GoldenCare USA Inc Graham Jewelers Hazelden Center for Youth and Families High Five Hopkins Business amp Civic Association

Investment Management ION Corporation Olympus Financial Advisors Shred-N-Go Inc TGI Fridays

1-5 Years Alert Fire amp Safety Allegra Print amp Imaging - Plymouth Brunberg Blatt amp Co Buffalo Wild Wings - Plymouth Cbeyond Color Direct Cooper Irish Pub amp Restaurant Crown Marking Inc Duke Realty Corp Effective Learning for Growth Enventis Estate Development Corp Evolve Systems Hennepin Commissioner - Johnson Jeff IamaBasketCasecom Integra Telecom Sales Department KLC Financial Inc Lock Up Self Storage The March Enterprises LLC Money Mailer Minneapolis West Money Mailer Twin Cities New Horizon Academy - Berkshire Nexpro Personnel Services Parkshore Senior Campus Payroll Post LLC Pittsburgh Blue RMC Warehousing Solutions Smooth Sail International LLC State Farm - Tracy Taylor Agency Success Computer Consulting Sun Newspapers Syngenta Twin Cities Orthopedics Vinland National Center Virginia Antony Realtor - Edina Realty

2011-2012 Board Nominees

The following individuals are scheduled to be presented to the TwinWest membership for election to the Board of Directors at the October 13 Annual Celebration event

Gordy Engel owner The Foursome Fine Apparel and Shoes Pat Mascia senior vice president of MinneapolisSt Paul operations Duke Realty Corp

Matt Thompson metropolitan district manager US Bank

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 10

Member Orientation Thank you new members introduced to TwinWest at Junersquos Member Orientation

TwinWest hosts Member Orientation every month on the first Wednesday 800 am - 900 am at the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce office in Plymouth Member Orientation is a great opportunity to get to know your Chamber and better understand your involvement options To discuss specific membership opportunities contact TwinWestrsquos community and member engagement director Chris Kirwan at (763) 450-2223

Link | August Member Orientation Session August 3 Link | September Member Orientation Session September 7

Left to right Todd Erager and Bill Loe Touchstone Testing dba Any Lab Test Now Lindsey Manhart American Family Insurance Drake Metzger Doyle Hance LLC

Left to right Diane Malone Jennifer Childs Linda Gasch and

Meg Sondergaard Accounting Resource Group Inc

Left to right Chris Wiles TDS Cari Doucette Trillium Woods Margaret Jacques Bachmans Steve Forbes TDS

Left to right Beth Mathiason and Karol Baumeister Brown College

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 10

Member Orientation Thank you new members introduced to TwinWest at Junersquos Member Orientation

TwinWest hosts Member Orientation every month on the first Wednesday 800 am - 900 am at the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce office in Plymouth Member Orientation is a great opportunity to get to know your Chamber and better understand your involvement options To discuss specific membership opportunities contact TwinWestrsquos community and member engagement director Chris Kirwan at (763) 450-2223

Link | August Member Orientation Session August 3 Link | September Member Orientation Session September 7

Left to right Todd Erager and Bill Loe Touchstone Testing dba Any Lab Test Now Lindsey Manhart American Family Insurance Drake Metzger Doyle Hance LLC

Left to right Diane Malone Jennifer Childs Linda Gasch and

Meg Sondergaard Accounting Resource Group Inc

Left to right Chris Wiles TDS Cari Doucette Trillium Woods Margaret Jacques Bachmans Steve Forbes TDS

Left to right Beth Mathiason and Karol Baumeister Brown College

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 11

Member Orientation Thank you new members introduced to TwinWest at Julyrsquos Member Orientation

Left to right Craige Thompson Thompson Patent Law Offices Justin Hallen Devcon Security Services Virginia Thompson Anthem College Adam Lowler St Paul Saints Dr Mike Mrosak Smile Design Dentistry

Left to right Chris Duffy Goff Public Brittany Hestad Burl Oaks Golf Club Kathy Beattie Ness Plastic Surgery Scotty Kildahl Golden Valley Tire amp Service

Left to right Patty Hoben KLC Financial Dr Liz Gingrey and Vicky Luedtke SuNu Wellness Center Phyllis Foreman and Bart Foreman Group 3 Marketing

To discuss specific membership opportunities contact TwinWestrsquos community and member engagement director Chris Kirwan at (763) 450-2223

Link | August 3 Member Orientation Session Link | September 7 Member Orientation Session

Link | wwwtwinwestcomphotos

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 12

CrystalNew Hope Golf Outing Business Showcase at Verizon WirelessmdashRidgedale

Speed Networking for a Cause

Snapshots

Overtime at Woodland Hill Winery

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 13

AugustSeptember Calendar Wednesday August 3 Member Orientation | link 800 ndash 900 am TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment No cost to attend

Find out about everything the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce has to offer and maximize your membership

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the right Thursday August 4 St Louis Park Business Council | link 730 ndash 900 am Wolfe Lake Professional Center 5000 36th Street St Louis Park Investment No cost to attend

The Saint Louis Park Business Council is for business and civic leaders who want to have a voice in local government and grassroots issues

To get there Take Highway 100 to Highway 7 Turn left on Highway 7 Turn right on Belt Line Boulevard Citizens Independent Bank is located in the Wolfe Lake Professional Center

Thursday August 4 Power Partners Networking | link 1130 am ndash 1230 pm TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment $75year Pre-registration required

Power Partners is a networking program that helps members exchange business leads and build relationships

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the right Thursday August 4 Ribbon Cutting Chyten Educational Services | link 400 ndash 600 pm 505 pm ribbon cutting Chyten Educational Services 3525 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth Host tel (952) 270-4363 Investment No cost to attend

Join the TwinWest Ambassadors as they help celebrate the opening of Chyten Educational Services in Plymouth Learn about the Chyten Educational Services business model and meet your business neighbors

To get there From 494 take Highway 55 west to Plymouth Boulevard Take a right on Plymouth Boulevard

Friday August 5 Network Connections Networking Group | link 830 ndash 1000 am TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment $75year Pre-registration required

Network Connections meets twice a month but practices referral exchanges each and every day

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the right Monday August 8 Annual Golf ClassicmdashRescheduled | link Noonmdash700 pm Click link for the latest details Thursday August 11 Member Talk Cost-Effective Affordable Tech Tools for Small Businesses | link 330 ndash 430 pm TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment No cost to attend

At the August 11 Member Talk program Brian Roemen with Backpack Tactics will present some of the top tech tools for budget-conscious businesses

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the right

Tuesday August 16 TwinWest Prospective Member Forum Your Questions Answered | link 330 ndash 430 pm TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment No cost to attend

TwinWest invites you to a one-hour forum to learn how to grow your network and improve the business climate through your local chamber of commerce

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the right

Wednesday August 17 Government Affairs Committee Meeting | link 730 ndash 900 am TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment No cost to attend

Discuss public policy issues impacting the business community All members are welcome to participate

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the right

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 14

AugustSeptember Calendar Wednesday August 17 Overtime at Kiprsquos Irish Pub | link 430 ndash 630 pm Kiprsquos Irish Pub 9960 Wayzata Boulevard St Louis Park Host tel (952) 367-5070 Investment No cost to attend

Join TwinWest and Kiprsquos Irish Pub for this months Overtime What could be better than taking advantage of Kips new refurbished outdoor patio and a TwinWest networking event both at the same time

To get there Take 394 to Hopkins CrossroadCounty Road 73 Turn right on Hopkins Crossroad and then turn right again on North Frontage RoadWayzata Boulevard Kiprsquos is on the left in the Marriott Minneapolis West Thursday August 18 CrystalNew Hope Business Council | link 730 ndash 900 am Liberty Diversified International 5600 North Highway 169 New Hope Host tel (763) 536-6600 Investment No cost to attend

The CrystalNew Hope Business Council is for business and civic leaders who want to have a voice in local government and grassroots issues

To get there Take Highway 169 North to the 49th Avenue North exit and turn right Turn left on to Independence Avenue North

Thursday August 18 Network Connections Networking Group | link 830 ndash 1000 am TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment $75year Pre-registration required

Network Connections meets twice a month (the first Friday and third Thursday of each month at the TwinWest office) but practices referral exchanges each and every day

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the right Thursday August 18 Power Partners Networking | link 1130 am ndash 1230 pm TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment $75year Pre-registration required

Power Partners is a networking program that helps members exchange business leads provides business advice and builds relationships

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the right

Wednesday August 24 Business Showcase at Arc Greater Twin Cities | link 1130 am ndash 100 pm Arcrsquos Value Village 2751 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope Host tel (763) 544-0006 Investment No cost to attend includes light lunch

Network with area business leaders enjoy a complimentary light lunch and learn about TwinWest member Arc Greater Twin Cities A complimentary light lunch will be available

To get there From Hwy 169 take the Medicine Lake Rd27th Ave exit East Arcrsquos Value Village is on the left at the corner of Medicine Lake Road and Winnetka Ave

Saturday August 27 Hiring Our Heros Minnesota | link 1100 ammdash400 pm Learn about this veterans hiring fair Thursday September 1 St Louis Park Business Council | link 730 ndash 900 am Wolfe Lake Professional Center 5000 36th Street St Louis Park Investment No cost to attend

The Saint Louis Park Business Council is for business and civic leaders who want to have a voice in local government and grassroots issues

To get there Take Highway 100 to Highway 7 Turn left on Highway 7 Turn right on Belt Line Boulevard

Thursday September 1 Power Partners Networking | link 1130 am ndash 1230 pm TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment $75year Pre-registration required

Power Partners is a networking program that helps members exchange business leads and build relationships

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the rightFriday Friday September 2 Network Connections Networking Group | link 830 ndash 1000 am TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment $75year Pre-registration required

Network Connections meets twice a month (the first Friday and third Thursday of each month at the TwinWest office) but practices referral exchanges each and every day

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the right

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 15

AugustSeptember Calendar Wednesday September 7 Member Orientation | link 800 ndash 900 am TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment No cost to attend

Find out about everything the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce has to offer and maximize your membership

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the right

Thursday September 8 Member Talk For Members By Members | link 330 ndash 430 pm TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment No cost to attend

All members are welcome to TwinWest at this informal problem-solving and networking session Held in the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce board room this session will provide an opportunity to brainstorm with other Chamber members about any issue affecting your business while you expand your professional network

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the right

Friday September 9 Legislative Breakfast Series Kick-off | link 730 ndash 900 am Doubletree by HiltonmdashMinneapolis Park Place 1500 Park Place Boulevard Host tel (952) 542-8600 Investment Members $30 Nonmembers $40

The TwinWest Chamber of Commercersquos Legislative Breakfast series is Minnesotarsquos premier legislative and political forum Each breakfast unites compelling well-known speakers and state legislators with more than 150 business leaders from across the Twin Cities To get there From I-394 take the Park PlaceXenia exit Go south on Park Place Boulevard and then turn right on 16th

Thursday September 15 CrystalNew Hope Business Council | link 730 ndash 900 am Liberty Diversified International 5600 North Highway 169 New Hope Host tel (763) 536-6600 Investment No cost to attend

The CrystalNew Hope Business Council is for business and civic leaders who want to have a voice in local government and grassroots issues

To get there Take Highway 169 North to the 49th Avenue North exit and turn right Turn left on to Independence Avenue North Thursday September 15 Network Connections Networking Group | link 830 ndash 1000 am TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment $75year Pre-registration required

Network Connections meets twice a month (the first Friday and third Thursday of each month at the TwinWest office) but practices referral exchanges each and every day

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the right

Thursday September 15 Power Partners Networking | link 1130 am ndash 1230 pm TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment $75year Pre-registration required

Power Partners is a networking program that helps members exchange business leads and build relationships

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the right Tuesday September 20 TwinWest Prospective Member Forum Your Questions Answered | link 330 ndash 430 pm TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment No cost to attend

TwinWest invites you to a one-hour forum to learn how to grow your network and improve the business climate through your local chamber of commerce

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road

Get your Legislative Breakfast Series Pass Now

As a Series Pass holder you save 15 on the entire Legislative Breakfast series and are guaranteed a seat at all ten breakfasts throughout the year A Series Pass will once again be available for only $255 for members

Series Passes are transferable so if you canrsquot make it to one of the breakfasts you may assign it to a friend or colleague Just contact us in advance so we can make the change Purchase your 2011-2012 Series Pass here

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce DirectionsmdashAugustSeptember 2011 16

AugustSeptember Calendar Wednesday September 21 Government Affairs Committee Meeting | link 730 ndash 900 am TwinWest office 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth Host tel (763) 450-2220 Investment No cost to attend

Discuss public policy issues impacting the business community All members are welcome to participate

To get there Go west on Highway 55 Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169 Turn right onto the frontage road TwinWest is on the right Wednesday September 21 Over the Top Overtime at High Five | link 500 - 800 pm High Five Excelsior Tech Center 750 2nd Street NE Hopkins Host tel (952) 746-0355 Investment No cost to attend

Attend this Touchdown TwinWest Overtime and enjoy football fare a hosted bar party favors and tailgate tunes Proceeds from a silent auction benefit the TwinWest Foundation

To get there Take 169 to MN-7 East Turn right on Blake Road and then right on 2nd Street High Five is on the left in the Excelsior Tech Center

Wednesday September 28 Business Showcase at Alerus Financial | link 1130 am ndash 100 pm Alerus Financial 10900 Wayzata Boulevard Suite 130 Minnetonka Host tel (763) 544-0006 Investment No cost to attend includes light lunch

Network with area business leaders enjoy a complimentary light lunch and learn about TwinWest member Alerus Financial A complimentary light lunch will be available

To get there Take 394 to Hopkins Crossroad Turn right on Hopkins Crossroad and then right on the north frontage roadWayzata Boulevard Alerus is in the Crescent Ridge II building

Register for Events

To register for any TwinWest event Online | wwwtwinwestcomevents E-mail | infotwinwestcom Call | (763) 450-2220

Post Your Events

Post your events for free on TwinWestrsquos online member and community event calendar Link | wwwtwinwestcomyourevent

Plan Ahead

Mark your calendar Annual Celebration is October 13 Join TwinWest in celebrating our business successes from this past year In addition we will recognize our top TwinWest supporters pass the gavel to our new Board chair and Foundation Board chair and show our appreciation to all our committee and task force members who contributed to this yearrsquos achievements Event Details 2011 Annual Celebration Thursday October 13 2011 1130mdash100 pm Sheraton Minneapolis West Interested in sponsorship Contact Victoria Marley at (763) 450-2227 or victoriatwinwestcom

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Board amp Leadership TwinWest Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Dannette Coleman Medica Chair Greg Korstad Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Chair-elect

Nathan Agre Blanski Peter Kronlage amp Zoch PA CPAs Treasurer Steve Wise Cass Screw Machine Products Past Chair Bruce Nustad TwinWest President

Directors

Becky Bakken Citizens Independent Bank Mike Corbin General Mills Tom Harmening City of St Louis Park Rick Kaufman Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services Michael Lehmann Ferguson Enterprises Ron Leino Liberty Carton Co an LDI Company Luke Litteken CenterPoint Energy Samantha Metcalf LarsonAllen LLP Pamela Muldoon Next Stage Business Next Stage Business Radio Tim Raymond Voyager Bank Matt Schadow AmeriStar Agency Inc Bob Schlichte Grand Casino Mille Lacs amp Hinckley Mike Sowada VISI Jon Thompson Opportunity Partners Beth Ulrich Fuzzy Duck Design

Board News

TwinWest Board member Annette Hruby recently announced her resignation from the Board due to an employment change The Board of Directors will appoint a new Board member to replace Hrubyrsquos seat per the organizational bylaws TwinWest thanks Hruby for her service to the business community through Board leadership In addition to her many contributions Hruby started Member Talk For Members By Members two years ago as a monthly program to facilitate conversations between business leaders We wish Hruby the best in her new career TwinWest Staff

Bruce Nustad President Judy Johnson Government Affairs Director Jacqui Sauter Regional Sales Director Chris Kirwan Member amp Community Engagement Director

TwinWest Partners

Loretta Kenney-Lillejord Owl Bookkeeping amp CFO Services Accounting Victoria Marley Signature Events Representative

Contact Us

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth MN 55441 Phone | (763) 450-2220 Fax | (763) 450-2221 Link | wwwtwinwestcom

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TwinWest Directions magazine is published electronically ten times a year by the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce 10700 Old County Road 15 Suite 170 Plymouth MN 55441 phone (763) 450-2220 Annual subscription rate of $40 is included in a TwinWest membership investment TwinWest serves the communities of Brooklyn Park Brooklyn Center Crystal Golden Valley Hopkins Medicine Lake Minnetonka New Hope Plymouth St Louis Park and the surrounding areas