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February 5 - 9, 2014
North Branch Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 577 6063 Main Street, Suite BNorth Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-4077
O�ce Hours: Mon - Fri 8 am to 4 pm
Mission Statement: The North Branch Area Chamber of Commerce will promote and enhance the North Branch area by planting the seeds of success.
What’s InsideDirector’s Update Page 2
Featured Business Page 3
Member News Page 4
Chamber CalenderPromotion Committee Jan 7
Board Meeting Jan 9
Luncheon Jan 14
Annual Renewal Due Jan 15
Morning Co�ee Networking Jan 15
Buy Local Committee Jan 21
Member Services Committee Jan 23
North Branch AreaChamber of CommercePlanting the Seeds of Success
www.NorthBranchChamber.com
January 2014
Community Connections ExpoBooths available now
Business & Home Show for the communities of North Branch,Almelund, Harris, Stacy and Sunrise.
$25 Discount as a member with the opportunitiy to choose your booth space.
Reservation forms will be mailed to non-members by January 15th.
Winter Fest
“Thank you” to these event sponsors: Platinum Sponsor
North Branch County MarketSilver Sponsors
Grand Casino HinckleyMinnesota Energy Resources
Sno-Barons Snowmobile Club
Saturday, March 15, 201410 am - 3 pm
North Branch Area High SchoolAdd value to your Chamber Membership!
We are still accepting Silver, Bronze & Crystal Sponsorships.Contact Chamber sta� about
hosting a button o�er.
Sponsorships & Button O�ers available
Bronze SponsorsAndersen Corporation
Associated BankJimmy’s JohnnysLake Area Bank
Lake State Credit UnionMinnco Credit Union
North Branch Veterinary HospitalPeoples National Bank
Prefer Paving & Ready Mix Provide Care
Rapid Press Printing & Copy CenterXcel Energy
Fairview Clinic North BranchFairview Lakes Medical Center
Fairview Pharmacy North BranchFairview Physical Therapy North Branch
Director’s Corner
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January Chamber Luncheon
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 Noon to 1pm
N.B. American Legion, 6439 Elm St, North Branch
Caterer: Joe’s on Main Street
Guest Speaker: Dr Robert Musgove, President Pine Technical College
Topic: Virtual Incubator GPS45/93
Featured Business: Get Fit Now, LLC
$8 at the door or “Prepaid Express” RSVP required by Fri., Jan. 10th
Call (651) 674-4077 or [email protected]
North Branch Area Chamber’s
Morning Co�ee Networking
with Cambridge Area ChamberYou are invited to join us:
Industries, Inc.601 S. Cleveland, Cambridge
Wednesday, January 15th7:30 to 8:30 am
Bring your business cardsShare this invitation with co-workers
Share this invitation with friendsFree to attend, refreshments provided
RSVP required by Jan. 14thCall (651) 674-4077 or
Join Us: Committee Members Wanted
Promotions Committee
Purpose: Engaging our residents and the business community
Events: Winter Fest, Community Connections Expo, Fall Harvest Festival, and Wine & Beer Tastings
Commitment: 1 hour per meeting
Meets: 1st Tuesday of each month at 12 noon to 1 pm
Held at Landmark Personnel, Inc. Bring your own lunch.
Sta� Liaison: Arlys Walberg (651) 674-4077
Winterfest Gala Hosted by Rotary Club of North Branch
Friday, February 7th starting at 5:30p at the North Branch American Legion
Social 6p-7p with dinner served by Taher at 7p,
$25 per ticket/person. See Dave Nordberg for tickets and sponsorship details.
As I write this, 2013 is on its way out and 2014 on its way in.January 1st is nearly here. The day that many of us set goals and make plans in the hope things may go better for us inthe coming year than the year before. I want to focus on business plans, things that are often a bit more involved than the typical New Year’s Resolution.
A goal for the New Year could be a small but important change in the way that you conduct business. For example, if you run a retail store you may decide to make the commitment to make sure that every customer who enters your business is greeted right away when they walk in the door. This seems simple, but when you really look at it, you need to have a plan in place and make sure your employees buy into doing this in a professional way. A great example of this being well executed in our town is Ace Hardware of North Branch. Every time that I go into that store I am greeted by an employee who asks me what they can help me with. When I tell them what I am looking for, they take me to the area of the store where they have the product that I want and help me to select the item that best �ts my needs. They have steps in place to make sure that customers are �rst greeted pleasantly and than are helped by a represent-ative that can get them the right product for the job at hand. Ace Hardware in North Branch has really done a great job getting a sales process in place that makes the customer feel welcome and also helps them to get the right product.
Maybe you have the goal of growing your business and even adding on additional employees. This is much more involved than making a process change. By adding additional employees you are taking on a risk by increasing your payroll in the hopes that your business will increase. Your new employee is taking a risk with you. When you hire someone, that new employee is counting on you to provide a stable work environment. The person that you hire is relying on you to make sound business decisions. You need to have a plan in place to help you make sure that you are successful.
When coming up with goals for the New Year I encourage you to challenge yourself, but to be realistic. Change is hard. It can be di�cult to get buy in from your employees and coworkers. You may want to make changes in steps, instituting a portion of your plan each quarter of 2014. Lastly, do not be afraid to make changes to your plan. Sometimes things just do not work out as we think they will. Be �exible and ready to adapt to what comes your way.
As I have mentioned before, I believe that you are always either going forward improving your business or you are going backward. It is not possible to stay the same. It is up to you to make sure that your business is heading in the right direction for 2014.
I wish you a prosperous and productive 2014.
Bill Young, Anderson & Koch FordChamber President
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Welcome New Members
Chisago County Senior CenterChamber Contact: Barb Nelson, Pat Menne-Hannigan38790 6th Ave, North Branch651-674-8658www.chisagosrcenter.org [email protected] for varied activities for services and county-wide organizations.
North Branch Beauti�cation AssociationChamber Contact: Christine Larson651-674-4077PO Box 67, North Branch Beauti�[email protected] organization with the purpose of beautifying as well as preserving the physical surroundings of North Branch.
Falcon Ridge Golf Course33942 Falcon Ave, Stacy 651-462-5797www.falconridgegolf.net
Preseason Special on Memberships: Indiviual* $349. or Husband/Wife* $549.* Includes kids 17 & under and includes league green fees.
Fun & A�ordable Golf For Everyone!!
Art's Steam Force Clean Art & Crystal Rodrigues, Owner651-462-1682O�ering carpet & upholstery cleaning services. We are a family-owned/ operated company. And we have been serving the Twin Cities and north metro since 1980. • Commercial and residential truck-mounted steam cleaning • Upholstery and furniture cleaning • Allergy reduction • Pet odor and spot removal • Autos, boats, and RV’s • Water extraction • Tile and grout cleaning
Wholesome HealthJacob Smith, Owner6448 Main Street, Suite 7, North [email protected], Education and Accountability. A�ordable small group personal training.
Jimmy’s Pizza of North BranchTrent Aadland, Owner6389 Main St, North Branch651-674-8852Locally owned and operated. Mon-Wed 4:00pm- 10:00pmDine in, take out and delivery! Thurs-Sat 11:00am-11:00pmDelivery daily starting at 4:00pm Sunday 11:00am-10:00pm
Chamber Newsletter Goes to 500 local business/community leaders each month.
Only 1 ad remains for 2014 ~ $150
Contact Kathy Lindo at (651) 674-4077
YOUR AD HEREAdvertise with Your ChamberAdvertise with Your Chamber
January Featured Business
Get Fit NowGroup Fitness - Beginner to Advanced
Functional TrainingO�ering:
Group Fitness
Individual / Buddy Training
Sports Training / Boot Camp
Wedding packages
Nutrition Coaching
Senior / Corrective Training
Pre-Natal / Post-Natal
Classes 5 days a week
18 classes to choose from
$50/mo unlimited or
$50/ punch card of 8
January Special:
Buy One get one 1/2 o�
Sign up today @
www.KellyFitNow.com
Kelly J. NeiderCPT, GFI, Nutrition Coach
651-755-0578
BeforeAfter
Facebook: Fit Now
Anoka-Ramsey Community College’s Scholardazzle Scholarship FundraiserFri., Jan 31st, 6p at Spectacular EventsBanquet Center. Gourmet dinner. live music,silent & live auctions. Call 763-433-1968 for tickets or www.AnokaRamsey.edu/Advance-mentEvents.
AD Copy Deadline due by January 17th for theECM Post Review’s “ The Many Faces of North Branch” area community guide. Over 12,000 copies printed and distributed to the North Branch Area. Contact Helen Rosing @ 651-707-2038 or [email protected] for space and pricing. Many other area com-munity guides also available.
North Branch Area Public Schools now has an app! To read more about the school district app, go to: www.northbranch.k12.mn.us/page/5110 or find the links for iPhone and Droid on the district homepage.
Wholesome Health soft opening discounts and details. We are offering half priced ses-sions to all North Branch area business own-ers and their employees, police, fire, lions club and school staff and volunteers during the soft opening. Classes consist of a fast paced one hour workout combining all the compo-nents of fitness; weight training, cardio, core and flexibility. Under the supervision of an experienced personal trainer, ME! Send me a text or email and I can send you the class schedule. Remember your health is the great-est investment, your health is your life! Call for questions Jacob Smith 651-428-5940. Regular 12 sessions ($69)Pre sale special 12 sessions ($39)
Lakes Region EMS is offering training at their North Branch base:EMT- M &W from 6-10p, Feb 3- July 2EMR (First Responder)- Thursdays from 6-10p, Feb 6- May 29Contact Paul Amendt at 651-277-4911 x 102 for details.
Chisago County Senior Centeris looking for volunteers to: 1. Serve on the fundraising committee2. Plan & host monthly dancesContact 674-7347 for details. Volunteers do not need to be seniors.
Wurdemann Family Chiropractic classes:Mon., Jan 13th @ 6:30p From Resolutions toRevolutions- Come to this advanced workshopwhere you will learn to overcome limiting belief & commit to change with easy-to-implement changes.Mon., Jan 20th @ 10:30a or 6:30p Be The Best You- Learn how to make simple changes so you can be the best you this new year!Contact Wurdemann Family Chiropractic to register @ 651-674-2700.
North Branch Physical Therapy would like to introduce the newest member of their team, Bill Tessman, DPT. Bill grew up in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and attended Robinsdale Cooper High School. He received his undergraduate degree in History from Minnesota State University Moorhead. After working several years as a paralegal, Bill decided to change careers. “I wanted to find a job where I could interact more with people as well as make a positive impact on people’s lives. Physical Therapy was a perfect fit.” Bill returned to school and received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota. He currently lives in Brooklyn Park with his wife.
Greater Twin Cities United Way- Honor Dr. King’s legacy of service by taking time to volunteer on Jan. 20. Our Caring Connection volunteer program can connect you to a vari-ety of projects in our community. Even if you can’t volunteer that day, January is a great time to plan your volunteer activities for the new year. Contact us to get started! Contact the GTCUW Caring Connection to get started. 612-340-7400.
2014 Worksite Wellness ChallengeFacilitated by Cambridge Medical CenterHealthy Communities Partnership* 4-week challenges (2014 year, quarterly)* Grand Prize awarded to winning business per challenge* Traveling plaque for business to display until completion of next challenge* All participants who complete challenges will be entered into prize drawing each quarterIf you business would like to participate, contact Darcy Rylander @ 763-688-6024 [email protected].
Peace to all during this blessed time of year!Our heartfelt thanks for past and ongoing encouragement & support. We look forwardto continue serving East Central Minnesotain 2014. Haven Center Counseling, 651-277-4283 or www.MNHavenCenter.org. North Branch/Cambridge.
You are invited to a regional broadbandmeeting with MN Senator Matt Schmit onMon. Jan. 6th, 3pm at the NB Regional Library. The purpose of the meeting is to:1. Gather input on the state of broadband inthe community.2. Learn about broadband & what tools youcan use to make the efforts successful.3. Bring your legislator to the table so they can hear your story and how your communityneeds & efforts are similar & unique in thestatewide story. Please RSVP to Nancy Hoffman, Chisago County HRA/EDA at 651-674-5664 or [email protected].
The North Branch Beautification Associa-tion is fundraising for banners to be put up along School Lane (Grand Avenue). 4 banners representing each school were chosen from a student contest held this fall. If you would like to donate or become a member, please contact Kris at the Chamber office or mail to: PO Box 67, North Branch 55056.
Member News
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Thank you for your leadership!
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Featured Members Wanted
Renewals are Due
Jennifer Neumann - PresidentPrism Design & Embroidery(651) 674-2509
Christine Larson - Vice PresidentEmpire Insurance Group(651) 674-0990
Bill Young - Past PresidentAnderson & Koch Ford(651) 674-4465
Brigitte Konrad - DirectorCity of North Branch(651) 674-8113
Claressa Gorman - DirectorRapid Press Printing & Copy Center(651) 674-4065
Frank Gomes - DirectorNorthBrook Fellowship(651) 277-0100
Ashley Mitchell - DirectorFamily Pathways Teen Center(651) 277-0098
Kelly Neider - DirectorGet Fit Now(651) 755-0578
Nate Olson - DirectorStearns Bank(651) 674-2265
Tony Peterson - DirectorNorth Branch County Market(651) 317-2100
Helen Rosing - DirectorECM Publisher, Inc.(651) 674-7025
Board meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday starting at 7:30 am at the Chamber O�ce. Agendas, minutes and �nancial reports are available on request
Sta� & Hours:
Kathy Lindo, Executive DirectorMon - Fri 8 am to 4 pm
Arlys Walberg, Promotions CoordinatorMon-Thu 8 am to 4 pm
Kris Greene, Administrative AssistantTue - Fri 8 am to 2 pm
North Branch Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of DirectorsThank you for your leadership and continuous support. At the December 10th Chamber Luncheon, our Twenty Year Chamber Members were honored: County Valu Pharmacy, Chisago County HRA-EDA, Hermann Insurance Service, North Branch Veterinary and Wild River State Park.
As an organization we want to celebrate the businesses that have worked strong and steady to help to build the business community.
The North Branch Area Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-pro�t organization representing 260 businesses and organizations working together for the betterment of the community and each other.
Picture L. to R.: Jewel Lessman and Dave Burczek, Hermann Insurance Services; Tonia Heller, North Branch Veterinary Hospital; Jack Juve, Board Members
Chisago County HRA-EDA and Kris Backlund, Wild River State Park.
Each month the Chamber highlights one of our members. The Featured Business or Organization has the opportunity to provide an article or ad in the Chamber Newsletter (over 500 receive the newsletter each month); it is also reprinted in the County Star newspaper that month. The featured member will have 3 to 5 minutes to present at the Chamber Luncheon held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month starting at 12noon. Typically, 70 to 80 attend. We ask that you provide a small door prize for the luncheon. There is not an additional cost for this service, but limits do apply and you must be available to speak at the month luncheon. Contact Kathy at (651) 674-4077 or [email protected] for availability.
Thank you to all our members who have renewed in the Chamber for 2014. It is important to the success of the North Branch Area Chamber of Commerce that accounts stay current.
For those who are intending to renew; membership is due no later than January 15th to be included in “The Many Faces of the North Branch”area community guide directory. If payment arrangements need to be made, please talk to Kathy at 651-674-4077.
We appreciate every member. Thank you!
20 Year Chamber Members Honored
Teams Wanted We are now accepting reservations for Lake State Credit Union’s 7th Annual SnoBowl. Help us kick o� the festivities for Winter Fest on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at JJ’s Bowl & Lounge. The fun starts with check-in at 2:30 pm and bowlingat 3 pm. Plan to bowl two lines, play games and win prizes. Enjoy this relaxed networking opportunity with co-workers and prospective clients.
Door prize drawings will be held while we bowl, with a grand prize drawing as the �nale. If you would like to participate,please contact Arlys at 651-674-4077 to donate a door prize for this slightly competitive group to enjoy.
For your convenience, bowling reservation forms are included with this issue of the Chamber’s newsletter. Please reservethe lane for your team as space is limited.
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North Branch Liquors5846 Old Main St, North Branch
www.northbranchliquors.com
Thank you for shopping your local municipal liquor store!
651-674-4082
Located 1 block north of Hwy 95, east of I-35
6,000 sq feet of your favorite beverages.Over 1,300 types of wine to choose from!HOURS: Mon-Thurs 9am-10pm, Fri & Sat 8am-10pm
O�ering rebates for energy-savingequipment in your home and business
Call 651-674-7100 or visitSaveEnergyinNorthBranch.com
Best Paving Service In Your Area!Driveways
Parking LotsBlack Topping
Chip SealingOverlays & More
www.PreferPavingInc.com
Family Owned & Operated ~ Serving East Central Minnesota for 19 years!
651-464-6883320-358-3539
Call for Free Estimateson all your Black Top
and Ready-Mix needs!
COUNSELING COACHING CLASSES
38460 Lincoln Trail, Suite 106A North Branch
---- 370 S. Main Street, Cambridge
For more informa on: 651-277-HAVEN (4283) [email protected] www.mnhavencenter.org
Quality Programs and Servicesin North Branch and Cambridge
BlueCross/ BlueShield, Preferred OneUCARE, Medical Assistance, Medicare,
Private Pay & More
American Association of Christian Counselors
Rapid Press Printing & Copy Center, Inc.6382 Main StreetNorth Branch, MNP: 651.674.4065F: 651.674.4412rapidpressprinting.com
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Winter Fest
SnoBowlLake State Credit Union’s
7th Annual
Wednesday, February 5, 20142:30 pm check-in
3:00 pm Bowling startsJJ’s Bowl & Lounge
Please complete this form and return by January 29, 2014. Questions please call 651-674-4077 or email [email protected]
Spaces is limited to 12 teams only.
Four/Five Person Teams or Register Individually& �nd out who you bowl with when you check-in.
Player 1_______________________________________________________________
Player 2__________________________________________________________________
Player 3 __________________________________________________________________
Player 4____________________________________ ______________________________
Player 5 __________________________________________________________________
Make checks payable to: North Branch Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 577, North Branch, MN 55056
Team Name_______________________________________________________________
Contact Person______________________________Phone_________________________
Email______________________________Providing a Door Prize(s) for drawing_______
Total _________________ Check Enclosed________ Please Invoice________
Presents the
Registration Form
Fax # 651-674-2600
$20 per person includes shoes & ball andtwo lines of bowling w/ games & prizes
WINTERFEST GALAHosted by Rotary Club of North Branch
Tickets and Sponsorship DetailsDave Nordberg763-443-6748
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7TH
starting at 5:30 pm at the
North Branch American Legion
Food, Fun, Entertainment & Prizes
Social Hour6:00-7:00 pm
Dinner served byTaher at 7:00 pm
$25 per ticket/person
www.northbranchrotary.org
