Midway Avenues Newsletter December 29, 2015
 
Nominate for Leadership Awards
It's time once again to make nominations for the Midway Chamber's annual Leadership Awards. Finalists will be announced prior to the Annual Celebration, with winners revealed that night. Nominations are due Friday, January 22.

Nominate A Fellow Member Today!
-Must be current members of the Midway Chamber of Commerce.
-Contributes and promotes the economic growth, stability and improvement of the area which the Chamber serves.
-Not have won an Award in the past 3 years.
-Excel in an individual category:   Large Business, Small Business, Nonprofit, Volunteer and Rookie of the Year

2015 Leadership Award Recipients:

Large Business of the Year: American Engineering Testing, Inc.

Small Business of the Year: Fenske Law Office

Non Profit of the Year: Episcopal Homes

Volunteer of the Year: Jamison Randall, Latuff Brothers Auto Body

Rookie of the Year: Turf Club




 
On The Green Line Meeting- January 6
The launch of the Green Line came with some heavy marketing- directories, websites, bus stop ads & more. But what's happening now? How can you harness the Green Line marketing tools to serve your district? Conversations will be held in the neighborhoods along the line to determine next steps and discuss resources. Please join us for the Midway session on January 6!

On The Green Line Marketing
Wed, January 6
Noon- 1 p.m.
Spruce Tree Centre Conference Room
1600 University Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55104

To RSVP, email chad@midwaychamber.com
  



REGISTER TODAY:
Legislative Panel & Monthly Luncheon



Wednesday, January 20
Hamline University
774 Snelling Ave. N. 
Saint Paul, MN 55104

9:30- 10 am- Registration
10-11:30 a.m.- Legislative Panel moderated by Sen. John Hoffman
11:30 a.m.- Noon- Luncheon registration and networking
Noon-1 p.m. Lunch

What issues are important to you and your organization in 2016? Before session begins, hear from Saint Paul legislators on their priorities and tell them how they can help build a stronger Midway.

Confirmed officials: Sen. Foung Hawj, Rep. Alice Hausman, Rep. Dave Pinto



 
Save the Date:
 Economic Development Committee- January 26  
The next Economic Development Committee will be held Tuesday, January 26 at the Griggs Midway Building, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Learn about new projects occurring in our community and network with other Midway Chamber members.   

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Small Business Forum: The Essential Skills for 21st Century Leadership- January 13
Join us as Dr. Richard Brynteson, Associate Professor of Management at Concordia University shares  his knowledge & presents timely and necessary tools to successfully run your business.This is a presentation that cannot be missed!


 
Wednesday, January 13
Timeline:
8 a.m.  Registration/Networking
8:15 a.m. - Forum
9:30 a.m. - Adjourn
 
Event Location: Concordia University, St. Paul
Buenger Education Center
Located in the Library Technology Center Building
200 Syndicate St.
St. Paul, MN 55104

Preferred free parking available in Lots B (blue covered meters) A & E 
 
**All are welcome to join us for this FREE  event.**  




Subway
 2121 University Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55104

Thurs, January 7
Noon


  Presented By: 
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ANNUAL CELEBRATION
FEBRUARY 20, 2016
Registration Open!!

  

Event chair Amy Votel announced the theme and details for the AnnualCelebration at the Nonprofit luncheon last week. The events committee has been busy finalizing details for February 20, which will include the Brazilian theme of Carnivale. See above for award nominations.  
 
Join us for 2016's Annual Celebration.  This year we will host our largest fundraiser of the year at the newly renovated Intercontinental Hotel. 

Carnivale: Annual Celebration of Merriment and Music will feature:

-2016's Leadership Awards

-A street fair

-Music from "Ticket to Brasil"

-Dance performances

-Electronic Auction

-Live Auction

- Cocktail reception & dinner

& more 

 

You don't want to miss this great evening of fun so join us!

 
Saturday, February 20, 2016

5:30 - Social Hour, Auction & Street Performances
featuring: "Ticket to Brasil"
7:30- Dinner & Leadership Awards
 
11 Kellogg Blvd E., Saint Paul

$120/ticket, call for tables
$85 Non-Profit rate 
$60 New member rate



Jan 31 Winter Jazz Fest Lineup Announced
The Twin Cities Jazz Festival has booked all four Winter Jazz Festival stages at The Saint Paul Hotel. The event will showcase local and nationally-known jazz musicians beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Cyrus Chestnut will join Jazz Fest's Artistic Director Francisco Mela and Gerald Cannon as headliners at 6:45 p.m. in the Hotel's Ballroom. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets. 




Happy New Year!
The Midway Chamber would like to wish you a very Happy New Year. We appreciate your support and look forward to assisting you in every way possible in the year ahead. 


 
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New Members

Renewing Members

Comcast Business
Dunn and Brennan Realty
Hamline University
Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America
PCL Construction
The Trust for Public Land



 






Midway Chamber of Commerce
1600 University Avenue West, Suite 301, Saint Paul, MN 55104

President's Circle

   Warners' Stellian 4 color         Western Bank    Xcel Energy  

 

Director's Circle

Anchor Bank       Hamline       Loucks Associates 1        Pioneer Press 3 St.Paul Port Authority Logo Seven Corners Printing Logo 

Associate Circle

Ally People Solutins:  University Avenue Clean Team   Associated Bank   Bywater Business Solutions  FastSigns Roseville   Hubbard Broadcasting Inc.  

Ideal Printers   Mintahoe Catering & Events   Mahoney Ulbrich Christiansen & Russ, P.A.

Mortenson Construction St. Paul Saints Baseball Club UPS