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NEW MEMBERS 2024

SPOTTED PONY PR

612-205-4609

www.spottedponypr.com

When meeting, Beth Crain, you will understand why Public Relations is her jam. She is full of energy and great ideas - just what you need if trying to brand/rebrand your business.

She provides dedicated, professional public relations services to help small businesses grow through impactful storytelling and strategic communications.

Beth really enjoys helping small businesses and non-profits, creating a targeted PR plan tailored to fit them and their budget. She is your brand hype woman! She finds the brand voice, does content creation, media relations/monitoring/reporting, press releases and copy editing amongst other things.

Wonder about her logo - the field horse? A field horse demonstrates hard work, trust and endurance, which is what you can expect from her. She is all about making connections, which she will do as a Chamber member. Thanks Beth!

ROCK FROM THE HEART

763-331-8282

www.rockfromtheheart.org

Some of you may know Amy Johnson as she has been a Chamber board member and works for a communications company called Maratona. She now, is putting her passion into Rock from the Heart, a non-profit using music to create awareness for aortic heart disease.

Rock from the Heart's mission is to proactively educate people about aortic and heart valve disease, bridge the gap between impacted families and the support they need, connect those diagnosed with vital resources, and inspire all through the healing power of music.

Aortic diseases, including aortic valve disease, aortic aneurysms and dissections, are silent killers. They often strike without warning, and early diagnosis is critical. Patients need support, education, and resources to navigate this complex healthcare landscape and receive life-saving treatment. Rock from the Heart offers support and resources to people and families helping them make informed decisions. Amy has been personally impacted by this, as her husband had a surprise event, and was diagnosed with aortic disease.

Rock from the Heart uses the power of music to uplift the spirits of people and families affected by aortic disease, and provide an opportunity to connect with survivors at each benefit concert. Thank you Amy for sharing this information and for creating some healing power through music!

ACADEMIC LUNCHEON

Wednesday, May 15th

The highly anticipated Academic Luncheon is right around the corner! Names will be shared with us soon. Be sure to watch your emails for one coming from us with student names the week of April 15th. This is a first come first serve sponsorship, so act fast.

For those of you that are new to this event, a business has the opportunity to sponsor a student at a luncheon that celebrates their academic achievements. You buy their lunch, sit with them at the table and wish them well in their journey ahead. It's a fun, somewhat formal event that is loved by students and business members alike.

CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS - FINAL WEEK TO APPLY

Do you as a Chamber member business, have a high school senior student, employ one or have an employee who is a parent of one? Spread the news and have the student apply for our Chamber scholarship. We give three $1500 scholarships away every year as a result of our annual golf tournament.

The winners of these scholarships are announced at the Adademic Luncheon.

GOOD MORNING BUFFALO

Thursday, April 18th 8:00 a.m.

Commercial Realty Solutions

3 Hwy 55 W

Come meet and greet fellow Buffalo business leaders and check out the newly remodeled CRS office space. Enjoy some treats and coffee and share what's happening in your business!

GOOD AFTERNOON BUFFALO

Thursday, April 18th 4:30 p.m.

904 Commercial Drive

Why not say good morning AND good afternoon on the same day! Join other Chamber members for a little casual networking while enjoying a refreshing beverage of choice. Maybe, if we're lucky, it will be nice enough to sit outside!

STATE OF THE CITY LUNCHEON

Tuesday, April 23rd 11:30 a.m.

Bison Creek Bar & Dining $25

We have a great line up of community leaders ready to share what is happening from their perspective, in our wonderful community! We always fill the house! So far we are at 50 and growing!



Thanks to our event sponsors: Bankwest, Culver's, Old National Bank & Thomes Insurance

BE SURE TO SUPPORT THE GOLF EVENT THAT SUPPORTS THE SCHOLARSHIPS!

Thank you to our now 16 Diamond Level Sponsors who have already committed to our 25th Annual Scramble! We added American Family/Chris Chapman to the list!! Want to sponsor? Want to golf? Or maybe you just have a raffle prize you would like to donate! Register below!

BUFFALO DAYS IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!

Not far behind the golf tournament, we have Buffalo Days! We appreciate your sponsorship to help keep this great community event going strong! Want to show your business in the parade? That's an option too! Just let us know and we will get you set up!

Gold Sponsor • $1,000 or More

• ·  Parade Unit
• ·  Parade position choice after #15
• ·  Business listed in advertising
• ·  Signage in prominent downtown location
• ·  Business listing in parade program-Chamber members highlighted
• ·  Chamber social media

Silver Sponsor • $500 - $999

• ·  Parade Unit
• ·  Business listed in advertising
• ·  Signage in prominent downtown location
• ·  Business listing in parade program-Chamber members highlighted

Bronze Sponsor • $250 - $499

• ·  Business listing in parade program-Chamber members highlighted

Honorary Sponsor • $50 - $249

• ·  Business listing in parade program-Chamber members highlighted

Parade Unit Only • $300

• ·  Parade Unit
• - Business listing in parade program-Chamber members 

Button Board Sponsor • $30

• ·  Pay $30 for board of 10 buttons
• ·  Sell all buttons – no cost to you
• ·  Free delivery and pick-up of board

As you are out and about do you make a purpose to do business with only other Chamber members? Do you recognize and thank the businesses that are fellow members? When you walk in the door of a business- take note - do they have a Chamber member window cling?

Do you know how long Applebee's has been in our community? It has been a staple local restaurant since August of 2000 and they're open 11 a.m. to midnight 7 days a week! It was and still is, a place to gather after sporting events, for families to celebrate birthdays, for couples to enjoy a night out or for happy hours for businesses. Great food, great service and we are greatly blessed to have them be a part of our community for going on 25 years!!

SUE SAYS

CHANNEL 5 HERE TO HIGHLIGHT OUR BUFFALO STATUES!

How many can you see?

DOJO KARATE ALL AMERICAN KARATE CUP!

Buffalo's DoJo Karate along with 8 other Dojo's will be a part of this tournament with more than 1,000 local competitors! Sponsor and be seen by over 4000 people with ads in the program, shout outs on the All-American Karate Cup's FB page, the opportunity to give bag stuffers, website links, mentions in the tournament and more!

If interested reach out to Chris Hourscht at 612382-4231 or [email protected].

ANOTHER GREAT BCT PERFORMANCE TO BE HAD! April 5-7 and April 12-14

Discovery School Auditorium

Tickets here: www.BCTMN.org

Enchanted April is a period comedy based on the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. Feeling lost in the shadows of marriage and forgotten in the rush of 1920s post-war society, two London housewives pool their savings to rent a villa in Italy for a ladies-only holiday away, reluctantly recruiting a pair of difficult upper-class women to share the cost and the experience. Together under the Mediterranean sun, the four women clash — and then begin to bond and bloom — until men once again upset the balance.

THE BIGGEST LOCAL SPRING SHOPPING EVENT IS JUST A MONTH AWAY!

RIVERS OF HOPE GALA, APRIL 26th

Come enjoy a special evening at a Black & White Gala where glamour and mystery abound! Rivers of Hope is a non-profit program aimed at ending family and domestic abuse through advocacy, education, and interagency collaboration. They serve adults and youth! Great fundraising event to help them with their cause! Go here for further information!

https://givebutter.com/fan290