MN Chapter | October Edition

ASID MN Happy Hour

Tuesday, October 7th

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Ciao Bella, Bloomington



All are welcome for a casual networking happy hour at Ciao Bella in Bloomington.

Food and drinks are available for purchase.

FREE EVENT but please RSVP so we have a head count.

White Box Challenge

Reveal Party

Thursday, October 16th

5:00 - 7:00 PM

Select Surfaces WEST

Join ASID MN for the big reveal of our annual White Box Challenge—a design competition where imagination takes center stage!

Come meet the judges and see how designers transformed mystery items into one-of-a-kind creations.

Don’t miss the celebration, the creativity, and the reveal of this year’s winners!

CEU Palooza

Tuesday, November 4th

10:00 - 3:30 PM

Warners’ Stellian Appliance - Edina

Knock out 4 CEUs and update your appliance knowledge in one fun day!

See ASID & industry peers while enjoying lunch & goody bags. Then toast your achievements at our Sous Vide & Sips Happy Hour, presented by SKS.

2026 ASID Design Excellence Awards

Submission window is open!

Sept. 26th - October 23rd

Don't miss your chance! 

FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 23rd

Your talent shines through in the beautiful spaces you create for your clients, now let your peers in the local design community see the results of your hard work!

Click HERE to watch a quick how-to video on entering the ASID Awards

Welcome the 25/26 ASID MN Board &

Thank You Outgoing Directors

Thank you...

Holly Bayer, 24/25 Chapter President

Jennifer Ruis, 23 -25 Finance Director

Amber Ranzau, 23-25 Communications Director

Tanya Otten, 23-25 Professional Development Director

Gage Vizecky, 24-25 Student Representative

Welcome to our new and returning Board Directors...

President: Mike Rataczak

President-Elect: Lisa Africano

Finance Director: Terry Gustafson

Communications Director: Shannon Hosager

Membership Director: Laura Engen

At-Large Director: Julie Tuerk

Professional Dev. Director: Lucy Penfield

Student Representative: Laura Reed

2026 Chapter Sponsorship

We’ve made some changes this year and designed our event-based sponsorship program to give you options — from full event sponsorships to supporting or marketing-only opportunities.

Support your local chapter and gain brand visibility with the design community.

We could not do it without the support of our fabulous sponsors!

Mail Box/Address Rental

Need a business address, mailbox, or a place to work between meetings?

As an exclusive benefit, ASID Members can rent a business mailbox and address at our ShareSquare IMS office location for $200/month.

Drop-in desks are also available during business hours, giving you a convenient place to work for the day or between meetings at IMS.

Email administrator@mn.asid.org to learn more!

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Members Supporting Members

Say thank you to, and do business with a sponsor today.

Click the sponsor's logo to visit their web page.

To become an ASID MN sponsor, contact the office at adminstrator@mn.asid.org.

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