Midway Chamber of Commerce May 13, 2025

Avenues Newsletter

~THIS WEDNESDAY~ Lunchtime Chamber Connect @ Udo's African Restaurant and Grocery Store 5/14


~NEXT WEDNESDAY~ May Member Luncheon featuring Tom Whaley 5/21


May Economic Development 5/28


Midway Chamber Coffee Club @ Dogwood Coffee - St. Paul 5/29


88th Annual Midway on the Fairway Friday, June 6 @ Como


June Economic Development 6/24


2025 Annual Patio Party & Recognition Event 7/16



SAVE THE DATE

 2025 Leadership Summit 6/17 @ Augsburg University

88th Annual Midway on the Fairway


Friday, June 6 at Como Park Golf



presented by

The Midway on the Fairway Golf Tournament has become an important annual tradition for the Midway Chamber of Commerce and sells out each year. Proceeds from this event help the Midway Chamber keep dues affordable and enables the Chamber to continue to be a strong advocate for business in the Midway. The tournament is a great way to promote your business, network and entertain colleagues and clients. The tournament, held on June 6 this year, is now in its 88th year. If you are interested in participation contact us at ana@midwaychamber.com.


Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email chad@midwaychamber.com to learn more!


Contact ana@midwaychamber.com to register your foursome today!

Date/Time:

Friday Jun 6, 2025

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM CDT


SCHEDULE

-7:00 Check-in & Breakfast

-8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

-1:30 p.m. Picnic & Prizes


Location:

Como Park Golf Course

1431 North Lexington Parkway

St. Paul, MN 55103


Fees/Admission:

Foursomes

$750 


Individual Player

$190


RSVP

Donating an auction item is a great way to promote your organization and support the Chamber.Donations must be received by June 5! Contact ana@midwaychamber.com to learn more. Click here to access the donation form.



Thank you to our Sponsors

~THIS WEDNESDAY~

Lunchtime Chamber Connect @

Udo's African Restaurant and Grocery Store


Are you new to the Midway Chamber, or want to find out how to best utilize your membership? Attend an upcoming ChamberConnect and meet other new and renewing members. Each month, the Midway Chamber will host a ChamberConnect as a way to interact and meet new people. The get-together rotates from a happy hour, lunch, morning coffee and a virtual meeting.


Chamber Connect is a great way to start you Chamber connections as you network and socialize with fellow members!

Date/Time:

Wednesday May 14, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT


Location:

Udo's African Restaurant and Grocery Store 

755 Snelling Ave N.

St Paul, MN 55104


Fees/Admission:

This is a free event, but please let us know that you will attend.


RSVP

~NEXT WEDNESDAY~

May Member Luncheon featuring Tom Whaley


At the Saints, “fun is good” but so much goes into making the fun. A recovering attorney, Tom Whaley has a story about taking chances, being creative, and doing what’s right. Learn from him the tips of what makes a job rewarding and how to have fun when you attend the May 21 monthly member luncheon.

Speaker Bio

Tom Whaley, Executive Vice-President Business Affairs

St. Paul Saints Baseball Club


The St. Louis, Missouri native is a recovering attorney who began a career in baseball accidentally in 1992 when he sold a team sponsorship package to a client on the courthouse steps in St. Paul.


In their 33rd season, the Saints are the AAA affiliate of Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins, playing home games at CHS Field in St. Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood. 


From 1993 through 1998, Whaley served as the Saints’ director of operations and assistant general manager. During 1999 and 2000, he was corporate sales director for MLB’s Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He returned to St. Paul in 2002 in his current capacity, acquired an ownership interest in the Saints, and was principally involved with the team’s effort to secure funding for and develop CHS Field. In 2023, the team was sold by its founders to Diamond Baseball Holdings, an ownership group that owns 46 minor league baseball teams across the country.


Whaley is past Board Chair of the Midway Chamber of Commerce, St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, and current board member of the Science Museum of Minnesota. In 2018, he was inducted into the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame.

Date/Time:

Wednesday May 21, 2025

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT


Location:

Carondelet Center 

1890 Randolph Ave

St Paul, MN 55105


Fees/Admission:

$40 members

$60 non-members


~Please inform the chamber directly if you will be using a luncheon pass for this event~


***Please note: Cancellations must be received via written notice. Substitutions are welcome or you may use your credit toward a future event per chamber approval. Reservations made within 48 hours of the event will be charged an additional $10


RSVP

May Economic Development


In 1975, the first Hmong refugees came to Minnesota. Learn more about the history of Hmong people in Minnesota, as well as current Hmong projects such as sites near the Minnesota State Capitol and the Maplewood Mall. Presenters include Lee Pao Xiong, Concordia University; and John B. Yang, Pan Asian Center

Date/Time:

Wednesday May 28, 2025

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT


Location:

Concordia University

Ries Tower

393 Dunlap St. N.

9th Floor

Saint Paul, MN 55104


Fees/Admission:

Free, but please register to let us know you are coming for food count purposes!


RSVP

Midway Chamber Coffee Club

@ Dogwood Coffee - St. Paul


Established in 2010, Dogwood Coffee Company is a small craft roaster dedicated to delicious coffee and the good things that come with it. They call Minneapolis & St. Paul home. Dogs are their preferred companions, washed their preferred coffees, and gratitude their preferred posture. This small quality focused roaster concentrates their efforts on developing relationships in the sourcing process, learning about and executing the craft of roasting, exploring the science of brewing and sharing delicious coffee with their customers.

Date/Time:

Thursday May 29, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT


Location:

Dogwood Coffee - St. Paul

2700 University Ave W

St Paul, MN 55114


Fees/Admission:

Free to attend


RSVP

June Economic Development


The Minnesota Chamber Foundation released a report March 23 titled “The Economic Contributions of Immigrants in Minnesota.” The report highlights their contributions as consumers, human capital, taxpayers and a link to the world economy, through entrepreneurship, by region and as talent in key industries. Learn more about the impact of immigrants to our state’s economy when you attend this luncheon.

Date/Time:

Tuesday Jun 24, 2025

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT


Location:

International Institute of Minnesota

1694 Como Ave

St Paul, MN 55108


Fees/Admission:

Free, but please register to let us know you are coming for food count purposes!


RSVP

2025 Annual Patio Party

& Recognition Event


Summertime is here, which means it's time to celebrate as we kickstart a brand new year of chamber programming coming your way. Join us at Urban Growler Brewing Company outside in the beer garden to catch up with food, fun, and drinks! We will recognize our outgoing board members, executive committee members, ambassadors and more. We look forward to seeing our members and friends in person as we kick off our new fiscal year!


(In the event of inclement weather, party will move to Barrel room.)

 

***Transit Note: For those traveling by transit, the closest bus stop is on the 87 route, near the Raymond/Hampden intersection.***

Date/Time:

Wednesday Jul 16, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CDT


Location:

Urban Growler

2325 Endicott St.

Saint Paul, MN 55114


Fees/Admission:

$40.00 members/ $60.00 non-members

This includes networking, program, a beverage of your choice and food


***Please note: Cancellations must be received three days in advance to receive a full refund, substitutions are welcome. Reservations made within 4 days of the event will be charged an additional $10


RSVP

Plan Your Event at Dual Citizen


St. Paul Port Authority, developers bullish on St. Paul’s WestRock site


St. Paul City Council votes 4-3 to roll back rent control ordinance


The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library 2025 Minnesota Book Award Winners


Bremer-Old National merger is completed

🎉 Early Bird Tickets are now Available!🎉 


6th National African Leadership Conference

🗓 June 17–18, 2025 | Virtual Event


Be part of a powerful convening of African leaders, entrepreneurs, changemakers, and community advocates from across the nation.

This year’s conference will feature engaging panels, expert speakers, and interactive discussions — all focused on advancing leadership, innovation, and economic empowerment in African communities.


🎟 Early Bird Registration is open now!



Reserve your spot at a discounted rate and join the conversation shaping our collective future.


REGISTER NOW! 

Exciting Events Ahead!



Little Africa Festival and Parade


🗓️ August 3 | Hamline Park, Saint Paul

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture and community!


Learn More 

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties


Budget Sign Shop


North Star Bank



Riverland Bank

Allianz Field boasts the latest in amenities and technology while also being sustainably-designed to minimize environmental impact and energy usage. The stadium is a soccer-first facility, while also hosting entertainment and events year-round. They offer a high-end event experience with premium in-house catering, hosting events like: galas, tradeshows, receptions, meetings, festivals and more. The multipurpose spaces at Allianz Field are full of 'wow' factor. Come see the Allianz Field difference for yourself; you won't want to plan an event anywhere else.


10% off Rental Discount to Midway Chamber member businesses.


Visit https://www.allianzfield.com and inquire about your upcoming event today!

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