Midway Chamber of Commerce December 02, 2025 | | |
The Midway Chamber has released the following two statements.
ICE Statement
The Midway Chamber of Commerce believes immigrants are essential to our communities and we stand with employees, employers, and neighbors as they confront unreasonably aggressive enforcement tactics of federal immigration enforcement agencies. We urge Midway business owners to educate themselves and their employees about their rights and stand ready to assist in that effort. We call on elected officials to enact a national immigration policy that unites rather than divides and ask officials treat people with respect and dignity.
THC Statement
The Midway Chamber of Commerce recognizes the promise and importance of the THC industry to our economy and opposes the new federal law that hinders the growth of this industry. Stifling federal laws designed to cripple the THC industry will result in job losses and business closures throughout Minnesota and the United States. We stand by the THC industry.
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Black Friday is ON at Warners’ Stellian – and this is the appliance sale you don’t want to miss.
• Instant 10% off already reduced Black Friday prices
• Up to $100 Black Friday bonus for every appliance you buy, plus a $150 bonus on 4 appliances and a $400 bonus on 6 appliances for up to $1000 extra you can only get from St. Paul’s own Warners’ Stellian.
Our Appliance Specialists make the choice simple, and you’ll enjoy professional installation from our trusted crews, including dishwasher installation on top brands like KitchenAid and Bosch for not a penny more!
These deals end Dec. 3. Get full details and sign up for our emails & texts at warnersstellian.com/blackfriday.
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2025 Ladder of Hope
Guild’s Ladder of Hope events are hour-long impactful fundraisers that support Guild’s mission-driven and lifesaving services. Held for over 15 years, the Ladder of Hope events have become a staple to our supporters. These events are a chance to hear unforgettable stories of hope and recovery from staff, clients, and community members. We hope to inspire attendees to become donors, volunteers, and/or community partners. We believe that together, we can change lives.
What does Ladder of Hope support?
Guild empowers change by engaging individuals and communities, embracing their needs, and elevating their voices. We know that enduring, lasting change occurs one small step at a time when people see and understand all their options and create their own paths. At Guild we walk alongside people on this journey, working towards a future in which everyone has access to health, wellness, and community.
We served nearly 2,200 individuals in the Twin Cities metro area in 2021. From mental health crisis services to street outreach, our team is ready to help in some of the toughest situations. Not only are our services backed by research, but they are also mobile, meaning they are provided in the community when and where needed.
Everyone is worthy of the opportunity to create a life with joy, community, safety, and shelter. Stigma presents extraordinary challenges for people living with mental illness. Recognizing the inherent worth in all human beings, Guild places equity at the center of our work. We dispel discriminatory beliefs held by landlords, employers, and others – including practitioners – that don’t acknowledge mental illness as a disability that must and can be accommodated with the right support. Guild’s work is about restoring dignity and providing solid ground for everybody. We are not going to stop working until that happens.
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A Holiday Reception with HAP
Celebrate the season with us at a festive evening of great food, live music, and games. Together, we’ll spread holiday cheer and bring warmth and light to a long winter’s night.
This coming Saturday, December 6!
What to expect:
• Entertainment by DJ Vee Ex
• Inspiring community awards
• Games and a silent auction
• An evening of joy, connection, and impact
Date
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time
5:30—10:00pm
Reception
Cash bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres
Tickets
$75 per ticket
Parking
Free
Location
317 on Rice Park
317 Washington St, St. Paul, MN 55102
For more information about the event, please contact 612-746-4150 or jma@hmong.org
Register
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Flannery Construction is currently hosting a food drive, in partnership with Keystone Community Services (another Midway Chamber Member). Now through the end of the year (December 31,2025), we are collecting food and toiletry donations at our office and coordinating drop off deliveries to the Keystone food shelf location.
More Information on LinkedIn
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Support Our Hamline-Midway Neighbors
The Minnesota State Fair’s Community Gives Together program is hosting a drive to collect items for the Midway Project, a neighbor-led program in partnership with the Hamline Midway Coalition that operates a food pantry at Hancock Recreation Center. Needed items include diapers, baby wipes, laundry pods, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant and more (new, unopened items only). Collection days are Monday to Friday, Dec. 8 to 12, and Monday, Dec. 15, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Minnesota State Fair Administration Building, 1292 Cosgrove St., across from the Bandshell. More information here!
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3rd Annual
Community Night of Light
'Feeding our Neighbors in Need'
On Friday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m., Open Hands Midway will hold our 3rd Annual Community Night of Light - Feeding our Neighbors in Need meal program fundraiser. We will light up the tree in our yard. Lights for the tree can be purchased in honor or memory of loved ones. Each light is $5.00. To purchase a light(s), please click here. All money raised will be used for the meal programs at Open Hands Midway. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a short program that includes reading the names of those who are being honored and remembered through light purchases made by December 1, a tree blessing AND finally lighting the tree! You may purchase lights up until December 5 but any purchases after December 1st will not be included in the printed program. This is a fun family friendly event with cookies and cocoa for everyone.
If you have any questions you may contact us by calling 651-646-6549 x4.
Mark your calendar for Friday, December 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. when we will hold our 4th Annual Community Night of Light.
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~THIS FRIDAY~
Holiday Lunch on the Line @ Urban Growler
What better way to celebrate the holiday season, then by gathering at Urban Growler, the home of our annual party. Help support local breweries and snag some UGBC merchandise or crowlers for your gifting needs or for yourself! Thank you for supporting local and women owned businesses! We encourage you to support Midway vendors this season!
***Come show off your ugliest Christmas sweater with our ugly sweater competition!***
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Date/Time:
Friday Dec 5, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Location:
Urban Growler Brewing Co.
2325 Endicott St,
St Paul, MN 55114
RSVP
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~NEXT THURSDAY~
Midway Chamber Coffee Club @ Workhorse Coffee Bar
Workhorse Coffee Bar is a welcoming destination offering responsibly sourced and locally roasted coffee paired with stellar customer service -they value building community as well as customers.
Workhorse Coffee Bar has been recognized as a genuine community hub and hotspot in the midst of the non-profit and creative corridor along University Avenue in St Paul. They are also are home to the Smallest Museum in St Paul, a community art project funded by the 2014 Knight Foundation’s St Paul Art Challenge. In 2017, they received an Entrepreneur Finalist Award by economic development partner, the Neighborhood Development Center (NDC). Need to taste it to believe it? Stop by to enjoy a Latte or Chai today!
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Date/Time:
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CST
Location:
Workhorse Coffee Bar
2399 University Ave W
St Paul, MN 55114
RSVP
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2025 Celebration of Nonprofits
Timeline:
Morning:
9-9:30 a.m: Registration & coffee
9:30-11:00 a.m: Nonprofit Presentation
Seminar:
The Power of Purposeful Events
Unlock the strategy behind hosting events that don’t just look good on paper, but genuinely move your mission forward. Let’s break down the essential questions every nonprofit leader is asking today: What types of events are actually working? How do we get the right people in the room? What strategies are driving results and not just attendance?
This panel discussion session dives deep into six key considerations when choosing your event date and event type, helping you build gatherings that are intentional, impactful, and aligned with your goals.
Attendees will explore:
- Friend-raising or fundraising? How to define your event’s purpose from the start.
- Evaluating past attendees to measure real giving potential and identify opportunities.
- Educating your audiences on their role whether they’re current donors, community members, or new to your organization
- Designing events that flow, ensuring each moment supports your mission and keeps guests engaged.
- Timeline = Bottom Line, and how planning ahead directly increases fundraising outcomes.
- Choosing the right night, ensuring your event aligns with your community’s rhythm—not competing with it.
You’ll walk away with clear strategies and a refined lens for planning events that fulfill their purpose, strengthen donor relationships, and maximize revenue. Whether you're building a brand-new signature event or refreshing an existing one, this talk gives you the tools to approach your next gathering with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Seminar Panelists:
| | Col. Kurt Johnson, CAI, BAS, Virtue Fundraising | | Amber Stumph, Virtue Fundraising | | Heather Hammond, CRFE, Type A Events | | |
Expo and Luncheon:
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Nonprofit Expo
12 p.m.: Luncheon & Program
1 p.m.: Close & Happy Holidays!
Program:
Mission, Not Motion: Making Tough Choices When Everything Counts
The urgency in our current environment seems to demand immediate response. It is in these moments of perceived demand that we are most vulnerable to off-mission decisions, large and small. This session provides tools for identifying early signs of misalignment -in ourselves, in our teams, and in our organizations - and offers practical strategies for regaining clarity and focus.
Bio
Trish Thacker, MSW, LICSW is CEO at Guild and founder of Expedition Hope, LLC. She has been a leader and therapist for over 25 years, with specialized training in: leadership and leader development, Interpersonal Neurobiology, attachment, trauma informed and healing centered practice, resilience, addictions, family systems, eating disorders and more. Trish is also a skilled leader with experience in public, private, and non-profit sectors. Trish is passionate about supporting people through the process of growth, and also creating environments and cultures that support and encourage growth and healing. She believes that sometimes we need to hold hope for each other when we've lost sight of it for ourselves, and that healing is found in relationship.
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Date/Time:
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Location:
Anderson Student Center
Hamline University
774 Snelling Ave North
St. Paul, MN 55104
Fees/Admission:
Nonprofit Member - $40.00 Morning Seminar, Expo & Luncheon
For Profit Member - $45.00 Expo & Luncheon ONLY
For Profit Member- $60.00 Morning Seminar, Expo & Luncheon
Non Member - $65 Expo & Luncheon ONLY
RSVP
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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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Now Hiring
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Blaze Credit Union
Minnesota State Fair
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