The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau serves our business members,
promotes our local assets, and shapes the future of our community.
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HOT OFF THE PRESS!
OUR NEW 2023 CHAMBER DIRECTORY/COMMUNITY GUIDE IS IN!
Look for these to be arriving on your doorstep soon. If you would like copies for your business (hint hint realtors, retailers, offices with waiting areas, hotels etc)... just let us know!
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Sponsor Spotlight/Leaders in Limelight |
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Have you ever wanted to have a video done for your business to show on your social media channels? Just call us and we will get you set up! Jeremiah Schmid Concepts will do a professional video for you that will also reside on our webpage for a month, all for just $350. Can't get it done for better than that!
Here is a video Jeremiah recently did for our Chamber/Tourism webpage highlighting some of our restaurants. Let me know if you are interested!
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CLASSIC GYMNASTICS WEST
TOMORROW January 19th 8:00 a.m.
1303 1st St NE #102
https://www.classicgym.com/
Attend our first Good Morning Buffalo of the year! Join us at Classic Gymnastics West for a tour of their newly renovated space and see what they have to offer for your kids or for you (they have Fire Within Yoga)!
Come do some networking, meet some new members, sip on a hot coffee and enjoy a treat before you start your workday. We invite you to stay for their ribbon cutting/photo op after if you would like!
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LAST CALL TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL BANQUET
HEADCOUNT GOES IN THIS FRIDAY!
DON'T BE LEFT SITTING ON THE BENCH - REGISTER NOW!
Just a week away - so don't delay!
Here are some photos from last year so we can show you how much fun it is! Don't miss out on this year. Even though the Vikes lost, the tailgating theme is still a fun one!
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NEW MEMBER WELCOME LAST WEEK
Quarterly, we invite our new members to meet here at the Chamber office where Suzanne and I can share what the Chamber does to support them. It's a good networking opportunity for them as well. Below is Devane/Nautical Bowls, Greta from Bee Strong Blossoms, Ana from Bella's Flock, Brendakay and Sherri from Creative Gals Craft & Sew Emporium, Erica from BRIX Real Estate and Suzanne. We were treated to a Nautical Bowl for our breakfast - tasty!
If you ever have questions about what the Chamber does or could do for you - just ask! We are happy to share and show you how to get the most out of your Chamber membership!
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ONLY ONE MONTH AWAY!
Sponsor...Play some Cornhole...help spread the word!
One great way to sponsor that is a win/win, is to be a Razor Flag Sponsor. You get the flag to keep for your marketing purposes and it flies proudly during the event. We have to order them up soon - so give us a call!
Also in need of cornhole teams, so please talk to family and friends! Let's fill the field! $40 per two man team gets them on the bracket for a chance to win a cash prize and each get a mug filled with their beverage of choice!
Look at this list of sponsors - thank you soooooo much:
Edward Jones, Insurance Center of Buffalo, Rotary Club of Buffalo, Franklin Outdoors, CorTrust Bank, MidCountry Bank/Insurance, Culvers, DeZiel Heating and A/C, Optimal Function Physical Therapy, Bolton Menk, Buffalo Pizza, wRight Lumber, Allina Health/Buffalo Hospital, Eclipse Digital, Pfeifer Property Management, Bison Networking Group, Farmers Insurance/Karna Kleven, Fresh Coat Painters, Hurley Appliance Repair, Nautical Bowls, Renaissance Therapy & Consulting, American Family Insurance/Chris Chapman, Bankwest, Comfort Keepers, Cross Country Mortgage, Kids Haven, McDonough Taxes, Murphy Co & Design, State Farm/Troy Crank, Whirltronics, BioLife Plasma, EDM, Insurance Brokers of MN/Mike Zumbusch , State Farm/Mark Olson, ServPro of Wright County, Buffalo Companion Animal Clinic, KRWC Radio, Wright County Collision, Family Counseling Center, Johnson Larson Peterson, Lunderby Photography, North Star Awards & Trophies, Thomes Insurance Group/Lana Fabel.
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WHAT A DAY OF INSPIRATION IT WAS! |
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INSPIRATION, MOTIVATION & EDUCATION
The theater was at capacity and the speakers were top notch! Much was learned, motivation was felt, and networking was happening. All in all - a winning day!
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Our final speaker was Cindra Kamphoff who talked about being gritty (purpose, passion, perseverance) and not allowing our fear to stand in the way of our potential. |
The 150 seat theater was full of eager listeners. There were three speakers who each spoke for close to an hour. |
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Above is Greg Anzelc from the I-94 Chamber of Commerce, Amy Valek from JB Group in St. Michael, Speaker Joe Schmitt from Channel 5 and myself. Joe spoke of being a person of impact - about culture, compassion, connections and clarity...about making impressions when not trying to be impressive. |
First speaker, Ross Bernstein, was an animated speaker. He spoke of focusing on what you can control despite the disruptors, to be humble, to win with dignity, that building relationships is the key to success. He also spoke of QTL - Quality Time Left - how do we spend it?
Suzanne and I want to thank you for attending the event. It's always great to serve you!
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BUFFALO STRONG ANNIVERSARY - THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY CAN GET INVOLVED
To continue in the efforts of connecting through a caring community and encouraging wellness efforts here, the Buffalo Strong Team is asking that businesses do something the week of February 6th to show their support.
The students at the high school will be emphasizing mental well-being during their RAVE week. If you want to have a speaker, offer some wellness activity, do some community service, host a spa day etc... those are all things that would be appropriate and fun to encourage wellness with your staff or the community.
Our own Culver's will be giving a percentage of their sales to the Buffalo Strong cause on February 9th, so be sure to put that on your calendar now! If you would like to volunteer to man one of the donation buckets for an hour that night - let me know! Always fun!
There will be a showing of a film about anxiety, called Angst. This will be shown in the Bison Room at the high school on February 9th from 6:30-8:30 pm. Registration is required. Go to the Buffalo Strong website for a full list of what is happening in our community www.buffalostrong.care.
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MEMBER/COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS |
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KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW
Quick-link to the recent City of Buffalo public meetings:
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Why don't the Minnesota Vikings eat cereal?
Every time they get close to the bowl they choke!
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Be sure you follow us on Facebook and Twitter! |
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Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce
763-682-4902
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