Wow. Last weekend’s Minnesota Yacht Club Festival was a fabulous success! I heard someone describe it as a cross between Woodstock and the State Fair. And by the looks of it, all over social media, the description was accurate. In case you didn't realize, Saint Paul’s Parks Department deserves a major shout-out. According to 5 Eyewitness News (if you hadn’t seen it for yourself!) the entire area was completely under water just a week prior and they had to do some serious clean-up to be ready. Congratulations, Saint Paul!

While you all were celebrating, I was at the national ACCE convention in Dallas, learning more about how to serve this region. The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) is our national association. I recently was voted in as a Board member, and am honored to serve with other chamber executives who lead the nation’s largest – and even smallest! – chambers. Lots to share!

Read more in my blog, It's Our Business. Each week I post thoughts and a quick read on things I think you should know.

See you in the trenches.

B

B Kyle

President & CEO

St. Paul Area Chamber

25th Foundation Celebration:

Really Big Time Silent Auction!

The Really Big Time Silent Auction is live! We have everything from concert tickets to St. Paul gear – check it out and make a bid! Show your support for community leadership while helping the Foundation fulfill its mission to create resources to invest in our region’s vitality by developing and engaging a talented workforce. 

VIP Vikings Training

Camp Experience

Join members from regional chambers to connect and hear about the Vikings’ plan for a winning season! During this event, you'll get to watch the players practice, up close, on the field, and participate in other Training Camp fun! We'll host food and drinks, a shaded tent, speakers from the team and more.

Equity Leadership Series: Shakopee Mdewakanton

Sioux Experience

Would you like to learn more about our regional tribes? Please join us! On Aug. 7, we will visit the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux’s Hocokata Ti Cultural Center and nearby sites to learn more about this thriving community, and both their history and current work. This is an excellent opportunity to spend a day out of the office, and bring back deeper understanding.

Young Professionals:

Boat Cruise

Enjoy summer in Minnesota and connect with Twin Cities young professionals and others during a boat cruise on the Mississippi River! We invite you to join us for networking on a Padelford River Boat. Your ticket will include dinner; a cash bar with drink specials and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available to enjoy.

DEI Collaborative

A new DEI Collaborative cohort is starting on August 1 at the St. Paul Area Chamber! All you CEOs, VPs, and Senior Leaders, take the opportunity to up your game in making change at your organizations. Establish your place of business as a place where people want to be! Where you and your employees feel like they belong, and that fresh and interesting ideas are flowing for a more productive and innovative business. Instead of talking at you, our facilitated program is about deep and transformative discussions. If you are interested in joining a cohort, please contact kristie@stpaulchamber.com for more information. You can also visit the DEI Collaborative’s webpage for more information.

Welcome New Members!

• Abby Chu Design
• Fractional Conference
• IC Edge Consulting

• Drive Time
• Great North Title

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Survey

To help understand the challenges today's businesses face, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is partnering with chambers of commerce, economic development associations, and other organizations on a survey of businesses across Ninth District states (MN, MT, ND, SD, WI, UP/MI). Take survey.

Roseville Business Council: Commercial Real Estate

Wednesday, July 24 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM



July Skills-Based Hiring Accelerator Workshop

Tuesday, July 30 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM



LSP Masters: Family Feud

Wednesday, August 14 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM



2024 ICLV Trip: Toronto!

September 19 - 21

View more Chamber & community events!

Come decked out in your best formal attire and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce. The event will include a networking happy hour, programming, dinner, dancing and more! It'll be a party that you won't want to miss! Register by July 26th!

On July 27th, all 4 Minnesota Crew Carwash locations will be donating 50% of the proceeds from all Ultimate washes sold to benefit Big Brothers Big Sister. Select locations will have special guests, radio remotes, and other giveaways! Learn more.

Chamber member Jeff Perry and his Sonic Dream trio are performing at Berlin nightclub in the North Loop on Friday, August 9^th from 5-7 PM. Learn more.

Check out our Events Calendar to find information on community events like the ACS: Relay For Life of White Bear Lake Area and Aquatennial Night Market.

Bridgemakers is accepting applications for their upcoming cohort for Bridge 2 Success Entrepreneur Fellowship. Applications close on July 31st.

Step into the Glamorous 1920s at Landmark Jewelers on Thursday, August 10th from 4pm to 8pm! Discover vintage jewelry and indulge in prohibition style refreshments. Come dressed to the nines for an unforgettable evening of fun and giveaways! Learn more.

It's time to nominate your favorite local businesses for the 2024 Saint Paul Business Awards! The Saint Paul Business Awards Program was launched in 2017 to recognize the outstanding businesses that call Saint Paul home. The program recognizes local businesses that provide critical services, contribute to the City's community, invest in their employees and are committed to Saint Paul's values of equity and diversity. 

Ramsey County is entering into its second year of the Emerging and Diverse Developers (EDD) Program. Ramsey County offers one-on-one technical assistance and cohort group learning to emerging and diverse developers interested in affordable housing development, in partnership with NEOO Partners and Baker Tilly. Apply now.

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