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Swinging into Summer - and Into Strategy
First: a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Golf Classic yesterday. It was a beautiful day with a full course, great energy, and plenty of friendly competition. Congratulations to our winners, and a special thank you to our sponsors for making the day such a success!
Second: it's almost time for our Foundation Celebration--our biggest fundraising event of the year for Leadership St. Paul and our workforce initiatives--happening on July 22nd from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Hamline University. Register today to join us in honoring our two HERBIE Award winners: Roxanne Sanchez of Nine Lives Thrift is the Individual winner, while the Organization winner is Bremer Bank, with former President and CEO, Jeanne Crain accepting the award.
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We're excited to unveil our new ePUB, Chamber Insights! 🌟
Dive into the latest updates about the Chamber and discover the incredible things we've been up to in recent months. Don't miss out—check it out now!
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Wednesday, July 23
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Compete 25
Wednesday, August 13
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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We’d like to invite you to apply to CEO Next, a no-cost group learning opportunity from Hennepin County that brings together successful business leaders like you to work through challenges of scale, and gain access to exceptional business research. Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and Scott County have partnered to offer this program at no cost for business leaders who see more than $1 million in revenue and have between 10 and 99 employees.
For more than 13 years, this group-learning opportunity has brought successful business leaders together with each other, guest speakers, and market research. Learn more and apply for CEO Next.
| | Ramsey County is working with employers, workforce providers, and educators to better align services, programs, and partnerships that support young people, ages 14-24, as they prepare for and enter the workforce. If you’re an employer, workforce provider, or educational partner, take a survey by Thursday, July 31, to share how your organization engages youth, what’s working well, what could be improved, and where there are opportunities to strengthen collaboration. | | |
The Eau Claire Marathon announces three area nonprofit organizations will benefit from the Charity Classic 10K presented by Royal Credit Union. The Chippewa Valley Pickleball Club, the L.E. Phillips Senior Center, and the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley, were selected by the Eau Claire Marathon and the Royal Credit Union Foundation to be the beneficiaries of the 10K Charity Classic race held on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The Royal Credit Union Foundation has pledged $15,000 to the organizations and the amount awarded to each nonprofit is voted on by race registrants. Click HERE to read the full article.
| | Royal Credit Union (Royal) has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was recently announced and can be viewed on the Forbes website. To view the full press release click HERE. | | Join us Friday, July 26 at 6:00 PM for Summer Sparklers on the Patio—an intimate wine dinner where sparkle meets soul. As the sun sets over the historic Union Depot, 1881 Eating House invites you to savor six carefully crafted courses, each paired with a dazzling sparkling wine from around the globe. From the refined elegance of Laurent-Perrier Champagne to the bold fizz of Mollydooker Sparkling Shiraz, every pour is designed to elevate your plate and your palate. Picture an evening of candlelight, laughter, and cool summer bubbles under open skies—romantic, relaxed, and just a little bit effervescent. Seating is limited for this golden-hour experience. Reserve now and toast to the flavors of summer in full sparkle. | | Are You Lender Ready? SBA’s newest initiative, the Are You Lender Ready Series, focuses on preparing small business owners to ask for a loan. Join us at the McKnight Foundation on Wednesday, July 23rd. Register now. | | |
Lip Esteem will host its 5-Year Anniversary Empowerment Luncheon on July 13 at 2 p.m. at Saint Paul College, 235 Marshall Ave. Emmy-nominated actress Yvette Nicole Brown will headline the celebration, which highlights beauty, entrepreneurship and self-esteem. Attendees will enjoy a catered meal, uplifting conversations and opportunities to support local businesses and community growth. Tickets are $75 and available now. For sponsorships, contact Zykeia at zykeia@lipesteem.com. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
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Help Create a Joyful Day for Families Facing Childhood Cancer
Join us for Valleyfair Cares Day on Friday, August 15, in partnership with the American Cancer Society. It’s more than just a day at the park—it’s a chance to bring smiles, laughter, and hope to children with cancer and their loved ones.
A $500 donation gives one family a memorable day at Valleyfair, including park admission, parking, commemorative t-shirts, and lunch—all at no cost to them.
🎢 Give the gift of joy today: Click here to sponsor a family! Thanks to the generous support of Valleyfair Cares, 100% of your sponsorship benefits the American Cancer Society’s Gold Together initiative, supporting pediatric cancer research and family services.
For more information, contact Tami Siebert at tami.siebert@cancer.org
Let’s stand together. Because every child deserves a day to simply be a kid.
| | This summer, Circus Juventas rolls out the red carpet for a trip through time and Tinseltown with a twist of paranormal intrigue. Join a lively crew of ghostbuster-style teens who, thanks to a lightning strike, find themselves transported to 1939, amidst the glitter and glamour of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Traverse the phantasmic fifth dimension, filled with celebrities, bellhops, gangsters, paparazzi, and studio heads as they navigate the bright lights and haunting shadows of the mysterious Hotel Hollywood. It’s an adventure you won’t want to miss! Tickets go on sale online on Monday, June 23. Prices range from $25 - $55. To purchase, visit cjshows.org/Lumiere. | | 1 in 8 women in your life will be impacted by breast cancer this year and 1 in 800 men will be diagnosed. The American Cancer Society Men Wear Pink campaign has started recruiting guys who have a passion to end breast cancer as we know it for everyone. Last year MN had 25+ Ambassadors who raised $140,000 through fun events and were in the top 20 nationally. This year, they are seeking a spot in the Top 10 and are inviting you to join this group of influential leaders. Contact Maryann Malec at maryann.malec@cancer.org for more information and how to sign up to be an Men Wear Pink Ambassador. Wear your pink proudly! | | Join us for a fun-filled evening at CHS Field on Tuesday, July 8 at 7:07 p.m. as the St. Paul Saints take on the Iowa Cubs during the annual Police and Fire Night, presented by Blaze Credit Union. This special event supports both the St. Paul Police Foundation and St. Paul Fire Foundation, with $5 from each ticket donated to the foundation of your choice. Enjoy an exciting night of baseball, community, and appreciation—including a ceremonial first pitch by the Police and Fire Chiefs. Get your tickets and exclusive event merchandise HERE or contact Megan Linder with questions. | | The Great Minnesota Bake sale is a campaign where a community of partners host a weeklong "bake sale" to raise much-needed funds for the life-saving work of Open Arms of Minnesota. The second annual Great Minnesota Bake Sale will take place from August 10-16. This exciting event will see a network of bakeries, coffee shops, retailers, and sponsors come across the Twin Cities Metro Area come together to raise funds from Open Arms. Please contact Emily Essert to learn more about sponsoring this event or participating in as a bakery/other location. | | |
CareerForce in Saint Paul is now open in Metro Square. In addition to assisting job seekers, CareerForce Centers provide many services to employers, including:
• access to a pool of potential employees
• tools to help with recruitment and hiring
• identifying training opportunities for current staff
• connecting with local workforce resources to address specific skill gaps and training needs
Stop in at the new CareerForce Center in Saint Paul to get help finding and retaining talent.
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The Equity Committee of the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County has assembled an Inclusive Employer Toolkit to help employers in our community and region improve inclusion. The purpose in creating this resource is to provide practical tools that will ultimately help move the needle on workforce disparities and provide equitable access to wealth and opportunity.
The guide offers concrete practices to build diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces in the areas of staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention. Much of the information contained in the guide was crowd-sourced from employers and experts committed to achieving equity outcomes.
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