August 2007

Accelerate Business Today
 Free Networking Events in August!
As a member of one of the five local Accelerate chambers, you have the opportunity to attend these free networking events in July.  Join us at...



The Buzz
Hosted by Northern Dakota Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, August 2, 2007
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Workforce Center
1 West Mendota Road, West St. Paul

The August agenda will feature Sam O'Connell, Transit Specialist with Dakota County. Sam will discuss and provide updates on the Robert Street Corridor project.

The Buzz is an informal networking event with information on current happenings in West St. Paul and Mendota Heights. The Buzz is organized by the West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Business Council and is hosted on the first Thursday of each month at the Minnesota WorkForce Center. Bring plenty of business cards and enjoy a cup of coffee to get your day going at the BUZZ!



Business After Hours
hosted by Burnsville Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, August 2, 2007
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Huber Universal Services
12040 Riverwood Circle, Burnsville

Enjoy drinks, appetizers and networking at the Huber Universal Services.



Arbor Pointe Community Festival
Hosted by River Heights Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Arbor Pointe- Concord/Cahill/Broderick and Buchanan Trail, Inver Grove Heights

Great prizes, carnival games, auto show, arts & craft show as well as miniature golf and military vehicles.




a.m. expresso…A Networking Event
hosted by Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, August 7
7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
GolfTEC – Roseville
1800 Highway 36, Roseville

Interested in expanding your customer base? Want a fun way to uncover new business leads from fellow Chamber members? Then a.m. expresso is for you! This month, a.m. expresso is hosted by GolfTEC.

GolfTEC Roseville is an indoor, golf - learning facility that helps make learning the game and improving your skills easy. GolfTEC’s certified personal coaches enhance the learning process through the help of instant video feedback of your swing, three dimensional motion analysis and a personal website where you can view your swings compared to tour professionals, watch personalized drills and read notes from your lessons. GolfTEC Roseville is located in the Golfsmith store and hosts both PGA and LPGA Teaching Professionals.

a.m. expresso is an informal meeting, so please come as your schedule allows. Remember to bring lots of business cards!

Business Card Exchange at Paul’s Auto and Tire
Hosted by River Heights Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
3052 65th Street East, Inver Grove Heights

Mark your calendars to attend this fun networking event and member social at Paul’s Auto and Tire! Complimentary food and refreshments will be available so bring lots of business cards and come join us for a great summer after hours!

A.M. Coffee Break
hosted by Burnsville Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Verizon Wireless
921 North County Road 42, Burnsville

Enjoy fresh coffee, delicious pastries and conversation with Burnsville Chamber members.

Coffee Break
Hosted by Northern Dakota County Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, August 9, 2007
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Caribou Coffee
2864 Hwy 55, Suite 100, Eagan

Start your morning off with a fresh cup of coffee and a business card in hand with Caribou Coffee as they host the August Coffee Break. The monthly Coffee Break was established to casually network while gathering in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere. The Coffee Break meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month from 8:30-9:30 am. Join us for a great morning and networking.

Member Orientation
Hosted by Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Friday, August 10
7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Chamber of Commerce Center
401 North Robert Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul

Are you a new member of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce or do you just want to find out how to get the most out of your membership investment?

Attend Member Orientation and learn about all the opportunities available to you as a Chamber member. The presentation includes an overview of services, committees, events, advertising, marketing, sponsorships and additional value-added programs available to Chamber members only.

AM Connection
Hosted by Northern Dakota County Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Dakota County Technical College - Dakota Room
1300 - 145th Street E, Rosemount

Please park in the West Parking lot and enter the building on that side. The Dakota Room is on the lower level.

The August agenda will feature Mark Krebsbach, Dakota County Physical Development and a discussion on the 42/52 Interchange. He will provide updates on the project.

The AM Connection is the monthly event held in Rosemount. The event provides a networking opportunity and program containing professional development or community information. The AM Connection meets regularly on the second Tuesday of each month from 8:00-9:00 am in the Dakota Room at Dakota County Technical College. The AM Connection is organized by the Rosemount Area Business Council. Mark your calendars for this monthly meeting.

a.m. expresso…A Networking Event
Hosted by Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, August 15
7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Vitality Pilates, Yoga and Adventures
145 East 10th Street, Saint Paul

Interested in expanding your customer base? Want a fun way to uncover new business leads from fellow Chamber members? Then a.m. expresso is for you! This month, a.m. expresso is hosted by Vitality Pilates, Yoga and Adventures.

Vitality aims to empower people to live healthy, active, vital lives through pilates, yoga, personal fitness training, adventure travel and retreats. We have a full line of STOTT Pilates equipment and a highly educated staff with skills to work with clients ranging from rehabilitation to professional athletic conditioning. Intelligent Exercise. Profound Results.

a.m. expresso is an informal meeting, so please come as your schedule allows. Remember to bring lots of business cards.

Joe Senser’s Sports Theater Overtime
hosted by TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, August 15
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Plymouth Station Retail Center
16605 County Road 24, Plymouth

Get in the game! Meet other chamber members and guests at Joe Senser's Sports Theater, which features great food, lively bars and friendly service. Giant, nine-foot wide HDTV screens surround the room, creating an incredible sports theater experience from any seat in the house. Remember to bring plenty of business cards, and stay as long as your schedule allows.

Christianson & Company Real Estate Services Business Showcase
hosted by TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, August 22
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Golden Valley Executive Center
4310 Dahlberg Drive, Golden Valley

Stop by this casual event for a light lunch, prizes, and an easy networking opportunity. Get a firsthand look at Golden Valley Executive Center, a brand-new office condo development with 1,500 to 6,000 square-foot spaces available for purchase and customization to businesses’ exact specifications. Bring your business cards, and come and go as your schedule allows.