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VHEDC Newsletter March 2016
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INVEST IN THE FUTURE
For over 30 years the VHEDC has served the local business community. The VHEDC exists to serve YOU--as an advocate and as a conduit for business resources. Our mission is to grow businesses and jobs in Vadnais Heights and the surrounding areas. Chart the future with us and INVEST TODAY! 
UPCOMING EVENTS
PROFESSIONAL EDGE
TUES., MARCH 8
7:30am Networking
8:00-9:00am Session
Deirdre VanNest with Speak & Get Results
How to Get More Warm Leads in 1 Hour than Most Business Owners Get in 1 Month

All of us are involved in promoting our business, which means discovering new innovative ways to sell your products and services.  This Professional EDGE Seminar will feature Deirdre Van Nest, one of the premier regional sales trainers and business coaching professionals . You will want to take advantage of this awesome opportunity.

Professional E.D.G.E is a combined program sponsored by the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce and the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation. 
Free to Attend
More info and Register

THE BENEFITS OF CONTENT MARKETING
THURS. MAR. 17
7:30-9:30 am
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Free to attend
Register HERE

BUILDING A BEER BRAND
THURS., APR. 21
3:30-5:30
Tria Restaurant & Event Center
$25.00
Register-->>HERE
HOT TOPICS & BURNING QUESTIONS: HR ROUNDTABLES
Free to attend, click on session to register. 

Thurs 3/17:  Building Your Organizational Culture - If you build it, they will come! Learn tips to build a workplace culture that will attract, engage, and retain employees.
 
Thurs 4/21:  Top Five Dilemmas in Finding Employees - How to solve them! If you can’t find them and keep them, something needs to change.Learn strategies for dealing with the most common issues.
 
Thurs 5/19:  Fire them up or out! How to use corrective action to improve performance or to transition out in a way that minimizes risk, preserves your reputation, and the employees’ dignity.
 
Thurs 6/16:  The “New” Worker – Managing Expectations – Yours and Theirs! A societal shift has affected the attitudes and behaviors of today’s worker.Learn strategies for bridging the gap between differing expectations.

Third Thursday of each month from 7:30-8:45 am at Caribou Coffee on Highway 96 and 35E in Vadnais Heights.  Come early or stay late for informal networking!

Each meeting starts with a 10-15 minute presentation on a topic of interest and relevance to current trends related to human resources.  Following is 45 minutes of open floor dialogue where participants can bring in their burning questions and hot topics.  It is your chance to Ask the Experts!
 

Brought to you by Right4 Your Business, LLC
Cindy O’Donovan, M.A. and Dr. Julie Tschida
Certified as Senior Human Resource Professionals
 
City of Vadnais Heights Development News

HEIGHTS PLAZA NORTH
Ground work has begun for the construction of the new freestanding building north of the Noodles and Company in the Heights Plaza Shopping Center Complex – this is the future home of Punch Pizza and a second tenant.  The City Council approved the placement of a city entrance monument sign at this corner as a part of this project. 

NORTH STAR MINI STORAGE
The City received an application from North Star Mini Storage for the construction of a self-storage facility at 3880 Labore Road (across from Macaluso’s). They operate multiple facilities across the metro area, including in Shoreview and Oakdale.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA
The Planning Commission made its recommendation to the City Council regarding medical marijuana facilities.  They have recommended that distribution facilities - which function similarly to medical clinics – should be considered as a Special Use Permit in the Commercial Zoning Districts with very specific security requirements.  If you’d like more information or would like to provide input, please contact me directly. 

COMMERICAL STREET ASSESSMENTS
The City Council will be doing a preliminary review of its commercial street assessment policy at its Wednesday March 2nd Council workshop.

VH RESIDENT SURVEY
The City is gearing up for its Resident Survey, which will complement well with the current BR&E Survey going on.  The results of both will be utilized in the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update. 

STATE OF THE CITY 
Thank you to the VHEDC for supporting the first annual Mayor’s State of the City Address.  It was a great success!
2016 New Recycling Law

WHAT IS THE LAW?

A new state law requires most commercial buildings – including many businesses, sports venues, restaurants and churches – to recycle starting January 1, 2016.
More Info 
 
Setting Sights on Spring! 
$8 Haircut for new clients!
$2 off any Haircut or
$4 off our MVP Haircut for
returning clients.

 
Valid at Vadnais Heights Sport Clips store only
Ask for Great Place to Work discount.
 

CONTACT VHEDC
For questions or to contact the VHEDC, please email Ling Becker, VHEDC Executive Director at lingbecker@vhedc.com or call 651-485-9532.

 
The Building of A Beer Brand: Surly Brewing Company with Omar Ansari, Founder and CEO of Surly Beer
Come and hear the remarkable business story behind Surly Beer from Founder and CEO, Omar Ansari. Coming from a manufacturing background, Mr. Ansari has built Surly into a formidable beer brand and the Surly Bill was instrumental in changing the brewing landscape in Minnesota. 


In November 2015, Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine rated Surly Brewing as one of the best new restaurants in the Twin Cities. 

Thursday, April 21
3:30-5:30 pm.
Tria Restaurant & Event Center
$25 individual or $200/table of 8
Includes Surly Sampling, Surly Pint, and appetizers
 
Register HERE
Northeast Metro Business Collaboration: Content Marketing & How to Do it Better
Join Cameron Clark and Marshall Mullet from Catch22 Marketing as they host a workshop for businesses in the northeast metro. Thursday, March 17 from 7:30-9:30 at the Fairfield Inn & Suites. Register HERE! 
2016 VHEDC Business Directory

The 2016 VHEDC Business Directory & Community Profiles have arrived! If you advertised with us, we will be making deliveries later this week. Copies can also found at F&M Bank. If you would like to have copies brought to your place of business, please contact Ling Becker. This year the magazine in interactive online.  Read it HERE. 
Thank You for Coming! 
Thank you to the many folks we came and helped us celebrate the local business community. A special thanks to the City of Vadnais Heights for being our partner in hosting the event. We couldn't have done it with the support of our sponsors: CBIZ, Comcast Business, Lake Area Bank, Summit Orthopedics, True Tastes Event Catering, Lake Elmo Inn, Deco Catering, Donatelli's, Complete Beverage Service, Creative Catering, Encore Events, Kane's Catering, RP Catering by Roasted Pear.
February 11, 2016
2016 State of the City Event
Thanks to Mayor Marc Johannsen and the City of Vadnais Heights staff for their partnership in this year's State of the City Event. 

Northeast Community Expo

Mark you calendars!
Sunday, May 1, 2016
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Vadnais Heights Sports Center



Platinum Sponsors

                
Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors:        

In 2016 VHEDC is excited to partner with Press Publication to host and coordinate an inaugural Northeast Community Business Expo.

The Expo will allow participants showcase their businesses and organizations to the community at a family-friendly event, which includes entertainment, food and demonstrations by exhibitors. The Expo is a great way to connect commerce and community. This is an opportunity for businesses and organizations to meet/greet with area residents while involving many groups including schools, service groups to showcase themselves.

FREE FAMILY FUN with activities & entertainment.

Exhibitor Rates (Includes professional piping and draping, electrical extra). Space is limited!
-->>Register HERE

  • VHEDC Investor â€“ $295.00
  • White Bear Area Chamber/Hugo Business Association – $315.00
  • Open Rate – $375.00
  • Non-Profit - $250.00
  • Late Fee – $60.00 (after March 31, 2016)
  • Electrical Add On – $75.00
Sponsorships and Booth Information
Now Hiring: Manufacturing Positions
 
Reell Precision Manufacturing in Vadnais Heights is looking for a Mechanical Engineer I/II.
Reell Precision Manufacturing provides high-quality innovative solutions to transmit torque, control angular position and protect delicate components from excessive force. Combining the world's most precisely controlled torque technology with the industry's most experienced engineering team provides a perfect product fit in customer applications. Reell's patented technology is widely used in the consumer electronics, automotive, aircraft interiors, medical technology, workstation furniture, kiosk/data terminals, and architectural lighting industries. Apply online at reell.com.
 
Click here for full job description.

LaserSharp FlexPak Services in Vadnais Heights is hiring for Manufacturing Positions. Email resume with cover letter to jobs@flexpakservices.com.
LaserSharp FlexPak Services, LLC specializes in contract laser production services, Product development and LaserEquipment sales for the flexible packaging industry.
 
Click here for full job description.
 
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