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We love to promote our member businesses with a ribbon cutting! The value of a ribbon cutting is not just the event itself, but the press release about that business that we send off to our media contacts!  You qualify for one if you are a new member, under new ownership, in a new location, have had a major remodel, or are celebrating a milestone business anniversary.  

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Stillwater based! Services include social media marketing, media buying, traffic driving promotions, event marketing, surveying and research, partnership marketing, brand development and PR.
The old Connolly Shoe Factory was renovated in 2016 to become one of the largest event venues in Minnesota capable of hosting up to 720 guests!

14,000 SF of hardwood floors, a "timeless elegant" ambiance, first-class atmosphere, exposed brick with down lighting, fireplaces, water features, round tables with chiavari chairs, and much more!
Big GEM right here in Stillwater! Proud to be family-owned and operated, Thomas-Grace Construction is a nationwide general contractor focusing on commercial and retail environments with a VERY impressive client list!

They are also a generous community member supporting many local organizations and events.
Welcome back to the Chamber! Stillwater Acupuncture & Nutrition is a health and wellness clinic offering acupuncture treatment and health coaching!
 
Welcome Liesl Long from Coldwell Banker Burnett! Specializing in residential Real Estate in Eastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
 
Hovland Conservatory of Music is a family run, nonprofit organization providing private piano and violin lessons for beginning through college level students. Based in the Chestnut Building in Stillwater, Hovland also has 5 other MN locations as well as multiple locations in AZ and IL.
A Marriage Encounter weekend is a process a married man and woman experience. This weekend gives spouses an opportunity to grow in their marriage through open and honest communication, face-to-face sharing and a heart to heart encounter in a comfortable, relaxed setting.

Under new ownership! Since 1996, Always Best Care has helped families with non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services. Now they've added skilled home health care too.
New Member Two7Five has just renovated this building near downtown Stillwater and its ready for tenants! Contact Grady Erickson at 651-342-0798 for more information
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Anyone is welcome to attend our Ribbon Cuttings! We do ask that you RSVP so we can plan these events. Enjoy networking, celebration, snacks and libations...
A new gift shop in downtown Stillwater! Unique gift products with a local flair!

Monday, August 29, 4-5pm
229 Chestnut Street East

Register here

Come meet and celebrate the new leadership for this longstanding community gem!

Wed, August 31, 4-5pm
Stillwater Public Library Margaret Rivers Room

Register here
Come check out the largest barn in MN and WI! The Historic Gothic Arched Roof Dairy Barn boasts over 8,000 square feet, large enough to host an event of up to 500 guests.

Because this event is in Cottage Grove, the Chamber is providing a shuttle bus from Minnesota Central School Bus. Bus will leave from the east end of the Walmart parking lot at 3:00 and return at 6:00. If you wish to ride the bus, contact the Chamber to reserve your seat!

Wed, September 7, 3-6pm
7310 Lamar Avenue South
Cottage Grove,MN  55016

Register here
 

Come celebrate the opening of new business, O'Neill Electric!
They are a 24/7 Commercial, Industrial and Residential electrical contractor. 

Thursday, Sept 8, 4-6pm
Location TBD

Register here

We celebrated the opening of Ziggy's Restaurant in downtown Stillwater. Not surprising we had a great turnout! We sampled some yummy street food edibles and cocktails. FUN. 

Did you know that Ziggys has a "Motown Night" every Sunday evening? 

photo credit Melissa Baus Design

We welcomed Anna Hagstrom from Hagstrom Law & Mediation, PLLC to her new location at 109 Myrtle Street E in Stillwater!  Anna is also celebrating her 5 Year Anniversary! 
Members - we love doing ribbon cuttings!  

Are you celebrating a milestone business anniversary? Are you under new ownership, in a new location or have you done a major remodel? All new members also qualify!

Let us know so we can celebrate and promote your business!

Click here for more information. 
 
We would like to thank Rose Floral for providing the red ribbons we use at these events, Minuteman Press for providing complimentary signage and Walmart for providing a complimentary cake for these celebrations!
THANK YOU!
Thank you to Dr. Kellie Seth from Healing River Chiropractic for hosting our August Coffee Talk! And to Juanita Ikuta from River Moon Coffee for providing the coffee, and Bob Fleichman from Great Harvest for providing treats.
Thank you to Robin from PartyOnStillwater and Adam from LeaderOne Financial for co-hosting our August Ignite!
CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members!

We'd like to remind you to use our logo on your website - the fact that your business is a member builds your reputability! Make your prospects, clients and constituents aware of that, and contact us if you need our logo.

Check out our events on Facebook and like our pages!

Golf Tournament
125th Anniversary Community Cruise
Fall Colors Fine Art & Music Festival
 

This year's 32nd annual Fall Colors Fine Art & Music Festival October 1st and 2nd will be offering a Market Place, additional music, and a NEW Beer & Wine garden.

NEW: Members may promote themselves with a discounted booth in the Market Place provided that they offer a kid’s activity related to the arts. Click here for the application.


Be Creative.

 
Thank you to our Sponsors
 Open House/Ribbon Cutting
event at the Chestnut Building!

We will be celebrating the new office of MN Bank & Trust, newly relocated new member Total Balance Massage, and new member Hovland Conservatory! Come check out the Chamber's new digs, tour the Chestnut building and visit our members here!

August 25, 4 pm
 200 Chestnut St East, Stillwater

More Details and Registration Here
125th Anniversary Community Celebration Cruise
 
Register Now for a chance to win an overnight stay at MOA's Radisson Blu Hotel! Any person who registers in August will be eligible to win! Prize generously donated by KLBB Radio.

September 22, 4:30-8:00 pm
Single Ticket $45
Double Ticket $85
Group Ticket (6) $240

More Information
Chamber Open Golf Tournament 

Presented By
Monday September 12, 2016 * Shot Gun Start
 
Come enjoy a great day of golf at St Croix National in Somerset!

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Welcome to our Ambassador team to Daniel Batten from Lake Area Bank. Thank you for supporting the Chamber Dan!
THIS IS PRETTY DARN COOL!
 
River Moon Coffee has exclusively roasted a coffee blend to commemorate the Chamber's 125th year!
 



 

We have new racks in our office to display your brochures and business cards. Bring your materials to the Chamber office so we can promote you to walk ins!
Don't let construction keep you from great shopping, food, and fun! Support Lake Elmo Businesses!

Now save up to 5% on every single item! Plus, members will continue to receive even greater discounts on core list items found in store.

Click here for August offer

DOWNLOAD THE CHAMBER APP!

Free App that will allow you to easily register for events, find members and resources, and much more.

Click here for more info and to download...

It's here for 2016! 
Tuesdays: July 12 - August 23

5pm Market
6pm Music
Dusk Movie

www.summertuesdays.com
CHAMBER NETWORKING AND

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Julie Braun from Edina Realty talks about ChamberNet



Click on the image to watch this video and learn about how ChamberNet can help you grow your business!
Give/Get Referrals with ChamberNet!

Why do it?
Because for 1-2 hours a month you can really get to know other local business owners and help one another by giving and getting referrals. 

These groups are exclusive and free to members!

For more information Click here

Our three groups:
Wednesday:  3rd Wednesday, noon-1:00 at Grandstay Hotel
Luncheon Thursday:  1st Thursday, 11:30-1:00 at AmericInn
Morning: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 am at Comfort Inn (formerly Lexington Inn)
Young Professionals Group, Networking and Happy Hour
Thursday Sept 1, 5:30-7:30
Our September Ignite will be at Artful Indulgence and we will be "Paint•Sip•Noshing"!  That's right - this time there's a group activity planned (the "Paint" part) and no you don't have to be an artist! The "Nosh" part is complimentary apps to check out their great menu along with a drink ticket to cleanse the pallet.  Thanks Stephanie Weber for hosting!  
Bring yourself (and a friend or two). 

13999 60th St. N
Oak Park Heights
Action Required!
Know The Rules About Dept. of Labor (DOL) Overtime

Presented by Doug Pepin, Advise HR

Save the Date!
Wednesday Sept 28, 11:30 -1:00.

More details coming soon..




Due to the holiday weekend, there will be no Coffee Talk in September.
THIS THURSDAY August 18, 5-7 pm
 
Please join us for this C​hamber Mixer hosted by HealthSource Chiropractic of Stillwater in Valley Ridge Mall!  

Bring your business cards and polish up your elevator pitch!

Click here to register

Friday, Sept 9, 7:30-10:30am
Starting in September- we are meeting at
Water Street Inn

Click here to check out WBB's beautiful new website!
 
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chamber Members!
To have your business announcements and news included in ChamberNews, email the details and an image file of your logo to membership@greaterstillwaterchamber.com. ChamberNews is published every other Tuesday.


Hockey Day Community & Business Information Meeting.
Open to the public.

Wednesday Sept 14, 7pm
Water Street Inn
Come to a Historic Church Groundbreaking
All Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Members are invited to the Boutwells Landing Historic Church Groundbreaking Event.   
 
Wednesday, August 17, 3:00 pm
Location:  Construction site, just west of the corner of Norwich Parkway and Nolan Parkway. (Take 58th St. and turn south on Norwich Parkway).
 

Looking for a way to give back?
 
The Lakeview Foundation Gala is on Friday, November 11 and they are looking for committee members who are fun, focused, and outgoing to help with décor, entertainment, fundraising, food/beverage, and silent/live auctions. Event is back in Stillwater this year at the JX Event Venue and it’s going to be a great event!

Contact: Colleen Jensen, 651/430-8735, Colleen.J.Jensen@Lakeview.Org

Business radio ad opportunity in partnership with DiscoverStillwater on Cities 97. Contact Christie for more information!

Christie Rosckes | Marketing Director
651.351.1717 | info@discoverstillwater.com
Help introduce and support the Zephyr Theatre!

Host a home or business party where the Zephyr theatre team will tell your guests what they're all about!

Click here for more details
St. Croix Catholic School invites the Greater Stillwater Business community to its 18th Annual Golf Tournament and Dinner 

Saturday, August 20
4 pm
Click here for more details
 

Youth Service Bureau is looking to partner with local businesses to help support its Parent Education Program, which provides local families with parenting information and resources.

Find out more here
Paintings and Pots Embody Land, Sky, Water at ArtReach Gallery
Charlotte Schuld and Zac Spates Exhibition Opening August 25
Details here
FREE LEGAL SEMINARS

11am - noon

226 Myrtle Street East, Stillwater
Thurs, August 18  – Collections:  Business & Personal
Thurs, August 25 - Wills & Revocable Trusts
Thurs, Sept 1 - Wills & Revocable Trusts -
Thurs, Sept 8 – Selling or Buying A Business
Thurs, Sept 15 - Wills & Revocable Trusts
Saturday, Sept 17 - Wills & Revocable Trusts
Thurs, Sept 22 – LLCs & S Corporations
Thurs, Sept 29 – Selling or Buying Real Estate
 
 
RSVP to  Jeanne M. Anderson at 651-439-1389, or jeannemanderson@stillwater-attorney.com
AT A GLANCE
CHAMBER EVENTS CALENDAR

ChamberNet Wednesday: Wed Aug 17, 12-1 pm Details here
 
Chamber Mixer:  Thurs Aug 18, 5-7 pm Details here

ChamberNet Morning: Tues Aug 23, 7:30-8:30 am Details here

Chestnut Building Open House/Ribbon Cuttings, Thurs Aug 25, 4-6 Details here

A Spacious Place Ribbon Cutting, Mon Aug 29, 4-5 Register here

Valley Chamber Chorale Ribbon Cutting, Wed Aug 31, 4-5 Register here
 
ChamberNet Luncheon Thursday:  Sept 1, 11:30-1 pm Details here

Ignite Young Professionals:  Thurs Sept 1, 5:30- 7:30 pm

Historic John P Furber Farm Ribbon Cutting, Wed Sept 7, 3-6 Register here

O'Neill Electric Ribbon Cutting, Thursday Sept 8, 4-5 Register here

Womens Business Bridge,  Friday Sept 9, 7:30-10:30 am Details here