VHEDC BizNews: Sept 2016

News for VHEDC Investors
Sept 2016

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Executive Director Notes
Thank to our sponsors and volunteers who helped us with our Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) project. We held our Community Commencement meeting last week and are excited to move into the implementation stage and work on the priority projects that resulted from the findings. Thank you again to the University of Minnesota Extension Office for their help. The University sent a press release late last week. There is also a summary report available for those that are interested. Thank you to Xcel Energy and Connexus Energy for their sponsorship!

We are getting so excited for our Annual Dinner! This is the signature business event in the northeast metro this year. You won't want to miss out on a chance to hear Bill George! We also look forward to awarding the Keith Warner Standard of Excellence Award, the VHEDC Business Achievement Award, and the VHEDC Partnership Award that evening! Join us!

Announcing 2016 VHEDC
Annual Dinner Speaker!
Bill George
Senior Fellow, Harvard Business School
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Medtronic
Author of Discover Your True North

Join us Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Vadnais Heights Commons! Register HERE.

Bill George is senior Mr. George is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Medtronic. He joined Medtronic in 1989 as president and chief operating officer, fellow at Harvard Business School, where he has taught leadership since 2004. He is the author of four best-selling books. All attendees will receive a copy of his latest book courtesy of MidWestOne Bank.

Mr. George currently serves as a director of Goldman Sachs and The Mayo Clinic. He has served recently on the boards of ExxonMobil, Novartis, Target Corporation and Minnesota’s Destination Medical Center Corporation. He is currently a trustee of World Economic ForumUSA, and has served as board chair for Allina Health System, Abbott- Northwestern Hospital, United Way of the Greater Twin Cities, and Advamed.

Book Sponsor

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Silver Sponsor
Kim Bennett Agency

U.S. Bank Stadium: Innovative Outfitted 1.5 Million Square Feet With Over 35,000 Pieces of Furniture. Read more!

Star Tribune: Minnesota manufacturers look for personal touch to fill jobs
Read Article

Lunchtime HR Session
Hot Topics and Burning Questions:
Are you ready for the FLSA/Overtime Changes?

Wed., Oct. 12
11:30 am at Mad Jacks
Cost is your lunch
Register

New regulations go into effect December 1 2016 that may change the way you classify, pay and schedule your employees. A simple tool and checklist will make this easy for you to prepare for compliance. We will also discuss creative scheduling options that help you manage your business and add flexibility for your employees.

MarineTech Featured on GreaterMSP Business

Interviewing featuring Vadnais Heights based business MarineTech CEO Larry Grundtner.

Business News in Pictures:

Augmented reality welding arrives at White Bear Lake Area Schools, ISD #624 Thank you to The Greater Twin Cities United Way & Don Mullin for helping bring this learning tool to the construction career pathway.

Welcome "da Ettore" the newest Punch Pizza oven! Welcome, and we can't wait to put you to work in November! If you want to work at Punch Pizza too--they are hiring for Vadnais Heights location.

Thanks MGC Diagnostics for hosting Sen. Al Franken and Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez for a panel to discuss local workforce issues. Proud to have DuFresne Manufacturing and Reell Precision Manufacturing Corporation participate along with our local education providers as well as the Greater Twin Cities United Way!

VH Farmers Market Customer Appreciation
WED., SEPT. 28
2:00-6:00 pm
Free pumpkins, music, fun!
More info

Hot Topics & Burning Question
HR Lunch Roundtable
Are you ready for the FLSA/Overtime Changes?
Wed., Oct. 14
Mad Jacks Cafe
11:30-1:00 pm

VHEDC Annual Dinner
TUES., NOV. 1
Keynote Speaker
Bill George speaking on Authentic Leadership

Events Calendar & Sign Up

BUSINESS NEWS
Vadnais Heights Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) Begins Implementation Action

Innovative Acquires Office Supplies, Point-of-Sale Supplies & Furniture Divisions of North Country Business Products

H.B. Fuller Named Supplier of the Year by Nestlé in North America

IC System Joins athenahealth's 'More Disruption Please' Program to Help Healthcare Facilities Boost Patient Revenue

White Bear Lake Superintendent Will Step Down After School Year

OTHER NEWS
Business community participation sought to partner with Sheriff’s Office investigations

MnPASS Early Corporate Discount

I35E Construction Update

White Bear Lake Area Senior Housing Awareness Day on October 1, 2016

Lakeshore Players campaign gets huge boost with $750,000 donation

Featured Property
We have a new Featured Property page on our website.
The website also has a Property Search Page to see all available commercial properties in the area. The VHEDC is committed to helping your business find the best site to build or expand your business. We work closely with local financial, real estate, and legal services to find you the connections you need. We regularly host site visits with interested parties and are committed to being a conduit of resources.

Land, Sale, Vadnais Heights, MN – Medical or Retail
Frogner Land:
Retail or Medical land for sale. Nestled between Walmart, Summit Orthopedics and Park n’ Ride. 3 separate parcels available for a total of 3.5 acres.

Contact Mike Brass for more info.

Business Connect is a new page on our website.
Help Grow Your Business by Making the Business Connections You Need!

Don’t let opportunities, deals, and financial opportunities slip by! Take your business to the next level with our business connections, incentives and resources!
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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

City News

SPORTS CENTER OUTLOT
The City received application from Twin Cities Orthopedic for development of two storymedical office building on the third outlot on the sportscenter site.

BREWERY/TAP ROOM ORDINANCE
In October, the City will be considering code language changes to allow brewpubs, distilleries, taprooms and breweries.

STREET LIGHT UPDATE
Street lights in City Center have been received by the City and will be installed over the fall and winter.

CITY BUDGET
City Council approved a preliminary levy with a 4.98% increase. To the median value home in our community, this will be $3.60 annual increase. Commercial property saw an increase of 5.84% on the median value property ($874,750) from the county.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIR
City hired of Nolan Wall, City Planner in Mendota Heights, to serve as our new Community Development Director. Nolan served Mendota Heights for three years. Prior years were with a consulting firm. Also include one year as an intern with Vadnais Heights. Mr. Wall begins on October 10th.