Minneapolis Regional Chamber

The Minnesota Keystone Program is pleased to recognize Storm Creek as the 2024 recipient of the Small Business Award. “Storm Creek is a WBENC-certified, woman-owned, sustainable lifestyle apparel company based in Eagan, MN, dedicated to creating?Better Products for the Greater Good. As a bluesign? SYSTEM PARTNER, they ensure that every step of our production meets rigorous standards for safety, environmental impact, and resource efficiency. From sourcing eco-friendly, recycled materials to implementing socially responsible practices, Storm Creek is committed to setting a new standard in the apparel and promotional products industry. Storm Creek is a member of 1% for the planet and has a goal of donating $5 million to charity by 2030. They believe that looking good should go hand-in-hand with doing good.” Read more about our honored companies and their dedication to corporate philanthropy: https://lnkd.in/gu5V6m8U Have you registered to attend this year’s celebration? Click here to register today: https://lnkd.in/eh-u3dsa #mnkeystone #keystonecelebration

We are excited to be celebrating the 2024 MN Keystone honored companies! Storm Creek, Bremer Bank and Thrivent were chosen for recognition due to their generous contributions to the community. Read more about these honored companies: https://lnkd.in/gu5V6m8U Register today: https://lnkd.in/eh-u3dsa #mnkeystone #keystonecelebration?

The annual MN Keystone Luncheon is coming up fast! Be sure to register so you can celebrate all the good being done in our community. We can’t wait to see you there! Register today: https://lnkd.in/eh-u3dsa #MNKeystone #keystonecelebration

Our Leadership Twin Cities cohort came together for their Arts Day at the Solar Arts Building in the Northeast Arts District of Minneapolis. These 55 leaders from local business, nonprofits, and governments have committed to expanding their awareness of critical issues and better engaging in the community to make a positive impact. On this day, we discussed the economic value of art, how art can help leaders better communicate, how to better support local artists, and how to better engage in the arts in the Twin Cities. We also enjoyed making our own art, hearing about the building's history, and engaging with local artists in their studios. Thanks to our guest speakers: strategic consultant Brenda Kayzar, PhD, CEO of Neka Creative Rosemary Ugboajah, Co-Founder of Capsule Aaron Keller, Director of Economic Opportunity at Springboard for the Arts Wone Vang, Director of Arts & Cultural Affairs at the City of Minneapolis Ben Johnson, Solar Arts Building owner Duane Arens and local artist Anita White. Thanks to our volunteer alumni: Corey J. Sax, Pizza Luce; Grace K. Rose, Goff Public; Madelyn Browne, Consolidated Communications; Lisa Anderson, Quality Bicycle Products; Seth Tenpenny, Rise Baking Company Karla Henderson, Project for Pride in Living (PPL) and Matthew Koncar, Rose Hill Stay-at-Home Services. And thanks to our program sponsors: Huntington National Bank and Target.

Join us on November 13th for our next Workforce Webinar: Secure Choice! AARP Minnesota and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber are hosting an insightful conversation on Minnesota’s Secure Choice Retirement Program, a new state-sponsored plan designed to help small businesses offer employees an easy way to save for their future. Learn how this program can help you build a secure future. Employers will also have a chance to give the Board input on ensuring the rollout works for everyday small business owners. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gDtmRp7q

We are less than ONE MONTH out from our biggest event of the year! The Minnesota Keystone Program celebrates companies that have impacted our community through innovative giving programs. This year, we are honoring Thrivent, Bremer Bank and Storm Creek for their commitment to bettering our world. Thank you for your consistent work in this space! Register today to celebrate with us on December 4th. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eh-u3dsa

Congratulations to the 2024 Regional Leader and Innovator Award winners! This annual event, presented by Bremer, was held last Thursday and celebrated the following individuals, teams and cities for their unique and impactful work that has had a positive impact on the communities they serve. ? - Workforce and Economic Development Award: Catrice O'Neal, MSW, LGSW - BrookLynk Project - Sustainability Award: City of Bloomington, MN - Nine Mile Creek Corridor - Mobility Award: City of Minneapolis - EV Spot Network - Affordable Housing Award: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, Planning and Development Team - Family Housing Expansion Project - Public Safety Award: City of Bloomington, MN - Bloomington Community Brain Health Services ? Additional thanks to our sponsors: Bremer Bank Comcast McClung PR McGough Mortenson Radisson Blu Finance & Commerce

Join us next Tuesday for a post-election recap, featuring a bipartisan panel of legislators. Hear lawmakers discuss Minnesota's economic growth, legislative priorities, and key takeaways from the election. Learn more and register below.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at The Market at Malcolm Yards and made Find Your Cause a success! We welcomed 90 enthusiastic attendees, who connected with a diverse array of nonprofit organizations and volunteered to make teddy bear towels and school supply kits. The engagement was outstanding, with nonprofits leaving having positive interactions with attendees. We want to express our gratitude to our amazing co-hosts, Leadership Twin Cities and Young Professionals of Minneapolis, and to all the organizations that took part. This event couldn’t have happened without your commitment and partnership. Here’s to making meaningful connections and growing our impact together!

The Minneapolis Regional Chamber hosted a timely event earlier this week focused on overcoming division during this election season and beyond. Our panel had an earnest and at some moments hilarious conversation. Shannon Watson started with a great presentation about what division means on a very human level (see link below)?and then the conversation shifted to how to have those tough family dinner conversations post-election.?Additional high points from the discussion included the value of listening, modeling behavior for the next generation, running for office and getting to the polls. Thanks to Jen Hellman, Amy Koch, Amy Anderson and Shannon Watson?for bringing your perspectives forward and to all that attended the Executive Women’s Council luncheon. https://lnkd.in/dKytMu_E