4785 DAKOTA STREET SE PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372 SANDI FLECK - PRESIDENT (952) 440-1000
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Prior Lake Chamber News February 2018
Upcoming Events Joint Meeting with Savage Chamber - County Road 42 and Highway 13 Construction Tuesday, February 13, Noon Prior Lake City Hall Parkview Room - 4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake Join us for an informative lunch. We are hosting a joint meeting with the Savage Chamber of Commerce to learn about the upcoming Highway 13/ County Road 42 road construction project. Scott County will begin working on County Road 42 and Highway 13 intersection in May 2018. Come hear about the timeline and project of this construction project. Scott County Assistant County Engineer Curt Kobilarcsik will be presenting the plan for construction, timelines and what impact the project will have on your business and commute. Annual Membership Meeting Wednesday, February 21, Noon Prior Lake City Hall Parkview Room - 4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake Police Chief Mark Elliott is our speaker, he will be talking to us about roundabout safety and how to drive in them. We are also hoping to have Fire Chief Rick Steinhaus talk about fire safety.
Welcome New Members S.G.O. Roofing & Construction, LLC Judith Olson (952) 469-6730 Prior Lake, MN Golden Heart Senior Card Bryan Peterson (612) 369-0481 Savage, MN Mid America Festivals Stephanie Whipps (952) 698-9622 Savage, MN Regan Tax Law Tom Regan (952) 855-8214 Prior Lake, MN C Jeremiason Casey Jeremiason (507) 401-0219 Prior Lake, MN RE/MAX Preferred - Kathy Young Kathy Young (612) 799-6456 Shakopee, MN
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Prior Lake Chamber News
Greetings from your Chamber Chair - Kim Prchal Blahnik, Prchal & Stoll, PLLC Happy February! This year is off to an amazing start (at least from my perspective!). The annual membership meeting was a hit. There was so much fun, laughter, and inspiration moving throughout the room. Congratulations again to our business person of the year, Jenny Nagy and our business of the year, Premiere Dance Academy. Being part of that night made me even more excited about this year and the opportunity to serve our members. We had a ton going on the first week of February in Prior Lake. It was the first annual Prior Lake Polar Palooza. It started with Ladies Night Out on Thursday, a beer/wine/hotdish tasting on Friday, and a family fun day on Saturday. There was something for everyone. We hope you got out and enjoyed the events! This year I’ve decided to do away with the passing box at our membership meetings. This box concept has served the Chamber well but like always, we try to keep things fresh and new. Part of my mission this year is to bring businesses together but also to try and create an energy that helps make each of our businesses more successful. I think an inherent part of success is giving back to our community. So this year, I will have a monthly sign-up sheet for all those business owners/members who want to say something at each meeting. If you want to sign-up, I ask that you make a donation to my monthly charity – a local nonprofit. My first non-profit is ROCK (Reaching Our Community’s Kids). ROCK works to feed students in the Prior Lake Savage School District who are food insecure. ROCK’s mission is to fill each student’s stomach but also to feed their souls and this organization is integral to the Prior Lake community. I ask that whether you speak or not, you considering giving anything you can. Every dollar helps feed more kids. The list grows each year and ROCK is serving more and more of the schools in the community. As I mentioned at the meeting, we are also encouraging businesses to sponsor a monthly meeting. For a low fee of $150, you get to be front and center at the meeting. You can bring up to 3 employees, and you will have an opportunity to speak to the luncheon group for 3-5 minutes. In addition, we encourage you to bring some materials to pass out to the members. Spots are filling quickly so contact us soon to secure your month. Last, I hope all of you will join us for upcoming meetings. On February 13 there will be a joint meeting with the Savage Chamber at The Wilds Golf Club. We will be discussing one of the first major road projects in the Prior Lake/ Savage Community – the project at 13/42. The monthly membership meeting is February 21 at Prior Lake City Hall with Prior Lake Police Chief Mark Elliott and Prior Lake Fire Chief Rick Steinhaus. I look forward to seeing you all soon! th
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Kim Prchal
PriorNet Networking Tuesday, 7:30 am - Chamber Office Thursday, Noon - City Hall PriorNet is a business networking group that helps business people increase their revenues through referral marketing. There is one representative per profession/industry. We would love to have you join us!
February 2018
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January 2018 Highlights Annual Membership Meeting - The Wilds Golf Club
Ribbon Cutting - Stems & Vines
Ice Golf - Charlies on Prior
Award Recognition
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Prior Lake Chamber News
January Ambassador Visits Ambassadors: Bill Corby Bryce Huemoeller Bob Facente Debbie McGahey Ed Speiker Chad Peterson Mary Poretsky Kathy Dawson Michael Rebischke
Ambassadors: Ryan Ash Jenny Nagy Keri Thayer Rick Solum Mary Haas Ed Speiker Amanda Schwabe Kelly Overgard Pearl DeSha Randy Emerson
Golden Heart Senior Care Bryan Peterson
Savage Eye Clinic Ben Stout
Spring Mobile (AT&T) Anisha Baker
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Pearl DeSha
Snap Fitness Sheila Christoffer and Scott Venzke
T.J. Hooligans Pub & Grub Dave Carlson
Download the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce App to get up to date information on chamber events and businesses.
EXECUTIVE BOARD 2018: Kim A. Prchal, Chair - Blahnik Prchal Stoll Law Office (952) 447-4424 - Term: 1/16 - 12/19 Keri Thayer, Vice Chair - R.O.C.K. (952) 226-5955 - Term: 1/16 - 12/20 Brandy Blanch, Treasurer - MLB Landscaping (651) 261-4500 - Term: 1/15 - 12/19 Susie McNeal, Secretary - Prior Lake V.F.W. (952) 226-6208 - Term: 1/17 - 12/18 Andrew Anthony, Past Chair - Andrew Anthony Insurance Agency COUNTRY Financial (952) 447-4202 - Term: 1/13 - 12/18 Ed Speiker - Ed Speiker’s Custom Woodworking - Term: 1/18 - 12/20 Christy McCoy - Edward Jones - Term 1/18 - 12/20 Bill Corby - Tri County Water Conditioning (952) 447-2160 - Term: 1/17 - 12/19 Lloyd Erbaugh - (952) 855-4034 - Term: 1/18 - 12/19 Beth Gassen - gg Boutique Pretty Things (612) 281-9672 - Term: 1/18 - 12/18 Rick Solum - Sterling State Bank (952) 892-3997 - Term: 1/18 - 12/18
City Liaison: Mayor Kirt Briggs (612) 889-2250 - (10/17) Frank Boyles (952) 447-9801 - (10/17) School Liaison: Kristi Mussman ((952) 226-0014 - (1/07)
Thank you to our Sponsors!
2018 Business of the Year - Premiere Dance Academy
2018 Business Person of the Year - Jenny Nagy
In 2018, Prior Lake Chamber will be continuing TWO networking weekly group which will be named PriorNetTuesday and PriorNetThursday. PriorNet is a business networking group in the Prior Lake Area that helps business people increase their revenues through effective referral marketing. Overall, the PriorNet is more informal than other business networking groups in the area.
Membership Guidelines If you primarily sell “X” (type of category) and we already have a member whose primary focus is selling “X”, you would not be able to join under that category, but we could be creative and hope to find a category that is suitable for your business. PriorNet does not have any formal attendance requirements. We understand that scheduling conflicts occur, as well as illness, family emergencies, etc. However, your attendance is a reflection of your character and integrity. Additionally, it is very difficult to give you referrals and discuss the background behind that referral with you if you are not present. So, we encourage you to attend our meetings regularly and inform us if you will not be able to attend. If you decide to stop the group because of conflict of scheduling, please give a written notice to President of the Chamber (Sandi) and it will be brought back to the group to accept the resignation, therefore an opening will become available in your category. No refunds will be offered. PriorNet members will also have the opportunity to volunteer at upcoming local events. These volunteer opportunities will be brought up and voted as a group during the regular meetings. This volunteer opportunity will be encouraged but not mandatory, any fees relating to this volunteer experience is based solely on the person involved. In consideration of being allowed to participate in the event, I hereby personally assume all risks in connection with the event and I hereby agree to hold the Prior Lake Chamber, their officials, employees, agents, members, and sponsors harmless and I waive any right to make claims or bring lawsuits against the Chamber, its members, or anyone working on behalf of the Chamber or their members for any injuries or damages related to the alleged negligence of the Chamber or sponsor. PriorNetTuesday and PriorNetThursday will meet socially quarterly to network among themselves, times and locations will be scheduled. SIGNING MY NAME on the application WILL ACT AS MY SIGNATURE FOR THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASES If you are interested in joining one of our groups, all that is required to join is simply filling out the attached form. PriorNetTuesday will meet every Tuesday promptly at 7:30 am and meetings will last one hour, it will begin meeting at the Chamber office at 4785 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake. PriorNetThursday will meet every Thursday promptly at noon and meetings will last one hour, it will begin meeting at the City Hall, Parkview Room, 4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake.
PriorNet Membership Agreement Form PriorNet does not have “if you miss x number of meetings, you forfeit your seat” rule. Members do not have to achieve a quota of referrals given to other members. However, as in any successful business networking group, we have some general guidelines members are expected to follow. Our goal is for you to make three out of four meetings. Due to high demand of certain categories to be included in PriorNet, we could ask you to submit a resignation if you miss several weekly meetings.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to build stable long-standing relationships within the group based upon credibility and trust. These relationships leverage each member’s expertise to share information during our meetings, which presents the opportunity to make business referrals.
Expectations of Group Members: Attendance: It is expected that regular attendance is necessary to develop the relationships within PriorNet. A commitment to regular attendance should be made, the goal is three out of four meetings. This networking group should be a priority. PriorNetTuesday will meet every Tuesday promptly at 7:30 am and meetings will last up to one hour, it will begin meeting at the Chamber office at 4785 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake. PriorNetThursday will meet every Thursday promptly at noon and meetings will last up to one hour, it will begin meeting at the City Hall, Parkview Room at 4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake.
Representation: There will only be one representative allowed per profession/industry. Each member will do a 60 second commercial at each meeting and will plan to do a ten minute presentation periodically that educates other members in more detail about the services and products offered by their company or business, and to let the group know the best way referrals can be provided.
Referrals: There is no requirement or quota for leads and referrals, but, as a member, we will try to refer prospects or customers that I encounter to the products and services offered by members in PriorNet. Leads and referrals should be passed along during the week should be reported to the group.
Dues: We ask that you/your business is in good standing with the Prior Lake Chamber and $25 be submitted at time of application on a yearly basis in January. There will be no pro-rated fee the cost to join is $25 and will be only good until December of that year.
Yes, I have read and agree to these expectations and guidelines and accept by signing: Pick one group: _____PriorNetTuesday (7:30 am)
____PriorNetThursday (noon)
Name________________________________________Company_________________________________________ Category: ____________________________ OR ____________________________ OR ______________________ Email: ____________________________________ Cell ____________________ Work: _____________________ PriorNet is a business networking group in Prior Lake Chamber. It is a diverse, non-competing membership group with one member representing each career field. A Facebook Closed Group Page will be created for each networking group and all attendees will be invited to join.
Prior Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Guidelines Please complete this application if you are interested in applying for one-year term on the Prior Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee. Ambassador’s Mission To serve as highly visible, good will representatives of the Prior Lake Area Chamber of Commerce by creating positive public exposure. Background Information The purpose of the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce is to create, support and enhance a prosperous business environment that enhances the quality of life for the community. The Chamber sponsors/co-sponsors many events throughout the calendar year to promote this mission, including the annual community celebration of Lakefront Days, Golfing (Ice), Senior Luncheon, Ladies Night Out, Uptown Family BBQ, Community Fall Fest, Dazzle, monthly membership meetings, and much more. The Ambassadors Committee consists of up to 12 members. Executive Director Sandi Fleck is the staff member responsible for keeping the Ambassadors informed of all upcoming events. Ambassadors serve one-year term (January-December). Ambassadors’ Duties Ambassadors are the cheerleaders for the Prior Lake Chamber, they are encouraged to reach out to non-chamber members and encourage them to join and/or pass their information to the Executive Director. Each Ambassador will be assigned one month- possibly two if we do not have 12 active ambassadors will schedule appointments for the pop-ins. The businesses chosen are Prior Lake Chamber members in good standing. Ambassadors typically invest 2 hour per month. Ambassadors are also encouraged to appear at business openings or ribbon cuttings, which will include again more hours invested than an average month, dependent on scheduling. Ambassadors are expected to miss no more than THREE Ambassador’s Pop In meetings per year. Ambassadors are encouraged but not mandated to attend monthly membership meetings. The Ambassadors are volunteers and receive no compensation. It takes dedicated individuals to keep our business community vital and growing! Apply for an Ambassador position today! Please complete the attached application and return to Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce Nominating Committee, 4785 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372 or Fax 952-440-1611 Ambassadors will meet 1st Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm OR 1st Thursday of the month at 10:30 am.
NO LATER THAN December 31 If you have additional questions, please contact Sandi at 952.440.1000. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING OUR COMMUNITY! Today’s date: Name: Phone (H):
Business: (W):
Where did you find out about this opportunity?
Why did you choose to apply for the Ambassadors?
Please indicate days and times you would be available for meetings: we will meet the 1st Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm OR 1st Thursday of the month at 10:30 am. Please pick which times work best for you.
My signature confirms that I recognize that my failure to sign or accurately complete this application, or if I falsify information in this application, I will automatically be disqualified from consideration. Signature: Fax to Chamber Office at 952.440.1611 or email to
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