December The holiday shopping season is here.
7 Popcorn & Politics 20 Lunch Mob—Holiday Edition 27 No Chamber Connections
The Chamber office will be closed Dec 26-30
January 18 Improve Your Excel Skills workshop
As part of our Shop Local campaign, we are actively marketing our Hot Deals section and our online member directory. Post your offers and sales, gift ideas and special holiday events today. It’s quick and easy to do. Just use your login to access the member site, and your coupon, sale, or event can be posted in minutes. Call the chamber office at 763-4413110 with questions.
Have you included us in your 2017 budget? In addition to membership investments, we offer a variety of valuable, budget-friendly marketing options for your business. Call Debbi for the opportunities that best fit your needs or see them on our website at www.elkriverchamber.org.
20 Lunch Mob 24 Businesses of the Year breakfast
Every Tuesday - Chamber Connections 8:30-9:30am at Spire Credit Union For more info on Chamber and Community events go to www.elkriverchamber.org
Save the Date
New ERACC gift certificates coming
Each year, tens of thousands of dollars in ERACC Gift Certificates are issued during the holidays. They are a great way to keep dollars local and support businesses. When a customer brings one to your business, it is easy to accept. Simply take the certificate as payment, then contact us at the office. Tell us how much you have accepted in gift certificates, mail or drop them at the Chamber office, and we will prepare a check for you for the full face value. Newly designed certificates are coming soon! Please note that you may see both versions for several months. All valid certificates will be imprinted, hand signed, and include an expiration date. If you have any questions about accepting or redeeming gift certificates, please call us at 763-441-3110.
Shiver Elk River
February 11, 2017
Wed, Dec 7, 4:00-5:00 pm
Find Elk River Chamber@
Holiday Inn Mpls NW Elk River 9200 Quaday Ave NE
Hear from and talk to local legislators, before they head off to St. Paul. We've invited all three recently re-elected legislators from District 30 to join us to share their plans for the 2017 Session. This is a perfect time to share your business concerns about a variety of state level topics. Cash bar available. RSVPs appreciated to 763-441-3110 or
[email protected].
Holiday Lunch Mob
Tues, Dec 20, 2016, 11:30 am The Back 40 at Boondox Bring your holiday spirit for this special Holiday Edition of our LUNCH MOB. For this extra special event, we are starting a little earlier than usual, and we’re letting you know the location early, too! Cost for this one is a $5 gift card (for a networking gift exchange) or $5 at the door, plus lunch on your own from the menu. RSVP today!
This year’s honorees are:
Improve Your Excel Skills
First National Bank of Elk River
Business of the Year
Serrano Brothers Catering
Wed, Jan 18, 10:00 am—Noon Holiday Inn Mpls NW Elk River 9200 Quaday Ave NE, Otsego
New Business of the Year
This training is designed to help beginner or intermediate users learn more about the features and functionality of Microsoft Excel. Bring your laptop running Excel software to get the most out of this hands-on class.
Employer of the Year
Cost: $35 /person (members) $45 for general public Register at www.elkriverchamber.org
Sportech Inc.
Tuesday, January 24 8:30—10:00 am The Links at Northfork 9333 Alpine Drive NW, Ramsey
Join us in honoring these three businesses at this membership event, which includes breakfast; a keynote speaker, Traci Tapani, of Wyoming Machine; and a great networking opportunity. Reserve your ticket today at www.elkriverchamber.org or by calling 763-441-3110
Troy Brevig, Owner (952) 278-2405 www.DennisonTech.com Dennison Technology Group provides brilliantly simple telecommunication solutions tailored to customers’ communication needs. They are a ShoreTel authorized partner, and their certified technical staff can assist with installation as well as remote support and upgrades of phone systems.
Thank you to the ERACC Ambassadors for welcoming and celebrating our members. Kylie Erickson, YMCA Elk River Chris Barta, Franklin Outdoor Advertising Pam Artmann, Edina Realty Elk River Michelle Martindale, Elk River Municipal
Utilities
Amy Klemz, ABRA Auto Body & Glass Elk
River
David Black, The Bank of Elk River Debbie Clover, Vision Staffing Solutions Rob Rydberg, Integrity Insurance Group
