MNM+E | SPRING 2020

Spring 2020

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ON THE COVER

Jolene Ihle is this year’s Lifetime Achievement honoree. Photo by Rachel Nadeau

meet at baldamar

in roseville pg 14 MEETING NOTES

11 ON-THE-SPOT SWAG Glowforge creates meaningful moments at events with 3D laser printers. By Kassidy Tarala

12 TIPS FROM A PRO Five ways to prioritize mental health. By Ashlee Mueller

14 RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATION Baldamar opens in Roseville.

By Morgan Halaska

16 F&B The Kitchen by Entourage Events Group travels to you.

By Hannah Cullen

18 VENUE SPOTLIGHT Anahata Collaborative is all about community.

By Hannah Cullen

20 BEYOND THE BORDERS Discover The Palm Beaches.

By Morgan Halaska

22 SIGNATURE DRINK Brooklyn Bonfire, courtesy of Baldamar

23 EVENT SNAPSHOT Tech Dump’s ultimate zero waste fundraiser encouraged guests to skip the formalwear and tune in from home.

By Megan Gosch

INDUSTRY UPDATE

50 INFOGRAPHIC Kimpton’s 2020 Culinary & Cocktails Trend Forecast identifies the F&B trends to watch this year. Research courtesy of

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

52 REGIONAL NEWS What’s happening in the local industry. Compiled by

Morgan Halaska

62 SNAPSHOTS Photos from WeConnect, MPI Minnesota Chapter’s one-day annual conference