Southwest Salutes Women in Business

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Celebrating 10 Years in Business!

Iris Valley Boutique & Gifts Greatest professional accomplishment Celebrating 10 years in business in Jordan and opening a 2nd store in Chanhassen. It has not been easy in the times we live in to survive as a small business. The economy has had so many ups & downs to say the least.

• Clothing • Jewelry • Handbags • Home Decor • Fashion Accessories • Shabby Chic Furniture

Top 3 keys to success

Two Great Locations!

JORDAN 110 Eldorado Drive 952-492-3360 www.irisvalley.net

Kathy Kreuser

CHANHASSEN Market Square 7882 Market Blvd.

952-974-7813

Summer Hours - Mon-Thurs 10-6 • Fri 10-5 • Sat 10-4

Love Shopping Again!

Perseverence & hard work - Don’t give up. It is never easy to start a business, especially retail. A Positive attitude - Smile and put your best self out there. Your customers and your vendors will appreciate it and that is why they will keep coming back. Love what you do - You need to have a passion for what you do in order to be successful. There is stress in every business or job. When you love your job it is far easier to over-come and deall with what ever comes your way.

Where do you find fulfillment outside of work My husband and I have 5 children. We will celebrate 35 years of marriage this fall. Together we own & operate Kreuser Roofing, Inc. The roofing business taught me a lot about running a business which has helped me with Iris Valley.

In my spare time Maybe you are thinking “What spare time?” Well there is not much, but I love to be with my family - we do family dinners as often as we can. I love to travel. We are almost empty nesters so that has freed up some time.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS Proud to be members of our community since 1977

Kristen Halloran My Appliance Source Years with the Company 2 1/2 years

Bio BIG S LE SA

I work for My Appliance Source, a family owned and operated appliance store in Shakopee, Minnesota. We have been in business since 1977 when my grandfather started servicing appliances out of his garage on Ash Street in Chaska. In 1984, we moved to our current location on Highway 169 in Shakopee. My grandfather believed taking care of the customer after the sale was of great importance. Our company continues to support this value, which is the reason we sell the Whirlpool product lines of Amana, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and JennAir. Being the last American made manufacturer of appliances, service support, parts, and training are readily available.

One of the keys to success from my perspective

1/3 Mile South of Hwy 41 on Hwy 169

(952) 445-2916

Body/Mind Synthesis Transformational Healing for Body, Mind and Spirit

Are you ready to find relief from physical and emotion pain?

Restore your balance by clearing physical and emotional blocks to health through: • QNRT (Quantum Neuro Reset Therapy) • Emotional Repatterning • Jin Shin Jyutsu Energy Healing • Women’s Empowerment groups Nancy Saslow, M.A. Certified Acupressurist, Jin Shin Practitioner, QNRT practitioner, Viniyoga Instructor, Group Facilitator.

(952) 451-6668 bodymindsynthesis@msn.com www.bodymindsynthesis.net

Is to listen to the customer and validate their individual wants and needs. My grandfather placed a sign over our door that reads, “Thru this door pass the finest people we know…

Our customers.” Understanding customers wants and guiding them in an appliance that will meet their needs is key to customer retention. We pride ourselves in customer service and do our best to go above and beyond for each and every one of our customers.

Nancy Saslow Body/Mind Synthesis Bio I am a Master’s level Psychotherapist, utilizing an integrative, mind/body approach in my private practice for the last 18 years.

I incorporate the following techniques into my psychotherapy sessions: • Guided imagery • Art therapy • Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) • Breath and body awreness practices • Inner Dialogue/Inner Child work • Spiritual coaching • Emotional Re-Integration Process for shifting the effects of past trauma I am also a Certified Acupressurist, Energy Medicine Practitioner and Therapeutic Yoga Instructor, offering individual Acupressure sessions, Yoga classes, workshops and support groups teaching mind/body skills for self-healing.

I am also a trained and certified QNRTTM practitioner. As a result of my training I am able to identify specific adverse events or emotional traumas that have occurred in your life, potentially causing you to be unable to move past the issue. In this meeting, I will activate your nervous system and re-set the way your brain responds to emotional triggers.

QNRT (Quantum Neuro Reset Training) is based on the foundational principle that the brain and the nervious system control and corrdinate all functions of the body. Any unresolved emotional stress, past or present, is understood to affect the nervous system in an adverse way that leads to physical, mental and emotional behaviors.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS Linda Rogers Coldwell Banker Burnet Vice President Eden Prairie Branch Tell us about your company?

Our company was founded in 1906, on the principles of Honesty, Integrity and Professionalism. It is the oldest and most established residential real estate franchise system in North America. We are the original real estate innovators, career builders, and full service real estate providers and our agent’s professionalism is second to none

What are your company’s strengths?

We have a powerful brand. Coldwell Banker has a 94% brand awareness rating and is a strong local and national company with a global reach. We have over 3,000 offices in 49 countries and territories.

We offer the best education in the industry for new agents and continued on-going education for experienced agents. Our sales associates can expect tremendous support in helping them run their business. We have a robust tools-and-technology package, beautiful marketing and presentation materials, outstanding networking throughout our company, and a rich collaborative culture in each office.

EDEN PRAIRIE OFFICE (952) 934-5400 CBBurnet.com

Great Opportunity to Love What You Do! Are you an experienced agent looking for a change?

Just starting out and need more help, or thinking of starting a new career in real estate sales?

Call me today.

I have options and opportunities for you!

Linda Rogers | 952-949-4720

What are the appealing aspects about working for your company?

Our company truly cares about our sales associates

Pamela Turpin Threadtastic Embroidery Shop, LLC

GREAT PERSONALIZED GIFTS FOR

Years in business Established 2002

Education and Training Hamline University, BS Paralegal, Member of ASI, EMB Forum, National Network of Embroidery Professionals

About your company We are a custom retail embroidery shop located in the historical downtown Chaska.

We provide custom embroidery, silk screening, printing, sports apparel, business logos, many gifts and more.

Company strengths Our company strengths are our customer service, quality products and knowledge and experiance.

• Baby Showers • Weddings • Birthdays • Graduations • Any Occasion

10% Off

the Entire Store

What are the appealing aspects about working for your company?

Variety of duties and working with customers. Each day brings new challenges.

What prompted you to enter this career field?

My love of sewing turned into my business career.

107/109 West 2nd St., Chaska

What’s the range of issues you deal with during a typical day?

952-368-4677

Unrealistic requests regarding projects being completed in a timely manor.

www.Thread-tastic.com