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Shingle Creek Crossing: The Way Forward at Brookdale page 4 Minnesota’s New Workforce Norm—page 3

Profile: Brooklyn Park Mayor Jeffrey Lunde—page 9

Annual Celebration featuring Joe Schmit—page 11

Upcoming Events and Activities—page 16

President’s Message Minnesota’s New Workforce Norm I recently attended a professional development session with chamber of commerce peers from across the state and heard Minnesota State Demographer Tom Gillaspy talk about our economy within the context of Minnesota’s population changes. Gillaspy is no stranger to Minnesota demographic trends having served in his demographer role since 1997. Here are a few of the take-aways from Gillaspy’s ―New Normal‖ presentation that might interest you:  Minnesota added nearly 350,000 people from 2000 to 2010, with a current population of 5.3    

million. For context, Texas added 4.3 million people during that time period. U.S. employment is not expected to reach pre-recession levels until at least 2013. No single area or region of Minnesota leads in population growth today. By 2020, more Minnesotans will be over age 65 than school age, further changing the nature of the public budgets. For many occupations, replacement of positions will out number new job growth between 2009—2019. Those occupations include business, engineering, science, law, and production.

Gillaspy, who admittedly has been right on with his digest of demographic changes and the related impacts on society, drew these conclusions about Minnesota’s new workforce norm:  We should expect slower economic growth than we have experienced the past few decades.  Labor and talent will be tomorrow’s scare resources.  The new norm could bring chronic government deficits and related cuts in services.  Society will worry more about how to pay for past promises.  Disruptive events and innovations may become more frequent.  With the new norm comes a new set of opportunities. If you are interested in seeing the slides from Gillaspy’s presentation let me know at bruce@twinwest.com. And as always, thank you for your support of TwinWest.

Bruce Nustad, president

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Shingle Creek Crossing Shingle Creek Crossing: The Way Forward at Brookdale Ask many of the residents of Brooklyn Center or commuters along the Highway 100 corridor and they will tell you about the precipitous decline of the of the Brookdale Mall site. Originally one of the four ―Dale‖ centers developed by The Dayton Company in the post-war years, from the early 60s Brookdale was a bustling retail hub serving the north and west metro area. Fast-forward 40 years and the aging facility stood illequipped to suit the shifting demographics and needs of area consumers. By the late 90s, anchors like Dayton’s had abandoned the complex while newer retailers like Barnes and Noble struggled to sustain their businesses. Pervasive vacancy and crime, coupled with competition from newer shopping centers doomed Brookdale. Ultimately, in early 2010 the mall was permanently closed and the site was sold at a sheriff’s foreclosure auction. Enter Gatlin Development Co., Inc. In the fall of 2010 the Tennessee developer announced plans to buy Brookdale and redevelop the site into a modern ―town center‖ retail location anchored by an 185,000-square-foot Walmart Supercenter. The developer expects dozens of other national retail brands to invest in the project

and fill an additional 500,000 square-feet of space, although none have been officially announced. Despite last month’s groundbreaking ceremony, the project has been plagued with obstacles from day-one. One of the greatest issues impeding the development centered on the Sears location. Unlike most other retailers at this site, Sears owned the land underneath its store and was unwilling to sell it. Sears also had serious misgivings about the possible Walmart expansion at their doorstep. Gatlin was able to change the initial redevelopment plan and ultimately both Sears and Walmart signed off.

hopes that this new added feature coupled with more green space will make the property more attractive to perspective tenants. In his groundbreaking ceremony remarks, Gatlin Development owner Frank Gatlin

$100 million over the course of the next three to five years will be invested. - Developer Frank Gatlin

The new redevelopment will mark a startling transformation of the site. Only Sears, Kohls, and a neighboring Applebee’s will remain from the original Brookdale Mall. The new center will include a total of 19 freestanding buildings surrounding a parking area. There are also plans to ―daylight‖ or unearth Shingle Creek, the project’s namesake. Previously the creek had been buried in a culvert underneath the old mall. Gatlin

emphasized his company’s commitment to the project, noting that he has owned other similar developments around the country for over 17 years. Those remarks came as welcome news to many of the community stakeholders in attendance who agreed the Brookdale site is in dire need of a continuity of vision and ownership for the long term. Gatlin told city leaders his company will invest ―well over‖ $100 million over the course of the next three to five years. The project will be completed in two phases: first, construction of the Walmart SuperCenter and second the build-out of the additional retail space. The Walmart SuperCenter is scheduled to open around Thanksgiving of 2012.

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Shingle Creek Crossing Project quick facts from the City of Brooklyn Center             

The project includes planned development of 544,185 square feet, more than 800,000 square feet including Sears. Demolition involves approximately 750,000 square feet of the mall including the former JC Penney’s, Mervyn’s and Macy’s stores. There will be new development of interior streets connecting the three entries. Pedestrian and trail connections will be constructed. New Shingle Creek Crossing signage will be put in place. The project will see the renovation of approximately 122,000 square feet of the mall located north of Sears with architectural changes to provide exterior identity and access while maintaining an indoor mall component. A 181,943 square foot Wal-Mart featuring grocery, pharmacy, retail, garden center is planned - an $18,000,000 project in itself. An existing Applebee's restaurant will remain marked for 4,869 square feet. The existing 75,000 square foot Kohl's store will be part of the development. Added will be 3 junior box retail pad sites illustrated as 45,000, 35,680, and 29,150 square feet, for a total of 110,190 square feet. Developed will be nine retail pad sites illustrated as 104,945 square feet. Three restaurant pad sites will be included for a total of 23,865 square feet. The project calls for the partial day-lighting of Shingle Creek and enhancements to on-site storm water management, interior streetscaping, landscaping and street lighting.

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Shingle Creek Crossing September 22 groundbreaking marks Brookdale Mall redevelopment

Ground breaking participants (left to right): Bruce Nustad, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce President; Jill Johnson, North Hennepin Area Chamber President; Mike Sims, Mid-America Real Estate Group Principal; Gary Eitel, Brooklyn Center Business & Development Director; Mayor Tim Willson, Brooklyn Center ; Curt Boganey, Brooklyn Center City Manager ;

Frank Gatlin III, Gatlin Development Company CEO; Will Matzek, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.; Councilmember Dan Ryan, Brooklyn Center; Councilmember Carol Kleven, Brooklyn Center; Teresa Schutz, Brooklyn Center Business Association President.

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Brooklyn Park Mayor Jeffrey Lunde Elected: Special Election April 30, 2011 Term: Ends December 31, 2014 City: Brooklyn Park Contact Information: jeffrey.lunde@brooklypark.org, 763.242.1555 Education: Masters in Russian History – Mankato State University; BA in Political Science and BA in History, Minor in Russian from North Dakota State University Family: wife Jodi, sons Joshua (7) and Jedrik (5) Committees/organizations you participate in as Mayor: Brooklyn Park City Council, Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority, Audit Committee, Regional Council of Mayors, North Metro Mayors Association, Minneapolis Northwest Executive Board, Brooklyn Park Core Planning Team What initially sparked your interest in running for public office? It was a way for me to get further involved in my community, and to make a difference. Being involved in my community provides balance in my life, between family, work and volunteering. What are the biggest issues facing your city? Lack of confidence in ourselves as a community, foreclosure crisis and continued economic downturn/recession.

What is your favorite part of being mayor? Being able to make a difference, and getting to participate in some extremely inspiring events. I love the challenge of making our community better for everyone, and I get a chance to work with a never ending group of people who believe in moving forward. What initiative are you most proud of during your time on the city council or as mayor? We just started a Business Forward Initiative whereby the city is launching a series effort to understand how we can work better with our business community. Formally launched a few weeks ago, the next steps will be a series of Community Cafes, where we will let the business community lead a discussion in how the city works and doesn’t work so well with them. Also, we are asking for discussion on what changes should the city make, and what areas should not be changed as they are working well. From these discussions, we will be forming a task force in January, composed primarily of business people to take these discussions, and prepare a proposal with specific action the City Council should take, including changes to how we operate, changes to our codes & ordinances and what programs should be looked at.

What advice do you have for members to make an impact in city government? Get involved with our Business Forward Initiative, as the success of the program is directly affected by involvement of our business community. Rather than the City proposing changes, we are handing a clean piece of paper to the community and asking for their direct input in what needs to change, and what does not need to change. These recommendations are going to be part of an action plan for the City Council. What is your favorite city landmark? Mississippi River What is something from your past or present that people would be surprised to know about you? I have done business with over 80 countries around the world, including in-country business travel throughout Asia and Europe. I have spent time abroad in Russia, Germany and Japan as well. I was disqualified for USMC OCS twice, guess I need to be told ―no‖ twice before I get the hint. Link | City of Brooklyn Park

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2011-2012 Leadership Greg Korstad, Chair October 1 marks the beginning of TwinWest’s new leadership and fiscal year. With this change, Greg Korstad, Larkin Hoffman Attorneys, assumed the role of chair of the TwinWest Board of Directors. Read more about Korstad’s vision of the Chamber in last month’s issue of Directions magazine. Link | Greg Korstad in the August/September issue of Directions

Lisa McDaniel, Foundation Chair Also October 1, Lisa McDaniel, Voyager Bank, takes over as chair of the TwinWest Foundation. Lisa leads a team of business community Board members investing in tomorrow’s workforce, today.

Dannette Coleman, Past Chair

Thank you retiring Board members

Dannette Coleman, Medica, completed her role as chair of the TwinWest Board of Directors on September 30. Dannette’s leadership inspired our Board, committees and taskforces, and staff. Thank you Dannette for the countless hours you devoted to leading the Chamber.

Thank you to the following who recently retired from TwinWest Boards following great years of service:

Matt Schadow, Foundation Past Chair

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Matt Schadow, Ameristar Agency Inc., completed his service to the TwinWest Foundation as Board chair September 30. In addition to leading the Foundation, Matt served on the TwinWest Board and continues to be an active TwinWest Political Action Committee Board member. Thank you Matt for your dedication to all of TwinWest’s initiatives.

Steve Wise, Cass Screw Machine Products, past TwinWest Board chair. Rick Kaufmann, Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services, past TwinWest Board member. Tim Raymond, Voyager Bank, past TwinWest Board member. Matt Schadow, Ameristar Agency Inc., Foundation representative to the TwinWest Board. Dan Freeman, DS&B Ltd., past TwinWest Foundation Board member and Treasurer

Joe Boston, TwinWest PAC Chair In January, 2011, Joe Boston, North Memorial Health Care, assumed the role of chair of the TwinWest Political Action Committee. Thank you Joe for your service to the PAC and its contributors.

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2011 Annual Celebration Joe Schmit tells his story October 13 at TwinWest’s Annual Celebration of members Join TwinWest as we celebrate our members and hear Joe Schmit’s story at the 2011 Annual Celebration.

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Event Details: 2011 Annual Celebration Thursday, October 13, 2011 Sheraton Hotel Minneapolis West 12201 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Investment: $45/members; $400 table of ten Call TwinWest at 763.450.2220 to register. Register now I TwinWest Annual Celebration

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Members

Welcome New Members The Bailey Group 4800 Olson Memorial Hwy, Suite 225 Minneapolis, MN 55442 Martha Carlson

General NanoSystems 3014University Avenue SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 Joshua Jore

COACH-PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL LIFE CONSULTANTS-BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL

COMPUTERS-SUPPLIES & PARTS

Bellboy Import Corporation, dba American Food Services International 2220 Florida Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55426 Felicia Harrison

EXPORTS & IMPORTS CAbi/ Independent Fashion Consultant 4237 Goldenrod Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Bev Russell

CLOTHING CONSULTANTS-BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL CFC Thechnology 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 138 Plymouth , MN 55447 Bill Starken

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES City View & White Knight Limousine Inc. 7900 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite 230 Hopkins, MN 55343 Carol Simnioniw

Holiday Companies 4567 American Boulevard West Minneapolis, MN 55437 Steven Rush GASOLINE & CONVENIENCE STORE Jobs Foundation

2050 East Center Circle Plymouth, MN 55441 George Lee RECYCLING SERVICES Johnson Controls 2605 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Larry Schmidt

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Saint Paul Saints Professional Baseball 1771 Energy Park Drive Saint Paul, MN 55108 Adam Lowler

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT SECURE ITnet 3033 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55441 Theresa Larkin

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Seeonic, Inc. 1848 Berkshire Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 Harley Feldman

INTERNET PRODUCTS & SERVICES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Open to Business-A Program of the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Development

Snap Social Media 975 Nathan Lane North, Suite A Plymouth, MN 55441 George Lee

3137 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55407 Rob Smolund NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

State Farm Agency Recruiting 1285 Northland Drive Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Eric Werlinger

WEB PAGE DESIGN

INSURANCE

St. Louis Park Convention and Visitors Bureau 1660 Highway 100, Suite 132 St. Louis Park, MN 55416

CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU The Pilates Advantage 872 Highway 55, Suite 101 Medina, MN 55340 Debra Dodge

HEALTH & FITNESS PRODUCTS/ CENTERS Twin Cities & Western Railroad Company 2925 12th Street East Glenco, MN 55336 Mark Wegner RAILROAD Wallace Carlson Printing 10852 Greenbriar Road Minnetonka, MN 55305 Ann Tuberville

PRINTING BROKER SPROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS William H. Hanson Associates, PLLC 7500 Highway 55, Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55427 William Hansen LEGAL SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES & LOGISTICS LIMOUSINE & VAN SERVICES TwinWest Chamber of Commerce

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Ann Rooney, Volunteer Superstar! Ann Rooney of The Whole Learning School is the October TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Superstar. For the past several years, Ann has served on the TwinWest Foundation's Career Path Scholarship Committee. She has spent countless hours reading and vetting hundreds of scholarship applications and then interviewing dozens of selected finalists. Thanks to Ann's hard work and the efforts of the other committee members she has served with over the years, the TwinWest Foundation has been able to recognize and support a slate of very deserving students year in and year out. Thank you Ann for your time, expertise, and dedication.

Chamber Champions Thank you to these champions for referring new members to TwinWest. Todd Pernsteiner, Pernsteiner Creative Group Beth Ulrich, Fuzzy Duck Design Daivd Fieger, Nemer Fieger Tom Harmening, City of St. Louis Park If you know someone whose business would benefit from membership, contact TwinWest’s Jacqui Sauter at (763) 450-2228, or jacqui@twinwest.com. When your new member joins we’ll issue you $35 in TwinWest credit.

Renewing Members 25+ Years_____________________ City of Minnetonka City of Plymouth Culligan Water Conditioning Edco Products, Inc. Hance Ace Hardware, Inc. LarsonAllen LLP NAPCO International LLC North Memorial Health Care St. Louis Park School District 283 Sylvan Learning Center Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels and Cremation 16-20 Years___________________ Hopkins Hair House Public Affairs Consulting 11-15 Years___________________ Marriott Minneapolis West MN Insurance Group, Inc. Premise Commercial Real Estate 6-10 Years____________________ Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores and Donation ION Corporation Oberman Thompson & Segal, LLC Vaaler Insurance, Inc./HCIS

1-5 Years_____________________ ADOGO Pet Hotel Anthem College BNC National Bank Check Engine Express Corporate Technologies LLC Escom Properties, Inc. Executive Suites of Minnesota Goldstein Law Office Harlan Rossmann Agency– Nationwide Insurance Jap-Olson Company KW Commercial, Minneapolis Marco, Inc. Mary Kay Max’s Parker Rosen LLC Paul Meyer Architects Pawn America MN, LLC Payroll Post LLC Skjold Parrington Business Attorneys Snap Fitness-Plymouth The Shops at West End WEALTH Financial Consultants, Inc.

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Member Orientation Welcome new members TwinWest hosts Member Orientation every month on the first Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., at the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce office in Plymouth. Member Orientation is a great opportunity to get to know your Chamber and better understand your involvement options. Left to right: Doug Arndt - Reliable Data Protection; Trudy Gaub TruStone Financial; Michael Cherrier - Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems; Mike VanBinsbergen - Prudential

Left to right: Jim Beran, Shred Right, a Rohn Industries Company; Steve Forbes, TDS; Eric Hinz, TDS; Aliina Kuismi, Goldstein Law Office; Tracy Dann, J. Paul Haun, Patterson Thuente Christensen Pedersen P.A.

TwinWest Member Orientation is sponsored by:

GREG RYE OWNER AND CEO

603 EAST LAKE STREET SUITE 213 WAYZATA, MN 55391 952-476-8392 OFFICE 612-581-7608 CELL GREGRYE@AOL.COM

Left to right: Colin Peters, Ali Blenka, Cary Rothschild, Roger Jorgensen - Alliance Benefit Group

To discuss specific membership opportunities, contact TwinWest’s community and member engagement director, Chris Kirwan, at (763) 450-2223.

Link | October Member Orientation Session: October 5 Link | November Member Orientation Session: November 2

“It’s All About Relationships”

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Snapshots

Link | www.twinwest.com/photos

Ovetime at Kip’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Touchdown TwinWest at High Five

Hiring Our Heroes Veteran Job Fair

TwinWest Golf Classic TwinWest Chamber of Commerce

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October Calendar... Wednesday, October 5 Member Orientation | link 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Host tel. (763) 450-2220 Investment: No cost to attend.

Friday, October 7 Connecting Companies to Bahrain and the Middle East | link 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m. Doubletree by Hilton Minneapolis1500 Park Place Boulevard, St. Louis Park Investment: No cost to attend. Space is limited to 75 participants.

Find out about everything the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce has to offer and maximize your membership.

Join Shaik Mohammed Bin Essa Al Khalifa and other panel members as they explore opportunities for trade with Bahrain and the Mideast.

To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left a Revere Lane, just after Highway 169. Turn right onto the frontage road. TwinWest is on the right.

To get there: From I-394 take the Park Place/Xenia exit. Go south on Park Place Boulevard, and then turn right on 16th.

Thursday, October 6 Power Partners Networking| link 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Host tel. (763) 450-2220 Investment: $75/year. Pre-registration required. Power Partners is a networking program that helps members exchange business leads and build relationships. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169. Turn right onto the frontage road. TwinWest is on the right.

Tuesday, October 11 Plymouth Business Council | link 7:30– 9:00 a.m. WestHealth, Inc. Main level conference room, 2805 & 2855 Campus Drive, Plymouth Investment: No cost to attend.

Thursday, October 13 2011 Annual Celebration| link 11:30 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. Sheraton Minneapolis West 12201 Ridgedale Drive Minnetonka Investment: $45 members, $400 for a table of 10 Join outgoing Board Chair Dannette Coleman as we look back on the past year and look forward to what is ahead of us as TwinWest kicks-off its new year. Joe Schmit—keynote address. To get there: From 394 heading west, take the Ridgedale Drive exit. Turn left onto Ridgedale Drive.

Friday, October 14 TwinWest Legislative Breakfast Reform 2.0 | link 7:30-9:00 a.m. Doubletree by Hilton Minneapolis– Park Place 1500 Park Place Boulevard St. Louis Park Investment: $30 for members. The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Breakfast series is Minnesota’s premier legislative and political forum. Each breakfast unites compelling, wellknown speakers and state legislators with more than 150 business leaders from across the Twin Cities. Panel members: Rep. Kurt Zellers; Rep. Ryan Winkler. To get there: From I-394 take the Park Place/Xenia exit. Go south on Park Place Boulevard, and then turn right on 16th.

The Plymouth Business Council is for business and civic leaders who want to have a voice in local government and grassroots issues. Held in partnership with Plymouth Rotary. To get there: From Highway 55 going west, turn right on Northwest Boulevard before 494. Take a left onto Campus Drive.

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...October Calendar Monday, October 17 Power Partners Networking | link 11:00 a.m. – noon TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Host tel. (763) 450-2220 Investment: $75/year. Pre-registration required.

Wednesday, October 19 Government Affairs Committee Meeting | link 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Host tel. (763) 450-2220 Investment: No cost to attend.

Power Partners is a networking program that helps members exchange business leads, provides business advice and builds relationships.

Discuss public policy issues impacting the business community. All members are welcome to participate.

To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169. Turn right onto the frontage road. TwinWest is on the right. Tuesday, October 18 TwinWest Prospective Member Forum: Your Questions Answered | link 3:30 - 4:30pm. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Host tel. (763) 450-2220 Investment: No cost to attend. TwinWest invites you to a one-hour forum to learn how to grow your network and improve the business climate through your local chamber of commerce. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169. Turn right onto the frontage road. TwinWest is on the right.

To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left a Revere Lane, just after Highway 169. Turn right onto the frontage road. TwinWest is on the right. Wednesday, October 19 Overtime at Hope Chest for Breast Cancer| link 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Hope Chest for Breast Cancer 3850 Shoreline Drive, Orono Investment: No cost to attend. Join North Memorial Health Care and Hope Chest for Breast Cancer for this month’s Overtime. The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer was founded in 2001 and is now celebrating its 10 year anniversary. Catered by CRAVE with beverages from Summit Brewing. To get there: Take 394 West to Highway 12. Take the County Road 15 exit and merge onto County Road 15/ Shoreline Drive

Thursday, October 20 Crystal/New Hope Business Council | link 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Liberty Diversified International, 5600 North Highway 169, New Hope Host tel. (763) 536-6600 Investment: No cost to attend. The Crystal/New Hope Business Council is for business and civic leaders who want to have a voice in local government and grassroots issues. To get there: Take Highway 169 North to the 49th Avenue North exit and turn right. Turn left on to Independence Avenue North.

Thursday, October 20 TwinWest Emerging Leaders Kickoff Happy Hour | link 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Blue 11900 Main Street North, Maple Grove Investment: No cost to attend. RSVP requested. Join the TwinWest Emerging Leaders as they kicfoff this year’s programming with a happy hour at Pittsburgh Blue in Maple Grove. To get there: Take 494 to 94 East. Take the Hemlock exit and Pittsburg Blue will be on the left hand side.

Thursday, October 20 Interfaith Outreach Business Partnership Lunch | link 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. IOCP 1605 County Road 101 North, Plymouth Investment: No cost to attend. RSVP to Cate Fossing at 763-489-7513 or cfossing@iocp.org Join TwinWest’s Ambassadors and the Wayzata Chamber IOCP’s new presence in Plymouth. To get there: Take Highway 55 west to County Road 6. Take a left on County Road 6 to Highway 101. Take a right on Highway 101.

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...October Calendar Tuesday, October 25 Member Talk: Weigh Less and Live More, Personal Wellness Series | link 11:30 a.m.—12:45 p.m. TwinWest office, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth Host tel. (763) 450-2220 Investment: No cost to attend. Join Mark Carlson from Tremendous Transformations and the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce for a fun, challenging, and informative hands on sessions. To get there: Go west on Highway 55. Take a left a Revere Lane just after Highway 169. Turn right onto the frontage road. TwinWest is on the right.

Tuesday, October 25 Ribbon Cutting: The Pilates Advantage | link 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. The Pilates Advantage 872 Highway 55, Medina Investment: No cost to attend. Join TwinWest Ambassadors as they help celebrate the opening of The Pilates Advantage in Medina. Learn more about them and their services they provide and meet your business neighbors. To get there: Take Highway 55 west past Plymouth to Medina. Wednesday, October 26 Business Showcase: Professional Travel Service | link 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Professional Travel Service 3545 Plymouth Boulevard, Suite 114, Plymouth Investment: No cost to attend. Join TwinWest and Professional Travel Service as we host the October Business Showcase. Network with area business leaders, enjoy a complimentary light lunch.

Thursday, October 27 Second Annual The Shops at West End Pub Crawl link 4:30 – 9:00 p.m. Dover Restaurant and Bar at the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton Minneapolis - Park Place is the starting point 1500 Park Place Boulevard, St. Louis Park Investment: $10 The TwinWest St. Louis Park Business Council is excited to host the Second Annual The Shops at West End Pub Crawl, featuring area TwinWest member pubs and restaurants. Part of the proceeds from the event benefit area charitable organizations as directed by the Business Council. Your $10 wristband gets you access to great drink and appetizer specials at the following pubs and restaurants: Cooper, CRAVE, Dover Restaurant and Bar, Sopranos, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill.

Register for Events To register for any TwinWest event: Online | www.twinwest.com/events E-mail | info@twinwest.com Call | (763) 450-2220

Post Your Events Post your events for free on TwinWest’s online member and community event calendar. Link | www.twinwest.com/yourevent

To get there: From I-394 take the Park Place/Xenia exit. Go south on Park Place Boulevard, and then turn right on 16th.

To get there: Take Highway 55 west to Plymouth Boulevard. Take a right on Plymouth Boulevard.

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Board & Leadership TwinWest Board of Directors Executive Committee Greg Korstad, Larkin Hoffman Attorneys, Chair Mike Sowada, Chair-elect (nominated) Dannette Coleman, Medica, Past Chair Nathan Agre, Blanski Peter Kronlage & Zoch, P.A. CPAs, Treasurer Bruce Nustad, TwinWest, President Directors Becky Bakken, Citizens Independent Bank Gordy Engel, The Foursome Fine Apparel and Shoes (nominated) Tom Harmening, City of St. Louis Park Rick Kaufman, Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services Michael Lehmann, Ferguson Enterprises Ron Leino, Liberty Carton, Co., an LDI Company Luke Litteken, CenterPoint Energy Pat Mascia, Duke Realty Corp. (nominated) Samantha Metcalf, LarsonAllen LLP Pamela Muldoon, Next Stage Media Group Bob Schlichte, Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley Jon Thompson, Opportunity Partners Matt Thompson, US Bank (nominated) Beth Ulrich, Fuzzy Duck Design

TwinWest Staff

Bruce Nustad, President Judy Johnson, Government Affairs Director Jacqui Sauter, Regional Sales Director Chris Kirwan, Member & Community Engagement Director Kristen George, Administrative Assistant

TwinWest Partners Loretta Kenney-Lillejord, Owl Bookkeeping & CFO Services, Accounting Victoria Marley, Signature Events Representative

Contact Us TwinWest Chamber of Commerce 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170 Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone | (763) 450-2220 Fax | (763) 450-2221 Link | www.twinwest.com

TwinWest Directions magazine is published electronically ten times a year by the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, 10700 Old County Road 15, Suite 170, Plymouth, MN 55441, phone (763) 450-2220. Annual subscription rate of $40 is included in a TwinWest membership investment. TwinWest serves the communities of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, and the surrounding areas.

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