New Website - New Member App
ERACC has a fresh look to our website! Along with the updated look comes a great new tool for you - a
member app. The new app allows you to access and update your info, photos, hot deals and more instantly wherever you are. Find it on iTunes or Google Play and download the free app to your device.
January
1 New Year’s Day - Chamber office closed
2 Chamber office closed
Presenters Needed
7 Lunch Mob event
Connections, the ERACC networking group, is looking for business presenters. Topics could include
your business highlights, business education, sales, professional growth and more. Meetings are Tuesdays from 8:30-9:30 am. Presentations are 20-30 minutes. If you have expertise in an area that could
help other businesses and are willing to share your knowledge, please contact us.
14 Time Management Workshop
February
6 Shiver Elk River
Shiver Elk River is February 6-7, 2015
7 Shiver Elk River
Every Tuesday - Chamber Connections
8:30-9:30am at Minnesota School of Business
Planning for the 2015 event is in full swing. All the best of Shiver will be back this year - a 5k and 5k
obstacle run, Plunge into Lake Orono and a hockey tournament at the Pit - plus a few new surprises! You
can find more information (and pictures of past events) on our website, or Like us on Facebook for updates. If you are interested in helping to plan or sponsor this event, please contact the Chamber office
today!
Mark your calendar for upcoming events
Business Day at the Capitol - March 3, 2015
The Expo - April 12, 2015
For more info on Chamber and
Community events go to
www.elkriverchamber.org
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Chamber events and info.
Free SHRM Seminar
ERACC members are invited to a North Star SHRM seminar on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 8 am
to 9:30 am at the Minnesota School of Business in Elk River. Topic of the presentation and discussion is
Health Equals Wealth: How Workplace Programs Benefit Both Employers and Workers.
Business Day at the Capitol
Due to the construction at the Capitol, this year’s event will be held at the Crown Plaza in St. Paul on
March 3, 2015. The day will include speakers, a luncheon and more. Mark you calendar and watch for
agenda updates and registration coming soon. The ERACC Government Relations committee will be
organizing a group to attend. If you are interested in participating, contact Debbi at the Chamber office
at 763-441-3110 or [email protected].
Time Management Workshop
Wednesday, January 14, 9-11 am
Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW Elk River
9200 Quaday Avenue NE, Otsego
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Happy New Year
Everyone is busy these days and life shows no signs of slowing
down. Now more than ever, we seem to have more work than time
to do everything we want to get done. Because we won’t ever increase the amount of time we have, we need to learn how to control our use of it. We can all agree
it’s much easier to be busy and more difficult to be productive. Learn to use time to your advantage
by setting the right priorities, focusing on outcomes, and running your schedule instead of letting
your business run you. Tracy Ford, Senior Coach from Action Coach, will show participants how to
set themselves up for success. Member discount rate: $35 per person. Register today!
We wish you a prosperous and
happy New Year!
Elk River Area Chamber
Board of Directors
& Staff
Lunch Mob!
Wednesday, January 7, 11:45 am
We had so much fun last time, we are doing it again! Here’s how it works. We will
give you a date and time to come enjoy a
casual networking lunch with fellow
Chamber members. On the morning of
the event, we will announce the location
via email and social media. You never
know who might be there - don’t miss it!
Sunday, April 12
Elk River High School
Watch for more info and exhibitor applications
coming soon. Check the Expo page on our website
for the latest information.
Elk River Tire & Auto
Mike Sultany, Owner
(763) 441-2889
www.elkrivertireandauto.com
Primary Category: Auto Service & Repair
The Amborn Group
Lori Amborn, Owner
(763) 607-7840
www.theamborngroup.com
Primary Category: Business Consultant
Congressman Tom Emmer
(763) 441-1270
Primary Category: Public Officials
Congratulations 2014 PACE
Business Award Winners
Business of the Year Beaudry Oil & Propane
New Business of the Year Decklan Group
Employer of the Year The Crown Room
Beaudry Oil & Propane is a family-owned petroleum business founded by Ken and Carrie Beaudry in
1981. The business started with one truck and one employee and today they have over 50 employees and
service thousands of satisfied customers. Today, Beaudry Oil & Propane is a leading fuel company in Minnesota, delivering millions of gallons of petroleum products all over central, east central Minnesota, and the
Twin Cities Metro Area to residential and commercial customers. As a company, they are committed to several core values: Dependable Service, Quality Products, Integrity, Safety, Customer Satisfaction, Product Expertise and Experience, and Reliable Supply.
Decklan Group was founded by Annie Deckert and Tim Dolan in February of 2013 with a vision of costAmerica Drug Testing Midwest LLC
Dean Prince, Owner
(763) 218-0033
www.adtmidwest.com
Primary Category: Business Services
effectively helping small businesses grow and profit in today's world. The company offers consulting services
in the fields of economic development, workforce development, sales, and marketing. Since opening their
doors last year, Decklan Group has led and/or assisted several developments in MN which have resulted in
163,000 square feet of new development, $12.9 million in capital investment, retention of 275 jobs, creation
of 74 jobs and an increase of over $360,000 in tax base.
The Crown Room Banquet Center in Rogers, MN strives to exceed expectations. The many talents of
Thank you to the Chamber Ambassadors
who have recently been active
welcoming and celebrating our members.
Chris Barta, Franklin Outdoor Advertising
Michelle Martindale, Elk River Municipal Utilities
Rob Rydberg, Integrity Insurance Group
Dan Kennedy, Vision Staffing Solutions
Marcia Jeunemann, Elite Media Design of Elk River
Sandi Yeado, Edward Jones
Ryan Pahl, KleinBank
Danyell Wendland, ABRA Auto Body & Glass
their Executive Chef and his culinary team, combined with the exemplary banquet staff ensure that no detail
will go unnoticed. The Crown Room creates lifetime memories for their guests on one of the most important
or exciting days of their lives. As an employer, the Crown Room provides flexibility in scheduling as well as
personal and professional growth opportunities for their staff. The customer service culture provides a strong
foundation for every employee and makes the “job” fun.