Volume 20 • No. 01 • January 2008
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A LEADER IN OUR COMMUNITY
For nearly two decades, the John Roberts Company has been a leader in
responsible environmental stewardship in our community. The company’s
many successes have garnered recognition with numerous state and
national awards, including the Minnesota Governor’s Award for Excellence
in Pollution Prevention (twice), the Minnesota Environmental Initiative
Award, the Green Star Award, and many others.
Beginning in the 1980s with the establishment of a very active
Environmental Committee comprised of staff and production employees
from all departments, the company charted a course to minimize its impact
on the environment. Establishment of a clear and concise environmental
policy was quickly followed by an environmental management system
(EMS) for management of all the company’s environmental affairs.
The EMS is core to environmental regulatory compliance and continual
improvement through measurement and corrective action.
The company, the first nationally to establish a process to recover cleaning
solvents from soiled shop towels, now distills and reuses almost all of its
press wash solvents right in its own facility, minimizing the generation of
hazardous waste. Investment in regenerative thermal emissions controls
not only eliminates 99+% of air emissions, the technology dramatically
reduces consumption of natural gas for the process.
John Roberts partners closely with its vendors to reduce energy use. Center
Point Energy has focused the company’s attention on improving HVAC
system efficiency, eliminating the need for a standard boiler for building
heat. Again, less natural gas consumed.
Xcel Energy helped the company to select and install energy-saving T8
fluorescent lighting throughout its facility. With Xcel’s help, the company
optimized its compressed air system, a major user of power. The result:
reduced electrical energy needs. And, as a part of EPA’s Green Power
program, the company now purchases 10% of its electrical energy right on
its own power grid, making a difference right here in Minnesota, not some
distant location.
Continued on page 2
A foundation for business to build on!
2008 ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION
MAJESTIC OAKS JANUARY 10
The annual Chamber Legislative Reception
is scheduled to take place on Thursday
evening, January 10th, from 5:00 – 7:30
p.m. It will be held at Majestic Oaks
Country Club in Ham Lake. The difference
this year from past legislative receptions
is that the Anoka County business community will be united with participation
from many other chamber organizations.
In addition, we will join forces with the
North Metro REALTORS Association.
There is no formal presentation at this
event except for a brief candidate introduction. This allows you the opportunity
to meet individually with your legislative
representative. By collectively participating in this reception, you can help drive
the business agenda at the state legislature.
Furthermore, the political access that this
reception provides is free. There is no
charge for the hors d’oeuvres.
Reservations are required. Please call the
Chamber office at (763) 783-3553 or email [email protected].
IN THIS ISSUE:
Legislative Reception
John Roberts
Members in the News
Ribbon Cutting
Mercy Hospital
Ambassador of year
January Calendar
Renewed Members
Smoke Free
Wine Tasting
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Chamber Leadership DIRECTORS
JoAnn Evans, CHAIR
Solbrekk, Inc.
(763) 404-4720
Dick Haluptzok, PAST-CHAIR
Continental Development Corporation
(763) 757-7568
Tom Newland, Treasurer
Allegra Print and Imaging
(763) 780-0792
Duane Arens
Connexus Energy
(763) 323-2600
Walter Bell
Oakwood Insurance Agency, Inc.
(763) 862-4801
John Connelly
National Sports Center
(763) 785-5601
Mark Ethen
KleinBank
(763) 427-5005
Leonard Gandel
Gaughan Companies
651-255-5557
Jim Kugler
Kugler Financial
(763) 784-0256
Gary Levine
Dunwoody College of Technology
(612) 374-5800
Rick Nelson
ACE Solid Waste, Inc.
(763) 427-3110
Eric Olson
ECM Publishers, Inc.
(763) 421-4444
CHAMBER STAFF
Phone (763) 783-3553
Fax (763) 783-3557
[email protected]
www.metronorthchamber.org
Tom Snell, Executive Director
Jill Johnson, Director of Sales and Marketing
Rita Moser, Administrative Assistant
John Roberts Continued from page 1
Printing at John Roberts utilizes environmentally friendly paper as certified
by the Forest Stewardship Council, and a good many projects are printed on
high-recycled-content paper stocks with soy-based inks. Using state-of-the-art
printing presses with electronic color controls helps minimize waste paper in
printing. And what waste paper generated is recycled. In fact, in all of 2007,
the company recycled more than 5,460 tons of trim paper back to paper mills
to made into new paper stock!
With today’s concerns about global warming, many companies are evaluating
their carbon footprint, the release of heat-trapping carbon dioxide into
the atmosphere as a result of their operations. The idea here is to modify
operations to minimize release of carbon dioxide, and to offset any remaining
carbon emissions through activities such as purchase of wind-generated
electrical power.
John Roberts Company, having just completed a scientific study of its carbon
footprint, is pleased to announce that the company is carbon neutral. That
is, there is no atmospheric net gain in carbon emissions due to the company’s
production and distribution activities!
The John Roberts Company and all of its employees are proud of the
accomplishments in sustaining responsible environmental stewardship.
RENEWALS NOVEMBER 2007
Allied Waste Services
Anoka Conservation District
Anoka County Commissioner-Erhart
Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.
Blaine Chiropractic Center
CEAP, Inc.
Cedar Management
Daniel J. O’Brien, Attorney At Law
Eagle Trucking, Inc.
Electric Design Company
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que
Forever Floral
Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley
Himle Horner, Inc.
Jorgenson Construction, Inc.
Kellogg & Associates
Lanigan Kolb, LLP
M & S Roofing
Mactavish Benefits, Inc.
Michello’s Pizza & Pasta - Anoka
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
Minnesota Renaissance School
Northgate Liquor
Paulson Construction, Inc.
PostNet
Schechter, Dokken & Kanter CPA Firm
Select Eyecare
Shamrock Development
TCF Bank - Northtown
Terry Overacker Plumbing
The Family Real Estate Group
The Refuge Golf Club
US Bank – Coon Rapids
Victory Automotive Service & Glass - Blaine
Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Three new members join Board this month
Three new members were elected to the MetroNorth
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at the
annual meeting on December 4th. The new directors
are Dean Richards, Mary Tjosvold, and Lisa Tollakson.
DEAN RICHARDS is a shareholder and CPA at
the accounting firm of Smith Schafer & Associates
Ltd. The firm has offices in Maplewood, Edina, and
Rochester. Dean has been with them for 17 years,
dealing primarily with closely-held businesses,
nonprofit plans, and individual taxation.
Dean has served as chair of MetroNorth’s golf
committee and has been active in membership drives
and networking groups. His goals for the Chamber
include keeping it economically viable, promoting
networking opportunities for businesses, and
continuing to be active in the legislative process.
“MetroNorth is strong in how active it’s been
in political activities, and it’s a step above most
Chambers in the programs and speakers that Tom
Snell comes up with,” he said.
Dean and his wife, Cindy, have three children: Tyler,
Brandon, and Cassedy.
MARY TJOSVOLD owns Mary T., Inc., an
organization that manages rental communities,
supportive living facilities, and home health services.
The company, which she founded in 1976, now
operates in four states and employs 800 full and parttime staff members.
Mary earned her Ph.D. in Education Administration
from the University of Minnesota and later completed
the Owner/President Management program at
Harvard Business School. She has written or coauthored seven books on leadership and on working
with the handicapped and elderly. She has given
presentations and workshops on many subjects and
serves on numerous task forces and executive boards,
including the Volunteers of America and the American
Refugee Committee (ARC). Her work with the ARC
has taken her to many countries in Africa, Asia, and
South America. She founded a school in Cameroon
which is named after her mother, Margaret, who has
also been involved with the operation of Mary T., Inc.
A long-time member of MetroNorth, Mary hopes to
see the Chamber active in ecological, educational, and
political issues. “I see the strength of the Chamber,”
she said, “as being able to engage the community in
developing the kind of quality community that we all
want to live in - whether it’s parks, water quality, the
political process, or education.”
LISA TOLLAKSON is VP/Regional Sales Manager
at TCF Bank. She has been a member of MetroNorth
for five years, and previously was part of the Elk
River Chamber. Lisa has been very active in the Gala
Committee ever since joining MetroNorth, and also
chaired the Ambassador Committee. “I’ve really
enjoyed working with the Chamber, and I’m thankful
that I have a company that supports my involvement,”
said Lisa.
Lisa looks forward to working with the Board.
“I think the board is continuing to become more
involved in what happens on a day-to-day basis with
different committees, and Board members are just as
much ambassadors of the Chamber as any member
of the Ambassador Committee,” she said. “It’ll be fun
to be in a group of very professional, strong-minded,
and stimulating people like this. It’ll be interesting to
see how they get together and interact in a civilized
way on possibly controversial issues. I enjoy a good
debate!”
Lisa and her husband, Brett, have two children: Ally
and Whitney.
MetroNorth wants to thank the three outgoing
Board members - Jolene Trauba, Jerry Teeson,
and Mary Schutta, CPA - for their invaluable service
to the Chamber during their terms.
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Greg Ovik and staff. Ambassadors Pictured: Bill Gavin
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Sherrie Hatton – SeaMaster Cruises, Tom Newhouse
– Town Planner Community Calendar, Jim Huff –
Achieve Services, Inc., Jim Kugler – Kugler Financial,
Brian Wentz – KleinBank
199 Northtown Drive NE, Blaine
Ambassadors and Chamber members pictured
are: Sherrie Hatton, SeaMaster Cruises, Jim Huff,
Achieve Services Inc., Gary Ingle, Northeast Bank,
Gail Fackler, Nationwide Floor & Window Covering,
Tom Newhouse, Town Planner Community Calendar,
Mary Peterson, Greater Midwest Realty, Eric Carlson,
Cards For 10 Bucks, Jerrel Heckmen, Asset
Management Advisors, Inc. and staff from Applebee’s.
ADKORE STAFFING GROUP
CASSANDRA CARNEY, MASSAGE THERAPIST
2020 Broadway NE, Suite 100, Mpls
AdKore Staffing Group, focused on permanent
placement and contract-to-hire in the North Metro.
Pictured are Director, Daniel Middleton and Lead
Recruiter, Jodi Pearson.
9325 Upland Lane North, Suite 230, Maple Grove
Ambassadors and Chamber members pictured
are: Mary Durkop, Cheryl Fitzloff, Silpada Designs,
DeeDee Mittelstaedt, Frames to You, Inc, and Chris
Karger, Litin Paper Company. Cassandra is cutting
the ribbon along with her friends.
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DEB BARBELN IS CHOSEN
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Deb Barbeln has been named the first recipient of MetroNorth’s
Ambassador of the Year Award. The honor recognizes Deb’s
leadership and tireless efforts in welcoming new Chamber members
and conducting ribbon cuttings for area businesses.
Deb has been an active member of the Ambassador Committee
since joining MetroNorth three years ago.
“I like being able to greet the new businesses that come into the
community,” Deb said, “and to let them know that the Ambassador
Committee, as part of the Chamber, will spread the news about
their company and hopefully help them to build their business.”
With a laugh, she adds: “I also like the fact that most of the
businesses serve food at their ribbon cuttings!”
The Ambassador of the Year title is awarded on a point system,
based on the number of meetings and ribbon cuttings a person
attends, and also on the number of times he or she takes the lead
in presenting the gift basket and welcoming the business to the
MetroNorth community.
“I wasn’t trying for an award,” said Deb. “I’m just very comfortable
speaking in front of people. Also, working with the Ambassadors
doesn’t have anything to do with what I may receive back in the way
of business. I look at involvement in the Ambassadors as a way to
help people, and that makes me feel good.”
When Deb welcomes a new business, she lets them know
about the Chamber’s programs that help new companies become
acclimated to the area. “Most of all, I always stress the networking
breakfasts as a good place to start,” she explained. Deb regularly
attends both the Coon Rapids and Blaine Sunrise Networking
groups, and served as chair of the Blaine group for a year and a half.
She finds that networking has been very important to her success.
“In my business, being visible is paramount,” she said.
Deb has worked with Mary Kay Cosmetics for over 21 years, and
has served as a sales director for the last five. She leads a group of
40 people whom she has personally introduced into the business.
Deb and her husband, Tom, have three grown sons and make their
home near Isanti.
A special thank you to the new Applebee’s – Blaine
for donating all the money from their Grand Opening
Celebration to Toys For Joy. They cut a check for
$3183.00. This money will stay in Anoka County. We
are proud and honored to have Members like you.
Finest New Year’s Wishes to
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7:30-9:00am Sunrise Networking
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11:00-11:30am Executive Committee
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11:30am-1:00pm Marketing meeting
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5:00-7:00pm Sunsets After Hours
(Time Out - Blaine)
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12:00-1:00pm New Member Orientation Lunch (Two Stoges Fridley)
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4:00-5:00pm Wine Committee (The
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5:00-7:30pm Legislative Reception
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A great opportunity to network
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FEBRUARY 13
Those who enjoy good food
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calendars for February 13th.
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Grapevine Wine Tasting Group
will sponsor a wine tasting
beginning at 5:00 p.m. on that
date at the Seasons Restaurant
in Coon Rapids.
The event will feature a
selection of hors’ d’oeuvres
paired with wines. Details on the
wine distributor and pricing will
be announced later. Watch the
Chamber’s FYI email newsletter
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Anoka County Smoke-Free Partnership and Smoke-Free Ramsey in association
with the Twin Cities North Chamber, MetroNorth Chamber and Anoka Area
Chamber are proud to present General Mills vice president of Health, Safety and
Environment, Dr. Timothy Crimmins, at a luncheon on Thursday, January 17th
at 12:30 pm at the Mermaid Event Center, 2200 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN
55112. (Registration and lunch begins at noon). There will be a $15 luncheon
charge with all proceeds going to the Anoka or Ramsey Smoke-Free scholarship
program.
Dr. Timothy Crimmins will speak on health promotion at General Mills and how
General Mills has created education and activities to keep employees positively
engaged in their own wellness. In 2007 General Mills was among 41 employers
who received the “Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles” award at the Leadership
Summit sponsored by the Business Group’s Institute on the Costs and Health
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13408 Highway 65 NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
763-757-5326 fax:763-757-5994
www.customtruckaccess.com- Auto/Truck/Trailers
D & M Management
Nate Kveton
9298 Central Avenue NE, Suite 108
Blaine, MN 55434
763-757-5480 fax:763-575-5084
www.dandmmanagement.com -Housing
Darbi Comparetto/ReMax
Darbi Comparetto
7600 Palomino Lane, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
763-443-1100 fax:763-784-0973
www.darbisellshomes.com -Real Estate
NEW MEMBERS WHO JOINED NOVEMBER 2007
Donnelly Development
Paul Hoefer
7700 France Ave. S, Suite 525, Edina, MN 55435
952-548-1430
www.donnellydevelopment.net -Real Estate
Northern Exposure Exteriors, Inc.
Bruce Conway
9097 South Hwy. Drive, Lexington, MN 55092
763-783-1121fax:763-783-1811
www.4ebid.com -Construction/Contracting
Dusty’s Body Shop
Harold Busch
10550 Radisson Rd. NE, Blaine, MN 55449
763-783-1715 fax:763-783-1650
Auto/Truck/Trailers
Old Country Buffet - Fridley
Greg Tjosvold
6540 University Avenue, Fridley, MN 55432
763-572-9407 fax:763-572-3864
www.oldcountrybuffet.com -Restaurants
EXIT Realty Executives
Frank D’Angelo
10710 Town Square Drive, Suite 200, Blaine, MN 55449
763-548-1444 fax:763-548-1445
www.allmetrohomes.com -Real Estate
Primrose School of The Lakes
Betty or Bruce Vonderohe
2303 124th Court, Blaine, MN 55449
612-616-1793
www.primroseschools.com -Education
EXRS Wireless
Charles Rosenthal
10340 Baltimore Str. NE, Suite 160, Blaine, MN 55449
763- 780-7995
www.wirelesszone.com -Telecommunications
Pump it Up
Mary Jo Seeger
13941 Lincoln Street NE, #400, Ham Lake, MN 55304
763-757-9000
www.pumpitupparty.com
Hotels/Hospitality Event/Party Planning
Freedom Fence
Josh Stringfellow
4141 160th Lane NW, Andover, MN 55304
763-286-1213 fax:763-427-7073
Construction/Contracting
HighPoint Remodeling
Eric Converse
14148 Lincoln Str. NE, Suite F, Ham Lake, MN 55304
773-786-9992 fax:763-786-8995
www.highpointremodeling.com -Construction/Contracting
Rapids Bar and Grill
Jeff Taylor
133 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763-746-5380 -Restaurants
Inspiring Keepsakes/Heritage Makers
Melissa Narratil
6881 Deer Court, Centerville, MN 55038
651-407-0558
www.inspiringstorybooks.com -Advertising/Marketing
Re/Max Real Estate Properties-Jechorek
Mike Jechorek
8338 Highway 65 NE, Blaine, MN 55432
763-784-1900 fax:763-252-3411
www.mikejhomes.com -Real Estate
Italian Tan
Amanda Stettner
10950 Club West Pky. Suite #170, Blaine, MN 55449
763-780-4826 fax:763-780-3600
www.italiantan.com -Hair/Face/Skin/Nails, Tanning
Sales & Use Tax Consulting
Jim Bobzien
905 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 302-4, St. Paul, MN 55102
651-602-0953 -Accounting/Auditing
Jaranna Homes
Ed Haider
12760 Aberdeen St. NE, Suite 207, Blaine, MN 55449
763- 370-0967 fax: 763-201-5671
Construction/Contracting
Lakeland Door & Remodeling
Judy Pelshaw
1541 221st Ave. NW, Cedar, MN 55011
763-753-2239 -Construction/Contracting
Michael J. Nichols, Ltd
Michael J. Nichols
1318 McKay Drive N.E., Suite 400, Ham Lake, MN 55304
763-767-0556 fax:763-767-0546
Accounting/Auditing
Dean of Coaches
Dean Waibel
1523 S. Bavarian Pass, Fridley, MN 55432
763-502-8888 -Healthcare
MN Insulation Plus, LLC
Tammi Heraly
14144 Northdale Boulevard
Rogers, MN 55374
763-428-1606 Construction/Contracting
Denny Hecker’s Blaine Bargain Connection
Doug Benson
9901 Central Ave. N, Blaine, MN 55434
763-785-1313 fax:763-780-8323
www.dennyhecker.com -Auto/Truck/Trailers
Mr. T’s Cleaners
Laura Heppner
2887 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763-427-5480 -Clothing-Dry Cleaners
Direct Furniture LLC
Travis Vannatta
8823 Zealand Ave. N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
612-720-6224 -Home/Interiors
Puroclean Mitigation/Restoration Services
Amy Omtredt-Siems
19668 Baugh Street NW, Elk River, MN 55330
763- 441-5198 fax:763-441-5198
www.puroclean.com -Construction/Contracting Remodel/Restoration
NAU Holding Co. LLC
Val Kruger
7333 Sunwood Drive, Ramsey, MN 55303
763-427-3770 fax:763-427-6473
www.naucom.com -Insurance
Sayre & Associates, Inc.
Dave Sayre
421 Wabasha St. N, Suite #250, Saint Paul, MN 55102
651-291-8184 fax:651-293-1326
Office
Schaaf Floral
Marcia Schaaf
6554 University Avenue NE, Fridley, MN 55432
763-571-4600 fax: 763-571-4640
www.schaaffloral.com -Shopping
Security Products Company
Dan Chastanet
4005 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE, Blaine, MN 55449
763-489-2193 www.securityproductscompany.com -Security
Shirt-Tail Express
Phil Simon
1495 94th Lane NE, Blaine, MN 55449
763- 792-3838 -Dry Cleaners
Ted Butler
13861 Silverod Court NW, Andover, MN 55304
763-712-0277 www.butlerforhouse.com -Individual Memberships
The Ponds Golf Course
Tracy Ramacher
2881 229th Avenue NW, St. Francis, MN 55070
763-753-1100 fax:763-753-1101 -Organizations
Transofrmation Fitness Systems
Bear Ahlsten
1648 125th Lane NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
763-755-4181 fax: 612-207-6469
www.transformationfitnesssystems.com -Fitness