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w : <br /> x. . `,° " K RIVER AREA CHAMBER E <br /> � <br /> C <br /> � <br /> From the Chairman of the Board <br /> As we are in the midst of the holiday For events in 2012 we also had great success as a chamber with <br /> season, I am struck by the thought Shiver Elk River, our Business Expo, the golf tournament and the <br /> that it may not be a coincidence that Oktoberfest. 2013 will bring more fun community and chamber <br /> Thanksgiving is after the election events offering us the opportunity to promote and grow our <br /> season, as an end to campaigning is businesses. <br /> one more reason to be <br /> thankful. Congrats to all the local As Christmas is the season for giving, remember to give everyone <br /> candidates that were successful in chamber gift certificates bucks for presents. Certificates are great <br /> their campaigns. Thanks to all the stocking stuffers for key employees, clients, friends and family <br /> candidates who ran and tried to make members. Also, buying goods and services locally from other <br /> a positive impact in our area by chamber members helps strengthen our business community. <br /> Ben Bauman getting involved and sharing their <br /> 2012-2013 Board chair points of view. I wish you and yours a safe and Merry Christmas and a happy <br /> and prosperous new year. <br /> Giving thanks at this time of year is important on many levels.While <br /> we may often express it more openly at this time of year, an attitude <br /> of gratitude is important all year round. Giving thanks makes us ;,~•; x=71 " , 1 <br /> more aware of the good things we have that we sometimes take for ' •, a}•$. i <br /> granted and gives us the chance to let others know they are i - `NI' 1 <br /> important to us. I want to thank all my fellow chamber members, as 4 „ <br /> your membership in our group, leadership you have shown and — . <br /> commitment to business helps us all prosper. We gain our strength Lam <br /> by working together and by making the Elk River area better for I '- £4y, " <br /> business. Thanks also to the board of directors for their leadership, <br /> the many volunteers that have made our chamber run this past year I' ,•._ t r <br /> and to the wonderful chamber staff. <br /> As 2012 winds down I would like to take time to reflect on some of . -/-„,,,_-'..- During this joyous season, we celebrate your <br /> our major accomplishments. As a chamber we have had many partnership with us, and wish you abundance, <br /> opportunities for our members to take part in educational events, <br /> networking opportunities and many ways to promote each business ' =„ppiness, and peace in a new year filled with <br /> in the area. Thanks go out to those who have participated and I <br /> hope many of you avail yourself to these programs in the coming success. Happy Holidays! <br /> year. <br /> elle River Area Chamber of Commerce <br /> 3oard of Directors and Staff <br /> f <br /> BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012 - 2013 <br /> CHAIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR <br /> Ben Bauman 763 241-7900 Debbi Rydberg 763 441-3110 <br /> North Central Insurance Agency <br /> Gina Artisensi-Skime 763 428-8181 Ethne Hedren 763 441-7040 <br /> CHAIR ELECT The Crown Room Banquet Center Black, Moore, Magnussen <br /> Mark Urista 763 241-0155 <br /> Coldwell Banker Vision Marilyn Bina 763 424-9406 Cathy McManus 763 441-3280 <br /> Prime Advertising&Design Sherburne County Abstract& Title <br /> TREASURER <br /> Dusty Bredlow 763 241-8513 Lynn Caswell 763 441-2072 John Tracy 763 656-4404 <br /> The Bank of Elk River Oliver Surveying& Engineering Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW-Elk River <br /> PAST CHAIR Bonnie Koste 763 441-9029 Marcy VanValkenburg 763 441-6830 <br /> Trisha Mowry 763 635-3103 American Family Insurance Elk River Travel <br /> Metal Craft Machine&Engineering <br /> e <br /> www.elkriverchamber.org Phone(763)441-3110 Fax(763)441-3409 Office Hours:Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 509 Highway 10,Elk River,MN 55330 <br />