Mission: The City of Lakes Chamber supports its members by providing responsive and influential
leadership, in conjunction with the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, on issues related to
economic development, public policy, and member services.
From the Executive Director:
The CLCC has a fantastic line up for Good Morning Minneapolis!
Night at
for this Fall. This monthly meeting of the CLCC will include topics
ranging from the benefits of charitable giving, to the Minneapolis
Public School referendum, to issues related to energy reliability.
Good Morning Minneapolis! is a great way to network with other
the Twins!
businesses in the metro area and learn about hot topics impacting
your business. I hope you will consider attending a future event! with the City of Lakes Chamber
Membership Communications:
http://minneapolischamber.org/2008_night_at_the_twins.php
The City of Lakes Update, the bi-monthly e-newsletter for the City
of Lakes Chamber of Commerce (CLCC) has a new look! This
New York Yankees
member communication is now formatted to better promote both
vs. Minnesota Twins
community news and Chamber events for its members. If you
don’t receive this communication, let us know!
Good Morning
Monday June 2, 2008
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Pre-Game Party starts at 4 p.m.
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Recent CLCC Events:
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First pitch at 6:05 p.m.
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Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
900 South 5th Street, Minneapolis
Members and Non-members $55
(includes lower level ticket and entrance into pre-game party)
Show your appreciation for employees - buy a block of tickets at a discount.
Rep. Margaret Anderson Kelliher
Contact the Chamber at 612.370.9117 for details.
REGISTER
Thank you to the event sponsors:
Speak to the Speaker
Legislative outcomes in 2008
Who better to discuss the outcomes of the 2008
Legislative Session and its impact the business
community than this top official from Minneapolis?
With more than 150 participating, Chamber members enjoyed the
music, fTo register call 612.370.9100 or visit wwwood and the pre-game party at the Nigh.minneapolischambert at the Twins e.orgvent.
This year’s legislative session is historic and definitely one that will be remembered.
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days before the event to receive a refund. Substitutions are accepted.
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the City of Lakes Chamber of Commerce as we welcome Rep. Margaret Anderson
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members package the event as their “employee appreciation night”
House of Representatives. Who better to give a legislative update
for their business -- keep this in mind for next year!
this top governmen
Tuesday
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, June 10, 2008 – 7:30 to 9 a.m.
7:30 a.m. – Registration
emarks, Speaker Kelliher
Thank you to our event sponsors:
thanked the Chamber and its leader
7:45 a.m. - Networking & Program
ship in moving Minnesot

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Members $20 Non-members $30
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REGISTER
Thank you to the event sponsor:
For questions or comments, visit www.minneapolischamber.org or contact Travis Bunch at 612.370.9170 or tbunch@minneapolischamber.org.
––––––––––––––––––––––––– City of Lakes Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors –––––––––––––––––––––––––
To register call 612.370.9100 or visit www.minneapolischamber.org
John Campobasso, Chair, Kraus-Anderson Companies • Jim Bender, chair-elect, Brookfield Properties • Sharon Fischer, Past Chair, University of St. Thomas • Johan Aasheim,
Payment must be received at registration. Cancellations must be made 3 business
Eschelon Telecom
days b
• Aaron Day
efore the event t
, Blue Construction, Inc.
o receive a refund. Substitutions ar
• Bruce Feik,
e accepted.
NRG Energy Center Minneapolis • Deborah Ferry, Goodwill/Easter Seals • Patricia Grazzini, Minneapolis
Institute of Arts • Roger Halverson, Matrix Resourcing • Erin Hammer, M & I Bank • Martin Mohammed, African Chamber of Commerce • Annie Nelson, AMSG • Daniel Pfeiffer,
Xcel Energy • David Radziej, Printing Industry of Minnesota, Inc. • Sheila Ronning, SHARP UpSwing • Jim Roth, Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers • Madji
Wadi, Holy Land Deli & Grocery • Reede O. Webster, Minneapolis Community and Technical College • Ex-officio Directors Dr. William D. Green, Minneapolis Public Schools •
Inspector Janee’ Harteau, Minneapolis Police Department
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