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July 8 Meet the Chamber - Bloomington
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. / Bloomington Chamber Offices / free
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us for Meet the Chamber, designed to give you an overview of
the Chamber. New members, new employees and those who would
like to gain a better understanding of what the Chamber can do for
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business are encouraged to attend. Thank you to the event
sponsor Principal Financial.
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July 11 Good Morning Bloomington! Minnesota
Vikings from the 50 - Yardline

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7:30 – 10 a.m. / Minnesota Vikings Winter Park / free
for members, $15 non-members
Join the Chamber for a unique program at Winter Park to hear from
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Minnesota Vikings. Stay after the program to enjoy a one-hour
networking mixer where you can meet & greet new contacts, and
discuss your thoughts about the expansion. Thank you to the event
sponsor The Minnesota Vikings.
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July 11 Washington Update: United States Sena-
tor Norm Coleman

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11:30 am - 1 pm / Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Auditorium / $10 members, $15 non-members
Senator Coleman will share with us his unique perspective on hap-
penings in Washington DC and the outlook for Congress. Senator
Coleman’s first priority in Washington is getting things done for Min-
nesota,
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especially in areas of energy independence, health care
reform & economic and job loss. We will also hear the Senator’s
thoughts on the national foreclosure crisis, its impact on Minnesota
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what’s being done to address this issue. Thank you to the event
sponsors Xcel Energy and Comcast.
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July 15 Meet the Chamber - Minneapolis
8 – 9 a.m. / Minneapolis Chamber Offices / free
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us for Meet the Chamber, designed to give you an overview of
the Chamber. New members, new employees and those who would
like to gain a better understanding of what the Chamber can do for
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business are encouraged to attend. Thank you to the event
sponsors Bruegger’s Bagels and Starbucks Coffee.
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July 15 Second Annual Joint Y oung
Professionals Event
5:30 - 8 p.m. / M ST. Cafe / $30 members
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Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
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& non-members
DRIVE-Emerging Leaders is once again partnering with the Saint
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Paul Young Professionals, Twin West Chamber’s Emerging Leaders
City Of Lakes Chamber of Commerce
group, and the Twin Cities North Chamber Young Professionals. At-
tendees will get an update on the Republican National Convention
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Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
including how to get involved and an overview of the Convention it-
self. Network with other young professionals from around the metro!
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Northeast Minneapolis Chamber
Hors d’oeuvres & cash bar will be available.
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