Committees
Ambassadors
Through new member visits, ribbon cuttings and serving as greeters, ambassadors support member attraction and retention at Chamber events. Membership on this committee is limited, and interested Chamber members should call for an application.
Bloomington Chair: Ken Youngberg, KYTB Inc.
Meeting: Third Thursday of every month, 11:30 a.m.
Staff: Adam Bengtson, 612.370.9124
Provide feedback from Ambassador Member Visits here.
Minneapolis Chair: Don Dvergsten, ServiceMaster Commercial Systems
Minneapolis Meeting: Third Thursday of every month, 8:00 a.m.
Staff: Kristen Dalen 612.370.9160
Find out about Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings & Grand Openings here.
Bloomington Annual Gala
Members assist in planning this festive annual event.
Chair: Jean Marlatt, Le Bourget Aero Suites
Meetings: TBD
Staff: Adam Bengtson 612.370.9124
Bloomington Growth & Development
This committee represents the voice of the business community on zoning, transportation and housing as Bloomington revises its comprehensive plan.
Chair: Jeff Andrews, Navigation Mortgage
Meetings: Fourth Wednesday of every month, 8:00 a.m.
Staff: Adam Bengtson, 612.370.9124
Bloomington Government Affairs
The Bloomington Government Affairs committee provides an opportunity for members to be informed and involved in issues that impact the Bloomington business community.
Chair: Chuck Borresen, Mount & Borresen, Ltd.
Meetings: TBD
Staff: Adam Bengtson, 612.370.9124
Diplomats
This committee reaches out to other member companies throughout the year, providing an opportunity to connect with other business leaders within the community.
Chair: Sara Brooks, Global Crossing
Meetings: Third Wednesday of every month, 11:30 a.m.
Staff: Kristen Dalen 612.370.9160
Emerging Leaders
The Emerging Leaders Committee focuses on “developing tomorrow’s leaders today!” This committee organizes events specifically relevant to emerging business leaders.
Chair: Eric Anderson, RBC Dain Rauscher
Meetings: First Thursday of every month, 8:00 a.m.
Staff: Becky Boland 612.370.9117
Golf
Members assist in planning the Golf Outing, held in June each year.
Co-Chairs: Adam Hasty, Proforma QSI Print & Promotions LLC & Matt Haefner, Professional Litho
Meetings: First Wednesday of every month, 12:00 p.m.
Staff: Adam Bengtson 612.370.9124
Membership Advisory
This committee oversees membership recruitment and member retention programs, reviews member benefits and investment structure and works to enhance benefits through communication and networking opportunities.
Chair: Jennifer Sayre, Northwest Airlines, Inc.
Meetings: Monthly
Staff: Lisa Myhre, 612.370.9137
Minnesota Keystone Advancement
Members assist with the marketing efforts of the Minnesota Keystone Program and select companies that will be honored in the upcoming year.
Meetings: First Thursday of every month, 4 – 5 p.m.
Staff: Becky Boland, 612.370.9117
Minneapolis Regional Program
The members of this committee represent Chamber members from around the region who are dedicated to planning quality programs for Chamber members and the business community.
Chair: Martha Baumbach, RBC Dain Rauscher
Meetings: Quarterly
Staff: Becky Boland, 612.370.9117
Northeast Minneapolis Economic Development Vision
This committee is designed to create a more receptive environment for community-based organizations to build greater capacity. This committee will build civic support, and political support to sustain progress towards the vision to complete a “Northeast Minneapolis” master plan.
Chair: John Vaughn
Meetings: Quarterly
Staff: Christine Levens, 612.370.9131
Northeast Minneapolis Event Planning
This committee reviews the current Northeast Chamber programs and makes recommendations and suggestions to the Northeast Board of Directors, with regards for partnerships and sponsorships. The committee also oversees the financial process of the Chamber’s events and programming.
Staff: Christine Levens, 612.370.9131
Northeast Minneapolis Chamber Membership
This committee’s purpose is to assist in the recruiting and retaining membership as well as provide a sense of community through the welcoming process. Their goal is to involve as many businesses, organizations and individuals in the events, programs and activities the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber has to offer.
Chair: TBD
Staff: Christine Levens, 612.370.9131
Northeast Minneapolis Parade
This is a 50-member volunteer planning committee helps to shape the largest one-day event in the Northeast. Meetings are held monthly from January-June.
Chairs: 8 different chairs, decided by Jan. 1, 2008
Meetings: monthly from Jan to June
Staff: Christine Levens, 612.370.9131
Public Policy
This is an active committee of volunteers who invest many on issue research, discussion, and position and strategy development. The committee also actively partners with other organizations to affect decisions that produce positive outcomes for businesses at the city, state and federal levels of government.
Chair: Keith Downey, Virchow, Krause & Company LLP
Meetings: Second Tuesday of every month, September - May, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Staff: Travis Bunch, 612.370.9170
Small Business Growth and Development
The mission of this committee is to ensure the Chamber’s events; member benefits and programs meet the needs of small businesses and help their businesses grow.
Chair: Ben Skjold, Skjold Barthel
Meetings: Fourth Wednesday of every month, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Staff: Kristen Dalen, 612.370.9160
WOW
This committee organizes monthly luncheons offering a unique networking opportunity that focuses on issues relevant to workingwomen.
Chair: TBD
Meetings: Second Monday of every month, 1:30 p.m.
Staff: Becky Boland, 612.370.9117
Task Forces
As issues arise, specific task forces will be organized to address those issues.