~THIS WED~The Future of Energy ft. Ryan Long, President Xcel Energy 8/21

Midway Chamber Coffee Club @ Abogados Café 8/29

LOTL @ Homi 9/6

~NEW DOGWOOD LOCATION~Midway Chamber Coffee Club @ Dogwood Coffee - St. Paul 9/26

Reserve your 2024/2025 Luncheon Passes

New luncheon passes are available for this fiscal year's member luncheons and summits! Save big and be part of this year's lineup of great programming coming your way with this exclusive deal. Bring along colleagues or clients to check out the wide array of speakers and topics, as well as experience various local venues including those of your fellow Midway members! You may add on passes at anytime. The chamber will periodically send out your remaining balance, but encourage you to track your passes too.

~More passes may be purchased throughout the year!~

Benefits

• May be applied to any of our 12 lunch mtgs July-June, including half day events & Summits
• Can be used for multiple attendees to the same luncheon or to invite guests

Featured Topics

• Business Success Stories
• Policy Updates
• Celebration of Nonprofits
• Legislative Summit
• Economic Development Summit
• Leadership Summit
• Patio Party 
• Business Tips & Tricks & more!

OFFER ENDS SEPTEMBER 30th!

Access Level

Full Year Pass $450

12 Luncheons (July-June)

Includes full entrance into our 1/2 day summits 

1/2 Year Pass- $225

6 Luncheons (July-June)

Includes full entrance into our four 1/2 day summits.

3/4 Year Pass- $337.50

9 Luncheons (July-June)

Includes full entrance into our four 1/2 day summits

Place your order and reserve your passes with our

Luncheon Application form. 

Sign up yourself on the website here!

Questions may be directed to ana@midwaychamber.com. 

~THIS WEDNESDAY~

The Future of Energy ft. Ryan Long, President Xcel Energy

Hear from Ryan Long, President of Xcel Energy on where energy comes from and the environmental impact on both EV’s and energy use as well as the tech side. 

Speaker Bio

Ryan Long is President of Xcel Energy - Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota and is responsible for the strategic planning, financial results, and operational outcomes for the three states, leading teams focused on customer, community, regulatory, legislative and governmental relationships.

Ryan joined Xcel Energy in 2015 and previously served as interim General Counsel, leading the legal department, and executing the company’s legal strategy. Prior to that role, he served as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel where he managed the Federal and State Regulatory, Environmental and Real Estate legal teams. Ryan previously worked as a lawyer for Faegre Baker Daniels, now known as Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath in Minneapolis and Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York City. He is a graduate of Grinnell College and Cornell Law School.  

Ryan serves on the Board of Directors for Project for Pride in Living, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit organization that provides transformative affordable housing and career readiness services for individuals and families with lower incomes.

Date/Time:

Wednesday Aug 21, 2024

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

Location:

TST Creative Catering & Ideal Hall

1494 Dale St N

St Paul, MN 55117

Fees/Admission:

$40 members

$60 non-members

~Please inform the chamber directly if you will be using a luncheon pass for this event~

***Please note: Cancellations must be received via written notice. Substitutions are welcome or you may use your credit toward a future event per chamber approval. Reservations made within 48 hours of the event will be charged an additional $10

RSVP

Midway Chamber Coffee Club @ Abogados Café

Join us as we continue our Midway Chamber Coffee Club! This casual networking program is a great way to meet and mingle with your fellow chamber members. Stop by Abogados Cafe, which is owned and operated by Ofelia and Inti from Ceiba Forte Law Firm.

We will be joined by Garrison McMurtrey, a candidate for Ramsey County Commissioner. Meet Garrison and learn about his vision for Ramsey County.​

Date/Time:

Thursday Aug 29, 2024

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT

Location:

1053 Dale St. N.

Saint Paul, MN 55117

Fees/Admission:

Free to attend

RSVP

LOTL @ Homi

Homi is soon celebrating 15 years of serving the community, so we're heading over to help mark the occasion at one of our favorite restaurants of our Taste! of Lunch on the Line event. Join us in supporting this local family owned business. Real flavors of Mexican cuisine where the menu is filled with recipes from old family cook books.

Date/Time:

Thursday Sep 5, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

Location:

Homi Restaurante Mexicano

864 University Ave W.

St. Paul, MN 55104

Fees/Admission:

Please register to let us know you are attending! 

RSVP

~NEW DOGWOOD LOCATION~

Midway Chamber Coffee Club

@ Dogwood Coffee - St. Paul

Established in 2010, Dogwood Coffee Company is a small craft roaster dedicated to delicious coffee and the good things that come with it. They call Minneapolis & St. Paul home. Dogs are their preferred companions, washed their preferred coffees, and gratitude their preferred posture. This small quality focused roaster concentrates their efforts on developing relationships in the sourcing process, learning about and executing the craft of roasting, exploring the science of brewing and sharing delicious coffee with their customers.

Date/Time:

Thursday Sep 26, 2024

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT

Location:

Dogwood Coffee - St. Paul

~DOGWOOD HAS MOVED!~

2700 University Ave W

St Paul, MN 55114

Fees/Admission:

Free to attend

RSVP

Longtime St. Paul mayor George Latimer dies at 89

DEED: State’s unemployment rate ticks up to 3.2%

Mayor Carter's 2025 Budget Address

Mayor Calls for 8% levy increase and rent control changes

WestRock

As we near closer to a new season its never to ealy to start thinking about the Holiday’s. DELTA would love to celebrate with you and help make your holiday festivities special. Please take advantage of some discounts and let them know how they can help.

Contact Ashley.pierce@scalzohospitality.com for more details!

Nominations Now Open for Rising Young Professionals!

Our Rising Young Professionals is a special publication and networking event to honor those individuals making an impact in Minnesota business; including commercial real estate, business, or construction. We will honor those who show a bright future in Minnesota. 

Reasons to Nominate:

• Recognizing Excellence and Achievements: By nominating someone, you're acknowledging their hard work, dedication, and the impact they've made in their industry.
• Encouraging Positive Change and Influence: Nominating someone for an award can highlight their positive influence, encouraging others to follow their example and contribute to meaningful change in their community and profession.
• Enhancing Your Organization’s Reputation: Nominating someone for an Rising Young Professional award not only honors the individual, but also brings positive recognition to the business they represent.

Nominate Now

Nominations close on September 30, 2024. Please note, there is a $30 fee to submit a nomination for our 2024 awards.

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