~NEXT WEEK~LOTL @ Twin Cities 400 Tavern 8/8

~NEWLY ADDED~The Future of Energy ft. Ryan Long, President Xcel Energy 8/21

Midway Chamber Coffee Club @ Abogados Café 8/29

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. 

~NEXT WEEK~

LOTL @ Twin Cities 400 Tavern

The Twin Cities 400 Tavern name is taken from the express train that set speed records between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Chicago in the 1930s. This restaurant that has played host to our WILL Power events, and various committee meeting offers an atmosphere with hints of railroad decor and Minnesota themes. Enjoy a versatile menu that's great for business luncheons and Happy Hours. 

Date/Time:

Thursday Aug 8, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

Location:

Twin Cities 400 Tavern

1330 Industrial Blvd NE #400

Minneapolis, MN 55413

Fees/Admission:

Please register to let us know you are attending! 

RSVP

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.

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

Dual Citizen, Urban Growler and more new drinks for 2024 Minnesota State Fair

Amy Brendmoen, Courtney Henry chosen for Saint Paul Port Authority Board

Beige Book Report: Minneapolis (Federal Reserve)

Q&A: Sunrise Banks’ Mary Stoick on financing a rebuild in a challenging market

New Conference Center Coming to Court International

Coolest things made in Minnesota List

Neighbors, friends and clients,

Please join us from 11-1 on August 8 for our annual BBQ. We will have music, food and good conversation as we gather in our parking lot for lunch.

Como Location

2300 Como Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55108

Little Africa Plaza Ribbon Cutting

The Little Africa Plaza, intended to be a cultural center with a grocery store, retail options and a museum has been recruiting potential commercial tenants.

With a sizable boost from city and state coffers, African Economic Development Solutions has been remodeling the vacant, century-old, red brick building at 678 N. Snelling Ave. — the former home of Great Fans and Blinds — into what they hope will become a commercial anchor for the northern edges of the business corridor between Blair Avenue and Van Buren, near Hamline University.

Given a number of retail vacancies along several blocks of Snelling north of University Avenue, AEDS hopes the “Little Africa Plaza” building jump-starts commerce and draws attention to the cultural corridor.

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

Burning Brothers Brewing

Carondelet Center



Hmong American Partnership

HERBIE HONOREES

The HERBIE award recognizes individuals and businesses that exemplify the traits inspired by its namesake, Herb Brooks: Humanitarian, Enterprising, Resilient, Bold, Inspiration and Ethical. ​

This year’s HERBIE Award Winners are: 

Organization: St. Paul Pioneer Press, celebrating its 175th year in service to Saint Paul!

Individual: Erin Dady, of Bremer Bank! 

Inclusive Employer Champion: Blaze Credit Union!

Please RSVP to akeela.naqvi@ci.stpaul.mn.us if you and anyone from your team are able to attend and I will reserve seats for you! 

Midway Chamber member Jeff Perry and his Sonic Dream trio are performing at Berlin nightclub in the North Loop on Friday, August 9, 5-7pm. There is no cover.

For more information go to: https://www.berlinmpls.com/calendar/sonicdream 

August 10: Police vs. Fire Saints Game 

The link to purchase tickets for the Saint Paul Saints game is now active. Come join us for a fun evening at the ballpark to have conservations with SPPF Board members and SPPD Officers. This is a great laid-back environment to socialize with community members while supporting the hard work of our police department. We would love to see you there and encourage you to bring your family or friends. You can choose your preferred seat and also add on custom a shirt or hat to your purchase. We will also be selling the shirts and hats at our table on game day. Please reach out to events@k2andcompany.com if you have any questions.

Click the link to purchase: http://saints-groups.com/

Password: police2024 

The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library Debuts Summer Library Passport Program

The “Discover Your Library” passport is a program inviting people to visit libraries across the city. Visitors can stop by any Saint Paul Public Library location and pick up a free passport booklet and a sticker for that location. Earn the chance to win prizes when you complete your passport by August 15! Learn more at www.thefriends.org/passport. 

Now Hiring

Full Time

Our Lady of Peace

• Annual Giving Officer

WomenVenture

• Chief Financial Officer

Summertime

Minnesota State Fair

• 12-Day Fair-Time Jobs

Do you have a job posting to share in our newsletter? Please send your listing to ana@midwaychamber.com.

Did you know that you can share your job ad on our website! Simply log into your membership account and upload your ad via the settings in your profile and follow the prompts.