EVENT RECAP:
2022 Annual Christmas & Business Awards Luncheon
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This is one of our favorite events of the year. Not only does it put everyone in the holiday spirit but it is an opportunity to highlight those amazing members who have gone above and beyond so much so that it has earned them a nomination for our annual Business Awards.
The Board of Directors takes nominations for the awards, then after much discussion and consideration makes their final selection. It is a great honor to be nominated from the large pool of members and representatives. Congratulations to ALL of the nominees, and if you weren't in attendance, scroll down to see the winners!
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It's a glorified tradition that our annual Christmas luncheon starts out with a performance by the Eastview High School Chamber Choir. Led by Choir Director Greg Douma, they yet again put on a spectacular concert of holiday music that filled the room with Christmas spirit. |
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney and Eastview High School Choir Director Greg Douma. |
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LEGACY AWARD
Darin Nelson (Keller Williams Select Realty)
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(above, from left): Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank), Darin Nelson (Keller Williams Select Realty) & Chamber President Ed Kearney. |
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PLATINUM GOLF SPONSOR
Elfstrum Consulting Insurance
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(above, from left): Will Elfstrum (Elfstrum Consulting Insurance), Geoff Elfstrum (Elfstrum Consulting Insurance), Chamber President Ed Kearney & Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank). |
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PLATINUM GOLF SPONSOR
Flyte Human Capital Management
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(above, from left): Eric Allen (Flyte Human Capital Management) & Chamber President Ed Kearney. |
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PLATINUM GOLF SPONSOR
Highland Bank
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney, Joe Veliz (Highland Bank) & Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank). |
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PLATINUM GOLF SPONSOR
On-Site Title, LLC
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney, Terri Schmidt-Trombley (On-Site Title, LLC) & Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank). |
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PLATINUM GOLF SPONSOR
Sterling State Bank
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney, John Greven (Sterling State Bank), Tyler Coleman (Sterling State Bank) & Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank). |
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PLATINUM GOLF SPONSOR
Valley Buick GMC
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney, Brett Paul (Valley Buick GMC), Jim Paul (Valley Buick GMC) & Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank). |
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SPRING GOLF TOURNAMENT CHAIR
Spring Swing | Ryan McGunnigle (Las Tortillas)
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney, Ryan McGunnigle (Las Tortillas Mexican Restaurant) & Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank). |
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FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT CHAIR
Golf Par-Tee | Joe Veliz (Highland Bank)
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney, Joe Veliz (Highland Bank) & Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank). |
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AMBASSADOR CHAIR
Tasha Wells (Keller Williams Preferred Realty)
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney, Tasha Wells (Keller Williams Preferred Realty) & Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank). |
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NEXT LEADERS CHAIR
Will Elfstrum (Elfstrum Consulting Insurance)
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney, Will Elfstrum (Elfstrum Consulting Insurance) & Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank). |
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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Heather Bierbrauer (Old National Bank)
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney & Heather Bierbrauer (Old National Bank)
OTHER FINALISTS: Isaac Cusick (Think Bank) & Tammy Gruidl (MOR Golf & Utility).
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ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Anytime Fitness
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney, Vince Gibbs (Anytime Fitness) & Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank).
OTHER FINALISTS: ChmieBell Tours & Endorse Communications.
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BUSINESS NEIGHBOR OF THE YEAR
Las Tortillas Mexican Restaurant (Rosemount)
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney, Ryan & Jen McGunnigle (Las Tortillas Mexican Restaurant) & Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank).
OTHER FINALISTS: MOR Golf & Utility (Lakeville) & SpeedPro (Burnsville).
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SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Apple Valley Eye Care
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney, Molly Wellik (Apple Valley Eye Care) & Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank). Dr. Pat Wellik is not in photo as he had to leave the event early for a patient appointment.
OTHER FINALISTS: Apple Valley Car Clinic & Jay F. Jeweler.
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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Dog Day Getaway
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney, Carey Rice (Dog Day Getaway), Nicole Boe (Dog Day Getaway), Macie Illsley (Dog Day Getaway) & Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank).
OTHER FINALISTS: MidCountry Bank & The Home Depot.
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Eric Allen
(Flyte Human Capital Management)
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OUTGOING BOARD CHAIR
Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank)
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(above, from left): Chamber President Ed Kearney & Chamber Board Chair Thomas Robak (Lakeview Bank). |
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CHAMBER ANNIVERSARY
Chamber Business Manager Fabiana Pardo
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Chamber President Ed Kearney surprised Fabiana with an award for her 7+ years of service as the Chamber Business Manager. |
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CHAMBER ANNIVERSARY
Chamber President Ed Kearney
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Funnily enough, Fabiana also surprised Ed with an award for his 20+ years of service as Chamber President. Needless to say he was very surprised and was left speechless! Only our Board Chair Thomas Robak knew that Fabiana and Ed were presenting eachother with these awards. They were both stunned and surprised!
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Thank you to all who attended, it was so nice to see and catch up with our members before the busy holidays. Congratulations again to all of the nominees and winners of our 2022 Business Awards! |
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Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce
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