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Networking Event
Tuesday, December 5
4:30-6:30 pm
Red Stag Supperclub
509 1st Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-767-7766
FREE event, All Welcome, no RSVP needed.
Connect with other Local Indie Business owners and Buy Local supporters. Casual and comfortable even for those who don’t like networking. Appetizers and cash bar.
Guests welcome / No RSVP required
Networking Events are held the first Tuesday of the month at member businesses. Please check our website for upcoming times and locations.
Plaid Friday – Friday Nov 24
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Calling all holiday shoppers! Find great deals on unique gifts, and keep your dollars local on November 24.
View the Plaid Friday Map to find participating businesses.
If you’re a local retailer in the Twin Cities and are open for business November 24th, participating in Plaid Friday isfree and easy! We’ll help you connect with your customers & let them know you will be open on November 24th and what you are planning for the day.
Not on the map? Register your business.
Also, make sure you check these out:
Minneapolis Craft Market at
Linden Hills Holiday Markets
Gumball Boutique will be at
Wanderlust Vintage Market
Free Seminar
ADA lawsuits: How to Avoid Them or Resolve Them
Tuesday Nov 28
10:30am – 11:30am
MetroIBA Office
2828 University Ave SE, Suite 150
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Presenters:
The ADA has been in effect for more than 25 years. A recent surge of lawsuits has brought the ADA and its requirements back into the spotlight.
In this session, learn what your business’s obligations are under the ADA, what you can do to minimize your risk of being sued, and how to deal with a lawsuit if it happens.
Seminars are open to all. You do not need to be a member to attend.
Small Business Series
Thursday Nov 30
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Hellmuth & Johnson
8050 W 78th St
Minneapolis, MN 55439
The “Small Business Series” is a program geared for small businesses and is sponsored by Hellmuth & Johnson and MetroIBA. The November 30th program is still in the works. Feel free to register and we will email you the presentation topic when it has been determined.
Seminars are open to all. You do not need to be a member to attend.
Twin Cities Indie Business Awards
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Indie Awards were celebrated Tue Nov 14th at Day Block Event Center.
The Twin Cities Indie Business Awards are held annually to celebrate the many economic and social benefits that local, independent business have on our community.
And the Winners are ….
The Gary Mazzone Award:
An individual who advocates for local business in ways that inspires others.
Harvey Zuckman
NonProfit:
A nonprofit that exemplifies giving back to the local community and upholding the values of our mission.
Tech Dump | Tech Discounts
Emerging Business:
A business in its beginning stages and is stepping to the forefront of the independent business community.
The Herbivorous Butcher
Impact:
A business committed to positively influencing the community through local sourcing and sustainable business practices.
Golden Fig Fine Foods
Founder:
A business with a consistent and long-term impact on the local community.
Bartmann Group
And, of course, we couldn’t do this without help from all of our great sponsors!
Premier Sponsor: Sunrise Banks
Award Sponsor: Community Shares of Minnesota, Hellmuth & Johnson, Key Insurance
Event Sponsor: Aspen Waste, Cardinal Realty, Common Roots Catering, Litin Eco Paper, Maguire Agency, Paulet Slater Insurance, Schaaf Floral, thedatabank,gbc, Wood From the Hood
Auction Sponsor: Coalition Restaurant, St. Paul Saints
Special Thank You to our Host Sponsors: Day Block Event Center and Day Block Brewing
And, finally, a huge shout-out to the great panel of judges who chose the winners from a group of amazing and deserving finalists.
L-R:
- Dr. Bruce Corrie, Associate Vice President for University Relations and International Programs Concordia
- Sara Stern, Family Business Minnesota University
- Steve LeBeau, Minnesota Business Magazine
Give to the Max Day
Thursday Nov 16
Thanks to our generous donors. If you missed GTMD, donations are accepted year round at https://givemn.org/organization/metroiba
Public Policy Caucus
Postponed until January. Watch for updates.
2018 Buy Local Guide
Pick up guides at the Indie Awards Nov 14th!
You also may stop by MetroIBA’s office to pick some up. We are there Mondays and Wednesday’s from 10am – 3pm.
2828 University Ave. SE., Suite 150
Minneapolis, MN 55414
You also may contact us to make other arrangements to get a supply of directories: info@metroiba.org; 612-404-0268.
Member News
Author, Author!
Molly Glasgow, Point Acupressure, celebrated the launch of her book, When Your Tummy Hurts: An Acupressure Book for Kids and Their Grown-Ups.
Happy Anniversary!!
Merriment – 3 years
Skol Marketing – 5 years
Peace Coffee – 7 years
Mastels Health Foods – 40 years
Kudos!
Congratulations to Anna Berge, VP of Technology with Bridgewater Bank, named an honoree of Finance & Commerce Top Women in Finance 2017.
Well deserved!
Software for Good was honored as a finalist for a Minnesota Tekne Award in recognition of workplace development. Tekne Awards honor Minnesota organizations and innovations that positively impact the global technology community.
Way to go!
MetroIBA is proud of members Workhorse Coffee Bar and
David Reiling of Sunrise Banksfor their advocacy work with Main Street Alliance MN. Their press conference with Sen. Franken Nov 10th raised awareness of the impacts of the GOP Tax Plan on small businesses.
Do YOU have news to share about your business?
Please Let us know!
We want to help you celebrate your
awards, anniversaries and achievements.
MORE-B Business Owners Roundtable
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Join a monthly peer group of MetroIBA member participants to discuss business issues; share concerns, ideas, contacts, and event information; and receive and offer feedback.
Third Tuesday of the month
3:30-4:30 PM
CHESS
33 E Wentworth Ave., Suite 320
West St. Paul
RSVP – host & moderator Carol Keyes
carkey@chess-safety.com
651-481-9787
Enjoy the benefits of membership in 2017
Membership benefits include:
- Discounts from other member businesses
- Member directory listing on buylocaltwincities.com
- Members only discussion group through list serv
- Expanded online presence through Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest
- Free webinars and monthly networking events
- Public policy advocacy/Rapid Response Team
- Free subscription to Minnesota Business Magazine
….and much more
Business memberships begin at only $190/year or $18/month. Choosing the monthly option helps MetroIBA lower our costs by maintaining a consistent cash flow. Monthly payments also reduce administrative costs, and allow us to focus on growing the independent businesses that we represent.
If you have recently received notice that your membership is about to lapse, simply go to buylocaltwincities.com/membership and renew online. Or, you can mail your payment to:
MetroIBA
P.O. Box 40560
St. Paul, MN 55104
Thank you Volunteers
Mary Jo Koplos~Postal Dispatch Business Center
Interested in volunteering? Contact us.
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