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June
1, 2007
Governor Pawlenty vetoed the tax
bill earlier this week as promised, due to the fact it contained a
provision that automatically incorporates inflation into
future budget forecasts. Also included in the bill were
provisions for Thompson West, Local Government Aid, the
2008 Republican National Convention and a troubling
provision for the business community which would have
increased business property taxes in the metro area to
partially pay for the Mall of America expansion.
A special session to re-pass non-controversial
portions of the bill has not been ruled out. If
a special session is called, your Chamber will advocate
for a revised Bonding Bill, including $40 million in
funding for Central Corridor.
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Congress is in the process of
crafting the Federal Aviation Reauthorization
Act.
Because the Twin Cities is a hub for both Sun Country
and Northwest Airlines, and serves as corporate
headquarters for a number of Fortune 500 companies,
the region has a vested interest in
ensuring the ongoing strength of the aviation industry.
Learn more about this critical issue at the
Aviation Summit Monday, June 4, 11:30 a.m.
Register at www.saintpaulchamber.com or call 651.265.2795.
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Congratulations to the
Leadership Saint Paul Class of
2007! On May 24 your Chamber
graduated the 27th class of its premier
educational program at a fun ceremony held on the
Showboat on Harriet Island. Applications for the Class
of 2008 are now being accepted. For more information
contact Beth Albrecht at elizabeth@saintpaulchamber.com.
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More than
15 past chairs of your Chamber dined together
earlier this week to celebrate and recognize the
accomplishments of immediate past board chair, Dan Foote
of Foote&Co. This annual event
provides previous leaders with the opportunity to
re-engage in Chamber initiatives and reconnect with
friends.
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Your
Chamber’s Charitable Foundation is seeking
silent auction items for its upcoming Eighth
Annual Luncheon on June 20. If your company can donate
items with a retail value of at least $100, please
contact Bev at 651.265.2768 or bev@saintpaulchamber.com by Friday June
8.
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Hear
a legislative session recap from Roseville
legislators. Senator John Marty and
Representatives Mindy Greiling and Bev Scalze --
at the next Public
Officials
Luncheon, co-hosted with
Roseville Rotary. The event takes place from noon to
1:30 p.m. on June 11 at the Roseville
Radisson. Register at www.saintpaulchamber.com or call
651.265.2795.
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Your Chamber
is currently seeking interested
candidates for the position of Director
of Communications.
Responsibilities include communications
strategy, development and written communications for
multiple publications, website maintenance, media
relations and coordination of marketing efforts for the
Chamber’s programs. Resumes are being
accepted through June 15, and can be sent to
Vicki Stute at vicki@saintpaulchamber.com.
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Remember to
join fellow Chamber members at the New Member
Reception on June 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at
Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville. Contact George
Stoj at 651.265.2795 or george@saintpaulchamber.com to register for this free
event.
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Enjoy a Minnesota Wild hockey
game in style! Small and medium sized
businesses are invited to lease the Chamber’s suite at
Xcel Energy Center for 2007-08 season games. Up to 23
seats are available for a total cost of $3545 -
$3944. For more information, contact Stephanie
Moore at 651.265.2786 or stephanie@saintpaulchamber.com.
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Member Reward Coupons
Your
Chamber's unique member-to-member online business tool
is just a click away! Browse "Members Only" offers from
your fellow Chamber members and post your own using the
links below.
Click Here to view "Rewards
Coupon" offers from your fellow Chamber members.
To add your "Rewards Coupon" click here. Your
Membership ID# is 123456 + the last four
digits of your main phone
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Weekly
Sponsor
Padelford River Boats
www.riverrides.com
Enjoy one of several new riverboat cruises
being offered in celebration of the Padelford’s
38th season at Harriet Island in Saint
Paul! Among the new public cruises are
Rockin’ Radio River Rides, Sunday Picnic Lunch
Cruise, Audubon Birding Boat Cruises, Oktoberfest
Lunch & Lock Cruise and a special weekend of
riverboat rides in Hastings to celebrate the
Hastings/Prescott
Sesquicentennial.
Educational
and entertaining 90-minute public sightseeing
cruses will also be offered at noon and 2 p.m.
every day but Mondays in June, July and
August. Additional public cruises will
include Half Day Lunch & Lock Cruise, Sunset
Dinner Cruise, School Field Trips and nightly
Fireworks Cruises during the Taste of Minnesota.
Bar and catering available.
More cruise info and tickets available
at www.RiverRides.com, or
call
651.227.1100.
New
Members
Welcome New
Members!
The Q Restaurant and Coffee
Shop
Mrs. Lisa Cotter
Metwaly
Saint Paul Police
Federation Political Awareness
Fund
Mr. Paul Ford
Saint Paul Police
Foundation
Ms. Linda
Presthus
Snap
Fitness
Mr. Mark
Shackleton
Plan
Ahead
Aviation
Summit
- Monday,
June 4
a.m. expresso - Tuesday,
June 5
Business Education
Seminar - Wednesday, June 6
New Member Reception -
Thursday, June 7
Member Orientation -
Friday, June 8
Public Officials Luncheon
- featuring Roseville Legislators - Monday, June
11
Young Professionals - Tuesday, June 12
Good Morning - Wednesday,
June 13
Public Officials Luncheon
- featuring Saint Paul Legislators - Wednesday,
June
13
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