March 2023 Chamber Luncheon Recap - Isanti State of the City
The North 65 Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual 'Isanti State of the City' luncheon on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.This presentation provided North 65 Chamber members and guests with updates regarding the city’s activities in the past year as well as a look to the future, with a business focus.REVIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES - CLICK HEREThank you to our site host, Isanti Community Center/City of Isanti and our caterer, Granny May's.
Isanti-Chisago County Star Partners with Easy Tax Credits, LLC - Major New Federal Tax Credits Available to Most SMBs
Major new federal tax credits available to most SMBs You might recently have begun to see or hear ads for tax consultants touting their ability to help businesses get up to $26,000 in tax credits per employee. Many businesses have questioned (1) whether this is a real tax credit program, and (2) whether these tax consultants are legitimate. The answer is, Yes, the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a real federal tax credit where business of up to 500 employees can receive a refundable tax credit
REPURPOSED EDUCATORS ARE STEADFAST IN CHANGING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, FIRST STOP VEGAS.
The Repurposed Educator 3024 Highway 95 NE Cambridge, MN 55008 teamre@repurposededucator.com 763-691-1897REPURPOSED EDUCATORS ARE STEADFAST IN CHANGING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, FIRST STOP VEGAS.CAMBRIDGE, MN, February 24th, 2023: A schoolteacher duo is making waves in the world of construction. The Repurposed Educator team includes two Cambridge, MN natives, Kayti Bjorklund-Strandlund and Ryanne Bostrom, who are former educators with the Forest Lake Area and Cambridge-Isanti Schools. The two will be
Local Groups Come Together to Explore Regional Wellness Center in Cambridge, MN
***For Immediate Release*** **Press Release**Local groups come together to explore regional wellness center in Cambridge, Minn. CAMBRIDGE, Minn. (February 2023) — In what seems to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the City of Cambridge, Isanti County, Cambridge-Isanti Schools, Allina Health Cambridge Medical Center, leaders from the East Central Ministerial organizations, and Friday Bay (local community-based investment company) have come together to pursue the possibility of building a regional
February 2023 Chamber Luncheon Recap - Cambridge State of the City
The North 65 Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual 'Cambridge State of the City' luncheon on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. This presentation provided North 65 Chamber members and guests with updates regarding the city’s activities in the past year as well as a look to the future, with a business focus.REVIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES - CLICK HERE Thank you to our site host, First Baptist Church and our caterer, Walker Methodist Levande.PRESS COVERAGE:County News Review: Cambridge "State of the City" address
Regional Business Assistance Directory
The East Central Regional Development Commission has released their recently updated East Central MN Regional Business Assistance Directory. It has connections to a variety of small business financing and technical assistance providers and programs that are available in our region. DIRECTORY - CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD & SAVE (.pdf) East Central Regional Development Commission is available to assist entrepreneurs and businesses by connecting them to programs and resources based on their needs. Please feel
Grant Funding Now Available for Facilities to Cut Emissions and Improve Air Quality
MPCA is seeking proposals for projects that aim to reduce air emissions by upgrading equipment and processes that will reduce air pollution.Facilities that emit air pollution have an impact on the surrounding communities. Breathing air pollution, even at low levels, affects everyone's health. Certain priority pollutants have a higher impact on human health and the environment, too. By reducing or eliminating the use and release of priority pollutants and other pollutants of concern, air quality can improve
Isanti County Worksite Wellness Program
Partners in Healthy Living is seeking employers in Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties, to participate in a workplace wellness collaborative, which is a no-cost initiative designed to create “cultures of health” that support healthy behaviors at work. The initiative is funded through the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP), Minnesota Department of Health. Free resources and funding is available.PROMOTIONAL FLYER - PRINTABLE PDFWORKPLACE RECRUITMENT FLYER - PRINTABLE PDFGreg
Isanti County Seeks Review of its Hazard Mitigation Plan
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A PDF OF THIS PRESS RELEASE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES/INFORMATIONIsanti County HMP WebsiteMitigation Action Charts Public Comment Feedback Form
Resources to assist businesses with counterfeit currency
There has been a report of washed $10.00 bills being made into $100’s and presented to a local business. The Cambridge Police Department has passed along the following counterfeit currency resources that you can download and print: Cashier ToolkitKnow Your MoneyMulti-Note BookletQuick Reference Card More downloadable materials are available at https://www.uscurrency.gov/educational-materials/download-materials Feel free to reach out to Detective Jason Harvey with the Cambridge Police Department if you
Learn the Lingo: Business Terms New Entrepreneurs Should Know
Starting a business is hard work. But it's even harder when you don't understand the language of business. That's why it's important to familiarize yourself with some common terms and concepts before you launch your own company. Below are some of the most important terms that every entrepreneur should know. By understanding these concepts, you'll be better equipped to make sound decisions for your business and navigate through the complex world of commerce.What is a Profit Margin? Profit margin is a
STATE BROADBAND GRANT AWARDS ANNOUNCED DECEMBER 8, 2022
STATE BROADBAND GRANT AWARDS ANNOUNCED DECEMBER 8, 2022ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) will award grants totaling $99,592,711 to 61 projects in the sixth year of the Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant program. State grant dollars are matched by $152,259,620 in private and local funds, for a total investment in broadband infrastructure of $251,852,331. The funding, which includes both federal and state funds approved during the 2021 and 2022
Rotary & Chamber Host New Teacher Luncheon
For Immediate Release August 15, 2022 Contact: Greg Carlson 763.691.6163 or 952.994.6187 gcarlson@preshomes.org Rotary and Chamber of Commerce Host New Teacher LuncheonWhile most of us continue to hold on long and hard to the few remaining summer days, school administrators and educators are already turning their attention to the coming fall semester. This year, approximately 85 new teachers will converge on Isanti County for the start of the school year. Most are new
North 65 Chamber Announces 2022 Isanti Rodeo Jubilee Days Parade Awards
July 8, 2022— (Isanti, MN) The North 65 Chamber of Commerce hosted the Isanti Rodeo Jubilee Days Parade on July 7 in Isanti, bringing marching bands, fire trucks, royalty and a wide variety of vehicles and floats to the streets of Isanti. The annual celebration drew an estimated crowd of 10,000 who enjoyed watching from their front lawns and street curbs as the parade wound its way through Isanti. Always an exciting kick off to the parade is the T-6 Thunder Flyer-Over, sponsored by Strike Life Tributes
New Home for Cambridge Medical Center
From: Josh Shepherd, president, Cambridge Medical CenterDate: Monday, June 27, 2022 Subject: The new home for Cambridge Medical Center I am thrilled to share with you all that the new facilities for Cambridge Medical Center officially have a new home. After months of research and planning, I am excited to announce Cambridge Medical Center’s new facilities will be located between Highway 65 and Xylite Street Northeast, just north of Highway 95 (see
East Central CEO Justin Jahnz Addresses Chamber Luncheon
At a recent Chamber luncheon, CEO Justin Jahnz spoke about the following topics: ECE’s overall vision and strategy.Community partnerships and what ECE has been doing in the communities we serve.An update on ECE’s broadband initiative.View the presentation slides here.Click here and scroll to p. 8 for an article on the luncheon from the Isanti-Chisago County Star.
North 65 Chamber Celebrates Local Businesses at its June Gala & Awards Ceremony
The North 65 Chamber, which represents businesses in Cambridge, Isanti and the surrounding area, recently held its Gala and Awards Dinner with over 230 in attendance on the grounds of the beautiful Erickson Farmstead. The event featured networking, games, live music, dinner, and the highlight of the evening was the presentation of several awards. “Large Business of the Year” was presented to the Cambridge Medical Center, while “Small Business of the Year” was presented to City Center Market. Both
Press Coverage: Isanti-Chisago County Star
Actress Ingrid Bergman, she of “Casablanca” fame, once said, “Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better!” Sometimes, though, that view can be hindered by an array of obstacles, from experiencing changes in health to receiving adequate nutrition to finding the perfect forever home. But help in navigating that trek — the better to appreciate all of life’s vistas — is being offered by close to 40 area businesses and organizations at the annual
Medical Center Introduces Stryker Robot
Cambridge Medical Center introduces Stryker joint replacement robot to the regionOpen house scheduled to demonstrate innovative robotic technology Cambridge, Minn. (April 14, 2022) — Cambridge Medical Center, Cambridge, Minnesota, is now home to the newest surgical robot in the region — the Stryker Mako Robotic Assisted-Arm™. The Stryker robot assists surgeons performing knee and hip replacements. It has been in use since February at Cambridge Medical Center. “We are excited to have
Senior Fair & Health Screening
North 65 Chamber Announces Spring 2022 Senior Fair & Health Screenings March 22, 2022 – (rev. 4/19/22) The Chamber is pleased to announce the launch of their annual Senior Fair & Health Screenings to take place on Thursday, April 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the City Center Mall, in Cambridge, Minnesota. The Chamber has organized this free event every year since 2015. There is no pre-registration required. There are approximately 200 seniors and senior caregivers that attend. Despite Covid, last
East Central MN Named Smart21 Community of the Year
March 2, 2022—The East Central region of Minnesota has been named one of the Smart21 Communities of 2022 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a global movement that seeks to build prosperous and inclusive futures for communities. This prestigious honor recognizes the advances made by the region in recent years. “We are thrilled to be recognized as a Smart21 Community,” said GPS President Sandy Voigt. “This honor shows the importance of collaborative efforts across the region and would not have been
March Power Your Lunch Hour Follow Up
PROGRAM VIDEO (YouTube)PRESENTATION SLIDESCanva Design Workshop Presented by: North 65 Chamber of CommerceCanva is an easy, free program used to create professional graphics for every application. Learn how to use your personal brand elements to create posts and templates that will take your marketing to the next level. No design experience needed.It may be the most important 30 minutes you spend on your business this year!______________________________________________________**POWER YOUR LUNCH HOUR
