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
WhyWork Luncheon Presentation
On Wednesday, May 18, the monthly Chamber Luncheon presentation was by Leah Phifer, founder of WhyWork. View the presentation slides here. Also attached is the article from the New York Times quoted by Phifer, and the response she posted on her blog. Lastly, here is the front-page article that ran in the Isanti-Chisago County Star on May 26.
April 2022 Chamber Luncheon Follow-up
On April 20, 2022 the Monthly Chamber Luncheon featured a presentation on the State of the County of Isanti featuring Isanti County Administrator, Julia Lines.View Presentation Slides
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
March 2022 Chamber Luncheon Follow Up
On Wednesday, March 20, 2022 the North 65 Chamber hosted their March Chamber Luncheon with an Isanti State of the City presentation.View Presentation Slides
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
February 2022 Chamber Luncheon Follow Up
On Wednesday, February 16, 2022 the North 65 Chamber hosted their February Chamber Luncheon with a "State of the City" presentation by Cambridge Mayor Jim Godfrey.View Presentation SlidesLinks to press coverage:County News ReviewIsanti-Chisago County Star
Hottest Housing Markets - Cambridge & Isanti in Minnesota's Top 5
We are excited to see our community making the headlines in the Star Tribune! Cambridge and Isanti were ranked in the top 5 housing markets of the State in the Star Tribune 2021 Hot Housing Index. Read the article here: https://www.startribune.com/ranking-the-hottest-housing-markets-in-the-twin-cities-2021-2022/600128880/?optimizely_disable=true#place-46
November Power Your Lunch Hour Follow Up
PRESENTATION VIDEO (YOUTUBE)PRESENTATION SLIDESPROGRAM: Stitch It Up! How to Process Stress During The Holidays GUEST SPEAKER: Lena Scullard, Owner, LMS Productions Motivational Speaker Lena Scullard will share a few key strategies for coping with the stress that often comes with the holidays. Using her signature Stitch It Up! mantra, you can overcome people challenges, better manage your to-do lists, and get back to cheerful spirits. _____________________________________________**POWER YOUR LUNCH HOUR
Power Your Lunch Hour 2021 Program Library
Focused, relevant content that provides North 65 Chamber members with valuable training, resources, and business community connections.Thank you to our talented guest speakers for sharing their insights and valuable information with us. _____________________________________________**POWER YOUR LUNCH HOUR PROGRAM ARCHIVE:January 2021 - "5 Ways Personal Wellness Leads to Business Success"February 2021 - "Online Marketing Rapid Workshop"March 2021 - "Canva Design Workshop"April 2021 - "Instagram for
August Power Your Lunch Hour Follow Up
PRESENTATION VIDEO (YouTube)PRESENTATION SLIDES (PDF)Pain to Power: How to Move Through Your Pain to Harness Your PowerPresented by Angie Spartz, Phoenix Rising Wellness Most of us have pain or pain points in our lives and businesses. They could be physical pains, tasks we avoid, overwhelm, challenging relationships, and on and on. They slow us down and even hold us back, but they are also opportunities for us to learn, grow, and take our lives and businesses to the next level. We will be learning how
July Power Your Lunch Hour Follow Up
PRESENTATION VIDEO (YouTube)MICRO TRAINING PLANNING WORKSHEET (pdf)Implementing Micro-Training to Drive ResultsPresented by Lena Scullard, LMS Productions Managers and business leaders understand the impact a training program can have on their ability to recruit, develop and retain skilled employees. Most also acknowledge the goals they could achieve if their workforce could increase their level of performance. For many small businesses however, training programs are often expensive and a logistical