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JULY/AUG 2014
Inside this Edi on
Nick Miller Presidential Awards Luncheon
Buffalo Days
Buffalo Royalty
Kurt Weiche Award
Sponsors & Volunteers
Chamber Scholarship Recipient
Chamber Scholarship Golf Scramble
Business Briefs
New Member
Grow Your Small Business
Member Flyers BCT - The Producers
WCED & Chamber Legislative Lunch
WCED Golf Invitation
30th Annual Nick Miller Presiden al Awards
Luncheon Recap
On May 13, 2014 there were 145 Buffalo High School students honored at the Nick Miller Presiden al Awards Luncheon held at the Buffalo Evangelical Free Church. In a endance were 86 adults represen ng 56 companies. A big thank you to those companies for sponsoring the students as well as Advanced Disposal Services Rolling Hills Landfill for being our corporate sponsor and making this special luncheon a success. Also thank you to the following: Mike Niewind/Advanced Disposal Services for being our corporate sponsor, Jane Wurm - BankWest for crea ng and dona ng the centerpieces; Commi ee Members: Jane Wurm, Sue Olmscheid, Mandy Gustafson , Lana Fabel and Suzie Meier; Buffalo High School: Mike Walsh and the BHS Choir, Speakers: Superintendent Sco Thielman and Principal Mark Mischke, BHS Program and PowerPoint Presenta on - student Whitney Nyholm. Buffalo Days 2014 Board of Directors
Officers Suzie Meier, Chair SM Website Solu ons 612-310-7972 suzie@smwebsitesolu ons.com Sue Olmscheid, Past Chair Lillians, LLC 763-682-3050 [email protected] Shaun Corbin, Vice Chair First Minnesota Bank 763-682-0555 [email protected] Rick Flaata, Treasurer Coborn’s 763-682-2244 [email protected] Directors
Lana Fabel, Director Thomes Insurance Group 763-682-1591 [email protected] Jennifer Green, Director Green Bookkeeping LLC 763-228-3708 [email protected] Cheree Hoese, Director Commercial Realty Solu ons 763-682-2400 Choese@commrealtysolu ons.com Mark Rethman Edward Jones 763-682-2298 [email protected] Chelsie Schmid IntegriPrint, Inc. 763-682-3750 [email protected] Sally Stevens Wright County Historical Society 763-682-7323 [email protected] Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce
& Tourism Bureau
205 Central Ave, Buffalo, MN 55313 763-682-4902 Hours: 9 - 4 pm, *Mon-Fri *Closed Thursdays Staff: Sally Custer, President sally@buffalochamber.org Kelly Cole, Administra ve Assistant Kelly@buffalochamber.org www.buffalochamber.org 2014‐15 Buffalo Royalty Crowned
Congratula ons to the newly crowned Buffalo Royalty, Princess Marah Moy sponsored by Kleinbank, Miss Buffalo Jus ne Green sponsored by Advanced Disposal Services – Rolling Hills Landfill and Princess Cami Daniels sponsored by Pikes. Thank you Maddi Yates, Miss Buffalo 2013-14, and Princesses Gabby Thompson and Kailey Johnson for doing such a nice job represen ng Buffalo this past year. A very special thank you to the Royalty commi ee, Ellie Ortmann and Anita Underberg, for their ongoing commitment to the program. Also to the following candidates and sponsors for par cipa ng: Morgan Pfleghaar - Buffalo Lions & Lioness, Sydney Segelstrom- Edina Realty, Sarah Knack - Keller Williams and Ashley Knutson - Buffalo Hospital. 2014 Kurt Weiche Memorial Award ‐ Suzanne O’Dell
Congratula ons to Suzanne O’Dell, recipient of the 2014 Kurt Weiche Memorial Award. The Kurt Weiche Memorial Award recognizes an outstanding ci zen of Buffalo for their contribu ons, leadership and vision, and for their volunteer service to the community. Suzanne is the kind of volunteer that we should all strive to be or clone! She gives from her heart and asks for nothing in return. The bar has been set! For years she volunteered at Crossroads Animal Shelter and has been the President for six years, she serves as secretary on the Rotary Club Board, United for Youth Coordinator, on the MEADA board for 11 years, mentors middle school girls through PIF Academy, serves on the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon commi ee and more! She is passionate about fundraising, working with our youth and loves cats. She also has a strong faith in God and said upon receiving her award, “All to the glory of God.” Thank you Suzanne for all you have done for the Buffalo community. 2 Buffalo Days Buffalo Days Event Update In spite of a soggy Saturday, BUFFALO DAYS 2014 was a smashing success! Here are a few highlights: We have had many comments about the GREAT breakfast at the airport star ng out our fes vi es! From our window at the Chamber we watched folks searching for the Medallion! Wednesday we opened up our new and improved food court featuring over a dozen new delectable items! Yum! Thursday night movie in the park was a huge success! Children and parents bundled up in their blankets under the stars to watch the movie Frozen. We couldn’t have had a be er night for that movie tle. Approximately 20 minutes of fireworks lit up the sky Friday night and were a big hit as people listened to the Shaw Bros Band. A few events were canceled during the wet Saturday morning, but by 10:30 am the sun came out and so did the a endees. We were not able to hold back the rain though, by 7:45 pm we had to stop the parade and everyone sca ered for cover. We were able to get through about 80 units. Despite the weather there were no accidents or injuries. YEA! Mee ngs Calendar
July
Business Luncheon Thursday, 10th 11:30-1 pm Loca on: Huikko’s Legisla ve Update Chamber Board Mee ng Tuesday, 15th 7:30-9 am Loca on: Chamber Business A er Hours Networking Thursday, 17th 4:30-6 pm Loca on: Buffalo Rock Winery August
Chamber Board Mee ng Tuesday, 19th 7:30-9 am Loca on: Chamber Good Morning Buffalo Friday, 15th 7:30-8:30 am Loca on: Buffalo Hospital September
Chamber Board Mee ng Tuesday, 16th 7:30-9 am Loca on: Chamber Good Morning Buffalo Friday, 19th 7:30-8:30 am Loca on: CentraSota Chamber Events
Nick Miller Academic Luncheon May 13, 11 am - 1 pm Buffalo Evangelical Free Church Chamber Scholarship Golf Scramble May 29 - Noon (shotgun start) Wild Marsh Golf Club Buffalo Days June 8 - 15 Fireworks - June 13 at dusk Parade - June 14 at 6 pm Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales July 18 & 19 Arts & Cra Fes val August 16, 9 am - 4 pm Downtown A Tasteful Night in Buffalo September 18, 5:30 - 8 pm Buffalo Civic Center Deck the Halls December 6 10 am – 5 pm Downtown 3 Buffalo Days Sponsors GOLD SPONSOR ($1000 +)
$5000 Buffalo American Legion
$1000 Dahlheimer Beverage
$1000 Norms Wayside
$1000 Prairie River Home Care
$1000 Verizon Wireless Zone
SILVER SPONSORS ($500-$999)
Buff 'N' Glo Car Wash Kleinbank Menards, Inc. R & M Manufacturing Reliable Medical Supply, Inc. Sterling Drug BRONZE SPONSORS ($250-$499) BANKWEST Bowman Sheet Metal Hea ng & AC Buffalo Transmission & Auto Care Coborn's Country Inn Cub Foods Culvers Dairy Queen Dale & Ione Olson DOJO Karate First Minnesota Bank Gym Na on & The Dance Academy Insurance Brokers of MN , Inc—Mike Zumbusch Agency Kids Haven of Buffalo Mon cello Theatre Moon Motorsports Moon Struck School of Dance NMC Exteriors & Remodeling On Stage School of Dance Personal Touche RE/MAX Connec ons– DiOrio Group Schroeppel & Schroeppel Law Office Tan on First The Messy Napkin Thomes Insurance Group Wells Fargo Bank of Buffalo Wright County Journal-Press & The Drummer HONOR SPONSORS ($50-$249) Bridging Hope Counseling Buffalo Chiroprac c Clinic Buffalo Collision Repair Buffalo Companion Animal Clinic Buffalo Dry Cleaners & Launderers Buffalo Eye Clinic, P.A. Buffalo Plumbing & Hea ng, Inc. Buffalo Storage Central Land Title Guarantee Co. Country Hearth Davis Construc on DL’s Radiator & Exhaust Edina Realty -Al Hoekstra Edward Jones - Dave Wilson Edwin A. Sherwin, CPA Goodale Transfer, Inc. JMSC Futurity Johnson, Larson, Peterson & Halvorson Kiernan Personal Injury A orney Kim Huoy Chor Altera ons Lillian's, LLC Lipinski Concrete MidCountry Bank Neil's Floor Covering Oscar Mayer North Hennepin Community College O o Associates Engineers & Land Surveyor Se erberg Jewelers Sportsmen Dream Wealth Management State Farm Insurance/Mark Olson Szarke & Szarke Law Office Traffic Marking Service Wright County Collision Yesterdays Charm Zirc Dental Products, Inc. SPONSORS ($0-$49) Cra Country Kla True Value The Travel Gallery Whitesell Medical Locums Parade
Gary & Lori & Chelsey Trogstad Lana Fabel Mark and Thona Olson Mark Benzer Mark Rethman Steph and John Wisecarver Marilyn Chopp Chris Stoltenow Melissa Pierce Bob and Carol Vonende Tony Cole Ken Custer Ellie Ortmann Marching Bands/Parade
Brad Polivany Terri Brummer Suzanne Smith Brian & Linda & Hosey Doug and Liz Knese Renita Knese Weeks Heidi & Taylor Zook Rock & Angela Bobick Jill Thompson Kathy Berg Chris Henne Don Zimmerman Sheryl Immel Tracy Brandes Ryan Kohls ROYALTY SPONSORS Advanced Disposal Services Allina Health Buffalo Lions and Lioness Edina Realty Keller Williams KleinBank and Pikes Express VOLUNTEERS Beer Garden
Rick and Michelle Flaata Gary Trogstad Kailee Mastel Kelly Bruggeman Heather Dooley Tara Munsterteiger Cheree and John Hoese Randy and Julie Latzig Jennifer and Dan Green Suzie Meier Tony Cole Ken Custer Jason Swanson Pam Ramsey Kristin Hovland Cherie Sanderson COMMITEE:
John Cantin
Mark & Laura Lindquist
Kailee Mastel
Ione Olson
Ellie Ortmann
Melissa Pierce
Anita Underberg
Jim Wedell
Kevin & Renita Weeks
Mitch Weinzetl
Heidi Zook Thank you to all the people that con‐
tributed either me or money to Buffalo Days. Without the above companies financial support or individuals volun‐
teering this event would not be possi‐
ble. Thank you to Morrie’s Ford, the City of Buffalo’s police and parks/streets departments , Wright Lumber, SWTV and Westrum’s Food Service. 4 Events Recap Chamber Scholarship Awarded to
Jordan Wurtzberger
from the Chamber sponsored Annual Scholarship Golf Ou ng held in May. We thank our golfers and sponsors of this tournament for their par cipa on and support. Jordan Wurtzberger was presented with the Chamber Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 at the 30th Annual Nick Miller Presiden al Awards Luncheon held on May 13, 2014 at the Buffalo Evangelical Free Church. Jordan is the son of Jeff and Kris Wurtzberger of Buffalo. Jordan plans to pursue his college educa on in engineering at North Dakota State University. Congratula ons Jordan! And, thanks to the seven students who applied for the scholarship; each applicant was excep onal. We wish you good luck and success as you pursue your educa on and career goals. Sue Olmscheid presenting Jordan his certificate.
The Chamber Scholarship is made possible with proceeds Chamber Scholarship Golf Ou ng
Our sincere apprecia on to the par cipa ng golfers, sponsors and door prize donors. Your support of this event provides the Chamber the opportunity to offer an annual scholarship to a gradua ng Buffalo High School senior. See above - Jordan Wurtzberger. Corporate Sponsor: Verizon Wireless Zone Golf Cart Sponsor: JMSC Futurity Beverage Cart Sponsor: Buffalo Hospital Gold Level Hole Sponsors: Advanced Disposal Services, BANKWEST, Bolton & Menk, Buffalo Eye Clinic, Buffalo Wine Spirits, Cli onLarsonAllen, LLP, CMG Mortgage, Coborn's, Community Lawn Care, Commercial Realty Solu ons, Co agewood Senior Communi es, DOJO Karate, Insurance Brokers - Mike Zumbusch Agency, Johnson, Larson, Peterson & Halvorson, PA, KleinBank, RED Technologies and Wright County Historical Society. Bronze Level Hole Sponsor: Green Bookkeeping Hole in One Sponsor: Insurance Center of Buffalo CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS: Individual Awards - Longest pu : Chris na Lincoln, Longest drive – Man at hole #17: Sco Morin, Longest drive – Woman at hole #17: Sally Stevens, Closest to pin – hole #16: Chad Rusten, Closest to pin – hole #8: Josh Schwaller. Team Awards - 1st Place was The Tavern and 2nd Place was Community Lawn Care. Thank you to the staff at Wild Marsh Golf Club and The Tavern for a fun-filled day! 5 Business Briefs Buffalo Wine & Spirits
July is the me to stock up on everyday whites and special occasion reds at our Sequen al Wine Sale! From July 28th through 31st the date is the percent discount per bo le. Therefore, on Monday July 28th customers will receive 28% off each bo le of wine purchased, 29% on July 29th, etc. No case discounts apply, and a few wines are not eligible for discount, such as closeouts and special orders. Shop early for selec on, as the sale is limited to wines in stock, and shop late for the discount. Speaking of late, Downtown Wine & Spirits will be open un l 10pm for shoppers to take advantage of the savings on Thursday, July 31. Buffalo Wine & Spirits has been pouring profits back into our community since 1938. Jason Swanson, Liquor Stores Opera ons Manager at 763-682-1138. Bridging Hope Counseling
Worried about your teen? Stressed about your rela onship? Bridging Hope Counseling is a private prac ce counseling service offering individual, couple, and family therapy and DBT skills groups. We have eight therapists who prac ce independently at our loca ons in Buffalo and Rogers. We accept all insurances and offer a free 30 minute consulta on. We work with many kinds of people, connec ng well with teens and enjoying the rewards and challenges of working with families. Please talk with us about your specific circumstances to see if one of our therapists would be a good fit for you. Call us at 763-291-5505 or visit us online at www.bridginghopecounseling.com. A‐Plus Performance
A Plus Performance - Signs, Graphics, Apparel, & Promo Products too! June 2014 marks my 11th year in business. It's been a great ride and a learning experience as well. I have enjoyed working with so many small business owners along the way. I plan for many more!!! Be sure to check out our summer overstock special going on right now. It's a T-Shirt Blow Out no doubt! Order t-shirts with a 1 color screen print and receive these great prices: 24 shirts, $7.50 ea. 48 shirts, $6.25 ea. 72 shirts, $5.25 ea. Check out our Facebook page, call 763-350-5645, email [email protected] or stop by the shop and we'll get you setup! www.appsigns.com. Insurance Center of Buffalo
Established in 1977, the Insurance Center of Buffalo is founded on the principles of integrity and excellent customer service. With an office of five licensed agents, we are here to serve all of your insurance needs. We are located on Hwy 25 in Buffalo. Email info@insurancecentero uffalo.com to sign up for our monthly newsle ers. Contact us today by phone at 763-682-4890 or visit our website at: www.insurancecentero uffalo.com Central MN Mental Health Center
CMMHC is a non-profit organiza on dedicated to providing mental health and chemical dependency services to meet diverse community needs. Our Buffalo Office offers individual, family, and group therapy, ARMHS, day treatment, psychiatry, and chemical dependency programming. Call 763-682-4400 or visit us online at www.cmmhc.org. CMMHC also offers a Community Support Program (CSP) that provides peer support and social/recrea onal groups for those experiencing mental illness. Ac vi es include games, support group, ou ngs, fishing, cra s, bingo, dining out, movies, and more. If you live in Wright County and experience mental illness, you are welcome to a end CSP. Call 763-682-7242 for a calendar or for more informa on. Healthsource of Buffalo
Coming to the Buffalo community July 14, 2014,! HealthSource is an integrated healthcare facility that provides advanced treatment op ons for many types of musculoskeletal and systemic condi ons. HealthSource combines the natural healing power of chiroprac c with state-of-the-art rehabilita on programs, nutri onal and supplementa on advice, as well as evaluates ergonomic and lifestyle factors that can contribute to poor health. The combina on of these services provides long-term wellness versus short-term pain relief. HealthSource promises to provide you with excep onal care that lasts a life me. To learn more, visit us at www.healthsourceo uffalo.com. Kla True Value Electric & Just Ask Rent Kla True Value is ge ng ready for all your summer needs. Get your BBQ items & grills. We have all your grilling needs: GRILLS, CHARCOAL, PROPANE, STARTER. Come in and see what we have on our floor. Stop by & see us for all your summer needs. Call 763-682-2436. www.kla justaskrental.com Spirit of Joy
Need hope and joy in your life? Need a welcoming nonjudgmental place for you or your kids to learn about God’s love? If so, God has a place for you at Spirit of Joy! No one is perfect and we don’t pretend to be. We’re real people from Buffalo and the surrounding communi es living and growing in the grace and love of Jesus Christ and sharing our joy with the world through service to our neighbor. Join us any Sunday at 9:30. Visit www.ourspirito oy.com for direc ons and info about our ministries. Spirit of Joy: the perfect place for imperfect people. Starting with this newsletter we will be posting the
briefs on our FB page along with a photo/logo. 6 Business Briefs Kuzma Chiroprac c
Our primary purpose is to provide our pa ents with quality chiroprac c health care and personal a en on-- listening to our pa ents and trea ng them with dignity, compassion and courtesy. The needs of our pa ents come first. We accomplish this mission by following evidence-based guidelines for treatment recommenda ons and con nually learning new and effec ve treatments for mechanical and so ssue injuries. Some of the services that we offer along with chiroprac c care includes: massage therapy, spinal rehabilita on, graston technique, kinesiotaping, nutri onal counseling and ergonomic advice to prevent recurrence of the condi on. Contact us for fast and effec ve care at www.kuzmachiro.com or call us at (763)684-1111. Wise Penny Thri Shop
The Wise Penny Thri Shoppe in Buffalo (763-682-4178) currently has a fabulous selec on of like-new modular wood office furniture, including peninsula desks with op onal hutches, horizontal and ver cal files with op onal open shelves, and more! All pieces coordinate and are priced separately so that you can customize your office to your needs. Quan ty discounts available!! The Tavern at Wild Marsh What’s going on at the Tavern at Wild Marsh you ask? All summer long we will be offering the following dinner specials: All You Can Eat Crab Legs Thursday Nights for $25.99 w/choice of potato & soup or salad, All You Can Eat Fish Fry Sunday Nights for $9.99 w/fries & soup or salad. NEW - star ng Friday July 11th and going forward every Friday we will have entertainment on our deck star ng at 5pm. Please come out to enjoy these great specials and have a great me at the Tavern! Animal Humane Society
As the leading animal welfare organiza on in the Upper Midwest, Animal Humane Society is commi ed to engaging and serving local communi es providing comprehensive programs and services. Our loca on in Buffalo is one of five AHS facilies. At our Buffalo facility, we have cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs, mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas and ferrets available for adop on. Animals in our care receive examina ons, vaccina ons, medical treatments and behavior assessments prior to being made available for adop on. Cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets are also microchipped and spayed/
neutered. As a private non-profit organiza on, we receive no federal, state or government funding and rely totally on private dona ons, merchandise sales and adop on fees. 763-390-3647. www.animalhumanesociety.org Golfmasters
Yes, the house is gone (for now), but BUFFALO GOLFMASTER’S DRIVING RANGE is s ll open daily. GolfMaster’s Driving Range is located at 2561 Division St. E, just north off highway 55 before Norm's Wayside. GOLFMASTER’S DRIVING RANGE SUMMER SPECIAL: Kids 12 and under can hit a small bucket of golf balls for FREE at GolfMaster’s Driving Range throughout July and August when accompanied by a paid adult. NO COUPON NECESSARY for this special. Call Elmer Abbas 612-735-2670 for golf lessons. Coupons at www.buffalogolfmasters.com Come on out and get some fresh air and have fun in the sun with family. Buffalo Rock Winery The tas ng room is open Fri-Sun throughout the summer offering something for every wine enthusiast! Guests select from over 20 op ons of wine all produced and bo led onsite at your local, woman-owned winery! You'll be sure to find something to please your palate in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy the summer weather while taking in a wine tas ng (7 samples for $7, or just $5 with cash payment) at the outdoor tas ng counter or enjoy the summer weather with a glass of wine while chilling on the expanded pa o! Chamber members
are invited to a end their Business a er Hours on July 17
from 4:30 ‐ 6 pm. Located just five minutes east of Buffalo off Hwy. 55. Cheers! Buffalo Hospital
Buffalo Hospital, part of Allina Health is commi ed to the health of our community and is proud to support the Open Streets event on July 12 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Come join the fun at Open Streets Buffalo. We will be providing opportuni es for kids to jump rope and play outdoor games. We will be distribu ng/fi ng free bike helmets as well (while supplies last). Contact Community Engagement & Wellness at 763-684-7025 for more informa on. Hope to see you there! Radio‐Ac ve Mobile Electronics From motorcycles to dump trucks-and everything in between Radio-Ac ve Mobile has stereo – speakers – amps and the connec ons you need to “Transform Your Driving Experience”. Our state of the art Sound Room will demonstrate up to 4000 different combina ons to meet your audio needs. We are Authorized Sony, JVC and Memphis dealers and can design and install systems in virtually anything that moves. Remote star ng systems are a convenient and easy way to help you get through the winter and at Radio-Ac ve Mobile we will install one at your convenience. Stop in or give us a call today.Doug Selle. www.radio-ac vemobile.com 7 Business Briefs Kids Haven
Kid’s Haven is locally owned and operated and has been caring for our communi es children since 1991. Your child is always safe in our secured entrance building and you can check on them any me of the day via kiddie cam. We care for children 6 weeks – 12 years. We use Crea ve Curriculum and our staff is highly educated, caring and mo vated. We offer a number of tui on and payment op ons so it is easy to find one that best fits your family needs. Check us out at www.kidshaven.net or stop by any me. Buffalo Lions and Lioness
Come celebrate with the Buffalo Lions/Lioness Club. We are sponsoring "The Fugi ves", a rock variety band at the July 31st “Concerts in the Park”. The concert is 7:00 pm at Sturgis Park. In August, look for us on the 16th at the Buffalo Arts and Cra s Fair. We'll have a booth. The Buffalo Lions/
Lioness Club helps support the community through scholarships, support of youth groups, and help involving people in need of the Buffalo clubs help. Our address is P.O. Box 531, Buffalo, MN 55313. The clubs Secretary is Lion Cheryl Thompson - [email protected]. Our website is: www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/buffalomn. Wild Marsh Golf Club
Wild Marsh is offering two great opportuni es to play golf for the rest of the 2014 golf season. We have our Half Season Membership which starts on July 1, 2014 and our Vaca on Membership which also starts July 1. See details below. We are offering a half season golf pass for the remainder of the 2014 golf season. Take advantage of this great offer by contac ng us in the golf shop. 763-682-4476 . Wright County Economic Development Partnership
The WCEDP Golf Scramble is scheduled for September 16,
2014 at Wild Marsh Golf Course in Buffalo. Our golf commi ee is ac vely working to sign up, golfers, sponsors and gather door prizes. For addi onal informa on, contact Jeanene at [email protected] or call 763-4773035. A er the golfing is done we will con nue to party in the club house with dinner and prizes. RE/MAX Connec ons
Deciding to buy or sell a home is a big step. To make sure it's a step in the right direc on, choose the person best qualified to handle your real estate needs: a RE/MAX Connec ons Sales Associate. With almost three decades of experience in both the residen al & commercial real estate industry, our team has the ability to get things done. We pride ourselves on being experts in market knowledge, client communicaons and nego a on skills. We work hard to provide our clients with the most posi ve real estate experience possible. Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX. So, take a step in the right direc on and contact RE/MAX Connec ons today, (763) 682-3030. Each office is independently owned and operated. Jim DiOrio, Broker /
Owner, cell (612) 366-1627, [email protected] or visit us at www.movingpropertymn.com. Buffalo Chiroprac c Clinic
Buffalo Chiroprac c Clinic has been serving the community for 30 years. We specialize in neck and back pain, headaches, sport injuries, pediatrics, acupuncture, and massage. We are excited to introduce two new team members, chiropractor Dr. Kaley Jacobsson and massage therapist Marina Jepson. Dr. Jacobsson a ended the University of Minnesota Half Season Pricing 2014: Fees Single $449, Single Resident and graduated with her doctorate from Northwestern $400, Couple $725, Couple Resident $600, Young Adult ages Health Sciences University. Marina received her massage 19 to 34 $300, Senior Single $475 and Senior Single-Resident therapy diploma from the Minnesota School of Business. $450. Or join us for the month of July for a Vaca on memBoth are accep ng new pa ents and excited to help serve bership for $150. This membership is good July 1 to July 31. the community. To schedule an appointment call 763-682LUX hair body nails
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639 Ryan’s Way Buffalo, MN 55313 763-258-3159 Email -hsbuff[email protected] www.healthsourceo uffalo.com Located next to Verizon Wireless. Opening July 14, 2014. Do You Have A Small Business? Here Are Five Ways To Grow It
this Summer! Written by Tricia Drevets Whether your idea of a great summer day is relaxing at the beach, taking in a baseball game or just reading a good novel under the shade of a tree in the park, summer can be a great me of renewal. In fact, many small businesses slow down during the summer months to adjust for vaca on schedules. You may be wondering how you and your staff can enjoy the summer and s ll keep your business vibrant and growing. The answer lies in using a summer slowdown to your advantage. Five steps to grow your small business:
First, take advantage of a lighter summer schedule to build or strengthen your professional network. Register for a seminar or conference that interests you. Introduce yourself to other par cipants and tell them about your business. Catch up with colleagues you haven’t seen in a while by asking them out to lunch. Get feedback on some ideas you have been formula ng. Ask them about their projects and goals. Poten al clients have freer schedules as well. Pick up the phone and call them to see if they will meet you for coffee. Summer is a great me to refresh and revamp your social media network as well. When was the last me you updated your LinkedIn or Facebook profile? Put your latest projects on your page and connect or reconnect with some contacts. We usually shy away from mixing business with pleasure, but keep your eyes and ears open to poten al clients or customers while at summer social events. You never know who you will meet at that wedding recep on or summer barbecue. Keep your business cards handy just in case. Next, use that me outdoors to catch up on industry‐related reading. Do you have a stack of professional journals wai ng for you or is your inbox loaded with e-newsle ers? Charge up your tablet and head outdoors to a comfortable spot and get caught up. And don’t forget about the latest best-seller either. In addi on to helping us gain informa on and improve our cogni ve skills, reading also helps us relax. According to a study by Mindlab Interna onal at the University of Sussex, reading works to calm our nerves be er than listening to music, taking a walk or si ng down with a cup of hot tea. 9 Educa onal
Five Ways To Grow your business this Summer! (continued) Scien sts explain that when we concentrate on a book, the tension in the muscles and in the heart decrease, helping us to relax. In the study, researchers examined the stress levels and heart rates of a group of volunteers through a range of exercises and tests that were followed up with a variety of relaxa on methods. When subjects silently read for six minutes, their stress levels reduced by 68 percent, the highest percentage rate of all the methods tried. (Listening to music reduced stress levels by 61 percent, drinking a hot beverage by 54 percent, taking a walk 42 percent and playing video games 21 percent from their highest level). A third idea for building your company over the summer is to plan a staff retreat. When you get away from the office together in a relaxed, comfortable se ng, you will find that ideas and conversa ons will flow more freely. If you are planning the launch of a new business or a new product, if you need a new or revised strategic plan or if you just want to build a stronger team, it is unlikely you will be able to accomplish much in a standard one or two hour office mee ng. When you schedule a retreat, you tell your team that you value their me and you set a tone that you want to take the me to hear everyone’s viewpoint without the distrac ons of daily office life. Summer retreats don’t have to be fancy. Offer your staff comfortable sea ng, refreshments, space to talk in large and small groups and a place to have some fun. Have a specific goal for the retreat, plan an agenda and keep to it, and you will be surprised at how much you can accomplish. Next, summer is a good me to update your website. Make sure your site is simple to navigate. Is it readable on mobile devices? If not, you could be losing customers to a compe tor whose site is. According to recent research from Ericsson, global smartphone contracts are expected to reach 5.6 billion in the next five years. Compare that predic on with the 1.9 billion contracts of today, and you will see why you need to make sure your website is mobile ready. Smartphone searches are driving purchases. According to a study last year from Google and Nielsen, more than half of online purchases occur within an hour of an ini al mobile search. Now is a good me to update your website content as well. Keep you readers coming back with fresh blog ar cles and up-to-date images as well as current product and staff informa on. Finally, use the longer days of summer to assess your professional goals. It’s hard to believe by we are nearing the half-year mark for 2014. Take out your list of New Year’s goals for your business to see how well you are doing. If you have go en off track, what steps do you need to take to get things moving again? If there is a goal that is no longer applicable because of a change in your business, what can you do to formulate a workable plan to follow for the rest of the year? Many entrepreneurs tend to reflect only on what could be be er. While that mindset can be mo va ng, be sure to take some me to think about what is going well in your company too. Use the warmer days of summer to recharge your mental ba ery. 10 11 12 13