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 Meeting Information
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Time:
9:00 a.m.
Day:
Thursday
Location:
Coldwell Banker Vision
Upstairs Conference Room
231 Main St NW
Elk River, MN
President:
Alan Sakry
Mortgages Unlimited
Vice President:
Tabitha Johnson
EVA
Mentorship Chairman:
Tamara Ackerman
Avalon Salon
Industries Included:
Accountant
Auto Repair
Banking
Builder/Remodeler
Business Consulting
Chiropractor
Cleaners-Residential/Commercial
Electrician
Financial Planner
Garden Center
Home Appraisals
Home Inspector
Insurance Agent
Landscape Design
Lawn Care
Lawn Sprinklers
Massage Therapy
Mortgage
Painting
Personal Coaching
Personalized Gifts/Engraving
Pet Grooming
Photography
Plumbing
Promotional Advertising
Realtor
Salon
Signs
Staffing Agency
Telephone Service
Title Company
Virtual Assistant
Waste Removal
Welding
Inception Date:
January 25, 2007
Email:
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MEET OUR CHAPTER MEMBERS
Ackerman Appraisal Services Inc
Industry - Home Appraisals
Jeffrey Ackerman
Phone: 612-859-3791
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Amber Moon Designs
Industry - Promotional Advertising
Jean Corrow
Phone: 763-300-3496
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"Greg with Automatic Irrigation installed a 6 zone irrigation system for me four years ago and it works fantastic. Their work was so efficient, within about 3 days after the installation even I could not tell they were there. No ruts left behind in the yard at all! I have called Greg since then to do some modification for new landscaping and he was out the next day. I live in Orrock, the land of sand, but now have the nicest, greenest lawn in the neighborhood. Best investment I’ve ever made in my house!" - Joe Van Orsdol, Right Home Inspections
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"What can I say about Tamara that has not already been said. she in one of the most caring and giving individuals that i have ever met. she is unique, and she makes this old man feel and look better when i get my hair cut. yes guys, you can go to a salon to get your hair cut, especially if you want it done right. Tamara does a fantastic job and i would refer her to anyone. Tamara also does make up. as a photographer, I can tell you first hand what good make up is and what it is not. Tamara knows exactly what to do to your skin before a photographer put you in front of his lights. one of my clients had her hair done and make up applied before her photo session. my processing time was cut in half because of the great make up work that tamara did with the client prior her photo session. I highly suggest visiting tamara for make up work prior to your portrait session at unique moments photography. Your skin will look fantastic in your portraits with Tamara’s expertise," - Mike Willett,, owner and lead photographer at Unique Moments Photography
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"Jeff is wonderful! He did such an amazing job on our patio! We really had no clue what color or texture we wanted and he walked us through the whole thing! I was very happy with his knowledge and expertise! Would never use anyone else again. Have passed his name on to all of our family and friends!" - Jamie Ward Motors-N-More
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" i have a permanent lower back injury and it gives me a lot of agrivation and causes bad sciatica in my legs. i visited DR.Carrie to see if she could help. Dr Carrie totally impressed me. I love the fact that she cuts right through all the medical BS and gets right to the point. you can go in and wont have to listen to all the typical upsell programs that you get with a chiropractor. shes up front and shes honest and she will lets her clients know what may or may not work for thier needs. ITS REFRESHING TO VISIT SOMEONE IN THE MEDICAL FEILD THAT ACTUALLY ACTS LIKE A REAL PERSON AND TELLS IT LIKE IT IS........ shes got some spunk and i like that in people. I would refer Dr Carrie to anyone. " - Mike willett owner and lead photographer at unique moments photography
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Decade Water Conditioning & Drains
Industry - Plumbing
Jim Brambrink
Phone: 763-438-0849
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"Jim is our Hero! He has helped us out many times, he is fast to respond, does a fantastic job. When we had a severe emergency at our office he was there when we opened to resove the problem. No matter how complicated the job, he knows his stuff and does it all for a very reasonable price. We would HIGHLY recommend him to everyone!" - Darlene Sogn, Oakwood Insurance Agency
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Divine Design and Services
Industry - Landscape Design
Philip Larson
Phone: 763-389-1406
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"Tabitha and Eva are AWESOME. i knew nothing about the constant contact systems but i knew i needed a better way to stay in touch with my potential clients. she set up a system for us, designed some e-mail letters and implimented the system. as a result, within the first month, i booked 2 weddings for our photography services for 2010. we now have a way to stay in contact with our customers and promote new ideas for our business because of tabitha. she is worth her weight in gold as far as im concerned. awesome source of information, well connected in the communities, and most of all, just a fantastic person. we think the world of Tabitha and EVA........ i now get a chance to breath a little easier." - Mike Willett owner and lead photographer at Unique Moments Photography
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First OP LLC
Industry - Cleaners-Residential/Commercial
Jacklyn Christian
Phone: 612-237-9505
"Where your First Stop for cleaning is your last."
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- www.firstopllc.com
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"What can you say about this non stop one woman show. of all the people i have met in biz to biz, jacklyn is the one i watch very closely. she is always promoting her business, constantly lookig for ways to improve what she does, and constantly looking for new opportunities. some people are lucky and some people make thier own luck. jacklyn makes her own luck and ive learned a lot just by watching her network and market her business. she is an inspiration to watch and has a wealth of contacts in our community." - Mike Willett owner and lead photographer at Unique Moments Photography
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"We are setting up a business with 3 seperate business that are LLC’s and we cater to the wedding industry. I thought i had things figured out until i spoke with Rick at Guide source. Those of us in the Elk River connections chapter have all expressed similar thoughts about Ricks expertise. To sum it up in a nutshell-- YOU WOULD HAVE TO BE OUT OF YOUR MIND IF YOU DID NOT CONSULT RICK BEFORE SETTING UP ANY BUSINESS STRUCTURE OR JUMPING INTO ANY BUSINESS SITUATION.Rick’s expertise in the corporate world is second to no one. I was completely blown away at his knowledge and the problems he prevented me from having before we started this opportunity. And thats after working for 20 plus years in the corporate world of the automotive industry. Take advantage of his consultation services and watch your business move in the right direction." - Mike Willett. Owner and lead photographer at Unique moments Photography
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Hannay Electric, LLC.
Industry - Electrician
Bill Hannay
Phone: 763-856-2455
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"Bill has truly been a pleasure to call for our electrical needs. He is prompt to call back, eager to come quickly and take care of any issues. Most of all, his customer service was beyond my expectations! When he was finished, my words were WOW!" -Tamara Ackerman, Avalon Salon
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Lucky Dog Grooming
Industry - Pet Grooming
Kathleen J. Maclennan
Phone: 763-441-4425
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"kathy at lucky dog is the best. we take our 4 leg human in every 4-5 weeks to get her puppy cut. sophie comes back adorable. Kathy takes her time, my dog is never stressed out and i know shes getting great treatment from kathy. Sophie actually looks forward to these trips to kathys solon because she know a bag of yum yums is awaiting her return home. Everyone in our group take thier dogs to Kathy for grooming because we know kathy is very good at what she does. We can honestly say that our dog is a LUCKY DOG thanks to Kathys services. " - Mike willett, owner and lead photographer at unique moments photography
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M&I Bank
Industry - Banking
Amy Cormier
Phone: 763-656-5179
"Financial Confidence Shows."
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- www.micorp.com
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Manke Business Services, Inc.
Industry - Accountant
Darla Manke
Phone: 763-238-7901
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Molitors Laser Engraving
Industry - Personalized Gifts/Engraving
Lori Molitor
Phone: 763-389-1844
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"Dealing with Lori on my custom gift and office signage needs has been great. Her engraving abilities seem to be endless even at super reasonable rates."
From Nate Grev @ Integrity Automotive
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"Alan has really impressed me with his professionalism and he really gets the job done! Every client I refer to Alan likes him and appreciates the job he does!" - Kari Kanne, Coldwell Banker Vision
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North Country Massage & Bodyworks
Industry - Massage Therapy
Lorie Matz
Phone: 763-300-1022
"Whole body healing through deep tissue, trigger point and Swedish massage enhanced with essential oils, far infrared heat and chi energy therapy."
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- www.northcountrymassagenbodyworks.com
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"What an amazing woman. She gave me back my life. When you suffer from chronic back or neck pain, she does wonders. After being rear-ended twice in a year, I could hardly move. I had severe back and neck pain.. Lori worked with my schedule and went above and beyond to help me. She is the BEST!" - Darlene Sogn, Oakwood Insurance Agency
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"I gave Darlene my home owners and car insurance and she was able to save me over $600.00 and increased the policy benefits. I was surprised! This company is a well known insurance company. (Also she has made enrolling with triple A roadside assistance so easy for my whole family."
Lorie Matz
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Patti Westling Photography
Industry - Photography
Patti Westling
Phone: 612-308-9800
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Preferred Title, Inc.
Industry - Title Company
Katy Murphy
Phone: 763-241-9905
Preferred Title is the Preferred Way to Close!
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- www.preferredtitle.biz
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"We recently bought and sold a home requiring two closings, same-day. Our experience with Katy and staff at Preferred Title was, by far, the more enjoyable of the two. Their professionalism, attention to detail and comforting approach made our home purchase simply delightful. Thanks, Preferred Title." - Dr. Carrie Collyard-Glinsek, Collyard Chiropractic, PA
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"Joe performed a home inspection on the house I recently purchased in the Becker area. From the day that I called him to the moment he did the inspection, he was very professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and passionate about his work. One thing I really liked was how he was willing to do the inspection on short notice. I also appreciated the opportunity to have met with him at the end of the inspection so he could go over any items of concern. Then later that day he emailed me his official report. The report was very thorough, and it listed everything that we went over during our inspection. I would recommend Joe of Right Home Inspections to anyone for his excellent services and his fees to be right on target with the other Home Inspectors. Thanks again for doing my home inspection Joe." -Johnny J Blom
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"I would highly recommend Steinbrecher Companies to anyone that needs a septic compliance check or a new system design/installation. Shane is by far the most profesional I’ve dealt with in septic systems. He shows genuine concern for his clients and offers them solutions that will help their systems last a long time. It’s nice to have someone to trust when doing septic compliance checks. He shows pride in what he does! Great $ with roll off containers too!" - Pam Artmann, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Vision
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TH Signs & Embroidery
Industry - Signs
Tim Henrichs
Phone: 763-441-4310
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"Tim produced a vinyl banner for my business for use at tradeshows and expos. The sign is beautiful! It’s of the highest quality, pleasing to the eye, and very easy to read. Additionally, his costs are very reasonable with a very quick turn-around time. Thank you Tim! " - Kim Romero, Essential Accounting & Tax Services
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"Thrivent Financial is so great about what they give to the community. Tim is very knowledgable and professional about what to do with different savings and retirement options, my husband and I left very excited about our future trip to the Great Wall of China and Tim has helped show us how to make it happen." - Tamara Ackerman, Avalon Salon
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