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8 <br />Minneapolis), and the Ramsey County Workforce Investment Board (also referred to as <br />Workforce Solutions, located in North St. Paul). <br /> <br />In addition to several annual events, the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce hosts <br />these monthly business education and networking events: <br /> <br />1) Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce – www.twincitiesnorth.org <br />A. Breakfast Club <br />This activity occurs twice monthly and is held at the Mounds View <br />Community Center. The Chamber hosts a formal morning breakfast <br />networking event attended by area member businesses. The event attracts <br />traditionally 30 participants interested in marketing their organization and <br />exchanging best practice ideas. The group meets the second and forth <br />Thursday at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $5 per person. <br /> <br /> B. Business Smartz <br />The Chamber provides a practical business education forum in its <br />guaranteed Business Smartz Seminar series. The Business Smartz <br />program takes place the first Tuesday of the month, traditionally in the <br />morning. This hour and a half long seminar is focused on educational <br />topics that are practical and beneficial to business owners and key <br />management in small to mid-sized organizations. Topics vary. The cost <br />per event is $15. <br /> <br />C. Evening Exchange <br />Evening Exchange is a monthly afternoon networking event-taking place at <br />an area business. Evening Exchange is designed to create a relaxed <br />networking environment where business professionals from all company <br />sizes can discuss partnership opportunities and exchange ideas. The event <br />generally occurs the second Wednesday of the month. Location varies. No <br />cost except for beverages. <br /> <br />D. Monthly Educational Luncheon <br />The TCN Chamber hosts a monthly networking and educational luncheon. <br />The event includes an average of 50 participants and is intended to connect <br />with both new area businesses as well as those with deep roots in the <br />community. A featured presenter discusses issues pertinent to members in <br />the northern Twin Cities suburbs. Location varies. Cost is $16 per person. <br /> <br />E. north yp network <br />As an offering geared toward early stage business professionals, the north <br />yp network serves as the Chamber’s young professionals networking and <br />education group (ages from 21 to 35+/-). The north yp network holds <br />events twice a month: one social/networking; one educational. The group <br />self directs its agenda and is run by an active committee. Location and cost <br />varies. <br /> <br />2) DEED Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – www.mnsbdc.com