On April 19, 2024, the Midway Chamber received the Presidents’ Community Partner Award, nominated by President Brian Friedrich for partnering with Concordia University to bring meaningful …
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5/8/24
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Mission Statement: The Midway Chamber of Commerce represents businesses and organizations that are dedicated to Building a Stronger Midway by providing programs and services that help members …
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4/19/24
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With the April issue of the Monitor, many of you will also receive the annual Midway Chamber directory. At a minimum, I hope you will at least look through it to see what we want to emphasize from …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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4/10/24
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On March 2, 2024, the Midway Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Celebration. This is our biggest event every year and one of the highlights of the evening is honoring members with awards. Our five …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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3/13/24
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At a recent Midway Chamber meeting, we hosted the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) commissioner, Matt Varilek. He started last June when former Commissioner Steve …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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2/7/24
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By the time you read this, there’s a good chance if you had a New Year’s resolution you have already abandoned it. Or if you’re like me, you sometimes wait a few weeks to start the …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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1/10/24
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The St. Paul Area and Midway Chambers have reservations about St. Paul’s 1% sales tax referendum, which we’re voting on in a week. While the intention is commendable — funding road …
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By B Kyle and Chad Kulas
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10/31/23
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The long-awaited redevelopment of the former Midway Center site can go forward. Various project approvals won St. Paul City Council support on Sept. 20, 2023, including plat approval and interim …
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By Jane McClure
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10/12/23
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As someone who works for a chamber of commerce, one of the fun parts of the job is helping open new businesses. This means walking around with a giant pair of scissors and getting the odd looks that …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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10/12/23
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Members of the Midway Area Chamber of Commerce Board volunteered at the school supply sorting event for Keystone Community Service on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 at Merriam Park Community Center. Keystone …
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9/15/23
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It seems whenever I go out of town, especially to a smaller community but even to a surrounding suburb, I get asked about crime. From the perception some have of Saint Paul, Minneapolis, or the …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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8/11/23
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In nearly every issue of the Monitor appears a guest column by Chad Kulas, Executive Director of the Midway Chamber of Commerce. The columns are almost always upbeat, often highlight unique …
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By Tom Goldstein, Midway resident
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8/11/23
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University Avenue has always been a hot spot for enjoying a diverse cuisine. And the restaurant industry is always changing; on one hand we don’t like seeing our favorite places close but there …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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7/14/23
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One of the biggest challenges facing employers over the past few years has been finding employees. This has been true for employers of all sizes and in most industries. The Midway, a community with a …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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6/7/23
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Not to jinx us, but I actually think spring is here. That’s right, I’m calling it. Put the winter boots and shovel away! The bad news is it seems like spring is too short. We can go from …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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5/10/23
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For those of us who were in the Midway in 2020, we won’t ever forget the damage and destruction of buildings following the murder of George Floyd. And I certainly won’t forget the …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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4/14/23
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St. Paul’s proposed sales tax could be directed to several West Midway streets that are in need of repair. But the tax, which is pending action from the 2023 Minnesota Legislature, has a long …
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by Jane McClure
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3/9/23
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On Feb.25, 2023, the Midway Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Celebration. The event is always a fun night and this year’s theme, “Music & The Midway,” meant it would …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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3/9/23
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Businesses are struggling to find people to fill positions at all levels and departments with qualified staff who will be reliable and show up. “If you are an employer struggling to find …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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3/9/23
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As 2022 ended and a snowy 2023 has begun, what does the new year hold for the Midway?New developments. The Midway and nearby neighborhoods have a lot of potential sites. Will we see approved plans at …
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By CHAD KULAS,
Midway Chamber of
Commerce Executive Director
chad@midwaychamber.com
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1/17/23
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