Past Events
June 2016
Upper Riverfront: Visions and Plans
The Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce will have a Chamber Town Talk - Upper Riverfront: Visions and Plans, Thursday, June 9, 8-9:30 a.m., at Jax Café.
Find out more »August 2016
Chamber Town Talk: City of Minneapolis Sick & Safe Time Ordinance-What’s Next?
Presented by the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce and Eastside Food Cooperative, this Chamber Talk will be held at Thursday, August 18, 8-9:30 a.m. at Jax Café, 1928 University Ave NE. This event is open to both members ($15) and non-members ($20). Pre-registration is appreciated. For more information about registration, visit www.minneapolischamber.org or contact Christine Levens at 612-378-0050 or Clevens@minneapolischamber.org. The City of Minneapolis Sick & Safe Leave Ordinance takes effect on July 1, 2017. Guest speaker, Ryan Mick, partner at Dorsey…
Find out more »October 2016
Northeast business and community awards
The Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce and the East Minneapolis Exchange Club will have “An Evening of Business & Community Awards,” to honor those that serve and support our community, Thursday, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m., at Jax Café.
Find out more »The Alumni of Distinction Dinner
This year’s honoree is Medal of Honor recipient and Columbia Heights High School Graduate, Private First Class James D. LaBelle.
Find out more »November 2016
The Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce November Town Talk breakfast
The November Town Talk breakfast will continue a conversation between business owners and members of the city of Minneapolis staff about issues that will affect the way in which business is conducted in 2017 and beyond.
Find out more »September 2018
Edison Class of 1951 reunion
The Edison High School class of 1951 will have their reunion lunch at Jax Cafe, on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 11:30 am. Questions, Mary Ann Sarich (Erickson) at 612-787-6750 or erickson3652@gmail.com.
Find out more »October 2018
Chamber Town Talk: Candidate Forum Hennepin County District 2
The Minneapolis Regional Chamber will host “Chamber Town Talk: Candidate Forum Hennepin County District 2,” Wednesday, Oct. 17, 8-9:30 am, at Jax Café.
Find out more »Northeast Business and Community Awards
The Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce and the East Minneapolis Exchange Club will have “An Evening of Business and Community Awards,” to honor those that serve and support our community, Thursday, Oct. 18, 5-7 p.m., at Jax Café.
Find out more »CHHS Alumni Scholarship dinner
The 11th annual Columbia Heights High School (CHHS) Alumni Scholarship Foundation Dinner will be held Thursday, Oct. 25 at Jax Cafe, 1928 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis. This year’s honoree is CHHS class of 1965 graduate Jim Hemak, was selected for his achievements in business and service to the community. A social hour and silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. The cost for this year’s dinner is $75 per person or…
Find out more »January 2019
Exchange Club 2019 Youth Benefit Dinner
The East Minneapolis Exchange Club will hold its 2019 Youth Benefit Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 5:30-9 pm at Jax Cafe, 1928 University Avenue NE. Cost is $180 per couple and includes two dinners, two drinks and one entry for the $1,000 grand prize. A silent auction will be held. Contact Diane Lucas, dlucas@catholiceldercare.org, for tickets and info. Proceeds benefit several youth programs in Northeast.
Find out more »Youth Benefit Dinner Fundraiser at Jax Cafe
The East Minneapolis Exchange Club will host the 2019 Youth Benefit Dinner Fundraiser, Wed., Jan 30, 5:30-9 pm, at Jax Cafe.
Find out more »February 2019
SAV for the Future fundraiser dinner
The St. Anthony New Brighton Education Foundation (SANBE) will have a SAV for the Future Fundraiser, Saturday, Feb. 2, at 6 pm, at Jax Café.
Find out more »March 2019
Minneapolis Chamber Town Talk: The Minneapolis Creative Index
The 2018 Minneapolis Creative Index, issued by the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy at the City of Minneapolis, provides a framework for understanding the creative economy and its ecosystem. The report provides information about revenue generation and industry sales by the sector, as well as jobs and employment numbers. It examines demographic trends and maps workspaces while comparing us to other regions across the country. Presenters Gulgum Kayim and Dr. Brenda Kayzar will ground attendees in the…
Find out more »June 2019
Chamber Town Talk: Shaking Up Public Spaces
The Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce will host Chamber Town Talk: Shaking Up Public Spaces: Creating Active, Livable Communities, Wednesday, June 26, 8-9:30 am, at Jax Café.
Find out more »September 2019
Edison Class of 1951 reunion
The Edison High School class of 1951 will have their reunion lunch at Jax Cafe, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 11:30 am. Questions: Mary Ann Erickson 612-787-6750.
Find out more »October 2019
CHHS Alumni Scholarship Foundation Dinner
The 2019 Columbia Heights High School (CHHS) Alumni Scholarship Foundation Dinner, will be Thursday, Oct. 24, at Jax Cafe.
Find out more »December 2019
Northeast Holiday Celebration for scholarships
The Northeast Minneapolis Chamber will host a Northeast Holiday Celebration, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5-6:30 pm, in the Jax Café Cosmopolitan Room, 1928 University Ave. NE. Participants can enjoy appetizers, networking, and holiday cheer at this annual event which will raise funds for the Edison High School Voyager Scholarship fund.
Find out more »February 2020
SAV for the Future fundraiser dinner
The St. Anthony New Brighton Education Foundation (SANBE) will have a SAV for the Future Fundraiser, Saturday, Feb. 1, at 6 pm, at Jax Café.
Find out more »August 2020
CANCELED: Edison Class of 1951 reunion
The Edison High School 1951 Class Reunion Annual Luncheon scheduled for Sept. 13th at Jax Cafe has been canceled due to the Covid-19 Virus.
Find out more »April 2022
Pot O’Gold Gala
The Northeast Lions' Pot O'Gold Gala is back at Jax Cafe, 1928 University Ave. NE, Wednesday, April 27, 6:30-9 pm. The evening starts with a social hour and red carpet photo shoot, dinner, program and silent auction. The event supports YMCA Northeast, East Side Neighborhood Services, Camp Bovey, A Chance to Grow, NE Senior Services, Eastside Meals on Wheels, Celebrate Northeast parade and Minneapolis and St. Anthony schools, among others. Tickets: 612-789-8171 or info@nelions.org.
Find out more »October 2022
2022 CHHS Alumni Scholarship Foundation Dinner
Reservations are being accepted for the 14th annual Columbia Heights High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation Dinner held Thursday, Oct. 27 at Jax Cafe, 1928 University Ave. NE. This year’s event will honor alumni Jim Scalise (Class of 1973). A social hour and silent auction will begin at 5:30 pm. Dinner and the program will begin at 6:30 pm. This year’s dinner is $80 per person or $150 per couple. Tables of 10 are available for $700. The Foundation is a…
Find out more »December 2022
Northeast Celebration
The Northeast Chamber of Commerce's annual Northeast Celebration fundraiser will take place Thursday, Dec. 1, 4:30-6 pm at Jax Cafe, 1928 University Ave. NE. Admission is $40 per member, $55 for nonmembers. Proceeds benefit the Edison High School Voyager Scholarship Fund. Register at mplschamber.com/AnnualNECelebration. Dress festively.
Find out more »November 2023
Northeast Chamber celebration & fundraiser
The Northeast Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Northeast Celebration Thursday, Nov. 30, 4:30-6 pm at Jax Cafe, 1928 University Ave. NE. The event is a fundraiser for the Edison High School Voyager Scholarship Fund. The goal of Voyager is to develop successful graduates of Minneapolis Edison High School with the qualifications and experience needed to meet or exceed job requirements. Scholarships are awarded annually to students in the graduating class of the Voyager Program. Come in your festive…
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