As we prepare to host a big anniversary - our 25th Annual Foundation Celebration – I want to talk a bit more about the legacy and ongoing work of our Charitable Foundation. Led by Executive Director Kathleen Lohmar Exel, our Foundation quietly goes about the business of leadership development and the advancement of DEI learning. All of this programming is aimed at investing in tomorrow’s leaders, creating leaders across the region who are all networked professionally to support one another and the Chamber’s work.
On July 25 from 11 am to 1 pm at Hamline University, we’ll celebrate the Foundation's commitment to nurturing our workforce through initiatives such as the beloved Leadership Saint Paul program, now in its 44th year with over 2,500 alumni, and the DEI Collaborative, an incredibly impactful cohort program that helps leaders dive deeper and create actionable change. A couple weeks ago we announced the HERBIE Award Winners: Bremer’s Erin Dady; the St. Paul Pioneer Press; and this year’s Inclusive Employer Champion, sponsored by Ramsey County, Blaze Credit Union. This is also a fundraiser for the work – register this week to join us! Today I wanted to talk a bit more about the legacy and ongoing work of our Charitable Foundation. Led by Executive Director Kathleen Lohmar Exel, our Foundation quietly goes about the business of leadership development and the advancement of DEI learning. All of this aimed at investing in tomorrow’s leaders, creating allies across the region all networked professionally to support one another and the Chamber’s work. Here's a bit more background about your Chamber Foundation. The Foundation was established in 1976, intended to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The founding Board sought to commit the Foundation to prepare tomorrow’s employees. More specifically, for: the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding of economics, finance, education ad training, housing, human relations, science and technology, economic planning and development, international relations, and other subjects relating to economic growth and the improvement of employment opportunities. The Foundation continues to stay true to the above statement through its mission: to make targeted investments to develop and support engaged leaders who enhance a vibrant East Metro business community. What have we done over 48 years? To be sure, we have done all of it through and on behalf of you, our members:
See you in the trenches, B
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David Therkelsen
7/16/2024 01:04:52 pm
BJ, so wish I could be at upcoming events, but we are traveling from today through mid-September. I was an original member of LSP (as I think you and Ms. Exel both know.) I have recently published a book, co-authored by Dr. Jeffrey McCullough, who sometime in the 1980s was honored by the Chamber as the Small Business Person of the year. After my travels I'll be in touch with you or Kathleen; would like to get a book to you since both authors were involved with Chamber.
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