Business Scoops Brought to you by the NorthWest Minneapolis Business Association
By: Deborah Johnson 02/01/2009
Think Global, Shop Local! You can save money, gas, time and be "green" just by shopping in your own neighborhood. Find out about all of the great businesses just around the corner in the NorthWest Minneapolis Business Association Directory. Pick up a copy at a local business or call 612-703-9609. You can also find it at www.nwmplsbusiness.com.
The NorthWest Minneapolis Business Association held their annual meeting on January 20. Congratulations to reelected President Duane Atter of The Warren-An Artist's Habitat, Vice President Brock Hanson of Framatix, Treasurer Danette Hoffstrom of Northside Auto, and Secretary Amy Luesebrink of Luesebrink Office Services. The association welcomes new members into 2009: Acorn Mini Storage, Bark Busters Home Dog Training, Fremont Community Health Services, Margarette Nevalainen/Mary Kay, Owen's Companies, Northside Arts Collective, Rachel's Club 46, Strootman Law Office, The Workhouse Theater Co. and VitaLife Rx.
Looking for a creative way to celebrate Valentine's Day? No need to go any further than your own neighborhood. Plan a romantic night out... how about dinner at Sauced, Rachel's Club 46, Papa's Restaurant and Deli or one of the other great eateries in Camden! Don't forget to ask about gift certificates at your favorite local business.
Looking for something new for the gentlemen in your life? How about a little pampering? The new business h. White at 1500 44th Ave. is just what you are looking for. At h.White Men's Room, the man in your life will be able to indulge in an array of grooming and hair services while he relaxes in an ambience just for men. Whether he wants a haircut or a soothing old fashioned straight razor shave, he will always get exceptional customer service. Owner, houston White, is a longtime Camden resident. White has completely remodeled the old Camden Coffee into a place for men to relax and get revitalized. Call 612-354-7681 for info or to make an appointment.
As noted in our Master Gardener's column on page 7 now is the time to prune your trees so they stay healthy. Camden's got a certified professional arborist called Majestic Tree Care, which won Angie's List Super Service Award-2007 and named Best of the Cities Tree Service-2007 by Minnesota Monthly. They offer total tree care and their motto is "We're Into Trees." They'll come to your home to evaluate your landscape and assess the health and condition of your trees and shrubs. Their field arborists are highly skilled and take special pride in the art of tree care. Call 612-522-3210 or visit www.majestictreecare.com for info.
Do you know of a new business in Camden or one offering new products or services? Send the "scoop" to info@camdenews.org.