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Midway Chamber Board members and staff gather at the Neighborhood Development Center in June to set the organization’s priorities. (Photo submitted)

The Midway Chamber Board of Directors recently held its annual retreat. This is common practice for nonprofits and a great way to focus on priorities and the strategies to implement work for the … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 7/10/24

Midway Chamber joins forces (and office space) with our district councils

Since the ‘90s, the Midway Chamber of Commerce has had an office at the Spruce Tree Centre. Anyone who spends time in the Midway knows it as the “big green tile building at the corner of … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 6/12/24

Concordia recognizes Midway Chamber

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 … more

5/8/24

ABOUT THE MIDWAY CHAMBER

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 … more

4/19/24

Using the annual directory as a guide

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 … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 4/10/24

Our 2024 awards

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 … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 3/13/24

The economy of our state

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 … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 2/7/24

The year ahead in the Midway

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 … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 1/10/24

St. Paul sales tax referendum? Let’s hit ‘pause’

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 … more

By B Kyle and Chad Kulas | 10/31/23

Allianz asks approved

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 … more

By Jane McClure | 10/12/23

King Coil Spirits (550 Vandalia St.) holds a ribbon-cutting on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.

Openings and expansions

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 … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 10/12/23

Volunteer crew

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 … more

9/15/23

What about the crime in St. Paul?

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 … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 8/11/23

The decline of the Midway

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 … more

By Tom Goldstein, Midway resident | 8/11/23

What’s opening in the Midway?

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 … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 7/14/23

Tips on attracting new workers

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 … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 6/7/23

Soak up summer at local festivals

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 … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 5/10/23

We’re asking for corridor relief

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 … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 4/14/23

St. Paul asks for new sales tax

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 … more

by Jane McClure | 3/9/23

Local business Your HR Navigator was presented with the Midway Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award at the annual gala on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Shown are Kara Sime of Your HR Navigator (center) with Tetra Constatino of Elsa's House of Sleep (left) and Christine Noonan of the Minnesota State Fair (right). From the chamber: "With over 20 years’ experience in helping companies with human resources, Your HR Navigator founder Kara Sime has worked with a variety of industries, from Fortune 500 companies to solo operators. Your HR Navigator has been very generous in lending expertise to the Chamber this year through programming, membership recruiting, and the contributions of its owner Kara Sime to the Board of Directors." Other Finalists: JB Vang, TST Creative Catering

And the award goes to…

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 … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 3/9/23