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March 6, 2008
2008 St. Louis Park State of the City
At the 2008 St. Louis Park State of the City on March 6, residents, business owners and city officials came together to learn about current city issues, accomplishments and economic development and redevelopment projects. The event was one of seven similar programs TwinWest co-hosted in 2008 with communities in its region. The entire St. Louis Park program was broadcast on Park TV 17. Watch story.

March 5, 2008
Transit agency to study rail plan
The Federal Transit Administration has approved the start of environmental study on the proposed Southwest Corridor Light Rail Transit line from Minneapolis to Eden Prairie. TwinWest's support for the expansion of the Light Rail is highlighted in this Star Tribune article. Read more.  

February 28, 2008
Eat, drink and be merry: TwinWest Gala set for March 14 in Brooklyn Park
The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce hopes to connect its members with their creative sides at its 23rd-annual Gala. The event's theme - "Imagine" - was chosen to convey an art-inspired feel, said Victoria Marley, the chamber's director of events and programs. Read more.    

February 27, 2008
TwinWest Chamber pushed for transportation bill passage
The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce joined the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce in supporting the 10-year, $6.6 billion transportation package the Minnesota Legislature passed last week by overriding Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto. Read more.  

February 15, 2008
With its FIRST grant funds, TwinWest will immediately begin work on two initiatives: 1) creating a regional economic development identity and resource center, and 2) developing and implementing sector-specific skills-training programs in area schools and postsecondary institutions. Story featured on Channel 12. Watch story.

February 6, 2008
Twin Cities North president to take position with TwinWest
Bruce Nustad, president of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, will be serving in that capacity for one more month before moving on to take a similar position with another suburban chamber. A majority of the TwinWest chamber's members come from west-metro communities including Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth and St. Louis Park. TwinWest is a much larger chamber, Nustad explained in an interview Friday. Read more.

January 31, 2008
TwinWest names new president; Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce boss to lead TwinWest
Shoreview resident Bruce Nustad said he learned through the grapevine that the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce was in the market for a new president. Last week, he got the job. The TwinWest Board of Directors announced Nustad's hire Jan. 30. He will succeed Barb Obershaw as the chamber's new president March 4. Obershaw announced her retirement last fall after serving as president for the five years. Read more.

January 23, 2008
Seniors can apply for TwinWest scholarships
High school seniors from member schools may apply for scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500, with an average amount of $1,000 awarded per recipient. The program is open to graduating high school seniors with post-secondary education plans from Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Robbinsdale-Armstrong, Robbinsdale-Cooper, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Benilde-St. Margaret's and Brooklyn Center high schools. Read more.

January 19, 2008
Hopkins students get early start on business
Ten students from the Hopkins school district will begin participating in monthly TwinWest Chamber of Commerce meetings and events. It's one of three similar partnerships in the metro area. Read more.

January 2, 2008
Top Minnetonka newsmakers of 2007 
Barb Obershaw, president of the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, announced she would be stepping down at the end of 2007. Obershaw served five years as TwinWest president after serving five years as president of the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce. Read more.

December 20, 2007
Hopkins students to be representatives on the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
Beginning in January, students at Hopkins High School will become active members of the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce. Read more.

December 14, 2007
Minnetonka City Council clearing way for Nestle headquarters
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce President Barb Obershaw said that by providing this loan to Nestle, hundreds of state jobs would be saved."We are talking about a total of 700 jobs staying in Minnesota," she said. Read more.

December 8, 2007
People About Town 
TwinWest Foundation scholarship recipient Ray Rojas is featured on Channel 12. Watch story.