Minneapolis Chamber focuses on Vikings stadium at Good Morning Minneapolis

May 22, 2013 - PRLog -- MINNEAPOLIS (May 22, 2013) – The Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce is presenting its  Good Morning Minneapolis event featuring Lester Bagley, vice president of  public affairs and stadium development for the Minnesota Vikings, and Michele Kelm-Helgen, chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, who will discuss the exciting plans and construction timeline for the new Vikings stadium. At nearly twice the size of the Metrodome, the new facility will redefine the neighborhood, change the city skyline and offer more than 300 activities per year.

“Not only will this amazing facility provide an exciting fan experience for Minnesota Vikings games, but the building’s versatility will attract a huge variety of other events throughout the year at this powerful and enduring new showcase,” said Todd Klingel, president and CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Good Morning Minneapolis events focus on a prominent issue or current event affecting the business community and the city of Minneapolis.  Events include ample networking time, breakfast and valuable insight from guest speakers

Good Morning Minneapolis is from 7:30-9 a.m. on Friday, May 31, at Solera Restaurant, 900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis 55403. This event is open to both members ($25) and nonmembers ($35).

The Good Morning Minneapolis series is sponsored by Xcel Energy. For more information on Good Morning Minneapolis or to register for this event, visit www.minneapolischamber.org or contact Christine Levens at (612) 370-9116 or clevens@minneapolischamber.org.

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The Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1881 and works to create strong partnerships to unite and grow member businesses in the Twin Cities. The Chamber and its two affiliates, the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, serve 1,400 businesses in the 11-county metro area and focuses on public policy, economic development and member services. More information about the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce is available at www.minneapolischamber.org.