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VHEDC HONORS BUSINESS LEADERS
In 2017, the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation presented several awards to outstanding individuals, for their excellence in business and their valuable contributions to the community.
BUSINESS LEADER AWARD:
Mike Bromelkamp, Olsen, Thielen & Co.
VHEDC Past President Kevin Whelan presented the award to Bromelkamp, a Principal in the Roseville office with more than 42 years of experience in accounting, auditing and consulting:“ Mike is an exceptional business individual and leader in his field of work: managing corporate finance and supervising audits for his large firm. He’ s had a long, strong commitment to Vadnais Heights and surrounding communities. He’ s encouraged others to excel. He’ s served on the Vadnais Heights City Council and been valuable to the VHEDC’ s development, having
served as Executive Director and Past President. He continues to be invested, mentoring our Young Professionals group. A constant advocate for sound business policies, he’ s active with White Bear Chamber’ s Governmental Relations Committee and Minnesota Chamber. Additionally, Mike serves on the Century College Foundation Board. When Mike’ s on board any endeavor, you know great things will happen.”
Bromelkamp, with an eye toward the future, said,“ I’ m thankful and truly touched by the recognition, and
I’ m proud of the active, vibrant role the VHEDC plays in our community. Our Young Professionals can make vital differences in the local business community, now and into the future, by being passionately active through the VHEDC.”
RISING STARS AWARDS:
Northeast Metro area individuals, under the age of 40, recognized for outstanding service to their businesses and Northeast Metro communities.
Megan Willcoxen, Vice President at Peoples Bank Midwest:
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Willcoxen oversees branch operations as well as its marketing and Treasury Management department. She’ s co-chair of White Bear Lake Area Relay for Life which raised nearly $ 200,000 in 2017; also, she’ s a committee member for the annual VHEDC Golf and Annual Dinner events.
Randi James, Vice President of Renstrom Dental Studio:
James – employed with her family’ s business since 2006, although involved with it most of her life – says she’ ll continue being a critical part in all operations of the 50-year-old company. She’ s a participant in VHEDC Young Professionals’ Group and always seeks out ways to improve herself and her family’ s business.
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