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Chamber of Commerce supports mega mall plan 1986Burnsville Current January 20, 1976 reports: The Burnsville Chamber of Commerce board of directors unanimously January 9 to support the efforts of Bloomington and Triple Five Corporation to build a mega-mall at the former Metropolitan Stadium site.

Daron Van Helden - Burnsville ChamberJune 2012 -

Burnsville Chamber of Commerce President Daron Van Helden announced that he would be leaving the organization for a well-known local business—Pawn America.

For the last decade, Van Helden has helmed the Chamber's Board of Directors and served as the organizations point of contact in the political realm as the staff liaison for the Government Affairs Committee, Political Action Committee (PAC), and Burnsville's representative for Grow Minnesota, an initiative of the state chamber.

Burnsville Chamber of Commerce Presidents 1965 - 1998A list of the Presidents of the Chamber.

Burnsville Chamber of Commerce 2020The informational portion appearing in the 2020 Chamber Directory.

Bringing businesses together 2022Burnsville Community Guide 2022 - Sun/Thisweek News profiles the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce.

Burnsville Chamber of Commerce proposed 1963October 17, 1963 Minnesota Valley Review

Seventy five business and professional men from Burnsville met for lunch October 8 at Jen's Embassy to discuss the possibility of forming a Burnsville Chamber of Commerce...

Chamber seeks community, organization growth 1982The February 9, 1982 Burnsville Current reports the Chamber of Commerce wants to produce a promotional, color brochure for the city this year, possibly as a joint venture. Several Chamber members met with the City Council to develop a positive working relationship and to work together to encourage development. The Mayor at this time was Paul Scheunemann and the Chamber president Kirk Detlefson.

Burnsville Chamber of Commerce1985 sign at its offices, 14585 Grand Avenue.

Chamber studies mega-mall impact 1985The Burnsville Current September 30, 1985 reports: The Burnsville Chamber of Commerce board of directors appointed Ray Connelly to head a fact finding group on the issue of the proposed mega-mall in Bloomington.

Chamber of Commerce to incorporate 1965September 2, 1965 Minnesota Valley Review

The Burnsville Chamber of Commerce voted to incorporate... Total membership is 121...

Ray Connelly President of the Burnsville Chamber 1971.Nine directors of the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce are shown: left to right - Roger Schoeb, Warren Kelley, Henry Parsinen, Larry Wenzel, Ed Pierce, Bert Barton, Stan Schaefer, John Gargaro and Ray Connelly. The publication Business Voice November/December 1971 featured Burnsville and this photo.

Burnsville Convention and Visitors Bureau 30 years 2017From a press release issued January 9, 2017: January marks the beginning of the Burnsville Convention & Visitors Bureau's (Experience Burnsville) 30th anniversary.

Experience Burnsville is dedicated to promoting Burnsville as a vibrant destination of choice featuring a rich and diverse mix of
culture, arts, shopping, accommodations, dining and attractions. "Tourism and hospitality in Burnsville plays an important role
for both the hospitality industry as well as the Burnsville community," states Elizabeth Kautz, Mayor of Burnsville and
Chairperson of Experience Burnsville. "lt contributes full-time and part-time employment for the citizens of our city, helps
foster economic development and provides an enhanced quality of life for those who live, work and play here and the City of
Burnsville takes great pride in the hospitality it shows its guests."

Convention and Visitors Bureau celebrates 30 years.The Burnsville Bulletin Winter 2017 reports that The Burnsville Convention and Visitors Bureau is celebrating 30 years.

Burnsville Convention and Visitors BureauThe 1998 - 1998 graphic incorporated in the Burnsville MInnesota USA, southern gateway to Minneapolis and St. Paul booklet.

Experience Burnsville (Convention and Visitors Bureau) Anniversary Introduction and pages 1 - 4 anniversary booklet for Experience Burnsville - the Burnsville Convention and Vistors Bureau includes a feature on the history of the Experience Burnsville (Convention Bureau), a list of their board of directors and executive directors throughout the years and their various logos.

Experience Burnsville (Convention and Visitors Bureau) Founded in 1988 and celebrating 30 years in 2017, these are the logos of the organization over the years.

Burnsville Convention and Visitors BureauToday, it is known as Experience Burnsville, then the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Example of out of state ads.

Olson named Chamber executive director 1982The Burnsville Current November 1, 1982 reports that David Olson has been named executive director of the Burnsville Chamber. His hiring marks the first time the chamber has had a full time executive director. President at this time is Kirk Detlefsen.

Dave Edmunds posthumously named business person of the year 2017December 21, 2017 - Burnsville/Eagan Sun Thisweek News reports that the late Dave Edmunds is being named business person of the year by the Chamber. He was dedicated to the Chamber and to his job as chief operating officer of Kraemer Mining and Materials, which owns the vast limestone quarry west of interstate 35 W and south of the Minnesota River.

David Olson named new Chamber Director 1982The Dakota County Tribune/This Week news November 4, 1982 reports that David Olson has been named the new executive director of the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce replacing Fran Martin. Olson age 26 was selected from a field of approximately 40 applicants.

Burnsville Chamber of Commerce new members 1978December 14, 1978 Dakota County Tribune shows photo of three new chamber of commerce board members: Steve Zinnell, Northwestern Bank Southwest, Bill Perron a CPA and Bob Christensen, a CPA and Chamber president.

Karolyn Ann Kruse hired for Burnsville Convention BureauJune 22, 1987 - Dakota County Tribune

Burnsville's new convention and visitors' bureau has its first executive director Karolyn Ann Kruse...

Donna Green Chamber's Business Person of the year 1994The Sun Current - December 21, 1994 reports: Donna Green was selected Burnsville's Business person of the year. She worked for the Burnsville Current as a sales representative and joined the Chamber in 1983 as an Administrative Assistant. She is now vice president of sales and marketing for Performax Products, a company she and her husband incorporated in 1987. It employs 18 people in Burnsville.

Burnsville Chamber to hold membership driveJanuary 4, 1973 Dakota County Tribune

Members of the Chamber of Commerce have set Friday January 9 as the kick off date of their 10 day membership campaign...
Shown in photo - Stan Schaefer, John Metcalf and Ray Connelly.

Eat, Drink & Buy LOCAL - Burnsville2021 Campaign of the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce, Experience Burnsville and the City.

2017 Experience Burnsville Board of DirectorsPage 37 - The 30th anniversary booklet for Experience Burnsville - the Burnsville Convention and Vistors Bureau includes a feature on the 2017 Experience Burnsville Board of Directors and staff.

Experience Burnsville (Convention and Visitors Bureau) 2 pagesThe covers for the 2018 Experience Burnsville Coupon book.

Experience Burnsville (Convention and Visitors Bureau) A 2017 Marketing Ad for Burnsville as a destination.

Burnsville Convention and Visitors Bureau30th Anniversary Logo and theme for the Burnsville Convention and Visitors Bureau. January 2017 marked the beginning of the Burnsville Convention & Visitors Bureau's 30th Anniversary. Since 1987, the organization has dedicated itself to increasing visitor traffic and tourism spending to the area and to promoting Burnsville as a vibrant destination of choice featuring a rich and diverse mix of culture, arts, shopping, dining, attractions and accommodations.

Experience Burnsville2022 - 2023 informational card created by Experience Burnsville.

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