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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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