Current Members in Lakes Area Business Connections (LABC)
Our mission is to help develop GROWTH:
Personal Growth, Growth in business, Growth in knowledge, Growth in skillset, Growth in the community, and Growth in relationships.
We do this by attending weekly meetings, meeting with members for one to one face to face interactions, passing referrals to one another, and finding a solution for any given situation a client might need assistance with.
Lakes Area Business Connections has been meeting as a group in one form or another for over 15 years. We’ve passed thousands of referrals from hundreds of members resulting in millions of dollars worth of closed business.
We have roughly 20 members at any given time. We would love to see you come visit us, and see if this is right for you and your business.
❊ About Us
Lakes Area Business Connections is a networking group based in Long Lake, MN. We are an independent organization that meets weekly on Thursday mornings, 7-8:30am. We meet at the Long Lake Fire Department, located at 340 Willow Dr, Long Lake, MN.
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![John Sheldon, owner of Nav Pro in MN]()
John Sheldon
Home Maintenance Navigator
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Dr. Michael Rees
Neurologically-based Chiropractic
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![Professional man in a black pinstripe suit, white shirt, and patterned tie smiling against a plain white background.]()
Steve Heinonen
Life Insurance/Financial Protection
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![owner of GoJuniGo, digital marketing firm in MN]()
Emily Kocian-Dery
Digital Marketing Strategist
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![Andrew Murphy of Allegra Printing, Eden Prairie MN]()
Andrew Murphy
Printing Specialist
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![Ari Delmonico from My Healthy Beginnings]()
Arianna Delmonico
Holistic Health Coach
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![Derrick Hosmer, general contractor and land clearing in the western suburbs of Minneapolis]()
Derrick Hosmer
General Contractor / Land Clearing
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Terri Penshorn
Web Design: New or Existing Sites
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![personal injury attorney Marcus Boston]()
Marcus Boston
Personal Injury Attorney
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![A young woman with red hair and freckles, smiling at the camera, wearing a red long-sleeve top, sitting outdoors on a stone ledge with greenery in the background.]()
Ellery Winterbottom
Property and Casualty Insurance
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![A headshot of a young man with short brown hair, a beard, and light skin, smiling, wearing a blue blazer and a light blue collared shirt, against a gray background.]()
Jared Young
Arborist
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![A woman with blonde hair wearing a pink blazer, smiling, against a brown background.]()
Terri Jo Halverson
Voluntary Benefits
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![A smiling man with light brown hair and a beard, wearing a dark suit, white shirt with a pattern, and a blue tie, standing in front of large windows with a cityscape background.]()
Jordan Kolinski
Attorney At Law
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![A headshot of a smiling man with short hair and a goatee, wearing a blue checkered shirt and a dark blazer, against a blurred brick wall background.]()
Scott Stabeck
Residential Real Estate
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![A smiling man sitting at a desk with a laptop and a computer monitor in a bright office.]()
Michael Schmit
Residential Mortgages
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![A smiling man with dark hair and a beard wearing a gray sweatshirt with a logo that reads 'Lakeside Decking Co.' sitting on a white surface in a room with beige walls and hardwood flooring.]()
Josh Ferri
Decking Contractor
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![A man with a beard and bald head wearing a blue plaid shirt, standing with arms crossed in front of a wooden bookshelf decorated with model cars and books.]()
Ryan Bodin
Financial Planner
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![Man in black cap and shirt smiling in a home interior.]()
Vinnie Kleidon
Painting/Wallcovering Contractor
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![A woman smiling in an indoor setting, wearing earrings, a necklace with a large pendant, and a cream-colored embroidered blouse.]()
Grace Holthaus
Neuromuscular Therapist
❊ Testimonials
Loved by Members, Trusted by Referrals.
Seriously! But don’t take our word for it, here are some things people have to say about us.
The Lake Area Business Connections group are authentic, intentionally driven people who enjoy helping each other and their community. This is more than networking. They are purpose driven and relationship focused. To grow yourself and your business, this group has your back with a friendly welcome and desire to help you. I highly recommend attending their group to meet the people and see if it’s a fit for you.
— Sharon F.