Conversations of the Valley

February 23

"Why not Stillwater, Wisconsin?: Mapping Minnesota? Dr. David Lanegran, professor of Geography at Macalester College, will use his most recent book, Minnesota on The Map: a Historical Atlas of Minnesota, as the basis of his talk focusing on the emergence of the State of Minnesota as depicted in 19th and 20th century cartography. He’ll talk about how the emerging science of geography and cartography shaped the image and ownership of the State. National, county, and state atlases, highway maps, and forms of popular cartography will help illustrate how a sense of place was created.

Dr. Lanegran served as the President and CEO of Minnesota Landmarks, the non-profit corporation that restored and manages Landmark Center. He served on the St. Paul City Planning Commission and was Chair and on the Board of Directors of several non-profit housing and community development corporations, including the St Paul Riverfront Commission. He has authored many books and articles and has appeared in several documentaries about the Twin Cities and the development of Minnesota, including as chief scholar in the production of the Emmy winning documentary “Iron Range: Minnesota Building America” in 2009.

The program will be Tuesday, February 23, 2010, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Grand Banquet Center located at 301 South 2nd Street in Stillwater. The cost of the lunch and program is $17 and must be paid in advance.

To make a reservation, call the Conversations of the Valley reservation and information line at (651) 430-3830. Reservations by credit card can be made on-line at www.scvfoundation.org/news_calendar.htm using the PayPal system.

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Compensation Programs for Small Companies

March 4

St. Croix Valley Employers Association Presents:

Compensation Programs for Small Companies

Guest Speaker: Ann Bares - Altura Consulting Group LLC

When: Thursday, March 4, 2010
Where: Hudson House, Best Western
1616 Crestview Drive, Hudson, WI
Check in: 7:45 am (Continental Breakfast)
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $15.00 SCVEA Members
$25.00 Non-SCVEA Members

Seminar Agenda
Setting the Stage: Looking at Compensation in the Wake of the Recession
Basic Elements of a Cash Compensation Program
Compensation Philosophy
Base Salary Program
Variable Pay
Pulling it All Together

Register and submit payment at www.scvea.com or by mail to SCVEA, PO Box 186, New Richmond, WI 54017 by February 25, 2010.

*Registration fee is non-refundable

Website: www.scvea.com

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Lake Wobegon® Brass Band

March 7

Location:   109 Locust Street
Having received a standing ovation following their last performance at The Phipps, the 30-member British-style brass band returns with a diverse program of marches, classical, quasi-jazz, and popular selections.
Sunday, March 7 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $22 for all adults and $15 for all students with a current ID.

Contact:  715.386.8409
Website: www.ThePhipps.org

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