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cityofardenhills.org • June 2023 • 1 <br />The Official City Newsletter for Arden Hills Residents June 2023 <br />Arden Hills Starbucks Dedicated as a Military Family Store (MFS) <br />The Starbucks at 3833 Lexington <br />Avenue is officially a new Military <br />Family Store (MFS). Starbucks has <br />opened over 100 Military Family <br />Stores in the U.S., but this is the first <br />in Minnesota. <br />This unique store concept focuses <br />on supporting and honoring military <br />families. These types of Starbucks <br />are located near major military bases <br />and are designed to help advance <br />veteran causes, accelerate the hiring <br />of veteran and military spouses, and <br />bridge the civilian-military divide. <br />The Arden Hills location employs <br />nearly 21 partners (employees) in the <br />Arden Hills community. <br />On May 8, Councilmembers Brenda <br />Holden and Emily Rousseau, along <br />with Mayor Grant, attended the <br />special dedication at the Arden Hills <br />location. Councilmembers had the <br />opportunity to speak with those <br />in attendance. They were among <br />the many supporters of the store, <br />including Starbucks leadership <br />focused on military initiatives, <br />members of Minnesota Soldier <br />Family Support, and Beyond the <br />Yellow Ribbon. <br />This new Starbucks Military <br />Family Store brings together the <br />warm and inviting ambiance of a <br />typical Starbucks location with a <br />strong emphasis on recognizing and <br />supporting military families. The <br />store’s design pays homage to the <br />sacrifices and contributions made by <br />military personnel and their loved <br />ones. It features custom wall art, <br />photographs, and memorabilia that <br />tell the inspiring stories of local <br />military families and their journeys of <br />dedication, service, and resilience. <br />The Arden Hills Starbucks Military <br />Family Store not only provides an <br />inviting atmosphere but also offers <br />various initiatives and programs <br />tailored to the needs of military <br />families. It serves as a hub for <br />community gatherings, where military <br />families can come together, build <br />relationships, and find a sense of <br />belonging. The store partners with <br />local military organizations and <br />nonprofits to provide resources, <br />support services, and employment <br />opportunities for veterans and <br />military family members. <br />The dedication of the Arden Hills <br />Military Family Store highlights the <br />broader recognition of the sacrifices <br />made by military families. With its <br />commitment to supporting military <br />families and the community, this store <br />is destined to become a gathering <br />place for people to connect, share <br />stories, and express their gratitude to <br />those who have dedicated their lives <br />to serving our country. <br />Join the Economic Development Commission <br />Join the Economic Development <br />Commission and help shape the future <br />of our business community! <br />Are you passionate about driving <br />economic growth, fostering business <br />innovation, and positively impacting <br />our city’s future? If so, we invite <br />you to join the newly re-established <br />Economic Development Commission <br />(EDC). The commission is a platform <br />to facilitate dialogue with local <br />businesses, strategize economic <br />initiatives, and implement plans <br />to drive our city’s development <br />success. Membership is open to any <br />resident plus non-resident owners/ <br />employees of an Arden Hills business. <br />Actively contribute your skills, ideas, <br />and business expertise toward the <br />prosperity and well-being of Arden <br />Hills. The first meeting is August 23 <br />and they meet the fourth Wednesday <br />every other month. <br />If you want to join, contact City Clerk <br />Julie Hanson at <br />jhanson@cityofardenhills.org. <br />You can also learn more at <br />cityofardenhills.org/128/Economic- <br />Development-Commission. <br />Councilmembers Rousseau and Holden with <br />Starbucks leadership and military representatives.