Chamber Check In [Par365 and BizRecycling of Ramsey County
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Introduction to Par 365 indoor golf simulator
Business benefits of joining the local Chamber of Commerce
Overview of Biz Recycling grant program in Ramsey and Washington counties
Strategies for business waste reduction and organics recycling
Chamber of Commerce upcoming events and member programming
Construction updates at Snelling Avenue and Highway 51
Areas of Interest (4)
- The growth of the indoor golf simulator industry in Minnesota and its role as a 'third space' for community connection.
- Financial incentives for businesses to adopt organics recycling via county grant programs.
- How government agencies are using local chambers of commerce as 'trusted messengers' to drive sustainability adoption.
- The use of high trash taxes to fund regional waste reduction and energy recovery programs.
Notable Quotes (2)
Our mission is to make sure that people don't say, 'Oh, I'm not a golfer.' You may like it, you may not like it, but I want I want everyone to have the experience.
Inclusivity in sportsFinal thoughts on the accessibility of Par 365.
If I do my job properly, I work myself out of a job and no one's producing trash anymore.
SustainabilityDiscussing the long-term vision of a zero-waste community.
People (3)
Mike D'vorakPresidentPresident of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce.
President of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce.
Thomas JacksonCo-ownerCo-owner of Par 365, an indoor golf simulator in Roseville.
1 quote
Co-owner of Par 365, an indoor golf simulator in Roseville.
“We wanted to take this idea of golf and indoor golf and and make it fun.”
Describing the mission behind founding Par 365.
John ClapperishProgram CoordinatorProgram coordinator for the Biz Recycling grant program.
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Program coordinator for the Biz Recycling grant program.
“We want to give them the knowledge and the funding and the infrastructure to begin recycling.”
Explaining the goal of the Biz Recycling program.
Places Mentioned
Par 365, Roseville Commons, County Road C and PattonRamsey CountyWashington CountyAnoka CountyRoseville City HallSnelling Avenue and Highway 51
Events & Meetings (3)
- January 21st: Members Connect event at Par 365
- January 28th: Roseville Business Connect at Roseville City Hall
- April 16th: Spring celebration theme party (Olympics theme)