Blogger Roundup: Business Expansion, Mother’s Day Video and Childcare Options

Each week, Maple Grove community members turn to Patch’s Local Voices section to share information, insight and opinions about what matters to them. Patch blogs give anyone from gardening enthusiasts to local business owners the power to easily connect with the whole neighborhood.

Here’s a look at what Maple Grove Patch bloggers had to say over the last week.

Blogger Kris Anderson shares news about Homes Within Reach, a non-profit that helps lower to moderate income families become homeowners in the Hennepin County suburbs.

Reimann Counseling Clinic Continues to Grow

After a year and a half, Maple Grove-based Reimann Counseling Clinic will expand after outgrowing their office space.

Getting Down to Business: Have You Got What It Takes?

In 2012, the Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development says that nearly 61,000 Minnesotans launched startups. Read this blog to find out if you’re ready to start your own business, and learn more about first steps.

dpHUE FREE 100 Giveaway!!

Local business dpHUE joined Patch’s Local Voices section to share exciting news about an event held last week.

The MN Chapter for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy 13th Annual Walk-n-Roll

Did you know that spinal muscular atrophy is the number one genetic killer of children under the age of two? Learn more about how you can help to raise money for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Meeting Planners “Take a Closer Look” at Minneapolis Northwest

Minneapolis Northwest Convention and Visitors Bureau representatives stopped by Whirlyball and The Paint Pub in Maple Grove during a recent tour of popular meeting locations in the northwest suburbs.

Mother's Day According to Kids

In a video created for Mother’s Day, Creative Kidstuff, which has a location in Maple Grove, says “thanks” to moms through the eyes of children.

Au Pair Childcare is Affordable!
Are you researching various care options for your child? One blogger explains why au pair childcare might be a good fit for you.

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