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Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce Names 2013 'Person of the Year'

Myra Wang was announced as the 2013 at the party, and she was presented with a beloved custom caricature by local artist, Al Tollefson.

The Excelsior–Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce community gathered last week to celebrate and honor five finalists for the 2013 Person of the Year.

The group of finalists included:

  • Cathy Maes, Executive Director of the ICA Foodshelf
  • Karen Frazier, owner of Excelsior Florist and longtime community activist
  • Betty Sorensen, owner of Petunia’s and longtime board member and doer in the business district
  • Myrle MacKenzie, popular realtor with Blue House Real Estate, founding member of the Excelsior Downtown Business Group and director of the popular holiday event, Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt
  • Myra Wang, Certified Massage Therapist and Employee at Patisserie Margo, as well as board Secretary of the Excelsior–Lake Minnetonka Chamber and Chamber Membership specialist.

Myra Wang was announced as the 2013 at the party, and she was presented with a beloved custom caricature by local artist, Al Tollefson. Al has been illustrating the Person of the Year posters for many years, and this tradition is welcomed back by the community.

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The celebration was attended by former Person of the Year winners, community members, business owners and many others. Generous sponsors helped to create a wonderful celebration, and the chamber thanked them for their support: T

  • The Commons Workplace
  • Joey Nova’s Executive Catering
  • Garden Epicurean Catering
  • Tonka Beer Company
  • Excelsior Brewing Company
  • Vintage Wine and Spirits
  • Biella Ristorante
  • Gray Gardens
  • Paradise Charter Cruises
  • 10, 000 Lake Concours d’Elegance

Many of our local businesses who donated toward the “Nights on the Town” prize bundle.

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The 2013 Person of the Year Celebration of Community was a huge success, and the chamber is already looking forward to honoring the 2014 winner.


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