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Eden Prairie School District
Website
“We were all very excited to
see the two new website
designs you have created.
It’s amazing how well you
have captured what we
were looking for.”
Camie Melton Hanily
Director of Communications
Eden Prairie Schools
4. District Energy St. Paul
Identity, web and print
materials
“I just wanted to thank you
for the good work you did
creating our new site. It
looks really sharp and we
are getting good feedback.
It was a pleasure working
with you through this
process and your patience
is commendable.”
Jo Boyer
Marketing Communications
Ever-Green Energy, LLC
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When the nation was struggling through the energy crisis
of the late 1970s, District Energy St. Paul was conceived out
of a need to establish a stable and cost-effective means of
heating downtown buildings. The founders were visionaries
with an entrepreneurial spirit who looked beyond traditional
solutions. They imbued in the company a culture of
innovation that continues to guide us today.
As proud as we are of our success, we must look beyond
the horizon to ensure that our future energy systems will
be cost-effective and fully sustainable. Our ultimate goal is
to completely eliminate the use of fossil fuel. This goal is
attainable if we broaden our thinking and envision District
Energy as a provider of integrated energy solutions rather
than a traditional district energy system.
An integrated energy system is one that combines aspects of
multiple systems and technologies to achieve greater efficiencies
than any single system could ever achieve on its own. The
combined heat and power (CHP) plant is one example of such
a system. We use steam turbines to generate electricity, and
capture the excess steam to heat the water used to heat
downtown Saint Paul buildings.
Integrating energy systems can help solve the challenges that
prevent a renewable energy technology from reaching its full
potential, thereby making it more viable and cost-effective.
For example, consider the promising technology of solar thermal,
in which the sun’s energy is used to heat water, which can then
be used to heat buildings. This is a great solution as long as the
energy supply and customer demand remain in balance. However,
when the system supplies more hot water than is needed, how do
you store that energy and keep it available for use at night?
A hot water district energy system is the perfect complement
to the use of solar thermal systems. We already have the hot
water distribution system in place. By connecting a solar thermal
system and adding a storage tank to the network, we could take
in as much hot water as the solar system could create, distribute
whatever amount is needed, and store the excess for future use.
District Energy has been testing solar thermal heating on a small
scale for the past year, using panels made in Minnesota, and we
believe there is great potential for larger-scale application in the
near future. Integrating these solutions with a biomass-fueled
CHP plant increases energy efficiency and reduces costs.
Another means of producing more energy with less fuel is by
recovering waste heat from our current heating plant. While
the CHP facility is very efficient by conventional standards, we
could extract even more usable energy from the same amount
of fuel by implementing advanced heat recovery techniques and
additional thermal storage. We are optimistic that we can
implement these advanced techniques in the next three to five
years. This project would also reduce the steam plume that is
visible around our plant in cold weather.
Biomass provides additional possibilities for integration into the
district energy system. Wood residue already comprises about
70 percent of our fuel mix, but we are looking into other sources
of agricultural byproducts, such as corn stover pellets, resulting
from harvesting operations. Other methods of extracting energy
from biomass are also being explored.
District Energy St. Paul, Inc. and District Cooling St. Paul, Inc. Annual Report 2008 | Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow–Still the Smart Choice
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As the world confronts the dual realities of climate change and increasing
energy demand, we must look beyond fossil fuels for long-term solutions.
Fortunately, many companies, universities and governments are making
substantial investments in energy research and development. We are uniquely
positioned to integrate the best of these technologies into our system, making
each technology more efficient than it could ever be by itself. That is the
beauty of an integrated energy system, and we intend to be industry leaders
for years to come.
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow–Still the Smart Choice | District Energy St. Paul, Inc. and District Cooling St. Paul, Inc. Annual Report 2008
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5. Having fun, doing good work, paying it forward.
Public Radio International
Interactive BBC pURL and
minisite campaigns
“It’s beautiful!”
Ann Phi-Wendt
Marketing Communications,
Public Radio International
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6. Saint Paul College
Foundation and Centennial
branding, web and print
materials
“Man, this is Great!”
Susan Omoto, Executive
Director
Foundation & Alumni
Development
Saint Paul College
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7. Wilder Research
“Minnesota Compass”
website and print
“We had a preview of the
Compass web site with all of
our outstate partners, and
wanted to let you know your
design got rave reviews.
People thought it was very
user-friendly and overall a
really nice site. Thanks so
much. And thanks again for
all your great work.”
Nancy Hartzler
Communications Manager
Wilder Research
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8. Three Rivers Park District
Three Rivers University brand
and intranet training website
“The Design Company has
delivered a user-focused site
that far exceeds our
expectations – timely,
responsive, and creative
service has produced a
unique solution to our
organizational needs.”
Gregg Lindberg
Human Resource Manager
Three Rivers Park District
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9. Minnesota Safe Routes to
School (with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation)
Brand, marketing Plan, school
tool kit and website
“Thanks again for all your
great work for the MN SRTS
project! It was certainly a
mad dash to the end.”
Cindy Zerger,
AICP, ASLA, Designer
Toole Design Group
(Project Manager)
“Thank you! It looks great.”
Nicole Campbell
MnDOT Bicycle and
Pedestrian (Lead client)
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10. Wilder Research
“The Loop”
Website
“I like it all very much! ...
This design has truly given
our Loop a look of which we
can be proud!”
Colleen Mlecoch
Director, Facilities and
Information Technology
Amherst H. Wilder
Foundation
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11. Wilder Research
“EvaluATOD”
Website
“... The feedback from our
stakeholder review has been
very positive! Many people
commented that they like the
organization and layout of the
site.”
Kristin Dillon
Research Scientist
Wilder Research
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12. Minnesota Transportation
Center for Excellence
Brand and website
“It was a pleasure working
with you and your team. You
all made the process very
easy ... and [I] will definitely
be recommending The
Design Company in the
future.”
Chad Sheets
Director
MnSCU Minnesota
Transportation Center of
Excellence
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13. Minnesota Department of
Education
Identity and website interface
redesign
“The Commissioner could
not be more pleased with the
final product. And I have
nothing but praise for The
Design Company’s work and
your service.”
Charlene Briner
Chief of Staff
Office of the
Commissioner
Minnesota Department of
Education
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14. Minnesota Department of
Health & The Governor’s Task
Force on Healthcare
Websites
“Looks great! ... Thanks for
your quick turnaround!”
Cristyn Rybak, CUA
Web Manager
Minnesota Department of
Health
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15. Cornerstone Stories
(for Customs Made LLC)
Identity, web and book design/
implementation
“Thanks, Pat! You rock!”
Jeff Ochs
Founders
Customs Made, LLC,
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16. Minnesota Council of
Nonprofits 2004-2015
Conference brand, print
marketing and website
“Whether you’re tackling
your first web project or
your twentieth, Pat makes
the process seem
effortless. Creative and
responsive, Pat has helped
make our conference
website both eye-catching
and easy to navigate.”
John Wurm
Marketing Manager
Minnesota Council of
Nonprofits
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17. Physician Wellness
Services (part of Workplace
Behavioral Solutions)
Identity, print, web, and
banner/display
“Kudos ... This website was
done on a very tight timeline
and I greatly appreciate
everyone's hard work on this
project!”
Lori Brostrom
Workplace Behavioral
Solutions
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PHYSICIAN WELLNESS SERVICES
P R O M O T I N G H E A L T H I E R P R A C T I C E S
Physician
Intervention
Services
Discreet. Confidential.
Effective.
Do you have a disruptive physician on
your staff? Someone who intimidates,
bullies or demeans coworkers and
patients, has verbal outbursts,
throws items at others or makes
physical threats? A physician who
engages in inappropriate sexual
behavior or retaliates against those
who make complaints?
Physicians exhibiting disruptive
behavior can be extremely costly in
terms of lost time, productivity and staff
morale. Unchecked, they potentially
threaten the safety of your patients and
staff, diminish the reputation of your
institution—and increase your exposure
to malpractice suits.
It’s often hard to know what to do and
how to do it—particularly in the early
stages when an inappropriate behavior
is noticed but not deemed critical.
Yet the need for early and effective
intervention has never been greater:
In order to keep JCAHO accreditation,
every hospital now must have a
system in place for recognizing and
effectively dealing with disruptive
physicians—whether they’re on staff
or simply have privileges.
In order to minimize the risk of
adverse events and malpractice
suits, medical groups must have the
awareness and skill set to intervene
effectively when a colleague or
employee first begins behaving
unprofessionally.
Organizations that identify and
deal with disruptive behaviors
and performance problems at the
earliest stages can not only save a
considerable amount of time and
money—but also mitigate risk.
RESEARCH DONE BY VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
MEDICAL CENTER SHOWED THAT 9% OF
PHYSICIANS ACCOUNTED FOR 50% OF
UNSOLICITED PATIENT COMPLAINTS—AND OVER
50% OF MALPRACTICE DOLLARS PAID OUT OVER
THE STUDY PERIOD.
PHYSICIAN WELLNESS SERVICES
P R O M O T I N G H E A L T H I E R P R A C T I C E S
19. Minnesota State Colleges
and Universities
Web homepage interface and
print materials
“Just wanted to let you
know how many
compliments I’ve heard on
campus about the new Go
Places design. People love
it!”
Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids, MN
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20. Cornell Catholic Community
Identity, website and print
materials
“Scott has been wonderful
to work with. He has been
patient and kind as I
blunder through the web
part of the process.”
Mary Benetti
Director of Development
Cornell Catholic Community
(Editor’s note:
Mary did not “blunder” at all.
She definitely“got it!”)
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Cornell Catholic Community
Cornell University
Cornell Catholic Community
G19 Anabel Taylor Hall
548 College Avenue
Ithaca, NY 14853-1001
t. (607) 255-4228
f. (607) 255-7793
catholic@cornell.edu
www.cornellcatholic.org
Cornell Catholic Community
Cornell University
... is excited to
announce the launch
of our new website!
www.cornellcatholic.org
Cornell Catholic
Community
Cornell University
The Reverend Daniel T. McMullin
Director
G19 Anabel Taylor Hall
548 College Avenue / Ithaca, NY 14853-1001
t. 607.255.6013 / f. 607 255.7793
e. dtm33@cornell.edu
www.cornellcatholic.org
21. Chicano Latino Affairs
Council (CLAC)
Identity, web and print
materials
“You are the best!!!!!!!!”
Rogelio L. Muñoz, Jr.
Executive Director, CLAC
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A CORNERSTONE OF MINNESOTA’S FUTURE
MINNESOTANOS
30AÑOS
CLAC
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008 AT 6:00 PM
C R O W N E P L A Z A S T . P A U L R I V E R F R O N T H O T E L
KEYNOTE SPEAKER OLGA VISO, DIRECTOR OF THE WALKER ART CENTER
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E M A I L C L A C . D E S K @ S T A T E . M N . U S , O R U S E T H E E N C L O S E D R E P LY C A R D .
M I N N E S O TA N O S ,
Latinos in Minnesota, have significantly added to the state’s rich mosaic of cultural
diversity and economic strength since Minnesota became a state 150 years ago.
B U I L D I N G A P R O U D L E G A C Y O F 3 0 Y E A R S ,
CLAC has served Minnesota’s Latino community through public service and state
legislative representation. During 2008 Hispanic Heritage Month, come celebrate this
milestone in Latino Minnesota history and inspire the future leadership of Minnesotanos.
30AÑOS
CLAC
RSVP Chicano Latino Affairs Council 30th Anniversary Dinner
Contact Person:
Organization:
Address:
Phone:
E-Mail:
n I will attend CLAC’s 30th Anniversary event!
Please reserve ____ spaces at $30.00 each
n I would like to become a table sponsor
(reserved table of 8 for $ 240.00 )
If you would like to pay by credit card, please call or go
online. If you are paying by check, please fill out this RSVP
form, detach, fold, and mail to CLAC in an envelope.
Make checks payable to: Chicano Latino Affairs Council
Please list all persons in your reserved party:
(Please check meal preference) poultry vegetarian
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There will be limited complimentary parking.
$5 parking vouchers will be available at event registration.
For more information, please call 651-296-9587
or email Gladys Rodriguez at clac.desk@state.mn.us
Please mail registration to: Chicano Latino Affairs Council
60 Empire Drive, Suite 203 / St. Paul, MN 55103
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22. Gregg Lindberg
for Public Schools
Identity, promotional materials
and website
“THIS LOOKS GREAT!
Thanks a million. I need to
buy you lunch ... and
dinner ...”
Gregg Lindberg
Candidate for School Board
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Prepared and paid for by the Gregg Lindberg for Schools Committee, 2824 Pennsylvania Avenue South, Saint Louis Park Minnesota 55426
www.GreggLindberg.com
g ... gregg lindberg.
As a lifelong resident and student of Park schools, I
am looking forward to the opportunity to give back.
g ... great thinking.
Questions, concerns, or comments?
Email vote@gregglindberg.com or call 952.920.0650.
Learn more at www.gregglindberg.com.
Prepared and paid for by the Gregg Lindberg for Schools Committee,
2824 Pennsylvania Avenue South, Saint Louis Park, Minnesota 55426
Guide Stewardship
Establish priorities.
Set expectations.
Measure financial
performance.
Grow the Best
Develop teachers.
Engage students.
Quality classrooms.
Go the Distance
Lifelong learning.
Self-motivated
achievement.
Community vitality.
Guarantee Equal
Opportunity
Address learning
disabilities.
Promote diversity.
Accessible learning.
Get Involved
Connect parents.
Approachable schools.
Strengthen
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23. Orthodonticare
Character design and website
TDC Note:
Customer comments were not
being collected at the time this
design was done ... but trust
us ... this site was very fun and
the customer loved it!
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25. Saint John’s Abbey
Website
“Thank you for your clean
design, attention to detail,
rapid response to
questions, and your
excellent organization of
the material. It has been a
pleasure working with you.”
Richard Oliver
Webmaster
Saint John’s Abbey
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