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<br /> the marina business>Ander- ���
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<br /> involved in the ranking process include regulatory record, son explained. NOI�h ShOre ,
<br /> quality of practice and philanthropic work. "They're learning the busi- ' ��°
<br /> ■ Margaret �Meg) Merriman and Kent Scholten were ness as we go along,"he said. Ma1'llla �`�;�
<br /> named the resident Even though the new Smiths Bay �
<br /> � � directors of the Wayzata marina will have a name that
<br /> East and West offices for connects it to Anderson's two Where: 1955 Shoreline
<br /> 6� Merrill Lynch Wealth other marinas,because it is Drive, Orono
<br />,�':o; " - Management,respective- owned by a different make Telephone:952-471-
<br /> `�#+ ly. Merriman has been a up of owners,its logo will be 262$
<br /> financial advisor with slightly different, he said. Website:
<br />�� Merrill L nch since Despite the slight tweak to
<br /> Y www.nsmarina.com
<br />�� 1980. Prior to becoming the logo, customers renting
<br />;�,,,. Merriman Scholten I sli s at an one of now three
<br />��; resident director of the , p Y
<br /> Wayzata East office, she worked as the sales manager � North Shore Marinas won't The two men bought the
<br />�y for the Minneapolis Complex for Merrill Lynch. Merri- notice a difference in man- marina in 1976 and ran it
<br />� man graduated from the University of Minnesota with agement styles between the together until 1994,at which
<br />" '� a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics. Scholten locations,Anderson said. time Anderson sold his share
<br />��� "Our oal is to offer to DeSantas and urchased
<br /> - joined Merrill Lynch in 1995. Prior to becoming resi- g P
<br /> 3�'' dent director of the Wayzata West office, Scholten immaculate facilities," he the first of his North Shore
<br />�"�"S worked as the business manager for the Minneapolis said. Marinas with his son.
<br />��`�+� Complex for Merrill Lynch. He graduated from the Uni- "Our customers can use Because of this shared his-
<br /> ; versity of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor's degree any one of our three loca- tory,the sale was a"friendly
<br />*��- in economics. I tions. If they are out on the transaction,"Anderson said.
<br /> i�� lake and they need to stop It was so friendly that
<br /> and use the restroom, they Anderson and his party were 4i�
<br /> can dock at any one of our allowed on site to do some �
<br />� �; '�`"" marinas,"Anderson said. club house remodeling before
<br />) OF EXCELLENCE PRESENTED TO Most of Sailors World's the sale ever finalized.
<br /> clients have already resigned "We've already remodeled
<br />�HT FLORAL their contracts with the new the ground floor,"Anderson
<br /> � marina,Anderson said. said. "We installed big
<br />�ITH OUTSTANDING SERVICE g The previous owners took Fr�ench doors to really open
<br /> reat care of them," Ander- u the front and showcase
<br /> STREET WAYZATA son said. "They were known the lake."
<br /> � for their customer service.We The remodel also updated
<br /> � '' °�"'" chac conrinually go above and beyond to � plan to continue the tradi- the ground floor lavatories. '
<br /> '� �'�;��- • provide outstanding customer service.Most ;,� tion." "The club house is gorgeous,"
<br /> , '`� " recencly,rhey presen�ed the award co Sailors World was owned Anderson said of the changes.
<br /> ' Candlelighc Floral in Wayza�a for providing by Gary DeSantas. DeSantas Now that the sale is final
<br /> excepcional service co cheir customers. .. uneapeetedly died last year in and the lake has finally seen
<br /> Business&Fstate Advisers,Inc.,founder
<br /> of che award,is a Chamber member wi�h �, a bicycling accident. ice out,Anderson is excited
<br /> ' +"y '�' offices in Wayzaca and in Rice Lake, DeSantas' five children to welcome his newest clients
<br /> i Wisconsin.The company has been inherited the business,but as into the North Share Marina
<br /> acknowledging businesses with outstanding some of them live out of state fold.
<br /> � cuscomer service in che R�cc l.ake area since and weren't interested in con- The marina business, he
<br /> r�7 ���� �� `° 2003.Sarah Kaelberer and E.Dennis
<br /> �-` " ! Zahrb�xk of Business&Esrace Advisers, tinuing the marina, Sailors said,"is a lifestyle choice for
<br /> '��"'^- World was laced for sale. us. We et to be on the lake
<br /> ,M�r.,.,�i,,,,;����,,,H,,,ey, Inc.approached the Greater Wayzata Area � p g
<br />��Ja� Chamber or Commerce co escablish chis The marina was publical- everyday during the summer
<br /> °obi�."�^"""`'"`'��h""���`��eC award in che Wayzaca area;n order ro give ly listed, and another party and get a little time off in the
<br /> appreciaces che helpful, recognition co deserving companies.The with a larger offer did come winter.
<br />>e they consistently Exceptional Service Award of Excellence is
<br /> ions.She has become presented on a quarterly basis ro notable forward. Ultimately,howev- "Being at the marina is
<br /> ickie Bizek of businesses. er, that sale fell through, being on family time. We get
<br /> �ver the years,and if you would like to share an excellent allowing Anderson and his to bring the kids, the grand-
<br /> tells others that she has customer service experience and nominate a partners to move in. kids and the dogs," he said.
<br /> nted with her final pardcular business,you can find the nomination "We were probably the "We want to provide that
<br /> orist. form online at w�vw.WayzataChamber.com
<br /> zata Area Chamber of or go to the Greater Wayzata Area most natural choice,"Ander- same opportunity for our eus- _
<br /> iness&Estate Advisers, Chamber of Commerce office.For mare son said of the sale: tomers." -
<br /> o recognize businesses information,call(952)473-9595. For a number of years,iri
<br /> ,�..,�t fact,Anderson had co-owned To comment on this article,
<br /> �� � �''�` �'` �- � Sailors World with DeSantas. go to www.weehlynews.com.
<br /> Coffee
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<br /> four weeks and has already _
<br /> heard from dozens of �us- Creekside
<br /> tomers excited for Dunn Bros
<br /> opening. Coffee
<br /> The space at Hopkins is 500
<br /> square feet larger than the pre- �OCation: Mlnnetonka
<br /> vious location in Minnetonka Mills, 12934
<br /> Mills and the rent is close to Minnetonka Blvd.,
<br /> what Dunn Bros used to pay, Minnetonka
<br /> LeSage said. Opening: May
<br /> Dunn Bros will expand its .
<br /> menu to include paninis,
<br /> yogurt and possibly beer and D u n n B ros '
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