Preferred Businesses
Whatever you're planning for your stay in Minneapolis Saint Paul during the RNC 2008, we invite you to consult with any of the reputable preferred businesses listed in our directory. These companies represent the best of the Twin Cities, and stand ready to assist with every detail: from the essential aspects of flight reservations and car rental right down to floral arrangements for special guests.
For assistance with services not shown or to request inclusion of your company listed in our directory, feel free to contact the MSP Host Committee at 651-MSP-2008.
Event Sites
Afton House Inn/Afton - Hudson Cruise Lines
Dan Jarvis
651-436-8883
AmericInn Apple Valley
Jeff Andrews
952-431-3800
AmericInn Inver Grove Heights
Jeff Andrews
651-450-7511 ext 506
AmericInn Oakdale
Prince Bhakta
651-730-5700
BayView Event Center & Charter Cruises
Michael Jensen
952-767-3110
Bennett's Chop and Railhouse
Joe Bennett
651-228-1408
Best Western Bandana Square
Andrea Dammann
651-647-1637
Best Western Kelly Inn - St. Paul
Brian Fannemel
651-227-8711
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Kari Gast
952-853-6600
Cafe Minnesota by Bon Appetit
Michelle Kirkwold
651-259-3030
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Kelly Larson
952-934-1525
Circus Juventas
Jen Rand
651-699-8229
Concordia University
Jennifer Sila
651-641-8201
Cooks of Crocus Hill
Sari White
651-292-0949 x18
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, St. Paul East
Sterling Brazier
651-739-7300
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, St. Paul South
Jordan Dols
651-450-1100
Courtyard By Marriott Mendota Heights
Mary Hargens
651-452-2000 Ext. 601
Crowne Plaza Minneapolis Airport
Tom Leeper
651-454-3434
Crowne Plaza Saint Paul Riverfront
Stan Winnie
651-605-6953
Culver's Frozen Custard & Butter Burgers
Doug Swalboski
651-735-0444
Embassy Suites Hotel Saint Paul
Steve Papacek
651-379-5059
Earle Brown Heritage Center
Judith Bergeland
763-569-6302
Hillcrest Golf Club
Jennie Schader
651-774-6088
The Hotel Minneapolis
Sally Ableitner
612.340.2000
Jimmy's Conference & Catering
Molly Bauer
651-482-1233
Matty B's Supperclub
Michael A. Colosimo
651-291-0404
Meritage
Desta Klein
651-222-5670
Michael's Restaurant at Holiday Inn Saint Paul East
Ben Stai
651-731-2220
Microtel Inn & Suites
Don Heikkila
651-552-0555
Minnesota Orchestra
Laura Corts
612-371-5648
Neighborhood House
Fred Shepherd
612-685-4546
The College of St. Catherine
Shela Her
651-690-6861
The Weisman Art Museum
Paula Kittelson
612-625-9683
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Less than 100
Cooks of Crocus Hill
Sari White
651-292-0949 x18
Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Moe Sharif
651-228-9500
Hilton Garden Inn Oakdale
Nigel Bath
651-367-2170
Holiday Inn Express Roseville
Ken Giannini
651-636-5800
Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steak House
Kim Oppegard
651-602-9000
La Cucaracha Restaurante
Gina Flores Acevedo
651-704-9498
Radisson Bloomington near Mall of America
Angela Greer Reed
888-201-1718
Tavern on Grand
Susan Scanlan
651-228-9030
The Q Kindness Cafe
Lisa Metwaly Cotter
W.A. Frost
Robert Crew
651-224-5715
The Weisman Art Museum
Paula Kittelson
612-625-9683
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100 - 300
490 Summit
Marcia Seebart
651-292-9623
Buon Giorno Italia
Frank Marchionda
651-905-1080
Chambers Hotel
Becky Lewandowski
612-767-6803
The Dancers Studio
Marcy McHenry
651-731-0777
DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar
Tony Degidio
651-291-7105
Dorsey-Ewald Conference Center
Scott E. Franzmeier
651-290-6278
Forepaugh's
Ed Christie
651-224-5606
Great Waters Brewery
Sean O'Byrne
651-224-2739
Holiday Inn RiverCentre
Nunciata Covey
651-556-1409
IL VescoVino
Henry Buffalo
651-222-7000
James J. Hill Reference Library
Beth O'Connor
651-265-5500
Lowell Inn
Kevin Shields
651-439-1100
Magnolia Blossom Cruises
Dan Dickinson
651-690-2739
Mancini's Char House
Pat Mancini
651-224-7345
Minnesota Boat Club
Christina Fiebich
651.665.9375
Minnesota Centennial Showboat - U of M Showboat Players
Sherry Wagner-Henry
651-625-1052
Minnesota Museum of American Art
Natalie Obee
651-266-1041
Mississippi Dunes Golf Links
Dennis Neitz
(651) 768-8588
NEA Galtier, LLC
Nan Hynes
651-297-6739
Paradise Charter Cruises & Minneapolis Queen
Dave Lawrance
952-470-8949
Patrick McGovern's Pub
Pat Boemer
651-224-5821
Pazzaluna Urban Italian Restaurant & Bar
Heidi Birkholz
651-223-7000
Prestwick Golf Club
Terri Heimerman
651-294-3160
River Heights Yacht Charters, LLC
Joe Harms
651-263-3364
Roseville Skating Center
Kevin Elm
651-792-7007
Solera
Julianna Nelson
612-338-0062
Twin City Catering
Dannielle Peterson
612-767-4100
St. James Hotel
VACANT
651-227-1800
The Lexington Restaurant
Maureen Gruntner
651-222-5878
The Weisman Art Museum
Paula Kittelson
612-625-9683
Yarusso Brothers
Annette Yarusso
651-776-4848
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Over 300
The Dancers Studio
Marcy McHenry
651-641-0777
Fitzgerald Theater
Shane Wethers
651-290-1275
Frauenshuh Inc./The Great Hall
Natalie Hunter
651-291-3579
Golden Valley Golf & Country Club
Ron Nelson
763-732-4123
Grand Casino Hinckley
Trish Campbell
800-472-6321
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Michael Johnson
800-626-5825
Hilton Garden Inn Saint Paul
Andrea Krawczyk
651-605-6956
Historic Fort Snelling
Tom Phannenstiel
612-726-1171
History Theatre
Janelle LaCoursiere
651-292-4323
Holiday Inn Saint Paul East
Tania Sampson
651-789-4501
Klub Haus
Alisha Jasinski
651-489-4808
Kozlak's Royal Oak
Mark Satt
651-484-8484
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Amir Lal
651-730-5300
Lone Tree Bar & Grill/The Annex Nightclub
Travis Veit
612-791-0734
Macalester College
Chris Baxter
651-696-6472
Mall of America
Dan Jasper
952-883-8829
Minnesota Landmarks Inc.
Dina Vaynerman
651-292-3225
Minnesota State Fair
Tiffany Bauer
651-288-4414
Minnesota Zoo
Lucinda Edwards
952-431-9200
Mystic Lake Hotel
Marna Ozmun
952-496-5220
O'Gara's Bar & Grill
Kris O'Gara
651-644-3333
Padelford Packet Boat Company
Gabe Clendenen
651-227-1100
Prom Catering/Prom Center
Julie Slipka
651-501-8191
Radisson Hotel Roseville
Susan Sommervold
651-367-3903
Radisson University Hotel
Larry Jones
612-362-6607
Ramada Mall of America
Jim Saccoman
952-854-3411
Riverwood Inn and Conference Center
Michael Schlottmann
763-441-6833
Saint Paul RiverCentre
Carrie Rosener
651-265-4814
Sakura Restaurant, Inc.
Miyoko Omori
651-224-0185
Science Museum of Minnesota
Peter Wright
651-221-9426
South Saint Paul Hotel & Conference Center
Najib Mailatyar
651-455-3600
St. Croix Boat & Packet
Corrin Green
651-430-1236
SteppingStone Theatre
Ross Willits
651-225-9265
The Depot Minneapolis/A Renaissance Hotel
John Tracy
612-758-7802
The Saint Paul Hotel
Sheryl Sorem
651-228-3843
Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Jennifer Nelson
651-358-2774
Trocaderos Nightclub & Restaurant
Catherine Bergstrom
612-465-0440
University Club
Judy Keough
651-222-1751
University of Minnesota - Conference & Event Services
Kim Araya
University of Minnesota - Continuing Education & Conference Center
Ken Gay
612-624-2777
University of St. Thomas
Daniel J. Taylor
651-962-6671
Wabasha Street Caves
Donna Bremer
651-224-8319
Walker Art Center
Adrienne Wiseman
612-375-7600
The Weisman Art Museum
Paula Kittelson
612-625-9683
Wildwood Lodge St. Paul
Joel Larson
651-251-8537
Xcel Energy Center
Karen Reisinger
651-312-3486
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