Welcome!
Associate
Members
(These businesses
support the MBBA.
Buy from them
first and tell them you
found them on the
MBBA Web site.)
We are happy to have the
following businesses as associate/allied members of the MBBA.
These companires want innkeepers to know they are here to support
MBBA members and offer low minimums and excellent service. Let
them know you are a MBBA Quality Assured Inn when you order.
Amenities
Services
Marketing
Memberships
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5809 Triangle Drive
Raleigh, N.C. 27617
919-781-5008
toll free 800-323-1209
fax 919-781-7806
Greenwich Bay
manufactures fine signature amenities for your
distinctive property. Let us help you add that special
touch, that is uniquely yours, and adds value to your
rooms. Contact us for information and free sample.
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Quality ingredients
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No art changes/ set up
fees.
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Reasonable pricing
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Small case packs
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Minimum orders once
case.
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Free shipping plans
available.
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Made in the USA
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Your guests cleanse their hands with a silk petal and
feel like royalty! The multi-colored silk petals are
hand-dipped in glycerin soap base and essential oil.
The petals are used to cleanse hands and then tossed
away. They are beautiful in a soap dish, on a sink in
the guest bathroom and great seller in your gift
shop. Silk Petal Soaps are sold retail or wholesale
with 43% to 50% gross profit.
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Merlo
Co, Inc dba Cuddle Ewe
John Merrill
Po box 570
Litchfield, Mn. 55355
320-593-4006
800-290-9199
The Merlo Co, Inc is
the owner and distributor of the Cuddle Ewe
Underquilt. A Cuddle Ewe is layer upon layer of
thick natural wool batting sewn within a soft,
breathable cotton cover. Placed between the mattress
and bottom sheet, it transforms your guestbeds from
something routine, into something sublime your
guests are cradled in. Nestled in its yielding
embrace, they will find soothing comfort and restful
sleep. Can you imagine a more luxurious amenity? You
will want one for your own bed too. What innkeeper
doesn't deserve a restful full sleep? You are going
to spend about 1/3 of your life in bed. Make the
quality of that time as good as it can be. Cuddle
Ewe, for the Rest of your Life!
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Deneen Pottery / Cloth
& Clay, Inc
- Niles Deneen
E-mail:
niles@cloth-clay.com
- 2325 Endicott
Street
- St. Paul, MN 55114
- Phone:
888-646-0238 •
651-646-0238 •Fax:
651-646-8605
At Deneen
Pottery/Cloth & Clay, Inc. in St. Paul, Minnesota,
making stoneware mugs has been a family tradition since
1971. For the past 18 years we have specialized in
producing coffee mugs and other customized stoneware
pieces for bed and breakfasts nationwide. Each piece is
hand-thrown, hand-finished, and hand-glazed,
guaranteeing an excellence in craftsmanship. Our pottery
is made to be used and made to last, which translates
into years of advertising for your B&B.
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Harbour Light Music
Contact: Neal A. Topliff
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PO Box 2012
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Red Wing, MN 55066
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Phone: 651-388-9145
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Fax: 651-388-9145 (call first)
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Email:
neal@redwing.net
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Website:www.harbourlightmusic.com
Harbour Light Music features the original piano music of
Minnesota composer/pianist Neal A. Topliff.
Neal’s music is personal, heartfelt and has a hint of
nostalgia. It takes the listener on a peaceful journey
where a person comes away feeling soothed, relaxed and
refreshed.
He
recently shared his original compositions with a live
performance at an MBBA luncheon. The innkeepers were
impressed and anxious to share Neal’s soothing tunes at
their Inns. Thus, a collection of his songs were
compiled to create a one-of-a-kind original CD titled,
Bed & Breakfast Mornings
and Beyond.
To order a single copy
of Neal's CD go to the MBBA online
Gift Shop.
For wholesale, order through Harbor Light
50% discount at $7.98
each ($5.00 postage and handling)12 minimum order and
with orders of 24 or more free shipping.
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Serta
Mattress Company
Nicholas Wise
500 South 17th Street
Clear Lake, IA 50428
612-871-6618
1-800-789-9540 ext 4254
fax 612-871-4624
Serta is the leading
provider of bedding to the hospitality market. At our
manufacturing plant, located in Clear Lake, IA, we
remain committed to providing our customers with the
best quality products and customer service. Serta's
hospitality mattresses are two sided, which will help
maximize the longevity of the mattresses, and all of
Serta's products are manufactured with FireBlocker
Which exceeds Federal and State flammability standards
including 16CFR-1633 and California Technical Bulletin
603. As a result of Serta's commitment to quality
products we know Serta mattresses will provide your
guests with a comfortable experience that far exceeds
the competition.
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DANA
Specialties
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Delivery Services
Phone: 763-559-2940 Contact:
Dave Sundeen
"Dana
Specialties is researching the opportunity to provide
delivery services for innkeepers throughout Minnesota.
Many fine products and amenities will be offered.
Currently innkeepers in the MBBA are being encouraged to
complete his market research study.
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Fitting Inn
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Innsitting
7521 110th Street, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Phone: 651-459-4462 Contact: Jean
Kocher
"As
"Fitting Inn" innsitters we are fully trained
professionals skilled at running your inn as smoothly as
if you were there. While you are away your guests will be
pampered, your property will be protected and your peace
of mind enhanced."
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Inn Temps, Inc
Sharon Bromen
20969 152nd St NW
Elk River, Mn. 55330
612-867-1113
We all know innkeeping is a
7 day a week 24 hour a day commitment and while you love
what you do everyone needs to get away on occasion for
business, family get-togethers or just to relax and
rejuvenate so you can continue doing the job you love and
loving the job you do. Inn temps is the answer to how you
can get away!
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European Roasterie
- 250 West Bradshaw Street
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LeCenter, MN.
56057
- 507-357-2272
European Roasterie (ERI) has over 140 different coffees
to choose from.ERI also stocks
the following brands of chai and
tea: Oregon Chai, Pacific
Chai, and Harney and Sons Tea.
They also carry Dolce Syrup, Bellagio
Gourmet Hot Chocolate, Ghiradelli
Chocolate, Botanica
Smoothies.
Contact
John Youngberg, ERI Representative, for ordering information
and a catalogue.
612-756-1655 or
john_youngberg@yahoo.com
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Tastefully Simple
Tastefully Simple, the
nation's original taste-testing company offers
easy-to-prepare gourmet foods! We sell wonderful foods
that would enhance your B & B's menu! The products are
reasonably priced, easy to make and your guests will love
them. Each product can be incorporated into wonderful
recipes so the possibilities of how to use the products
are endless! Tastefully Simple also makes the perfect gift
for your guests...we offer prepared gift packs that will
be appreciated and will make a lasting impression! Or you
can take our products and add them to a gift basket you
may already have prepared!
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Watkins
Debbie Hagstrom
952-474-7836
In the 1890s the JR
Watkins Medical Company sold medicinal products based on
herb and root extractives. It was only for promotional
reasons that Watkins chose to offer a small line of spices
and extracts - an experiment meant to demonstrate their
global connections for the best quality materials. We know
our grandmothers trusted products bearing the Watkins
name. It's all about quality ingredients. That's the way
innkeepers cook - dishes properly seasoned with the finest
ingredients. That's why many are still using Watkins. You
may be interested in ordering wholesale direct from
Watkins or you may want to carry it to sell at your Inn or
you may want to do both. Feel free to call or email Debbie
with your questions about the Watkins opportunities for
MBBA innkeepers.
There is nothing
quite as good as the Gold Medal Trio:
Watkins Double
Strength Vanilla,
Watkins Purest
Ground Cinnamon
and Watkins
Purest Granulated Black Pepper.
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B & B Innsitters
Karen & Mike Borreson-Berg
302 Bradbury Circle
Jordan, MN 55352
612-987-9605
E-mail:
bbinsitters@mn.rr.com
B & B Innsitters welcome the opportunity to help you as
members of the MBBA to take a much needed break. Karen
and Mike bring innsitting experience and knowledge to
your inn. We appreciate how important your inn is to
you, and we will make it a priority to promote and run
your inn as you do. You can "take a break with
confidence". Please feel free to contact us should you
have any questions.
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B&B Mortgages
Southwest Bank--Nate Matthews
3095 Clarkson Rd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Business: (636) 527-1565
Cell: (314) 440-6608
Southwest Bank provides financing for all types of B&B's
in Minnesota by specializing in residential mortgages
with lower rates than typical commercial loans. If your
property is zoned residential, you may qualify for a
loan that will lower your monthly payments. Commercial
financing is also available. Please call for a free
consultation today.
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KEATS
GROUP LLC
Keats Group LLC
assists business owners throughout Minnesota and
Wisconsin with the process of transferring business and
property ownership.
We distinguish our
services from other brokerages by the experience and
education of our staff, integrity in our representation,
and our understanding of financial issues relating to
business and property valuation. We are affiliated with
the Keller WilliamsÒ
Premier Realty, offering solutions for selling, buying
or leasing commercial and investment property.
The firm
represents owners of outstanding properties in such
diverse segments as bed and breakfasts, vacation and
commercial property. For information about Keats Group
services, please contact Rexford Cattanach at
651-773-8400. Rex has twenty years experience and is
licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He has completed
advanced coursework in analysis and appraisal of closely
held companies, real estate exchanges, Internet
marketing, real estate investing and financing. Rex
earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from University
of Wisconsin.
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CREDIT CARD PROCESSING
Velocity Payment Systems
4215 EnterpriseCircle
Duluth, Mn. 55811
1-218-727-2203
toll free1-877-252-2944
Through a strategic
partnership with the MBBA, VPS is pleased to announce
Interchange Club Pricing for Association members on
credit card processing services. MBBA members will
receive premier pricing and service while also helping
to support the association. Most merchants are on a
traditional three tier pricing model, but Interchange
Club pricing passes transactions through at the same
tiers Visa and MasterCard set them at. With over
ninety interchange tiers, association members can be
confident in knowing they are receiving the best
possible pricing on each and every transaction.
Established almost a
decade ago, VPS has the resources, knowledge and
experience necessary to provide the best possible
service and support. Using our custom tailored Merchant
Awareness Training Program, VPS ensures that
association member will be equipped with the knowledge
and support to minimize fraud and increase profit
margins.
MBBA members will enjoy
the benefit of wholesale pricing that is typically
available only to high volume accounts. For more
information please call David Allen at VPS today and
mention you are a member of the MBBA.
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Marketing |
Minnesota Cyclist
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Magazines
95 W County Rd F, St. Paul, MN 55127
Phone: 800-392-3612, 651-765-8838 Contact:
J. Michael
Fredericks
"A regional
bicycling magazine that presents bicycling, health and
exercise as a way of life, a "life style". Published three
times per year. Average income of readers
$80,000-$99,000.Average age 48.3 years. Post high school
education 92%"
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Memberships |
Preservation Alliance of
Minnesota
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219 Landmark Center 75 West Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN
55101
Phone: 651-293-9047 Contact:
Roger Randall
"The Preservation
Alliance was established in 1981 to "preserve, protect,
and promote Minnesota's historic resources." The Alliance
annually sponsors a list of Minnesot'as 10 most Endangered
Historic Properties and the Minnesota Preservation Awards
which include a bed and breakfast category. Other events
include historic tours and lectures. For membership
information write: Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, 219
Landmark Center, 75 West Fifth Street, St. Paul, Mn.55101
or call 651-293-9047"
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If
you would like to join MBBA as an Allied Member, please contact:
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Minnesota Bed and Breakfast Association
620 Ramsey Street
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Hastings MN 55033
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Call:
651-438-7499
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Fax: 651.437.4129
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Click Here for Application to become an
Associate Member
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St Paul, Minnesota Skyline in the
year 2000
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