Minneapolis

Metamorphosis is currently looking for a qualified individual to join our team as a part-time Marketing Assistant, whose role will be to help organize and implement the company's existing marketing plan.

Responsibilities include:
- Maintain company web/social media presence daily.
- Organize company events & promotional materials.
- Maintain advertising/sponsorship commitments.
- Coordinate company's monthly newsletter.
- Assist with maintenance of company website. (HTML experience a plus.)
- Assist with the creation of web/print materials as needed. (Adobe Creative Suite experience a plus.)

We’re looking for someone who is self-directed, takes pride in their work, and plays nice with others. A positive, can-do attitude is a must. Experience with construction, design, and/or real estate is a plus.

This is a temporary, part-time position. Hours would be during normal business hours at our office in Uptown. We do not offer health benefits at this time.

There's a new beer festival in town, just in time to start celebrating the unseasonably warm spring in style. The Spring Ale Fest will be at the Ritz Theater in Northeast Minneapolis on April 7, 2012. Featuring local brewers such as Harriet Brewing, Flat Earth, Lucid, and others, this is sure to sell out quick. Get your tickets for $30 at www.springalefest.com, or take a gamble at getting in for $40 at the door. Cheers!

Great news! The city of Minneapolis will now accept ALL types of plastic in their curb-side recycling program. That includes #1-7, milk and juice cartons, and frozen food boxes. Watch for this mailer to come in the mail soon.

More info at MNEnergyChallenge.com.

Sam's at it again - she'll be hosting two FREE educational classes in March and April at Natural Built Home in Minneapolis. Learn about selling your green home in today's market, or the pros and cons of remodeling your basement or attic. More info on our Event page.

Green Real Estate - March 22, 2012, 6:30-7:30pm, at Natural Built Home (4020 Minnehaha Ave, Mpls).

Your Green Remodel: Basements and Attics - April 19, 2012, 6:30-7:30pm, at Natural Built Home (4020 Minnehaha Ave, Mpls).

There's a new way to support your local economy and grow community at the same time. "Cash Mobs", an organized group gathering at a local business with the sole purpose of spending money, are gaining in popularity across the country. Organized via social media, these groups pick a local business that they feel could use some support and vow to spend roughly $20 each at a predetermined date and time. (And no, there's no singing or dancing.) The idea is to grow community awareness of the value behind small, locally-owned businesses. Read more in this article by Public Radio International.

Interested in getting involved? There's already a 'Cash Mob Minneapolis' on Facebook and Twitter. Last week they were at Harriet Brewing...where will they show up next time?

Looking for something to do this weekend? Head over to SnowGRADE, a pop up men's market held at Architectural Antiques in NE Mpls. This spin-off of the fall event, NorthernGRADE, will feature quality American-made menswear, leather goods, and vintage furniture, as well as workshops on leather-tooling, brewing your own beer, and restoring your axe. You know, standard men stuff. There'll also be food and drink provided by Phillips Distilling Co. and Clancey’s Meats and Fish. Bring your gal along for ultimate bonus points!

SnowGRADE: this Saturday, Feb. 25th, 12-8pm at Architectural Antiques, 1330 Quincy St. NE Minneapolis. Find them on Facebook here.

Do you subscribe to Mpls+StPaul Magazine? Look for us in this month's issue in the Building Beauty, Creating Value section, their feature on NARI's 2011 Contractor of the Year award winners. See the full feature on our Media page.

Happy Valentine's Day! We're sending out Crush Cards to our favorite local businesses and organizations. If you didn't get one, we apologize for the oversight- we're still adding to the list.

Either way, keep up the great work of doing good!

Did you miss Sam's spot on MPR's Midmorning with Kerri Miller today, where she discussed "Winter home repair help" with John Trostle, FHA-certified home inspector? Listen to the broadcast archive below, and visit our Media page to find past broadcasts. Visit MPR.org to read the live chats.

Samantha Strong will be making another guest appearance on MPR's Midmorning with Kerri Miller this Friday, January 27, from 10:00-10:45. John Trostle, an FHA-certified home inspector, will be joining her again as well and they'll be answering listeners' questions on winter home repair.
Be sure to tune in Friday at 10am, or keep an eye on our Media page to listen to the broadcast's archive.