Biz briefs: Businesses brace for construction on Valley Creek Road

Significant traffic disruptions are expected in Woodbury this summer as crews work to rehabilitate a segment of Valley Creek Road.

Washington County officials will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday to show business owners how the project could affect customers and clients. It will be held from 9-11 a.m. in the Birch Room at Woodbury City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road.

The project, set to begin in June and run through September, includes repaving Valley Creek Road between Interlachen Parkway and Bielenberg Drive. It also includes replacing broken storm sewers, improving accessibility of pedestrian ramps to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and upgrading traffic signals.

At times, access to businesses and residential areas will be restricted. Northbound and southbound Radio Drive also will be closed for a short time when pavement in the intersection is replaced.

More information on the project is available at www.co.washington.mn.us/valleycreekroad.

Japanese steakhouse to open on Main Street Osaka Seafood Steakhouse will soon be serving chicken and beef teriyaki, sushi and an array of Japanese cuisine in downtown Stillwater.

The eatery is moving into the space formerly occupied by Savories Bistro at 108 N. Main St., said Al Kue, manager of Osaka's Maplewood restaurant.

Chamber sponsors business coaching for its members Scott Carlson of Entrepreneur's Source, a business consulting company that also offers career coaching and education, will offer one-on-one sessions for business owners from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday at the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce offices, 6949 Valley Creek Road.

The free one-hour sessions are available only to chamber members. To register, call the chamber at 651-578-0722.

Grand opening through April 1 at Angel 2 Diva The remodeling at Angel 2 Diva is complete, and now its owners, Patti Danner and Kim Ballard, are celebrating with a grand opening that runs through Sunday. Customers who stop by the boutique from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. will receive a $10 gift card, a coupon for 10 to 30 percent of purchases and refreshments. Angel 2 Diva specializes in women's, men's and girl's clothing and accessories from LA Idol, Affliction, Sinful and Adiktd.

The boutique opened Nov. 11 in the space formerly occupied by Kissing 2 Lips Florist at 8320 City Centre Drive. Over the past few months, the owners put in new flooring, dressing rooms and painted the walls, Danner said.

The Woodbury Chamber of Commerce was to hold a ribbon-cutting Friday to kick off this weekend's events. For more information, call 651-578-3842.