Weekly Update: Brought to you by the DCR Chamber of Commerce

February 12, 2018

Mark your calendar and register early for the

March Public Affairs Breakfast

With Congress passing the largest piece of tax reform legislation in more than three decades, ongoing debate on the budget, and many other issues impacting businesses, please join us at the Dakota County Regio nal Chamber Public Affairs Breakfast on Friday, March 2, 2018 as we hear from United States Congressman Jason Lewis, from Minnesota's 2nd District.

Congressman Lewis serves on three committees in the House:

The Budget Committee
Education and The Workforce Committees
Transportation and Infrastructure Committees

You will not want to miss this informative event!

"Leading Through Change"

Thursday, March 8, 2018

7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn

14201 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville

Keynote Speaker, Janeé Harteau

DCR Chamber is pleased to announce the Wom E n's Leadership Forum on March 8, 201 8. The event will connect professionals, like yourself, while enriching your personal and professional lives.

In the current environment of heightened awareness of workplace challenges, w e are proud to have a panel to discuss topics that affect women in the workplace to include workplace dynamics and effective communication, as well as providing suggestions to help women navigate through change. For more information and details click here.

Marketplace

Be sure to get an application in before February 23, 2018 for a table in the Marketplace. Over 200 influential business women will be in attendance, an opportune time for you to exhibit and promote your business.

Committed to Business... for YOU.

Please Mark Your Calendar

Dakota County Legislative Delegation Reception

Date:

Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Location:

Lost Spur Golf Course and Event Center

2750 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Eagan, MN 55121

This event is in partnership with the Dakota County Regional, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Hastings, Lakeville, and River Heights Chambers of Commerce. Registration and more details will be sent out to you in the coming days.

Events Calendar

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
5	6	7	8 8:00 a.m. Coffee Break	9
12 11:00 a.m. Meet the Chamber 11:30 a.m. Good Day Dakota County	13	14 8:00 a.m. Peer2Peer Roundtable Noon ChamberLead	15	16
19	20 7:30 a.m. Board Meeting	21 7:30 a.m. Business Owners Roundtable	22	23
26 8:00 a.m. Government Affairs Committee Meeting	27 8;00 a.m. Coffee Break	28 8:00 a.m. Peer2Peer Roundtable Noon ChamberLead

Are you Hiring?

Many businesses like yours are on the hunt for good, reliable employees, and finding them can sometimes be difficult. There are many resources available online including the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Here you can post jobs, view resumes, get information on hiring veterans and people with disabilities, as well as getting help with business expansion, relocation, permitting, and regulatory questions.

Don't forget to post job openings to the Chamber's online job board as well by logging into your account on our website .

Member Spotlight: Prina Patel, Lexington Subway Restaurant

Lexington Subway, is located at the intersection of Lexington and Diffley in Eagan, MN. The owner, Prina Patel, is a local entrepreneur. She comes from a family of entrepreneurs

who have their own businesses throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. With the support of her husband, Dipesh Patel, she is hoping to grow the business by offering new products and services to enhance customer experience. They are excited to be a part of the Eagan community and will be active members of the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Subway is the leading choice for people seeking quick, fresh, nutritious meal options that the whole family can enjoy. Subway, eat fresh!