New Timeline Proposed for Pilot Knob Road Closure
Due to some utility issues along Pilot Knob Road, the contractor, Max Steininger, Inc., is proposing a slight change to the plan and the timeline for the road closure to help ensure that the project is completed by November 2016. The new proposed date for the closure of southbound Pilot Knob Road is now July 25 with the intent to have southbound traffic restored in September.
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She's Finally Here!
Your Chamber's new Member Relations Director, Lori Oelrich, is off and running on her first day of work. Lori will be primarily responsible for all member sales activities, from lead generation to making the close and retention. Lori has extensive professional experience in various sales positions throughout her career including nearly 12 years with Chamber member, Midwest Coca-Cola Bottling and she was once a Chamber intern! Lori resides in Burnsville with her husband and three boys. Please be sure to welcome Lori when you see her.
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Committed to Business... for YOU.
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Who's Making Decisions About Our Future Workforce?
Join us for a School Board Candidates' Forum on Wednesday, July 20 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Rosemount City Hall Council Chambers. Register today.
The seven residents who filed candidacy to fill the vacant board seat have confirmed their participation. They include Craig Angrimson, Michael Atherley, Sachin Isaacs, John Millea, Rachel Wetzsteon, Wendy Brekken and Christopher Dahling.
The special School Board election will be held Tuesday, Aug. 9 in conjunction with Minnesota's statewide primary election. The candidate-elect will serve the remainder of the four-year term vacated by Rob Duchscher, who was re-elected in November and resigned from the board in March. Duchscher's term runs through Jan. 6, 2020.
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Do You Qualify for Unemployment Insurance Relief?
Your Chamber worked on your behalf with legislators on a bill that was signed into law this past session, which
enacted $258,215,955.76 in unemployment insurance relief for many Minnesota employers. Letters were recently mailed to those employers who qualify. To receive a portion of the tax relief, an employer:
- Must have paid UI taxes or had a credit applied to UI taxes in the calendar year 2015.
- Must pay UI taxes between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017.
- Must not have been assigned an experience rating of 8.9 percent for the calendar year 2015.
Learn more about the unemployment insurance relief plan.
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Is Your Staff Working Together Across Generations?
Four distinct generations are working together shoulder to shoulder, each with a unique set of attitudes, values and work styles. It used to be that older workers were bosses and younger ones took orders. Now, roles are all over the map and rules are being rewritten. Organizations are feeling the pain of generations as they struggle to manage productivity and morale while maintaining high standards of quality and service in a challenging economy. Our presenter, Bryan Lansing with BridgeWorks, will give you the tools to convert this form of diversity from an obstacle into an opportunity. Register today.
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Events Calendar
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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18
Noon
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19
7:30 a.m.
Executive Committee
9:00 a.m.
Communications Committee
Noon
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20
7:30 a.m.
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21
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22
7:30 a.m.
Government Affairs Committee
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25
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8:00 a.m.
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27
8:00 a.m.
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7:30 a.m.
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1
7:30 a.m.
Executive Committee
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2
8:00 a.m.
Small Business University Committee
8:00 a.m.
Business Education Bus Tour
11:30 a.m.
SMYPro Committee
3:30 p.m.
Ambassador Committee
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3
4:30 p.m.
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4
12:30 p.m.
Board of Directors Retreat
7:00 p.m.
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5
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8
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9
3:30 p.m.
Business Excellence Awards Committee
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10
8:00 a.m.
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11
8:00 a.m.
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Did You Know?
Your Chamber is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, August 10 between 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at our office, 3352 Sherman Court, Suite 201, Eagan. There is currently an emergency need for blood. Help save lives by signing up to donate today.
We are also a
drop off location in the month of July for Simon Says Give, a non-profit with a mission of Kids Celebrating Kids. In August, they celebrate by giving school readiness to as many kids as they can with their annual
High Five for Supplies drive.
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Have You Considered Serving on a State Board, Council or Committee?
 The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State has released the July 2016 notice of vacancies for various state boards, councils and committees that are accepting applications, due July 27, 2016. Minnesotans are encouraged to apply and serve in demonstration of public service. Click here for the full list of vacancies and to learn how to apply.
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Local Focus: Find Out What's Happening In Your Community
Farmington City Council meets July 18 - see the agenda
Rosemount Port Authority meets July 19 - see the agenda
Rosemount City Council meets July 19 - see the agenda
Eagan City Council meets July 19 - see the agenda
West St. Paul Planning Commission meets July 19 - see the agenda
Mendota Heights City Council meets July 19 - see the agenda
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Member Spotlight: Grateful for Peer Network
Ann Bailey, DARTS
I am the President of DARTS, a nonprofit agency serving older adults and their families in and around Dakota County. Our services help people live independently, assist those caring for older adults and volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. I began participating in Chamber events about a year ago and found an instant community with Chamber members. The Coffee Breaks, lunches and Why Not Wednesdays are great ways to hear what's happening and have resulted in new DARTS partners, volunteers and supporters. I use the Weekly Update information to stay current with legislative and economic news and value the personal connections to leaders. I am so grateful for this peer network where I can exchange ideas, seek help and become more embedded in the community.
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New Members
We welcome the following new members!
Auxilium Solutions, LLC
Bruce Maus
5565 Blaine Avenue, Suite 250
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Visit website here
Strategic growth management means that the client's business goals and operations are properly aligned involving an integrated approach to growth, whether on an existing site or a new location that includes real estate, facilities and operations. For companies to be competitive in a global market, growth decisions must be strategic considering more than real estate and facilities. Auxilium Solutions collaborates with all levels of the organization to develop pragmatic solutions that can be implemented applying "Lean Six Sigma" solutions to engineering, supply chain, transport logistics, process and manufacturing. Auxilium Solutions assists companies to grow operations locally and globally.
Watch for more information about these fine companies in upcoming Weekly Updates.
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Celebrate Business Success
News on what's happening with our members and in the community!
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Congratulations to Shawn Haukaas who is celebrating 11 years with August Ash! 
Heidi Satre, Events Manager at Neighbors, Inc., is celebrating two years with the company. Neighbors is a non-profit, social-service agency providing emergency assistance and supportive assistance programs to low-income community members in northern Dakota County communities. Congratulations!
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