See Your Ad Here!
Are you looking for a way to introduce your company, promote an event, a sale or share news with other Chamber members? Placing an advertisement in Weekly Update allows you to reach the desktops of approximately 1,500 DCR Chamber members throughout the metro area. Contact
Emily for more information on pricing and availability.
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Member Benefits: Job Postings, Press Releases and Hot Deals
One of the benefits of being a member of the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce is the ability to submit your job openings, hot deals and news and press releases straight to the website. Here are a few things to know:
- Job opportunities that are posted to the website are searchable by anyone, not just members. They also automatically post to your Chamber's Twitter feed! Check out the current list of job openings here.
- Make sure to post your press releases about achievements, recent hirings, future plans, or any other exciting company news that you would like to share.Your news releases will automatically post to the Chamber Twitter feed!
- Hot deals that are posted are also searchable by anyone. See the list of current hot deals.
- You can take advantage of these member benefits by first logging into the DCR Chamber website. Once logged in you will see buttons for all three options on the left hand side. Click the one you want and go from there!
- Questions? Contact Emily Corson, 651.288.9202.
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Committed to Business... for YOU.
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Get Out and Vote: Primary Day is August 9
Absentee voting is open for individuals who wish to cast their ballot as part of the statewide primary election on Tuesday, August 9. Voters no longer need a reason to vote early by absentee ballot. Absentee voting can be completed by mail or in person.
To absentee vote by mail, voters must first complete an absentee ballot application available at
www.mnvotes.org. If the person applying for an absentee ballot is not registered to vote, a voter registration application is included with the absentee ballot. The completed voter registration application and ballot should be returned together. Voter registration can also be completed online.
To absentee vote in person, voters can visit their municipal offices or one of the Dakota County government centers in Apple Valley, Hastings and West St. Paul, during regular business hours.
Of course, individuals can also vote in person on primary Election Day, Tuesday, August 9, at their regular precinct polling place. To determine the polling location, go to
www.mnvotes.org.
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Let's Knock it Out of the Park!
A few tickets remain for the Thursday, August 4 Chamber night out at CHS Field to watch the St. Paul Saints take on the Fargo Moorhead Redhawks. It will be a great night of baseball, networking and fun! The game will begin at 7:05 p.m. Bring your spouse, colleagues or the whole family! Register today.
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Events Calendar
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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25
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26
8:00 a.m.
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27
8:00 a.m.
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28
7:30 a.m.
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29
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1
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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 Primary Election Day
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.
8:00 a.m.
Highway 110 Construction - MH Businesses
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8:30 a.m.
Chamber PAC |
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Noon
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7:30 a.m.
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7:45 a.m.
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Did You Know?
We've set a date! This year's Business Excellence Awards will be held on Thursday, November 17 at Crystal Lake Golf Course. The Business Excellence Awards provide the opportunity to recognize businesses and individuals in our community for all of the excellent work they do. Our business categories include Business Excellence, Community Leadership, Small Business, Non-Profit and Women/Minority Owned. Our individual categories include legacy and young professional. Watch for more information coming soon on nominating a deserving business or individual. Also, be sure to mark your calendars for November 17 from 4:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
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Calling All Recent Grads....
 Are you a recent high or college graduate, or have someone in your family who is? If so, take advantage of this resource from our area Workforce Center.
Get your job search questions answered, learn about resources available to you, have your resume reviewed, and discover tips and tricks to help start your new career. Find out more.
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Local Focus: Find Out What's Happening In Your Community
West St. Paul City Council meets July 25 - see the agenda
West St. Paul Economic Development Authority meets July 25 - see the agenda
Rosemount Planning Commission meets July 26 - see the agenda
Eagan Planning Commission meets July 26 - see the agenda
Mendota Heights Planning Commission meets July 26 - 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!
H & R Block Eagan - Cliff Road
H & R Block Eagan - Town Center
H & R Block - Rosemount
H & R Block - Farmington
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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Kids 'n Kinship was recently featured in an article in Sun Thisweek Newspapers that focused on the power of mentoring. One of their former, mentees, is now interning with the organization. 
Congratulations to Brenda Johnson, Anchor Bank, for her recent career promotion. Among many chamber activities, Brenda also serves as your Chamber's Ambassador's Chair. 
Send us your news! 
