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Good Day Dakota County: The World's Fair
On January 9, we will get the inside scoop from Mark Ritchie, President and CEO of the MN World's Fair Bid Committee, about what is involved with trying to bring the World's Fair to Minnesota in 2023. The Minnesota World's Fair Bid Committee was honored to receive the official backing by the U.S. government to be our country's representative in our bid to host a world's fair in the summer of 2023. Mark will talk about:
- The proposed theme for Expo 2023, "Wellness and Well-Being for All: Healthy People, Healthy Planet,
- How we got this far
- What is the roadmap ahead
- What you can do to help!
Members in attendance will also have the opportunity to win $300! Each month we draw the name of one of our member businesses. If there is at least one representative from that business in attendance, they win a cash prize. If there isn't a representative in attendance, the money is added to the pot for the next month and we're up to $300! Thank you to Home Federal for making this exciting addition possible. Your membership really does pay! Click here to register.
Thank you to January's program sponsor:
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Committed to Business... for YOU.
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Interested in Meeting Your Legislator?
Connect with fellow Chamber members and Dakota County legislators for an evening of conversation on Thursday, January 12. Our annual Legislative Reception provides an opportunity for the business community to exchange ideas with elected officials on the best ways to ensure an economic climate for new investment and job creation in the region. Register today.
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What You Need to Know: Paid Sick and Safe Leave Rules Will Affect Your Business
Join us on Friday, January 6 at your Chamber's Legislative Breakfast for a discussion on Paid Sick and Safe Leave. This new workplace mandate will likely impact your business, regardless of where you are located. Mandated sick and safe leave, minimum wages, and scheduling requirements are all being proposed at a municipal level in cities nearby. Could they be coming to your city? In 2015, legislation requiring all Minnesota employers to provide employees with paid sick and safe leave time was proposed but fortunately stalled in committee. Since then, Minneapolis and Saint Paul have adopted their own local ordinances, thereby creating significant impacts on all Minnesota employers, especially on small businesses. In fact, if you do any type of business in these cities, you must comply. Learn more about the steps you must take to comply with this ordinance and how you can help us advocate for a statewide preemption solution. Register today.
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Interested in Networking? Join Us for Coffee Break
Start your morning off right with a fresh cup of coffee, a business card, and a visit to Home Federal Savings Bank in Eagan on Thursday, January 12 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. The monthly Coffee Break was established to casually network while gathering in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a great morning of networking. Refreshments provided by Green Mill. 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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Chamber Office Closed
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5:00 p.m.
Session Priorities Dinner
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7:30 a.m.
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11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
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7:30 a.m.
Executive Committee
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8:00 a.m.
Noon
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8:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
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7:30 a.m.
Board of Directors
4:00 p.m.
Ambassador Committee
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7:30 a.m.
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8:00 a.m.
Government Affairs Committee
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8:00 a.m.
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8:00 a.m.
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Did you Know?
There's been an
8% increase in the number of jobs in Dakota County since 2010.
Source: Dakota County
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Training Program Grant Funds Available
The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) Board is soliciting applications for grant funding for incumbent worker and new worker training programs. MJSP will accept applications for the Partnership and Pathways Programs. Click here for more information.
The deadline for the submission of regular applications is Monday, January 23, 2017. Short Form applications must be submitted by Monday, February 13, 2017.
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Local Focus: Find Out What's Happening In Your Community
Farmington City Council meets January 2 - see the agenda
Rosemount City Council meets January 3 - see the agenda
Eagan City Council meets January 3 - see the agenda
West St. Paul City Council meets January 3 - see the agenda
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Member Spotlight: Endless Benefits
Kathy O'Connell, Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau
I joined the Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau two years ago in January as Sales Director. I have been lucky to promote Eagan tourism at many events, including tourism conferences and women's expos. I'm also emerging into the sports marketing scene. These events allow me to use my energy and passion to connect with people and promote Eagan!
Although I have been part of Dakota County Regional Chamber for only a short time, I felt an instant connection. It's exciting to develop new friendships, as well as get involved with events and committees. Being part of DCR Chamber allows me to continue to learn, grow and gain experiences! It's yet another opportunity to engage and connect to members of the Eagan business community. The benefits of being in the Chamber are endless!
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New Members
We welcome the following new members!
American Technical Education Association
Colliers International
Parkway Building Services
Summerfield Financial Services
ARCpoint Labs
Nisha Malaviya
14690 Galaxie Avenue, Suite 110
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(651) 400-9388
Visit website
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ARCpoint Labs is one of the nation's leading providers of drug, alcohol, and DNA testing, background screening and wellness services. ARCpoint stands for Accurate, Reliable and Confidential; our leading-edge company is committed to innovation and offers advanced, comprehensive and affordable screening and testing solutions. We offer comprehensive Lab Testing and Screening Services for Your Business, Government, Legal and Judicial Needs. We offer drug and alcohol testing services, workplace testing,
DOT testing
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hair testing
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nail testing
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saliva testing
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DNA testing services
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background screening service
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Watch for more information about these fine companies in upcoming Weekly Updates.
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Last week these awesome members renewed their Chamber membership. Thank you!!
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Celebrate Business Success
News on what's happening with our members and in the community!
 In 2017, the team at APPRO and CERRON has much to celebrate! APPRO Development turns 30, CERRON Commercial Properties turns 15, and after 28 years with the team, Kathy Morse is retiring. Chamber members are welcome to join them for an open house at Brackett's Crossing Country Club on Thursday, January 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Click here to RSVP. Congratulations!!
Kwik Trip on Slater Road in Eagan celebrated the opening of their new convenience store with our Ambassadors at the end of December. Congratulations to Kwik Trip!
 Our Ambassadors helped
Cricket Wireless in Eagan celebrate the opening of their new store. Congrats to Cricket Wireless!
Goff Public recently welcomed
Pierre Willette to their staff. Pierre joins the growing government relations practice as an account executive/lobbyist. Congrats Pierre!
 Let's celebrate high ethical standards in Minnesota business. The Minnesota Business Ethics Award® (MBEA) invites all Minnesotans to nominate one or more Minnesota-based businesses for the 2017 awards. Click here to nominate a company. The nominations deadline is January 20, 2017.
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