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Who Wants to Win a Million Dollars?
 Well, maybe not a million dollars but how about $500? Your Chamber is on the hunt for a Sales and Marketing Associate and we need your help. Any Chamber member who refers a candidate to us that we hire will get $250. The remaining $250 will be paid out after the new staff member has been gainfully employed with us for six months. Candidates should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Vicki Stute.
The Sales and Marketing Associate (full or part-time position) will work as part of the Member Relations team and is responsible for the sale of new memberships within the Chamber as well as retention of existing members, and general marketing of the organization and its benefits. This person will engage in various community relations activities to provide presence of the Chamber throughout the region. Click here to read the full job description.
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Committed to Business... for YOU.
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Minnesota's Budget Forecast & Your Priorities
Big issues loom at the State Capitol at the halfway point of the 2017 legislative session. While legislators delivered on healthcare relief and federal tax conformity in the first few weeks, many high profile issues remain undecided. In January, Legislators received an updated budget forecast showing a $29 million dip for the fiscal year. While individual income tax and corporate franchise taxes were under projections, sales taxes and other revenues over-performed.
Register today for our March 3 Legislative Breakfast, in partnership with the Minnesota Retailers Association, to find out what the recent February forecast means from the Minnesota Center For Fiscal Excellence as well as hear how legislators think the updated numbers impact undecided issues at the Capitol like transportation funding and commercial property tax relief.
Panel members include:
- Mark Haveman, Executive Director, Minnesota Center For Fiscal Excellence
- Representative Sarah Anderson, State Government Committee Chair, Minnesota House of Representatives
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What's happening at the Cap
Latest Legislative Action at the Capitol:
*Uniform State Labor Standards awaiting vote on Senate floor
*Met Council Reform bill unveiled
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Let's Meet Our Elected Officials
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The WomEn's Conference: 10 Days and Counting
Do you want to be energized, educated, and empowered? Our Women's Conference on March 9 will provide these things and more! We've got a great slate of speakers and topics including Survivor contestant Holly Hoffman who will share her message of positivity, determination and confidence. We will also be recognizing and hearing from our Women of Excellence Award winners. Other topics include healthy communication, mindfulness in the workplace, and managing the stress of uncertainty. Participating in our interactive Health & Wellness Marketplace and excellent networking are also in store.
New this year, in honor of our Women of Excellence Awards, lunch only tickets are available so that men may join us as well to help celebrate the accomplishments of our winners! Our three winners will be featured on a
panel moderated by Mr. Cory Hepola, anchor, KARE-11 News.
Learn more and register today.
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Good Day with the Vikings
At Good Day Dakota County on March 13, we will hear an update from
Steve Poppen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, for the Minnesota Vikings on the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan. We will also get a preview of the 2017 season from
Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur. Pat Shurmur enters his 19th season of NFL coaching in 2017, taking over as Offensive Coordinator after handling the job for the final 9 games of 2016 on an interim basis.
Our cash prize drawing, sponsored by Home Federal, is up to $500! This is one you won't want to miss! Seating is limited so be sure to
get registered today. Thank you to our program sponsors:
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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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8:00 a.m.
Government Affairs Committee
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8:00 a.m.
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2
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7:30 a.m.
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6
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11:30 a.m.
Executive Committee
3:30 p.m.
Ambassador Committee
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10:45 a.m.
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10
8:30 a.m.
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11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
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7:30 a.m.
Economic Development Committee
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7:30 a.m.
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7:30 a.m.
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8:00 a.m.
Business University Committee
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7:30 a.m.
Board of Directors
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8:00 a.m.
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Did You Know?
We've got a couple of special events coming up in May and June and we are hoping to have you engaged with one or both of them! Be sure to mark your calendars and watch for more information coming soon.
Business University, May 4: This day-long conference will feature a keynote speaker and three educational tracks focused on marketing, professional development, and company leadership. Click here for Business University sponsorship opportunities.
Golf Classic, June 19: Our annual golf classic offers members the opportunity to network and have a great day of golf at Mendakota Country Club while supporting the Chamber. Click here for Golf Classic sponsorship opportunities.
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Transportation and New Development are Discussion Points at Mendota Heights Business Council
 Last week, your Chamber hosted its first Mendota Heights Business Council. Representatives from the MN Department of Transportation and Dakota County were on hand to provide details of the Highway 110 Road Improvement Project, beginning in June. The City of Mendota Heights also presented details of a new planned development project at the corner of Highway 110 and Dodd Road. Business Councils meet quarterly in each of the Chamber's primary communities and provide valuable policy making and business input at the local community level; as well as host the local State of the City addresses.
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Local Focus: Find Out What's Happening In Your Community
West St. Paul City Council meets February 27 - see the agenda
West St. Paul Economic Development Authority meets February 27 - see the agenda
Rosemount Planning Commission meets February 28 - see the agenda
Eagan Planning Commission meets February 28 - see the agenda
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Member Spotlight: Connecting with Others
Kari Krummel, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
I am a branch manager at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union. I have been with Affinity Plus for 15 years and I absolutely love what I do! We are a not-for-profit credit union that prides itself on treating our members with integrity, caring and excellence. One of the ways I find life most meaningful is when I am able to connect with and support others, whether that is through my professional work, my personal life, or through volunteerism. Working at Affinity Plus has allowed me to continue to help others, through the members we serve every day. Another way I have been able to connect with others, get involved in my community, and build the recognition of our business name, has been through the Dakota County Regional Chamber. The Chamber is connected and committed to its chamber members, providing solid professional and educational opportunities, promoting new businesses, and hosting networking events. I have very much enjoyed getting to know the other chamber members, the other businesses in my area, and gaining skills at the same time by attending some of their many seminars and events.
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New Members
We welcome the following new members!
Edward Jones - Bonnie Conklin-Mayer
Lebahn Insurance Agency
Spring Mobile AT&T
Vivial
Westport Properties
Caponi Art Park
Dan Homstad Defense LLC
NHance of Dakota County
Master Transmission
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!
 We were excited to hear last week that
Prime Therapeutics confirmed that they will be building their new headquarters in Eagan. Most of their Minnesota based employees will move into the facility which is slated for completion in 2019.
Click here to read more.
 Neighbors, Inc. is pleased to announce that
Charles D. Thompson will be the organization's next executive director. Charlie will join Neighbors in March, working with current executive director John Kemp until his retirement on April 15. Congratulations Charlie!
Read more.
Congratulations to
Hannah Steinmetz, owner of
Dakota Chiropractic, on celebrating her first year in business! Hannah's office is located in Eagan.
 The 2017 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest is open to U.S.-based for-profit small businesses with fewer than 99 employees and operating for six months or more. The contest offers grants and services to ten small businesses, distributing a collective prize pool of $120,500-the largest sum since the contest's inception. Click here to learn more.
ARCpoint Labs in Apple Valley recently celebrated the opening of their business! Our Ambassadors and ribbon cutting sponsor,
Valley Staffing, helped to celebrate the occasion with a ribbon cutting. Congratulations to ACRpoint Labs.
 Living Well Disability Services recently welcomed Laurie Eggers to their staff. Laurie's new role is as director of advancement. Welcome and congratulations to Laurie!
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