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Did You Mark Your Calendars?
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 keynote speaker, Carl Rick, third generation spokesperson and co-owner, of Minnesota-based Kwik Trip, along 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 at Mendakota Country Club 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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Committed to Business... for YOU.
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All Politics Is Local... That's What They Say
Over the next few weeks, Chamber members have an opportunity to connect with their local elected officials and city staff members through Business Council meetings and State of the City Addresses. Join us to discuss various local issues in your community or learn more about future plans from your Mayor. Here's the lineup with easy registration links. We look forward to seeing you.
West St. Paul Business Council - Thursday, March 23, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
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A Busy Week at the Legislature With More to Follow
Chamber members received the first Action Alert of the Session - a big THANK YOU to those that contacted their representative to encourage support of Uniform State Labor Standards (HF600). Local grassroots support does truly make a difference! Read more about the status of your
Chamber's legislative priorities below:
Uniform State Labor Standards - Thanks to Dakota County regional Representatives Garofalo (author), Barr, Peterson, Christensen, Koznick, Jurgens, and Franke for voting in support of the bill.
Real ID - Passed out of the House in late February. Representatives Barr, Franke, Jurgens, Peterson, Christensen, Koznick, and Garofalo supported HF3. Passing REAL ID is critical for businesses that rely on efficient air travel for their employees or do business with the federal government. Up next: MN Senate vote. Please encourage their support of SF166.
Sunday Liquor Sales - Repeal of the blue law passed in both the House and Senate; awaiting Governor's signature.
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Good Day with the Minnesota Vikings
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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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3:30 p.m.
Ambassador Committee
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10:45 a.m.
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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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8:00 a.m.
Government Affairs Committee
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Did You Know?
Daylight Savings is Sunday, March 12 at 2:00 a.m. Don't forget to "spring" your clocks forward!
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Check out more than a dozen upcoming county road improvement projects happening in Dakota County. Dakota County uses a 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan so you can see what is currently happening along with what's to come.
Keep in mind that MnDOT and local municipalities might also have their own road improvement projects in 2017. Interested in what's happening with the Highway 110 project in Mendota Heights? Click here.
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Superintendent Invites Community to District 191 State of the District Event
 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 Superintendent Joe Gothard will present a State of the District address on Thursday, March 16, in the new commons area on the west side of Burnsville High School, 600 E. Highway 13. Parents, staff members, students and community members are invited to attend. The event starts at 6 p.m. with technology demonstrations and mini-tours of new classrooms and the technology center.
At 6:30 p.m., Gothard will provide a progress report on Vision One91, the work to redesign District 191 facilities, academic programming and technology to ensure each student is future ready and community strong.
If you can't attend, the presentation will be available for replay on the district's website and on Cable Channel 18.
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MN Secretary of State Office Open Appointments
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon, has released a notice of all 523 vacancies for various state boards, councils and committees that are accepting applications. Minnesotans are encouraged to apply and serve in demonstration of public service. Click here for the full list of vacancies.
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Local Focus: Find Out What's Happening In Your Community
Farmington City Council meets March 6 - see the agenda
Rosemount City Council meets March 7 - see the agenda
Eagan City Council meets March 7 - see the agenda
Mendota Heights City Council meets March 7 - see the agenda
Dakota County Board of Commissioners meets March 7 - 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!
Birchwood Acupuncture
Burns, Ward and Burns
Press Line Industries
VZ Wireless, Inc. - Hastings, Farmington, Mendota Heights and Rosemount
Edward Jones - Bonnie Conklin-Mayer
Spring Mobile AT&T
Vivial
Westport Properties
Lebahn Insurance Agency
Alexis Lebahn
3470 Washington Drive, Suite 103
Eagan, MN 55122
(952) 463-0378
Visit website
here
Lebahn Insurance Agency protects your assets from your business to your home and back. We are a full service broker for Group Benefits and Individual Health Insurance. We assist with strategy to retain top employees within your organization while providing you with many value-added benefits. Our top services include; Enrollment meetings, On-site CPR/AED Certification, Employee Appreciation Days, 200+ online courses, 2017 Updated Employee Handbook Creation, Access to legal help. We also will be your Preferred Agency for Worker's Comp, Business Liability, Commercial Auto and have a division for protecting your personal assets - Home, Auto, Recreational, Life and Pet Insurance.
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!
 Congratulations to
Renee Lawler on being promoted to
Area Director of Marketing for Simon Properties. Renee now manages marketing efforts for both
Twin Cities Premium Outlets and Albertville Premium Outlets.
 Our Ambassadors and ribbon cutting sponsor Valley Staffing, celebrated the opening of
DSW in Eagan last week. DSW is the latest retailer to open in Central Park Commons. Welcome to the Chamber DSW!
 DARTS is pleased to welcome new Board Members: Cricket Buntje, CSA Area Owner of Senior Care Authority; Branna Lindell, Executive Director of South St. Paul HRA and Jim Ganger, Vice President of Partner and Member Development at SPIRE Credit Union. These individuals are volunteering their time to serve a three-year term.
 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.
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