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Member Benefits: Job Postings, Press Releases and Hot Deals
 One of the benefits of being a member of 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 as well as the website!
- 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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Lewis Stopped By To Talk Transportation
Last Friday, Congressman Jason Lewis (MNCD2) stopped by the Chamber's office to continue discussions regarding Minnesota transportation and infrastructure system. Your Chamber along with the US Chamber, MN Chamber and other local chambers visited the Congressman during the Annual Washington DC Fly-In in June. Congressman Lewis serves on three committees in the House: Budget, Education & the Workforce, and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees.
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Mendota Heights State of the City Address is July 18
Join Mendota Heights Mayor Neil Garlock as he presents the State of the City Address in Mendota Heights.
This is a great opportunity to learn of the accomplishments of the past year and what the future will bring for the community where you live, work or play. The State of the City Address will begin at 6:15 p.m. Click here to register.
Can't make it to City Hall? Watch it LIVE on Town Square Television Channel 18 (Comcast) or Channel 8418 (CenturyLink Prism). It will also be available On-Demand.
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Emerging Leaders Social is July 26
Join us on Wednesday, July 26 for our Emerging Leaders Social from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Lone Oak Grill. Network with other emerging leaders (amazing individuals under 40), enjoy a few appetizers and a beverage. Click here to register.
Thanks to our event sponsor:
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Don't Miss Out on this Small Business Summit
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, are bringing a Small Business Summit to Minneapolis on July 27th. The Summit was created to provide high-level business experts and content to small businesses and entrepreneurs in our region to help make a positive impact on their business.
The Summit will be held at The Grand 1858 at Minneapolis Event Centers and will run from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. A breakfast and lunch networking opportunity are included, along with great speakers like former Vikings player and current business owner, John Randle. Click here to read more about all the speakers.
Tickets are $50 for the general public but the U.S. Chamber has generously offered our members complimentary tickets! Click here to learn how to take advantage of this offer.
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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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3:30 p.m.
Business Excellence Awards Committee
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12
8:00 a.m.
Noon
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8:00 a.m.
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3:30 p.m.
Women's Programming Committee
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8:00 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
Golf Classic Committee
6:00 p.m.
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7:30 a.m.
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8:00 a.m.
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11:30 a.m.
Executive Committee
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4:30 p.m.
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Did You Know?
 One of the best ways to get the most out of your membership is to volunteer on a committee or at an event. Contact us to talk about opportunities
that will meet your interests and share your expertise with us! It also provides the opportunity to interact with other members of the Chamber so you can continue to build your network. Give us a call, 651.452.9872, or send us an email, info@dcrchamber.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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The Small Business Administration SBIR Road Tour is Coming to the Midwest
 If your company is seeking a competitive advantage in the marketplace with innovative products and/or services, or seeking access to new technology with small businesses, or licensing technology from the University of Minnesota or Mayo Clinic, or the federal government, then this event is a good starting point.
The Small Business Administration Small Business Innovation Research Road Tour is coming to the Midwest and their first stop is Minneapolis on July 17th from 7:30 am - 5 pm. This road tour is a national outreach effort to convey the non-dilutive technology funding opportunity provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Federal and State Program Managers representing $2.5 billion in early stage funding have been invited to present at a series of events to technology entrepreneurs and innovation supporters from across the United States. Click here for more information and to register.
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Does your organization seek an intern in Accounting, Business, Information Technology, Education, Human services or Paralegal roles? Inver Hills Community College, in partnership with the Great Lakes Corporation and Affiliates, is able to provide subsidized internships for Inver Hills students during Fall 2017 or Spring 2018. Students would be paid $13/hr. - $17/hr. based on the internship role. Internships are a great way to try out a future employee, create brand awareness with community college students and gain new insights from a fresh pair of eyes. Interns can support work related to the above areas, work on projects, gain exposure to your industry, and share your organization with others.
Once you have identified an internship need, to get started you would simply need to provide a position description of your internship by July 10th. Internships for fall start August 21 and run through December 8th.
To learn more contact Dionna Jones, Director, Experiential Learning,
or
651-450-3295, or see the website for details.
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Local Focus: Find Out What's Happening In Your Community
Farmington City Council meets July 10 - see the agenda
Rosemount City Council meets July 10 - see the agenda
West St. Paul City Council meets July 10 - see the agenda
Eagan City Council meets July 11 - see the agenda
Farmington Planning Commission meets July 11 - see the agenda
Rosemount Planning Commission meets July 11 - see the agenda
Dakota County Board of Commissioners meets July 11 - see the agenda
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Member Spotlight: Appreciating the Relationships
Lisa Franxman, Vice President Business Banking/Senior Bank Sales Manager, Anchor Bank
I handle the day to day operations of Anchor Bank in Farmington and enjoy partnering with business owners to help them thrive. In my career, the number one most amazing accomplishment for me was watching one of my business customers grow from a start-up company to a highly successful and profitable entity and knowing that I had a part in that. The three top things to know about me are that I'm relational, community focused, and I have an expertise in SBA lending.
I am serving my third term on the Board of Directors for the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce. I have also had the privilege of being the Chair of the Women's Conference in 2015 and 2016 and have served on various committees. Through my involvement with DCR Chamber, I have learned a lot and appreciate the relationships I have developed over the years. I am also an active member of the Farmington Rotary Club where I am currently serving as Secretary.
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New Members
We welcome the following new members!
Companion Linc
Xfinity Store by Comcast
Heartland Credit Union
InterACT4Impact
Shannon Lovejoy
190 River Ridge Circle, Suite 317
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 288-7376
Located in Burnsville, InterACT4Impact has been partnering with entrepreneurs, growing small businesses and organizations to elevate the performance of their people and create healthy, engaged and productive workplaces since 2005. We provide our customers with simple and effective tools and strategies to address common workplace problems. We'll work with your team to increase productivity, create healthy workplace interactions and improve employee satisfaction. We give small businesses what they need to align, develop, retain, and hire great talent and to implement short-term actionable plans for sustainable business growth. Because in growing and thriving businesses, PEOPLE MATTER, RESULTS MATTER.
M² Business Solutions, Inc.
1260 Yankee Doodle Road
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 905-0560
Visit website
here
M² Business Solutions, Inc. specializes in the flow of information whether a paper document or an electronic file. Our expertise ranges from pressure seal forms & equipment, commercial printing, business forms, labels, envelopes, ad specialty and promotional items. We have over 60 years of experience providing workflow and document management solutions. We work to create solutions designed to reduce costs, increase productivity and profits. Our mission is to create a custom value proposition to meet your company's needs while maintaining world-class service and support.
Solo's Pizza Cafe - Eagan
1270 Promenade Place, Suite 140
Eagan, MN 55123
(651) 454-1544
Visit website
here
Solo's Pizza is a Minnesota born and based company. Using only the freshest ingredients, we here at Solo's strive to be the best at what we do. Our personal pan pizzas are made fresh daily, we strive to meet the needs of each guest every time.
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
Dr. Joel Fugleberg, Lifestyle Chiropractic, on being named one of
the Best Chiropractors of 2017 by Minnesota Monthly!
 DARTS is honored to be a finalist for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Mission Award for Innovation. The nomination recognizes DARTS creativity in using transit to solve both mobility and isolation for older adults. The West St. Paul, Hastings and South St. Paul LOOP routes have drawn state-wide attention. Congratulations DARTS!
 Congratulations to
Julie Bluhm, LICSW, who has been selected as the next Executive Director of
Guild Incorporated, replacing Grace Tangjerd Schmitt, who will retire after leading the organization for over 25 years.
Read more.
Dakota Electric Association was excited to receive a visit recently from the Dakota County Board of Commissioners.
The commissioners have been connecting with local companies to hear about their needs and learn more about those who help make Dakota County successful. Read more.
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