A Focus on Being "Better Together" at Annual Meeting
We had a great turnout at the DCR Chamber Annual Meeting as we celebrated our successes from 2018 and look forward to being "Better Together" in 2019. Keynote speaker Craig Samitt, MD, MBA, President & CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, shared his insight on developing key partnerships and collaboration. Attendees left inspired to do great work in 2019!
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Weekly Update Sponsored By:
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Farmington School Superintendent Continues to Change the Model of Education!
The Star Tribune recently highlighted the good work of Farmington Superintendent Jay Haugen. We are proud to have ISD #192 and the superintendent as a community partner with the DCR Chamber.
Read the full story here
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Photo credit: Jerry Holt, Star Tribune
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A Valentine's Themed Coffee Break
We enjoyed an awesome Valentine’s Day themed Coffee Break last week at
Premier Bank
in Farmington! It was great to see so many new faces! Thanks to all who attended!
The monthly Coffee Break was established to casually network while gathering in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a great morning of networking at the
next Coffee Break
!
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Chamber Members Participate in Super Bagging Event
Many chamber members participated in the annual Super Bagging Event, one of the largest fundraising events for The Open Door food pantry. Members greeted neighbors and friends at Cub Foods stores in Eagan, Rosemount and Apple Valley, bagged groceries for tips, and promoted Community Cares food bag purchases - all to help stock The Open Door’s pantry shelves. Nearly $46,000 in cash and food was raised for the Open Door and 360 Communities.
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Businesses Invited to Apply to Dakota County Library's Teen Job Fair
All businesses and organizations hiring teens for permanent or seasonal employment are invited to consider applying for this event. To participate, please complete the following
online application
. Applications will be reviewed by library staff and considered for participation in the event on a first come, first served basis.
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Business Day at the State Capitol Scheduled for Feb. 27, 2019
Join us for a day of updates on issues - hear from the leadership over lunch and spend time visiting with our Dakota County Delegation members. Please register below. If you do plan on attending and if you would like to meet with any of the Dakota County Legislators please let our President Maureen Scallen Failor know.
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Due to Popular Demand, Wom
E
n's Leadership Forum Awards Deadline Extended to February 22, 2019
Plus, plan to join us for the Wom
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n's Leadership Forum on March 22. "Inspiring Our Legacy" in relation to the community, the greater good, and the next generation is the theme for these three outstanding panelists.
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Pahoua Yang Hoffman, Executive Director; Citizens League
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Mary Nutting, President; MN Chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners
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Jill Renslow, Sr. Vice President Business Development and Marketing; Mall of America
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Love Golf? Want to Become More Engaged in the Chamber?
Now's your chance! We are now recruiting committee members for the DCR Golf Classic. This year's Classic is on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Mendakota Country Club. We will be teeing off the committee meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber offices. Please
email Diane Mavis
, Director of Programs and Events with your interest.
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Networking
at its
Best
Registration is Required
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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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Friday, March 1, 2019
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Thursday, February 28, 2019
10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m.
*Free meals to all attendees!
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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1959 Silver Bell Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Phone: (651) 454-7036
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1505 East Burnsville Parkway
Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: (952) 890-8767
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12977 200th St E
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: (651) 437-1813
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3432 Denmark Avenue, #751
Eagan, MN 55123
Phone: (651) 456-TENT
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For more information on becoming a member, please email Nicole McCarthy at
nmccarthy@dcrchamber.com
or call her at 651-288-9200.
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Awesome Companies -
Renewed Members
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If you have questions or concerns about your membership renewal, please contact Pam Schmidt at
pschmidt@dcrchamber.com
or call 651-425-9872.
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Update Membership Files, Company Changes
Post your
News
,
Hot Deals
, and
Job Openings
Log in
by entering your username (email) and password to gain access to your company's member site to update information and take advantage of all the marketing tools included with your membership.
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