UPCOMING EVENTS
Ribbon Cutting - Operation Grace MN

Friday, March 1
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Shakopee High School
100 17th Ave W
Shakopee, MN 55379

Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting honoring and welcoming Operation Grace MN to the Chamber! Sweet treats will be served following the Ribbon Cutting ceremony.

Operation Grace MN is a 501(c)(3) charity whose goal is to bridge the current oral healthcare gap by offering safety net services to individuals and communities in Minnesota who regularly face barriers to oral healthcare. They are a mobile organization that provides care at schools throughout the metro.

Click here to register!
Wake Up with Shakopee - The Sixton Apartments

Thursday, March 7
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
1601 Harvest Ln
Shakopee, MN 55379

Check out the urban charm of   The Sixton Apartments  with your Chamber peers at the March Wake Up With Shakopee! 

Enjoy complimentary Qdoba breakfast burritos, fresh fruit, pastries, coffee & juice as well as tours of their new, luxury apartments. Check out all they have in their cozy community including a club room, game room, rooftop deck, fitness center, yoga studio, and business center!

Registration is appreciated!  Click here to register.
Reds, Whites & Brews

Friday, March 8
VIP: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
GA: 7:00 - 10:30 PM
Canterbury Park - Triple Crown Club
1100 Canterbury Rd S, Shakopee

Reds, Whites & Brews gives guests an opportunity to taste some of the greatest wines, beers, and bites. Plus enjoy live entertainment, bid on unique experience packages during the live auction, and get your photo taken at our photo booth!
 
Entertainment will include live music from The Voice finalist, Chris Kroeze!  Also, new this year, VIP guests will have a meet & greet with Chris including a souvenir photo! Also included with a VIP ticket: a private tasting, exclusive wall of wine giveaway, and a VIP glass.

To register for VIP or general admission tickets, click here.

Become a sponsor! We still have a few sponsorships available. If interested, please contact Elishia Kim.

All proceeds from Reds, Whites and Brews will help fund Chamber programs and events throughout the year. We could not do what we do without your support!
Leadership Shakopee Registration is Now Open!

Leadership Shakopee is a six-month development program that gives emerging and existing leaders a  backstage pass to our community! Its focus is to inform and inspire leaders and challenge them to make a difference through personal commitment and involvement.
 
During the seven sessions, the class  participates in a series of educational and hands-on opportunities designed  to inform and inspire leaders. Students get a  behind-the-scenes look at numerous companies in Shakopee including Imagine Print Solutions,  Dem-Con, Canterbury Park, Valleyfair and more! Students  also have the opportunity to  meet with elected officials, judges and the chief of police.

Program Objectives
  • To engage participants in an extensive discussion about critical impacts to our community
  • To provide participants with exclusive VIP access to area businesses and institutions
  • To increase the visibility of participants within both their workplaces and the community
  • To support participants in developing lasting relationships with other group members and program contributors
  • To assist participants with tangibly improving their leadership abilities
Click here to register!

Click here to watch the most recent testimonial video!
Save the Date: Leadercast Live 2019

Friday, May 10
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
River Valley Church
1350 Crossings Blvd, Shakopee, MN 55379

Leadercast Live is the largest one-day leadership event in the world, broadcast live each year from Atlanta to hundreds of host sites around the globe. This year's event will bring together experts in leadership and organizational health to help attendees master the art and science of developing and leading healthy teams.

Click here for the 2019 speaker lineup.  Click here  for further event info & to register.
CHAMBER NEWS
Call for Wine & Beer Donations!

Looking for a fun and inexpensive way to advertise your business? Donate beer & bottles of wine with your attached business cards to Reds, Whites & Brews' Wall of Wine. Winners will remember you long after the event.  Your donation supports the Chamber's largest fundraiser of the year!

Donations will be accepted at the Shakopee Chamber & Visitors Bureau offices located at 1801 County Rd. 101, Shakopee, MN 55379.

Welcome New Members!


Operation Grace is a 501(c)(3) charity whose goal is to bridge the current oral healthcare gap by offering safety net services to individuals and communities in Minnesota who regularly face barriers to oral healthcare. They are a mobile organization that provides care at schools throughout the metro.

KinderCare Learning Centers has been providing high-quality child care and award-winning curriculum for more than 40 years. They offer fun and learning at an affordable price. Located at  8245 Crossings Boulevard,  Shakopee, MN 55379.

SeneGence International is in the business of developing and selling personal care products through an independent sales network. They offer a complete line of long-lasting cosmetic colors and anti-aging skincare products as well as accessories and boutique items.

Weber Johnson Public Affairs' specialty is the fieldwork needed to help clients succeed by working closely with constituents and motivating them to take action. They value inspiring them to affect their political and social landscape. Located at  235 East 6th Street, Suite 500,  St. Paul, MN 55101.
MEMBER NEWS
New Board of Directors Member at Guild Incorporated

Desiree Wallace has joined the Board of Directors at Guild Incorporated. Desiree is known for being exceptional at connecting with people, but also partnering to improve processes and HR strategy for business leaders. Previously, she served as an internal consultant at Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota specializing in Lean and organizational development.
WEEKLY NETWORKING
Executive & Business Owners Roundtable

The Shakopee Chamber Executive & Business Owner's Roundtable provides a structured, confidential and trusting environment for executives and business owners to give and receive the benefit of their experiences to help resolve business challenges.  Participation in this group allows leaders to make better strategic decisions, focus on "the right things," improve communication and build long-term relationships.

Held the second  Wednesday  of the month | Click here to find out more.