UPCOMING EVENTS
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Celebration - Christine Tierney Studio

Wednesday, May 22
10:00 - 11:00 AM
113  Lewis. St. S
Shakopee, MN 55379

Join us as we celebrate and welcome the Chamber's newest member Christine Tierney Studio. The ceremony will begin promptly at 10 am followed by refreshments and a souvenir takeaway for everyone in attendance!

Christine Tierney is currently the President of Lake Country Pastel Society, and the past President of the Outdoor Painters of Minnesota. She has been the featured artist in many venues, won numerous awards, and her paintings are in several private collections.

*RSVPs are encouraged, but not required.

Annual Chamber Golf Tournament 

Tuesday, July 23
10:00 AM - Shotgun Start
The Meadows at Mystic Lake
2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW, Prior Lake
Tournament is held rain or shine.

Join us out on the greens to network, have fun and enjoy the company of other chamber members. The day will include time at the driving range, a shotgun start, lunch, mini contests on the course, and a closing awards  banquet. Not a golfer? Not a problem. You can join us for just the banquet.


Player Fee: $150 per golfer
Or register before July 1st and save $20!
Banquet Only: $50 per person

Interested in a tournament sponsorship?   A sponsorship is the perfect opportunity to get your company in front of 150+ event attendees and increase your company's visibility in the Chamber and community. Email Elishia Kim for more information.
CHAMBER NEWS
Become a part of ChamberNet

Tuesdays
7:30 AM
River Valley YMCA

ChamberNet is designed for Chamber members interested in growing their bottom line through good quality referrals.

ChamberNet provides the opportunity to: network with the best and brightest of your peers; stay abreast of new developments through market and current event updates at each meeting; learn and share best practices for technical strategies and practice management topics; and problem-solve technical issues faced by group members in their practices in an open forum.

If interested, please contact Elishia Kim or Todd Klohn.
MEMBER NEWS
Bring New Customers to Your Business

The 2019 CAPS Summer Huddle is coming to Shakopee, Minnesota, June 24 - 26.  This event is a convening of 150 K-12 stakeholders, from across the country, that are interested in innovations in education and approaches to authentic, profession-based learning strategies. 

An aspect of the conference is to encourage attendees to get out in the community and see what Shakopee has to offer! You can make this easy for them, while also bringing in new customers to your business, by providing coupons, discounts, etc. that will be placed in souvenir bags for those attending. If interested in this partnership, please contact Jenny Ames.
Little Chicago Chophouse Opens at Canterbury Park

During Prohibition, Shakopee was a place where Twin Cities' residents retreated for underground bars, widespread gambling, and thick steaks.
 
That reputation earned the city a nickname:

Little Chicago.

Introducing Little Chicago Chophouse - a new home for specialty cocktails, thick steaks, fresh seafood and delicious brunch just steps from Canterbury Park's casino floor. 
 
Dinner:  
Wed - Thur:  5P-10P
Fri:  5P - 11P
Sat:  4P - 11P
Sun: 4P - 10P

Brunch:   
Sat - Sun: 10AM - 2AM

Reservations, Menus & Info at LittleChicagoChophouse.com
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Workforce Solutions Forum: Disrupting the System and Finding Hidden Talent

Wednesday, July 17
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Mystic Lake Center
2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard
Prior Lake, MN 55372

As Minnesota's workforce shortage continues, Minnesota businesses continue to look for ways to stay competitive and create jobs. What are we doing at the post-secondary education level to combat the labor shortage? This half-day program will reveal innovative ideas for businesses to be proactive to attract the workers to grow their business.

Also, don't miss keynote speaker Ryan Craig discuss his ideas on how to disrupt higher education to help close the workforce shortage in Minnesota and around the country. 
 
Register today  to take advantage of early bird pricing! Use promo code EARLYBIRD now through June 17 to receive a discounted admission!
NETWORKING GROUP
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.