UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
November Member Luncheon
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Thursday, November 8
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Turtle's 1890 Social Centre
112 Lewis St S, Shakopee, MN 55379

Join us on Thursday, November 8 for our monthly Membership Luncheon.

The November luncheon will feature Dan Solomon with the PIPELINE Program from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. 

The PIPELINE Program is an innovative approach to address current and future workforce needs. The program works with employers to change the conversation from "How do we find workers with the skills we need?" to "How do we GIVE workers the skills we need?"

CHAMBER NEWS
Participate in the Holiday Fest Parade  
  
The Shakopee Chamber & Downtown Shakopee will be presenting their Annual Holiday Fest in Downtown Shakopee on Friday, November 30 & Saturday, December 1. Holiday Fest is an open streets celebration to kick-off the holiday season. Show off your business in front of over 4,000 people as a parade participant on Friday, November 30. 

Email  Courtney Peterson for the application!
MEMBER NEWS
Branding & Marketing Seminar


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NEWS YOU CAN USE
Small Business Success Virtual Conference
 
Don't miss the Small Business Success Virtual Conference on November 8, hosted by SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. This half-day event offers educational webinars, one-on-one mentoring sessions, exhibitor booths, resource center, and networking chat rooms to provide you with information for business success.  Webinar topics include:
  • Practical Strategies for Starting a Successful Business
  • Smart Credit Strategies for Small Business Owners
  • Make Your Website Work for You
  • Hiring Hazards: How to Avoid the 7 Most Common Legal Landmines
  • Every Contact Matters: The Value of Your List
  • How to Choose the Perfect Location to Attract More Customers
  • Small Business Loan Applications: Why are They Asking me That?
  • The Top HR Issues Business Owners Face - and How to Solve Them
  • Monetizing and Maximizing Your Business and Your Brand
 
Click here to register. 
Get Ready for Small Business Saturday

Get ready for Small Business Saturday® on November 24 with the Shop Small®
Studio - an online resource with complimentary, customizable marketing
 materials that make it easy to promote your business.  In about two minutes, you can create custom materials for your business, such as:
  • Posters: to welcome shoppers.
  • Website badges: to show online support for the Shop Small movement.
  • Social posts: to connect your small business with shoppers on social media.
Take a look at the Shop Small ® Studio to familiarize yourself with its offerings. This downloadable handout  has all you need to know to get started and make the most of Small Business Saturday® 2019.
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.