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Thursday March 12th, 2020
What's Happenin' Next Week?
UPCOMING EVENTS
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
At Valley Skin & Med Spa
Monday March 16th | 11 am
Join us in celebrating Valley Skin & Med Spa's new space! Owner Justine Politz recently moved into the "tooth" building and looks forward to showing you around. Free to attend. No RSVP Required.

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Hosted by Think Bank
Thursday March 19th | 5 - 7 pm
Wear your green to this FUN annual St. Paddy's Day-themed Business After Hours event! As always there will be green beer and Irish food. You don't want to miss it! This is a FREE event. No RSVP Required.

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COUNTY-WIDE BUSINESS BREAKFAST
Dakota County Judicial Center
Friday April 3rd | 8 - 9:30 am
Hear best practices on workforce development from businesses in each community and walk away with a better understanding of community resources. We will also hear from a panel of local businesses. Free to attend but RSVP is required.

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APPLE VALLEY HOME & GARDEN EXPO
At Eastview High School
Saturday April 4th | 9 am - 3 pm
Join us at the 19th annual Apple Valley Home & Garden Expo! Visit 120+ local vendors. Free for all ages, lots of fun and free activities!

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NEW CHAMBER MEMBER
PURPOSE DRIVEN RESTORATION
 
ABOUT: PDR is a full service general contractor specializing in storm restoration, home remodeling, fire and water damage repair, and roofing and siding. We are a values based company and honesty and integrity are our top values.
 
WEBSITE: www.PDRMN.com
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JOKE OF THE WEEK


Geology rocks... but geography is where it's at!
THE CHAMBER IS THERE
FORMER LIBERTY CREDIT BUILDING RAZED

New tenants are being discussed.

MCDONALD'S IN AV TEMPORARILY CLOSES

Drive-thru is still open during remodeling.

NEW SHOPS ON CEDAR NEARING EXTERIOR COMPLETION

A couple of signs are already up.

DISEASED TREES COME DOWN

More trees will come down before the May 27th deadline.

PIER 1 IN EAGAN CLOSES

They will be closing 450 stores.

IS YOUR BUSINESS COVID-19 READY?
Toolkit Provided by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has arrived in Minnesota and it has many businesses asking critical questions. How can we keep our workplaces safe and clean? How can we accommodate changes in employee needs, like having to work remotely? And how might this impact my business and our economy?
The Minnesota Chamber has compiled resources from trusted sources, aimed at helping you answer questions, and carry on with your business throughout this epidemic.
 
Watch the webinar as industry experts offer best practices and answer questions on health, safety and business considerations, and the economy as a whole.
EVENT RECAP
Ribbon Cutting at TitleSmart
What a great crowd for last week's ribbon cutting at TitleSmart. They moved from their former location in the Wings Financial building into the new Wings Financial Mortgage building. Owner Cindy Koebele and her other business partners were grateful to all who attended. A full lunch was catered and was delicious. TitleSmart has 8 location, are female-owned and keep winning numerous awards in the Minneapolis-St.Paul Business Journal, Top Women in Business, TC Business, Entrepreneur Magazine and Inc. Magazine. They have been in operation since 2007 and their motto is "Little Things Make the Big Difference". Chamber President Ed Kearney gave inspiring thoughtful remarks followed by City Councilman Tom Goodwin who was Mayor Pro Tem for Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland who was unable to attend as she was called to jury duty all week.