The Dakota County Regional Chamber is Here to Help
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Member Survey
Members are invited to take this quick survey to enable us to understand the best ways we can assist you in this unprecedented time. We are looking at creative and innovative ways to serve our members as we all deal with this global pandemic. We appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey and hope this information will help the DCR Chamber understand the state of our region and how we can best assist in the weeks to come. If you have any questions please contact Dan Pfab, Communications & Marketing Coordinator, at
dpfab@dcrchamber.com
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View the April Public Affairs Breakfast Webinar
We held our April Public Affairs Breakfast Webinar on Friday, April 3, 2020. We were thrilled to have Charlie Zelle, Chair of the Metropolitan Council, speak to our members and guests about the challenges Metropolitan Council is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Charlie also addressed the ongoing projects and policies Metropolitan Council is working on in transit/transportation, affordable housing, and water/wastewater treatment. Thank you, Charlie Zelle, for discussing the vision and policies for Metropolitan Council during this unprecedented time. You can
view the video of the event here
.
Our next Public Affairs Breakfast will be Friday, May 1, 2020. More information to come.
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FIRST EVER Virtual Coffee Break
Thursday, April 9, 2020
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Start your morning off right with a fresh cup of coffee from the comfort of your home. Times may be uncertain, but one thing remains true; there’s a simple power in people coming together. That’s why we’re launching our FIRST EVER virtual Coffee Break. We will attempt to provide each participant with the opportunity to introduce yourself and your business.
The monthly Coffee Break was established by the DCR Chamber of Commerce to casually network in a comfortable atmosphere. Join us for a great morning of virtual networking.
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New Minnesota COVID-19 Website
CARES Act Information and Resources
Congresswoman Angie Craig and Brian McDonald of the Small Business Administration held a Small Business & Nonprofit Webinar about the CARES Act on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Maureen Scallen Failor, President of the DCR Chamber of Commerce, was the moderator for this discussion.
Watch a recording of the webinar
, view Congresswoman Craig's
resource page
,
and access
SBA loan information
about the CARES Act and how to receive economic relief.
A Guide for Minnesota Small Businesses Who Need Help
Several state and federal programs have been built to assist small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. DEED put together this
summary guide
to help small businesses quickly see which programs might be right for their situation.
New Resources and Assistance for Businesses
The U.S. Chamber has developed resources to help businesses access resources created under the CARES Act (Phase III bill).
The U.S. Department of Treasury issued additional guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program.
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Upcoming Webinars for Businesses
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Presented by Open to Business in conjunction with Dakota County CDA and Chambers
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Monday, April 6, 2020
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Friday, April 10, 2020
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
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The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of quick half-hour conversations with policymakers at multiple levels of government about their particular area of expertise.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Friday, April 10, 2020
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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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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