Shakopee Chamber Blood Drive
Tuesday, June 15
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun Path Elementary School (Cafeteria)
2250 17th Avenue East, Shakopee
Local nonprofit Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) is facing a shortage of blood and platelet donations. The need for blood is constant but, due to the pandemic, many drives were canceled or postponed. To replenish supplies for area hospitals, trauma centers, and air ambulance bases, more healthy donors are needed at blood drives.
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Free MN Chamber Membership
The Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau’s private sector members with 10 or fewer employees are eligible to receive a FREE membership in the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce!
Not only do you receive the benefits of membership including critical information about legislative issues, member rates at Minnesota Chamber events, and access to key resources on the state’s economy, you are also eligible to participate in group discounts on products and services. Minnesota Chamber Business Services recently launched a small business 401(k) program in partnership with Securian. More than 80% of the requests for proposals have come from Small Business Federation members currently enrolled as members of the Minnesota Chamber.
For more information about getting your FREE membership with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce through the Shakopee Chamber, please email Tim Zunker.
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Share Your Thoughts On Legislative Issues
The Minnesota Chamber’s semi-annual Statewide Policy Tour is your opportunity to discuss how actions at the Capitol impact your business. This summer’s tour looks a little different, but it’s no less important to make your voice heard. Throughout June, the Minnesota Chamber will host a series of virtual tours based on geographical regions to discuss policy impacts to help businesses throughout the state recover and succeed. If you are unable to attend your specific region’s tour, please note that you are welcome to attend any tour that does work with your schedule. Click here to register.
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SBA Training Opportunities & Business Resources
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Register Now For The Chamber Golf Tournament!
Join us for a day on the greens to network, have fun, and connect with fellow chamber members. This annual event helps support the Chamber’s member-based initiatives and programs.The tournament always sells out quickly so register today!
There are just a few sponsorships remaining! This is a great way to get your business out on the course and in front of potential new clients. If you are interested in the Driving Range or Hole In One Sponsorship - or would like to be a tee box sponsor - please email Annette Belding at the Chamber.
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Cohesion, Connection, & Communication: Join Us For A Great New Era In Business!
A Great New Business Era is a powerful four-part series designed to help you forge a pathway to success for you and your people. Each session is built to enhance and expand on the one before it but even attending a single session will provide benefits to you and your business. Registration for one session is $35, or signup for the whole series for just $80.
The Cure For Social Distancing (Session 1)
Wednesday, June 9
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Canterbury Park
Are you prepared to repair the damage in your business caused by social distancing? Yes, damage has occurred and, yes, symptoms are showing up in the workplace. If left unchecked and uncured, the ripple effect of destruction will begin to dismantle business teams. But don't worry, Erik Therwanger - author, speaker, and business coach - has The Cure For Social Distancing!
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June 9 - Session 1 "The Cure For Social Distancing"
July 14 - Session 2 "Leading Through Chaos"
August 25 - Session 3 "Planning Through Chaos"
September 7 - Session 4 "Selling Through Chaos"
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Morning With The Neighbors
Wednesday, June 16
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Canterbury Park
Join us for Morning With The Neighbors, co-sponsored by the Shakopee Chamber & Visitors Bureau, Prior Lake Chamber, and Canterbury Park! Enjoy a light breakfast trackside in Canterbury Park's Finish Line Cabanas, watch the horses train, and get an inside look into the world of horse racing from former jockey Mark Irving. This is also an opportunity to network with fellow Shakopee Chamber members as well as members from our neighbor, the Prior Lake Chamber. $20 for Chamber members, $25 for non-members.
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Get Ready To Shift Gears For Greater Success!
Change is constant. Nothing ever goes quite as we planned. If we didn’t believe this before 2020, we all know it now. Leaders everywhere are realizing that they must make major shifts in order to move forward. The future will be created by fearless, innovative Leaders wo have the courage to SHIFT! Leadercast is the largest one-day leadership event in the world. This year, hear from top leaders who have experienced disruptions in their professional and personal lives and how they “shifted” to make things better. You will get life-changing takeaways from over 10 great leaders! The cost for this full-day event is $90 for Chamber members ($100 for non-members) and includes lunch.
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Chamber Ambassador Pop-In Visits Are Back!
The Shakopee Chamber Ambassador Committee is responsible for promoting a professional atmosphere in which to establish business contacts. Ambassadors serve as greeters at Chamber functions, make welcome visits to new Chamber members, and encourage member participation through phone calls and personal contacts. They also help introduce new members to Chamber activities by serving as buddies during a new member's first year. In addition, they also do Pop-In visits at member businesses!
If you want to schedule a Pop-In visit with the Shakopee Chamber Ambassadors so they can learn more about you and your business and help you make connections, email Annette Belding, Membership & Events Director. If you are interested in serving as a Shakopee Chamber Ambassador, email Tim Zunker, Shakopee Chamber Interim President. |
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Shakopee Chamber Ambassadors (l. to r.): Terry Pederson, HomeTown Bank; Tim Whitcomb, Farmers Insurance - Tim Whitcomb Agency; Sandi Wedmann, Associated Payroll Services; Amy Schmidt, McNearney-Schmidt Funeral and Cremation; Rhonda Kalal, Think GREAT; Mary Bury, Foresight MSP; Annette Belding, Shakopee Chamber Membership & Events Director; Tara McNeally, HomeTown Bank; Mike Louden, Mortgage Avenue; Jenny Ames, Shakopee Public Schools; and Lisa Folz, Hampton Inn. |
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