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This SUNDAY
Volunteers Still Needed!
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2020 Annual Dinner
A beautiful evening of connections and celebration
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2019 Award Winners
(L to R): Josh Martinson of Helm Electric (Community Business Partner of the Year), Bob Curtis of Bob Curtis Agency Farmers Insurance (Ambassador of the Year), Bruce Rydeen of Cerron Commercial Properties (Business Person of the Year), Melissa Scoles of QA1 Precision Products (Education Business Partner of the Year), Paul Gintner of BTD Manufacturing (Tourism Business Partner of the Year), Ken Coons of Advanced Wireless Communications (Volunteer of Year).
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Presenting the awards were
(top L to bottom L)
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Mayor Doug Anderson
Community Business Partner
Sandy Crosby, ThinkGREAT
Ambassador of the Year
Danielle Rasmussen, Holiday Inn
Tourism Business Partner
Trent Hochsprung, C.G.T. LTD
Volunteer of the Year
Cindy Nolan, Lakeville Area Schools
Education Business Partner
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Long time Chamber members (L to R): Tom and Colleen LaBeau, Shelia Longie, Bob Bayer, and presenting sponsor Beth and Brian Rascovich
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Beth being a good sport as Jim is poking a little fun at her. Thankfully he was also thanking her for her support at the same time!
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That was so sweet, but my hubby cannot get off that stage fast enough!
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A special thank you to outgoing Board Chair, Loren Solfest, and incoming Board Chair, Jim Kretsch for not only your work throughout the year, but a wonderful program as well!
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The Chamber Foundation celebrating the almost $8,000 in scholarships and grants that were given to Lakeville Area Schools and Chamber member employees in 2019.
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Presenting the award to Bruce, were last year's recipients Kris Murto and Steve Volavka of Ensemble Creative & Design.
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Bruce Rydeen celebrated the night in the same way that he conducts his every day business, by honoring all of those who have been a part of his success along the way. He did so with gratitude, humor and humility. It was an honor to present the 2019 Business Person of the Year.
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SILVER SPONSORS: MOR Golf & Utility, Metro Equity Management, ThinkGREAT
IN KIND SPONSORS: Cornerstone Copy, Flora, Etc.
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Thank you to the Dakota Scott Workforce Board, and Mark Jacobs, for creating a monthly forum for Dakota County Chamber Presidents, the Dakota County CDA and County Managers from both counties to discuss business topics - including workforce, transportation, economic development and more.
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This Week in Lakeville Works
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Thank you GEO
& Design Mentors!
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Thank you to several of our local business professionals for taking time to mentor some of our Lakeville North Geometry & Design students! Over the course of 5 sessions, they will be discussing career paths, skills needed, typical workdays and other professional advice.
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Pictured: Jason Viana with the Open Door, Kelvin Borchardt with Hearthside Food Solutions, Mark Booth with Morgan Planning Group (and Lakeville alum!), Zach Johnson with teh City of Lakeville. Not picutred: Don Seiler with Lakeville Brewing.
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This week, some of our hospitality & tourism businesses visited the Athletic Directors at both high schools to talk about the complimentary services the Convention & Visitors Bureau offers to local sports teams who are planning their tournaments. A HUGE thank you to Julie Chen of the Waffle Bar for bringing so many wonderful sweet and savory treats!
If you, or someone you know, coordinates any of our youth tournaments, contact Jeanne Hutter today to learn about how we can help you!
Jeanne@lakevillechambercvb.org
Pictured (Left photo): Naomi Rogness (LSHS), Karen Peters (Hampton Inn), Amanda Brandt (Holiday Inn & Suites), Chelsea Girten (Hampton Inn), Julie Chen (Waffle Bar), Jeanne Hutter (Director of the CVB), Ashley Huh (LSHS senior & Chamber Capstone student)
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Mr. Blanchard goes
to Washington
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Sue and Jay Blanchard of Safety Signs were invited to the White House for the signing of the USMCA this week.
Poli-Sci Lesson: USMCA is the United States Mexico Canada Agreement.
If you remember, Safety Signs hosted Vice President Pence in Lakeville last fall.
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...So I went home.
It's Friday...get outta here!
Have a great weekend.
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