Help Shape Trash and Recycling Policy in the Twin Cities Metro!

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently released a draft of the Metropolitan Solid Waste Policy Plan with 70 recommendations for managing the seven-county metro area’s waste problem while growing our reuse and recycling economy. Recommendations include weekly curbside recycling and composting pickup and fees on restaurant takeout containers. Join agency leaders for a virtual briefing on their recommendations on Thursday, August 3 at 8:00 AM. Learn more and register here.

Leaders in Local Government Nominations



Do you know a local government in the East Metro Region that is demonstrating innovation and excellence in its programs and services? Help amplify and celebrate these organizational achievements by completing the brief nomination form for the 2023 Leaders in Local Government Awards by July 28. Nominees will be selected based on their initiatives and public policies that advance the public good and demonstrate a commitment to effective and responsive government in one or more of the following categories. Awards will be presented on September 13 at The Oaks at Eagan Community Center.

• Business Retention and Expansion
• Communications and Marketing
• Innovation
• Planning, Land Use, and Public Works
• Public Safety

Last year’s winners in our region were: Dakota County for the Innovation award, City of Farmington for Communications and Marketing, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office for Public Safety.

Sponsor the event for $750 – contact Laura at lroehl@dcrchamber.com for details.

The 17th Annual Golf Classic was a Success!

The day turned out to be a perfect golf day for the DCR Chamber annual Golf Classic held at Brackett’s Crossing Country Club. Here is a peek at some photos from the day; next week the professional photo gallery will be ready to view.

Coffee Break Hosted by Coldwell Banker Realty

Chamber members enjoyed a cup of coffee and great conversations at the Coldwell Banker Realty Coffee Break featuring their new office in Riverpoint Center for 80 of their agents. Robert Phyle spoke to the group about their new business location. We also celebrated with a ribbon cutting to welcome them into their new building. The Coldwell Banker brand has grown to become one of the most well-known and trusted names in real estate around the globe with more than 100,000 agents serving clients in 40 countries.

Ribbon Cutting: Candlewood Suites - Eagan

DCR Chamber members celebrated the grand reopening of Candlewood Suites – Eagan. Candlewood Suites gave tours and presented their new upgrades and design, making it a great place to stay while you are away. They have pet-friendly hotel suites, full kitchen, separate bedroom and bathroom, indoor pool, and more!

Coffee Break - Caponi Art Park

Join us for a Coffee Break at Caponi Art Park on July 25. Meet other members for networking, conversations, and coffee. The Park is on 60-acres of rolling, wooded hills that are embedded with art offering cultural and educational experiences in an inviting, natural setting. 

Enlightened Leads Group

You are invited to check out the Enlightened Leads Group held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. The group is a relationship based, referral group where business professionals get together with their peers to discuss strategy, work through problems and obstacles their business is facing, while building an ongoing business relationship with other group members. The group meets from 7:30-8:30 AM and the next times are July 26 and August 9.

Happy Hour Hosted by Ayars & Ayars



Join us for a fun happy hour hosted by Ayars & Ayars Construction at the Chart House in Lakeville on Thursday, July 27, from 3:30 – 5:30 PM. Come meet other Chamber members, enjoy complimentary drinks and food!

New Members

Corporate Technologies

6210 Bury Drive 

Eden Prairie, MN 55346

(952) 715-3581

Renewed Members

Costco Wholesale – Eagan – 4 years

SouthMetro Score – 3 years

If you have any questions or concerns about your membership renewal, contact Anna Schueler at aschueler@dcrchamber.com or 651-288-9204.

360 Communities Golf Tournament

The 30th Annual Lewis House Golf Tournament on August 7 is an opportunity to have fun while supporting 360 Communities’ domestic and sexual violence prevention and intervention work! The theme for this anniversary event is Pins and Pearls. Men and women will play in the morning and women only in the afternoon, decorating their carts and dressing up according to the theme.

The Open Door’s Outrun Hunger 5K Fundraiser

Join The Open Door at their 3rd annual 5K on August 19! It is a fun, family-friendly event supporting their work to provide fresh and healthy food for thousands in Dakota County! There will be prizes, runners receive a 5K t-shirt, and breakfast.

Mendota Heights News

Steps for solicitors - solicitors, including peddlers and transient merchants, who wish to work in Mendota Heights are required to register with the City prior to operating. Meet new City staff – Darby Keech and Joe King. Register your Night to Unite event.

Life Time Fitness Coming to Rosemount

Life Time executives, the City of Rosemount, and DCR Chamber celebrated the new Life Time Fitness coming to Rosemount at the ground breaking event. Congratulation speeches were delivered by Parham Javaheri (Chief Property Development Officer), Mayor Weisensel, Jon Althoff (Chamber President), and Paul Theisen (Rosemount City Council member).

Free Business Consulting

Open to Business offers free one-on-one business consulting to help small businesses with budgeting, cash flow management, projects and other financial matters. Learn more.

Check out upcoming DCR Chamber events on our online calendar!

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