Metro Solid Waste Plan Virtual Briefing

Help shape trash and recycling policy in the Twin Cities metro. The seven-county metro waste is expected to grow 19% by 2042. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently released a draft of the Metropolitan Solid Waste Policy Plan with 70 recommendations for managing this waste problem while growing our reuse and recycling economy over the next 20 years. Join agency leaders for a virtual briefing on their recommendations on Thursday, August 3 at 8:00 AM. 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. Awards will be presented on September 13 at The Oaks at Eagan Community Center. Nominees will be selected for the following categories

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

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

Happy Hour Hosted by Ayars & Ayars



Join us for a fun happy hour hosted by Ayars & Ayars Inc. 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!

Vikings VIP Training Camp Experience

Register to join the ticket waitlist for this event. The DCR Chamber has sold out of its tickets, and additional tickets will be released if/when they become available from the other participating Chambers. They will be awarded to those on the waitlist in order of registration date/time.

Watch a scrimmage between the Minnesota Vikings and the Arizona Cardinals!

Network with an exclusive group of members from eight chambers. This experience includes premiere views of the Land O'Lake's Practice Fields, food and beverage, chance to hear from MN Vikings leadership, open-air shaded structure with fans, complimentary parking, access to all general admission activities at training camp.

Coffee Break - City of Farmington

Join us for a Coffee Break on Thursday, August 10 hosted by the City of Farmington. Network with fellow members and the City staff. Farmington has seen an increase in activity and expansion of the business community. Learn more over a cup of coffee at City Hall.         

Let's Connect Happy Hour - Minnwest Bank and OMNI Winery & Taproom

Join us for happy hour from Tuesday, August 15, 3:30 – 5:00 PM hosted by Minnwest Bank and OMNI Winery & Taproom. Network with other Chamber members, their clients, and members of the community. OMNI Winery serves all sorts of beer and makes all sorts of wine for all sorts of people.

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.

Golf Classic Winners and Photos

The 17th Annual Golf Classic was a success! Check out the photo gallery highlighting all the golfing fun. There were winners too!

Mega Putt Contest $500 Winner: Judy Skeie-Voss 

Women’s Longest Putt: Kirstee Fong

Women’s Longest Drive: Becky Scherr

Closest to the Pin: John Young

Men’s Longest Drive: Marcus Munson

Men’s Longest Putt: Ben Boike

1st Place Team

Bruce Draeger, Neil Kriz, Jon Hanzalik

2nd Place Team

Derek Boeve, Kevin Kuboushek, Brandon, Reichel, Matt Schmid

3rd Place Team

John Young, Eric Rosky, Kris Klein, Justin Houck

Middle of the Pack

Caelen Anderson, Drake Dietz, Brian Hanneman, Terry Guilds

Thank You to Our Golf Classic Sponsors!

New Members

Dakota Truck

21450 Humboldt Ct 

Lakeville, MN 55044

(952) 469-4277

Renewed Members

Chapter Aesthetic Studio – 1 year

St. Paul Area Association of Realtors – 25 years

Independent School District 196 – Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan – 6 years

Precise Body Sculpting – 1 year

Activated Growth – 1 year

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

Ice Cream Social at Minnwest Bank

Stop by Minnwest Bank in Eagan for their ice cream social on Wednesday, July 26, from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. All are welcome and there will be drawings for MN Vikings and Fair tickets.

Mendota Heights News



Find out how the City achieved the GreenStep Cities Step 2 Award. Dine outdoors in the park for the Food Truck Festival on August 11 from 4:30 – 8:00 PM, starting with The Teddy Bear Band and then at 6:30 PM is the Revved Up! band specializing in music from the 90s and 2000s.

Farmington 24-Hour Walk for Cancer

Farmington Mayor Joshua Hoyt, Police Chief Gary Rutherford, and city council member Holly Bernatz walked the Boeckman Middle School track from 6:00 PM Thursday to 6:00 PM Friday as part of the local Relay for Life event.

Check out upcoming DCR Chamber events on our online calendar!

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