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5-Second Survey Question of the Week
This Week's Topic: Spending in the DCR Region
Approximately how many cities or townships within the DCR Region did you personally and/or your business, spend money in, within the last month? This includes Eagan, Empire, Farmington, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, Sunfish Lake, West St. Paul, and Castle Rock, Eureka and Hampton Townships.
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Last week’s question was ‘How many new employees have you hired in the past 6 months?'
Responses showed that there is hiring activity in our midst with only 25% of respondents having hired no employees, 25% hired 1 in the last 6 months, 25% hired 3-4, and 25% hired 5 or more.
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Free Multicultural Courses Through DCTC are Still Available to Members | |
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Two DCR members have reached out in the last week to sign up for classes! There is still time to take advantage of these free classes at DCTC as DEED has extended the timeline through which the Multicultural Training can be taken.
Reach out to Jalthoff@dcrchamber.com with “Free Training” in the subject line if interested.
Click HERE to learn more about this opportunity!
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Update Your Headshot at the Women's Leadership Forum | |
Jeannine Pohl from Block Portrait Studios is offering professional headshots on-site at the Women's Leadership Forum on March 21. For a discounted rate of $75-$95, update your professional image for LinkedIn, your website, or any other platform. Dress to impress and take advantage of this exclusive offer! Buy your tickets or table today! | |
Women's Luncheons are Back this Spring | |
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Building on the energy that will be generated at the Women's Leadership Forum, we are thrilled to announce that the Women's Luncheons are returning in 2025! The first event of the year is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, at Southern Social. This a great opportunity for connection, inspiration, and growth. Learn more and register!
Spotlight Speaker Call
We are looking for a Spotlight Speaker for this event! If you’re interested, please send a one-paragraph bio to Kayla. Share your expertise and insights with our incredible group of women.
Thursday, May 15, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Southern Social, 1940 Rahncliff Court, Eagan
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Meet the Chamber for New and Prospective Members | |
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Our monthly Meet the Chamber event is for new and prospective members curious about how to get the most from your DCR membership. Held at Think Bank Eagan, this event gives you the opportunity to ask questions and find the spot within the Chamber that works for you! Click HERE to learn more and register.
Wednesday, February 26, Think Bank Eagan, 8:45 - 10:00 am
4245 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Eagan
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New Virtual DCR Networking Group | |
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The Chamber's new virtual networking group — DCR Member Connect, hosted by Jeannine Pohl of Block Photography — goes live this Wednesday. Learn more and register HERE.
Wednesday, February 26, Noon
Zoom link provided upon registration
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New Horizon Rosemount Ribbon Cutting | |
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Sign Up to help celebrate New Horizon opening their doors in Rosemount! Come for the ribbon cutting and stay for the tour of the facility.
3:00 pm - Introductions and Refreshments
3:30 pm - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Tours to Follow
Thursday, February 27, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
2730 149th Street West, Rosemount
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Coffee Break at Twin City Homes - Beyond the Yellow Ribbon | |
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Come to the next Coffee Break at Twin City Homes and learn more about Rosemount's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization benefiting active duty military and veterans in our community.
Thursday, March 13 at 8:00 am
3020 145th Street West, Rosemount
There's a few Coffee Break dates remaining for 2025! August 14 & 26, September 11 and November 25. Contact Kayla to reserve your spot!
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Upcoming Events
St. Croix Hospice Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, March 18, 2121 Cliff Drive Suite 101, Eagan 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Eagan State of the City
Thursday, March 20, Royal Cliff Event Center, 2280 Cliff Road, Eagan 7:30 - 9:00 am
WomEn’s Leadership Forum (DCR’s Largest Event!)
Friday, March 21, Radisson Blu, MOA 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Congresswoman Craig Visits Chamber Members | |
In December, Congresswoman Angie Craig visited the DCR Office and expressed interest in touring businesses and organizations belonging to DCR Chamber Members. This opportunity was previously shared in a Weekly Update, and several members extended invitations. During her recent time in the district, she visited with three participating members: Minnesota Behavioral Specialists, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Rosemount, and Twin City Homes. | |
Paige Berland, President of Clinical Operations and Camille Heyman, President of Program Operations, Minnesota Behavioral Specialists, Congresswoman Angie Craig, Jon Althoff of your DCR | |
Congresswoman Angie Craig, Don Sinnwell,Broker, Twin City Homes and Founding Member (20 years ago) of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Steve Bruce, Board Member/Treas., Beyond the Yellow Ribbon | |
Be a Voice for the Business Community at Chamber Day at the Capitol | |
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Join DCR President Jon Althoff and other DCR Members at the Capitol this April. Be a voice for the business community as we meet with our DCR Region delegates to discuss issues facing business in Dakota County.
Sign up for the 2025 Chamber Day at the Capitol!
Thursday, April 3, Minnesota State Capitol, 9:00 - 11:30 am
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Happy Birthday West St. Paul!
The City of West St. Paul was founded 136 years ago on February 22, 1889. It’s no wonder that our longest participating DCR Member, Westview Park Apartments, has been a Member for over 62 years. Next longest? NSP, now Xcel Energy, at just under 62 years.
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Amazon Acquires Property in Eagan
As reported by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal last week, Amazon.com Inc. has acquired over 95 acres of the former Thomson Reuters campus in Eagan, supporting other indicators that the e-commerce giant is involved in a redevelopment of the site. Minneapolis-based developer, and DCR Member, Ryan Cos. US Inc. is in the process of transforming 179 acres of the Thomson Reuters’ 263-acre campus into a mix of industrial and residential uses. Read HERE for further detail.
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Farmington Assistant City Administrator
The City of Farmington is in the process of hiring a new Assistant City Administrator to help support Lynn Gorski and her City Team. More details to come next week.
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Check out upcoming DCR Chamber events on our online calendar! | |
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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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