What's New

To all our members and community partners, the DCR Chamber Staff wishes you a successful and prosperous New Year. Thank you for your continual support of the Chamber.

New Year, New Minimum Wage

Minnesota’s minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation on January 1, 2023, to $10.59 an hour for large employers and $8.63 an hour for other state minimum wages. Learn more about the rates for large employers, small employers, training wage rate, youth wage rate, and employer communication process to employees.

Legislative Reception – Postponed to February

The Legislative Reception is moving from January 11 to February (date to be announced). The change allows time for the legislators to get established in their roles and get the date on their schedules. Look for the revised date in next week’s Update.  

Taco John's Ribbon Cutting Rescheduled

The Taco John's ribbon cutting in Eagan has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 5 at 9:45 AM.

Coffee Break: Drake Bank

Drake Bank will be the host for the January 10 Coffee Break. The bank gathers a large community of members, clients, and community leaders to its event. Located in St. Paul, they are a community bank focused on helping businesses prosper and providing the best in personal banking services. Established in 2002, they have been “building better futures” for 20 years.

Coffee Break: Viking Lakes, The Warming Haus



Join us for a hot cup of coffee at the Coffee Break on January 24 hosted by Viking Lakes in The Warming Haus next to the Omni Hotel. Attendees are invited to explore the Ice Maze after the break.

DCR Chamber Annual Meeting



The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, "Making It Happen, Making It Matter" reviews what has happened in 2022, highlights the Chamber’s 2023 programs and initiatives, awards the Public Official of Note and the Ambassador the of Year, followed by a reception with appetizers and cash bar. The keynote speaker is Jeanne Crain, President and CEO from Bremer Financial Corporation.

Don't miss out on celebrating the successes of the Chamber, which positively impact our partners, cities, businesses, and communities.

Thursday, January 19, 2023

3:00 – 5:30 PM

Lost Spur Golf and Event Center

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Dakota Electric

Gateway Bank - Mendota Heights

SKB Environmental

Superior Service Center

Viking Lakes

WomEn's Leadership Forum

The 12^th Annual WomEn's Leadership Forum featuring “Backstories Matter” will Engage, Educate, and Empower professionals of all levels. The conference features female speakers and panelists, who share their stories, advice, and help to empower their peers. The Marketplace will again display many vendors and businesses offering tasty treats, apparel, accessories, services, beauty products, travel options, and more! 

Sponsorships are available – contact Laura at lroehl@dcrchamber.com or 952-300-1734.

Check Out the Enlightened Leads Group

Looking to kick off your new year by joining a leads group. You are invited to check out the Enlightened Leads Group. 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 meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 7:30 – 8:30 AM at Sovran, Inc., Eagan.

New Members

For more information on becoming a member or sponsorships, contact Laura Roehl at lroehl@dcrchamber.com or 952-300-1734.

Renewed Members

Minnesota Behavioral Specialists – 1 year

Minnwest Bank – 25 years

Superior Service Center – Eagan – 29 years

Castle Rock Agency – 28 years

Eagan Arms Public House – 2 years

Udder Tech Inc. – 3 years

VR Business Brokers - Mergers and Acquisition – 5 years

Harrington Langer Associates – 11 years

Insurance by Design, LLC – 9 years

WorkForce Centers of Dakota & Scott Counties – 20 years

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

The Open Door's 10th Annual Super Bagging Event

Join Aquatennial Commodore Scott Swenson and The Open Door for their 10th annual Super Bagging Fundraiser on January 11-12 to fight local hunger! Volunteers will take over 7 local Cub Foods Stores (420 shifts) to bag groceries for tips all weekend long! Volunteer for a shift here.

The Open Door Will Have a New Home

The Open Door is moving to a new home on January 10 at 3000 Ames Crossing Road in Eagan. In their new, larger space they will be able to bring in more food, store more food, and ultimately distribute more food to make greater strides toward ending hunger in Dakota County.

Mendota Heights Latest News



Find out what is happening in Mendota Heights, including that the outdoor ice rinks are now open, Coffee with the Council, public works updates, and more.

Check out upcoming DCR Chamber events on our online calendar!

Update Membership Files, Company Changes, Post your News, Hot Deals, and Job Openings

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