What's New
You will notice we have updated the look of the Weekly Update starting with this issue. The categories are now easier to identify.
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Representative Angie Craig - Listening to Businesses
Maureen Scallen Failor, Chamber President, met with Representative Angie Craig and commented, “I had the opportunity to meet with US Representative Angie Craig from Congressional District 2 on Friday, May 6, 2022. Our conversation focused on the health and welfare of our small businesses. Rep. Craig has been meeting with businesses in the district to hear first-hand how they are doing, and recovery from the pandemic to workforce development continues to be top of mind for our businesses.
The Chamber’s responsibility is to continue communicating with our public officials like US Rep. Craig about what is happening with our member businesses and community members. Reach out to me if I can assist with connecting you to any of our Public Officials in Dakota County as we are “The Voice of Business for Dakota County.”
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Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund & Bonus Checks
Last week, the Legislature passed and Governor Walz signed the bill to repay the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and provide bonus checks to Frontline Workers. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is currently calculating revisions to the UI tax amounts owed by over 130,000 employers and will send employers a letter once the recalculation is complete. Information for employers, including FAQ to help businesses is available at this link: Unemployment tax changes: How they affect you / Employers - Unemployment Insurance Minnesota (mn.gov)
The Minnesota Department of Labor is working on developing an online application system for eligible Frontline Workers to apply for a bonus check and has set-up a website which will be updated as more information is available: Frontline Worker Pay (mn.gov). In addition, there is a link to sign up to receive updates about Frontline Worker Pay.
For other resources please check out DEED’s website here: Employment and Economic Development info
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Minnesota Business Vitality Council (MBVC) Releases Report on Childcare Businesses
Early care and education (ECE), a critical part of the economic infrastructure in Minnesota, is dealing with a long-standing crisis. Under the State’s Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), a working group charged by DEED’s Minnesota Business Vitality Council (MBVC) has released a final report and recommendations to support the creation and sustainability of child care businesses.
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Legislative Insights
With less than a month to finalize the Legislative session, we heard updates and insights from Representative Heather Edelman, Representative Spencer Igo, Senator Zach Duckworth, and Senator Melissa Lopez Franzen during last week’s Public Affairs Series. They fielded questions related to bonding bills (it is a bonding year), tax relief, surplus allocations, public safety, gambling, education, mental health support, workforce needs, and capital investment. The final breakfast for this year’s Public Affairs Series will conclude on June 3 with “It’s a Wrap” review of the Legislative decisions for this session.
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Enlightened Leads Group
The group has a new name, new dates, and enhanced focus. It is a relationship based referral group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Members will help each other navigate resources while building ongoing business relationships. Cost is $125/year. Come as a guest on the 4th Wednesday of the month to check it out. To join, contact Laura Roehl or Traci Leffner.
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Women's Luncheon is Tomorrow
Tomorrow we will be meeting for the second Women’s Luncheon at the Pool & Yacht Club for great conversations - introduce your company, answer the question of the day, and enjoy a delicious lunch.
REGISTER
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Join the Awards & Gala Committee
Looking for a way to get involved, meet new members, and have some fun? Join the Business Excellence Awards & Gala Committee. The kick-off meeting is Tuesday, May 24 at 1:30 (virtual or in-person). The event is planned for October 28. Contact Becca (651-288-9203) to sign up.
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Inver Grove Heights Police Department Open House
You are invited to join the community for National Police Week at the Police Department’s Open House on May 18. Meet members of the department including K-9 Chase, peek inside the mobile wagon and squad cars, enjoy refreshments, enter the raffles and giveaways.
Register here
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Minnesota Valley Transit Authority’s Burnsville Bus Garage
The long-awaited modernization of Minnesota Valley Transit Authority’s Burnsville Bus Garage officially began May 4, 2022 with a groundbreaking ceremony at the facility located on Rupp Drive in Burnsville. MVTA Chief Executive Officer Luther Wynder said upgrading the facility has been a priority for many years and noted that the building was constructed in 1977 as a manufacturing plant that was retrofitted for public transit.
The DCR Chamber provided support to this project for funding. For the full press release click here.
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MVTA 4FUN Bus
Ride the 4FUN Bus to your favorite places!
The smartest play on summer is the 4Fun Bus. Relax as you roll past the gas pumps to top destinations, in clean, cool, WiFi comfort.
4FUN destinations:
- Mystic Lake
- Canterbury Park
- Valleyfair
- Mall of America
- Stop at Marschall Road Transit Station
The 4Fun Bus runs on Saturdays and Sundays, May 21 through end of October
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Women's Luncheon
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Coffee Break - The Open Door
Thursday, May 12, 2022
8:00 - 9:00 AM
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Meet the Chamber
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
8:45 - 10:00 AM
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Ribbon Cutting: Goldfish Swim School - Eagan
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
3:00 - 3:30 PM
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June Public Affairs Series
Friday, June 3, 2022
8:00 - 9:30 AM
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