Chamber Office Closed April 15
The Chamber office will be closed on Friday, April 15, for Good Friday. Enjoy your Easter weekend!
|
|
Mendota Heights’ Remarkable Leadership
Mendota Heights Living recognized four women leaders for Mendota Heights:
- Mayor Stephanie Levine
- City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson
- Police Chief Kelly McCarthy
- Dakota County Regional Chamber President Maureen Scallen Failor
|
|
2022 Chamber Day at the Capitol
Plan to attend Chamber Day at the Capitol on April 20! Personally meet with legislative leaders responsible for key business issues. Register here.
|
|
Kid to Kid Ribbon Cutting
We celebrated the opening of the first Kid to Kid in Minnesota. It pays families to recycle their great kids' stuff. That means real cash money into the pockets of families in our community - giving a new meaning to SHOP LOCAL!
|
|
Networking Over Lunch
Women of the Chamber attended the first Women’s Luncheon at Casper’s Cherokee in Eagan. They enjoyed fun conversations and answered the question of the day. Look for the next luncheon in May.
|
|
Coffee Break Sponsored by 360 Communities
Join us for a cup of coffee and networking on Tuesday, April 26 at the Coffee Break hosted by 360 Communities and held at Art Works Eagan.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, 360 Communities provides hope and support to about 15,000 individuals each year.
Following the Coffee Break is an Exhibition called “What were you wearing?” at Art Works. 360 Communities and Art Works in Eagan are partnering for a free live exhibition. Attendees are welcome to check out the exhibit after the Coffee Break.
|
|
Young Professionals Get Together
Calling young professionals to join the East Metro Regional Chamber Young Professionals Group for its first 2022 outing to “Behind the Scenes at the Minnesota Vikings Museum” on Tuesday, April 26, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM for $25.
The event is in conjunction with five other local Chambers. There will be networking, appetizers, cash bar, and group tours of the museum. Future events include a St. Paul Saints game in June, and a Professional Development Conference in October.
Looking to sponsor ($550 per event or $1,500 for all three events)? Contact Laura for benefit details at Lroehl@dcrchamber.com or 952-300-1734.
|
|
The Future of Higher Education for Dakota County and Minnesota
Colleges and universities have relied on traditional economic models to sustain them. For the majority of private institutions, this means enrolling a stable number of tuition-paying students. In the case of public institutions, it means receiving consistent state appropriations, in addition to tuition revenue. The pace of change in the economy, as well as the global COVID-19 pandemic, has impacted the reliability of traditional models, putting pressure on institutions to readjust their strategies.
Please join us on Thursday, April 21 for this important conversation on the future higher education from the experts.
|
|
Rosemount State of the City
Join Mayor Bill Droste as he delivers the Rosemount State of the City on April 22. Mayor Droste will review the city accomplishments over the past year, and hear the exciting vision of what’s to come as Rosemount continues to grow and develop into a vibrant community to live and do business in.
|
|
Farmington State of the City
Join Farmington Mayor Josh Hoyt on Friday, April 29, as he presents the Farmington State of the City Address. This is a great opportunity to hear how your city council is working hard and setting plans today for a bright future for Farmington.
|
|
Ambassador Highlight
The Ambassadors are a team of professionals who volunteer their time to help promote the Dakota County business community and support Chamber functions. They are a group of enthusiastic members who act as the welcoming arm of the Chamber to ensure that the membership is being served. Meet three of the Ambassadors, with upcoming Weekly Updates to include more highlights.
|
|
Affordable Connectivity Program
Comcast is participating in the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is a $30/month credit on Internet service. Right now, eligible households can bring free high-speed Internet home with Internet Essentials from Comcast. The federal government Affordable Connectivity Program will cover the monthly price of home Internet so there’s no cost to you. Visit InternetEssentials.com or call 1-855-846-8376 and sign-up to be automatically enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program if approved.
If you are already a Comcast or Xfinity customer, but not an Internet Essentials Customer you can still learn more about the Affordable Connectivity Program and eligibility requirements to also enroll in the program at https://xfin.tv/3tSFN4m.
|
|
News from Our Partner - US Chamber of Commerce |
|
Dream Big Awards
We are excited to announce the US Chamber’s Dream Big Awards has opened. Applications from small businesses must be submitted by July 8, 2022. A $25,000 cash prize will be awarded to the winner. This is a great opportunity to get national and local exposure. More information on the awards and the link to submit an application can be accessed by clicking here.
Employer Roadmap: Childcare Solutions for Working Parents
Working parents have long struggled to access the affordable, quality childcare that enables them to participate in the workforce, but COVID-19 has made things even worse. The resulting impact on our workforce and organizations of every size and sector is more acute than ever and, for employers, it’s affecting their bottom line. Please read the article from the US Chamber of Commerce for more information.
|
|
Shred Event
Residents of West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, and Lilydale are invited to bring your items to the Shred Event on Saturday, April 23, from 9:00 AM to noon.
What to shred: receipts, check stubs, old bills, medical records, tax records, internal correspondence, etc. It is free and unlimited.
Where: WSP Sports Complex, 1650 Oakdale Avenue, West St. Paul 55118
|
|
National Work Zone Awareness
The week of April 11-15 is National Work Zone Awareness Week bringing attention to motorists and worker safety and mobility issues in and around work zones. Drive safely.
|
|
Networking at its Best
Registration is Required
|
|
|
|
Thursday, April 14, 2022
8:00 - 9:00 AM
|
|
|
|
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
9:00 - 11:00 AM
|
|
|
|
Thursday, April 21, 2022
8:00 - 10:00 AM
|
|
|
|
Friday, April 22, 2022
8:00 AM
|
|
|
|
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
8:00 - 9:00 AM
|
|
|
|
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
8:45 - 10:00 AM
|
|
|
|
Friday, April 29, 2022
8:00 - 9:30 AM
|
|
|
|
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
4:45 - 6:00 PM
|
|
|
|
Thursday, May 19, 2022
4:30 - 6:30 PM
|
|
|
|
Monday, June 20, 2022
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
|
|
For more information on becoming a member, please email Laura Roehl, Director of Marketing & Partnerships, at Lroehl@dcrchamber.com or 952-300-1734.
|
|
Renewed Members
If you have any questions or concerns about your membership renewal, please contact Anna Schueler at aschueler@dcrchamber.com or call 651-288-9204.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
