What's New

The DCR Chamber is Getting Excited for 2024!

We are starting to plan the events and programming that will be occurring in 2024. Are you interested in hosting a Coffee Break or Happy Hour? Do you want to be a Spotlight Speaker at a Women’s Luncheon? Contact Becca at bscholz@dcrchamber.com or 651-288-9203 to get more information.

What You Need to Implement: Mandatory Leave Laws Discussion

Join us for November’s Advocacy and Issues Forum on Thursday, November 2 at 8:00 AM for an in-depth discussion on the MN Safe & Sick Leave and Paid Family Medical Leave laws. Kristin Kingsbury, Shareholder with Bassford Remele and McKenzie Tompt, Senior HR Specialist at Insperity, will present the ins and outs of the laws and answer your pressing questions. This is your chance to get direct, detailed information and answers regarding the coming changes.

Candidate Forum

The DCR Chamber held a Candidate Forum for the open Rosemount City Council seat on Thursday, October 19, supported by the City of Rosemount which allowed the Forum to be held in their Chambers and televised with their support. The Candidates (L-R) Al Viall, Jr., Tami Klimpel, and Robert Hendel, were all clear with their views on DCR Member topic questions and offer options for the voters of Rosemount. The election will be held on November 7, 2023. The one-hour Forum can be viewed here on YouTube: 

Ribbon Cutting Celebration - Hypointe Childcare - Rosemount

Join us for a ribbon-cutting celebration on Thursday, October 26, to welcome Hypointe Childcare to the Rosemount community. We will cut the ribbon at 4:45 PM. There will be giveaways, tours of the new facility, and light refreshments. 

Let’s Connect Happy Hour Hosted by Ayars & Ayars, Inc.

Ayars & Ayars Inc. is hosting a Let’s Connect Happy Hour on Friday, October 27 at Dan’s Bar and Grill. Join us from 3:00 – 5:00 for a great evening of networking, appetizers, and beverages.

Coffee Break – The Open Door

Join us on Thursday, November 9 for a Coffee Break hosted by The Open Door. The Open Door is a hunger relief organization dedicated to ending local hunger through access to healthy food. Come learn more about their mission and network with fellow DCR Chamber members.

Last Chance to Register

Do not miss your chance to attend the Business Excellence Awards Celebration! Registration closes on Monday, October 30 at 5:00 PM. There will be dinner and drinks, Wine & Spirits Pull, 360 photo booth, and fun entertainment. Plus, the Dessert Dash is back. Join us for an evening of celebration and be there to hear the winners announced live!

Interested in volunteering at the event? Contact Becca at bscholz@dcrchmaber.com or 651-288-9203.

Thank you to our sponsors!

November Women’s Luncheon

Join us on Tuesday, November 14 at Casper’s for lunch and great networking. Our Spotlight Speaker, Stephanie Elliston, Certified Professional Coach and owner of The Steady Elevation will speak on how to understand the levels of resiliency.

New Members

Minnesota Twins

Target Field

1 Twins Way

Minneapolis, MN 55403

612-659-3572

Renewed Members

Neighbors, Inc. – 20 years

Inbound Studio LLC – 6 years

Coldwell Banker Realty and Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty – 34 years

VENDELLA euro boutique & coffee haus – 4 years

BankCherokee – 4 years

Pine Bend Paving, Inc. – 26 years

Mendakota County Club – 43 years

Elfstrum Consulting – 14 years

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

Gateway Bank Fall Festival – Mendota Heights

Stop by on October 28 from 9:00 AM – noon for the Gateway Bank Fall Festival. There will be over 800 pumpkins to choose from, treats, cider and coffee, a face painter, a balloon artist and more! Bring your family/friends.

Halloween Trail Walk

Dress in your best not so spooky costume for some Halloween fun at Viking Lakes on October 28! Visit trick or treat stations, dance to the Monster Mash and play Halloween themed games. Pre-registration is required.

Fidelity Bank Announces New Name and Launch of Re-brand

Fidelity Bank, based in Edina, has rebranded to Scale Bank. “The name Scale Bank says so much about how we build relationships with our clients, support our employees in their careers, and manage our business operations,” said Todd Williams, Scale Bank President, and CEO.

Solar Project Commissioning Ceremony

DATE: Friday, November 10

TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

LOCATION: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery

This event will include a reception, program and light lunch. Please RSVP in advance to katie.weatherly@fhr.com.

This event will be held outdoors in an area with rough terrain. It is recommended that appropriate shoes be worn.

DCR Chamber’s Mayors Cup

As part of the DCR Chamber's Community platform, we are supporting Breast Cancer Awareness month and so are three of our Mayors! Joshua Hoyt of Farmington, Dave Napier of West St. Paul and Jeff Weisensel of Rosemount are kicking field goals to raise money for the American Cancer Society breast cancer initiatives AND to win the first annual DCR Chamber Mayors Cup. Mayor Napier of West St. Paul will be kicking at the WSP Dome on Wednesday, October 25, Mayor Weisensel will be kicking at Flint Hills Athletic Fields on Thursday, October 26, and Mayor Hoyt will be kicking his field goals on Friday, October 27, at Rambling River Park (Feely Fields) in Farmington. Mayor Napier is the first Mayor to pass the $1,000 donation mark. If there is a tie for first on kicks made, the Mayor with the most dollars raised by October 31, wins. Stay tuned for more details.

Please consider donating money to support our Mayors and the mission. Click on the links for each Mayor to learn more and to donate.

Check out upcoming DCR Chamber events on our online calendar!

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