January 23, 2023

Wake Up With Shakopee - Get to Know Main Street Breakfast

Tuesday, February 14th

7:30 AM - 9:00AM

Turtle's 1890 Social Centre

$12 Per Person

Join us for a delicious breakfast as we discuss the many new and unique things happening at the Shakopee Chamber and in Downtown Shakopee! Register.

Co-Op Marketing Opportunity With Explore Minnesota

Team up with Explore Minnesota in the marketplace to increase tourism to and within Minnesota. Co-op marketing is a great way to stretch your marketing dollars, try a new/emerging tactic at less of a risk, or get into a prominent publication/run a campaign that perhaps your budget doesn't allow on its own. The program is available to Minnesota tourism-related businesses in the public and private sector such as:

• Hotels, resorts, and other lodging properties
• Breweries, wineries, distilleries, and destination restaurants
• Attractions, museums, sightseeing companies, and destination retailers
• Theaters and performing arts groups
• Outdoor recreation outfitters
• Golf courses
• Events open to the public

If you have any questions about this program or are interested in potential partnership, please contact Chamber President Tim Zunker at 952-445-1660 or tzunker@shakopee.org.

County Road 42 Bus Rapid Transit Study

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority is leading the County Road 42 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Study to identify what BRT should look like on the County Road 42 corridor between Shakopee and Rosemount. MVTA would like feedback about how people currently use the corridor and destinations you would like this BRT line to serve. To share your feedback:

• Take the project survey

• View and leave comments on the interactive feedback map

• Email your input to planning@mvta.com

• Mail your comments to MVTA at 100 E. Highway 13, Burnsville, MN 55337

Take a look at the factsheet for an overview of the project. The last day to take the survey and comment on the map is Tuesday, January 31st.

Creating An Online Presence For Your Business

Scott County Library is offering a series of classes aimed at small business owners who are interested in creating an online presence with a business website. The four one-hour classes will take place on Thursday evenings in February via Zoom.

New Expanded Clinic Hours

Minnesota Occupational Health is pleased to announce their clinic hours are expanding: Beginning Monday, February 13th, MOH will open at 7:00 AM for walk-in and scheduled appointments, allowing for even greater access and convenience for their clients.

Free Membership For Chamber Businesses With 10 Or Fewer Employees

Launched in 2020, the Minnesota Chamber’s Small Business Federation Membership allows Federation Partners the opportunity to offer a complimentary membership in the Minnesota Chamber to their private sector members with 10 employees or fewer. Not only does this partnership allow the Federation to expand its grassroots outreach, it provides a direct and tangible benefit to the state’s smallest businesses. Small business federation members have access to information and resources reserved for Minnesota Chamber members, the option to attend events with statewide business leaders, and the opportunity to access cost savings products and services. If you are interested in taking advantage of this free membership, please reach out to Tim Zunker, Shakopee Chamber President.

Register Now For 2023 Leadership Academy

In times of certainty and times of confusion, leadership is one of the most critical factors in determining an organization's success. Leaders are developed through purposeful training and immediate application of that training content in their organization. Leadership Academy is about going deeper into leadership development. It is a customized program built on investing in leaders with a curriculum rooted in application and results. All sessions are facilitated by Scott Morrell with Rebar Leadership. Registration is now open for the 2023 program.

2023 Reds, Whites & Brews

Friday, March 3rd

7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Canterbury Park

$80 General Admission

$130 VIP Admission

Join us again this year at Canterbury Park for Reds, Whites & Brews, an evening to savor samples from some of the best local wineries and breweries. Plus, enjoy tasty bites, live entertainment by GB Leighton, a silent auction, and more! Or come early to get the VIP treatment which includes exclusive beer and wine tastings, top-notch hors d'oeuvres, and a private concert by Joe Wheelock. Register now! (And don't forget to check out the sponsorship opportunities and other ways you can promote your business and support this event.)

Inspire: Shakopee Chamber Women's Series

Wednesday, March 8th

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Stonebrooke Golf Club

$45 Chamber Members

$55 Non-Members

The Shakopee Chamber is excited to introduce our new women's forum, a quarterly series of events designed to connect business women in a new, relevant, and purposeful way. The first event of 2023, "Trusted Conversation & Meaningful Connection With Shakopee's Top Women Leaders", will feature a panel of top local business women who will share what’s working for them, what they’ve learned along their path to success, and how all women can leverage opportunities to realize their greatest potential. Click here to register - plus get additional event information and learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Get Your Shakopee Mug!

These beautiful Shakopee mugs were custom designed by the extremely talented Willow at Ivory & Sage! A mug is the perfect holiday gift for all your Shakopee friends and family - and don't forget to grab one for yourself, too. You can purchase your mug online, buy it at the Chamber office, or pick one up at Shakopee Brewhall or Bluff Creek Boutique (Shakopee location) during regular business hours. The cost is $23 per mug.