The DCR Chamber of Commerce Community joins the broader Community of our friends in Burnsville, in expressing our grief and condolences to the fallen heroes over the weekend. Read the President of the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer Harmening's in memoriam letter.

New Development Throughout Dakota County



April's Advocacy and Issues Forum, on Thursday, April 4, will cover the latest advancements, projects, and initiatives shaping Dakota County's landscape. This Forum is being presented by Community and Economic Development staff from our official cities. Join us in discovering how innovation and growth are transforming Dakota County for the betterment of its residents and future generations.

Coffee Break - Boden Senior Living & Eagan City Lifestyle



On Tuesday, February 27, join us in Apple Valley at Boden Senior Living for a Coffee Break. You will be able to learn about Boden Senior Living and tour the facility while also meeting Amy Sousa and learning about Eagan City Lifestyle Magazine.

March Boost Your Business - Leveraging LinkedIn and other tools to find great employees



Join us on March 7 at 8:00 AM at Lost Spur Golf and Event Center for the second Boost Your Business Series. This session will discuss using LinkedIn and other tools to aid you in attracting candidates to you and to find candidates. 

• Making sure you have an excellent company and personal profile to represent your firm on LinkedIn and other sites.
• Using AI tools to write jobs descriptions for you
• Posting jobs and using your network to get the word out
• Searching for the right candidates
• What other tools are out there that are free and fee based?

Coffee Break - Twin City Homes and Rosemount Beyond the Yellow Ribbon



The DCR Chamber will be at Twin City Homes for the Coffee Break on Thursday, March 14. Come to casually network, while having a cup of coffee and learn about the great work Rosemount Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is doing.

13th Annual Women’s Leadership Forum

The 13th Annual Women’s Leadership Forum is being held on Friday, March 15 at the Radisson Blu – Mall of America. Register now for this amazing, annual event!

One of the highlights of the Forum is the Marketplace where many vendors and businesses display tasty treats, apparel, accessories, services, beauty products, and more! 

Some of our 2024 Vendors are: Block Portrait Studios, Here's The Deal Spice Company, Northcast, NoshPosh, Primitiva Jewelry, Toffee by Jane, and so many more!

Interested in being a Marketplace Vendor, contact Jane Bachul at jbachul@dcrchamber.com for more information.

2024 Eagan State of the City Address

Join the Dakota County Chamber of Commerce and community members at the Eagan State of the City. Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire will give his annual State of the City address on Thursday, March 21 at the Thomson Reuters Headquarters. Mayor Maguire will share how the City, with the help of our community, has been reimagining our places, spaces, and services, so Eagan is a place where everyone can thrive.

New Members

Interstate Truck Driving School

Melissa Collins – Office Manager

33 Wentworth Ave East

Suite 120

West St. Paul, MN 55118

(651) 735-9250

cole@interstatedriving.com

Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc.

Susan Ryan – Donor and Volunteer Relations

4107 Oakbrooke Trail

Eagan, MN 55122

(651) 983-9235

susan.ryan@shpbeds.org

Southern Social

Kristin Arnold – General Manager

1940 Rahncliff Court

Eagan, MN 55122

(651) 478-7919

kristin@southernsocialmn.com

TForce Worldwide

Charlie Goers – Account Executive

6667 West Old Shakopee Rd

STE 109

Bloomington, MN 55438

(952) 345-3187 (work)

Charlie.g.goers@tfwwi.com

Renewed Members

Squeaky Commercial and Residential Services – 1 year

Landberg Law Office – 11 years

Storm Creek – 3 years

Harmony Health Chiropractic – 5 years

Tech River – 1 year

Morgan Planning Group, LLC – 35 years

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

Stephanie Aman Wins Award

Congratulations Stephanie Aman on winning the 2024 Emerging Professional of the Year award from Economic Developers Association of Minnesota (EDAM)! She is the Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Farmington and has been working for the city since April 2023. She works with the Economic Development Authority among many other duties! Check out their video to learn more about Stephanie’s award. 

City of Eagan Assigned a Triple-A Rating

The City of Eagan has again been assigned a triple-A rating by Moody's Investors Service. This rating reflects the City's solid economic base and strong cash and fund balance ratios. The Moody’s rating also notes the City’s good fiscal stewardship. Receiving this rating puts the city in the strongest position possible to invest in the community.

Dakota County Library Self-Service Hours Expanded

Having self-service hours allows libraries to expand hours to 6 a.m.–11 p.m., seven days a week,​ including holidays. Watch this story by Town Square TV's Insight 7 to learn how the new self-service hours at Dakota County libraries is making them more accessible. Self-service hours will be expanded to all Dakota County libraries throughout this year. 

Chamber Foundation Awards Scholarship for Law Enforcement Student 

The Chamber's Charitable Foundation has awarded a "FourWins" scholarship to Payton Powell, who is working toward his A.A. degree in law enforcement, with an emphasis on culturally-responsive peace officer training. Payton's time at Inver Hills Community College in the Culturally Responsive Professional Peace Officer has helped further develop his understanding and commitment to the diverse and growing communities in the county and state at large, and he is looking forward to moving into a rapidly evolving profession.

Lindwurm Qualifies for 2024 Olympics

Dakotah Lindwurm of Dakota County is the very first Minnesotan to qualify for the 2024 Olympics! Lindwurm finished third in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials with a time of 2:25:21. We’ll all be watching and cheering!

Check out upcoming DCR Chamber events on our online calendar!

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