January 16, 2023

Join Us For The Shakopee Chamber & Visitors Bureau's 2023 Annual Meeting

Thursday, January 26th

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Canterbury Park

This special luncheon will include recognition of outgoing board members, the installation of new board members, a recap of our past year and accomplishments, and a preview of the Chamber’s plans and goals for 2023. Register.

GOLD SPONSOR

St. Francis Regional Medical Center Announces Construction Of Surgery & Endoscopy Center 

St. Francis Regional Medical Center and its owners, Allina Health, HealthPartners Park Nicollet, and Essentia Health, are proud to announce construction plans for a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center aimed at expanding the surgical services in our southwest metro community. The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) will be located on the southeast corner of the hospital campus and will include the addition of a TRIA Orthopedics clinic. Construction on the St. Francis Surgery and Endoscopy Center will begin in the spring of 2023. The 46,000 square foot building will house the new surgery center, the TRIA clinic and orthopedic urgent care, and space for future service offerings. Expected to open in early 2024, the surgery center will be owned by St. Francis and managed by HealthPartners Park Nicollet. Click here to read the press release in its entirety.

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.

In Case You Missed It

The following webinars taking place on February 8th will provide updates about the latest work of the Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline and discuss upcoming dual training grants and how you can start a dual-training program at your business: Health Care Services Industry Forum (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM); Information Technology Industry Forum (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM).

Welcome, New Members!

The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce our newest members. Help welcome them by sending an email, stopping by their business to introduce yourself, or striking up a conversation at one of our events. We strive to connect our members to one another and to the community. Click on the logos below to learn more about our new members.



Brad Tabke

Renewing Chamber Members

Thank you to the following businesses for your ongoing support of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce. With your partnership, we can continue our mission of growing Shakopee's business community through advocacy, membership programming, and economic development.

Acorn Mini Storage

American National Bank

Caliber Collision

CAP Agency

Edina Realty - Dean Lakes

Enestvedt & Christensen, LLP

Floors To Go

Integrated Marketing+Design

KWG Advisors

Lloyd's Construction

Metropolitan Dance Alliance

Minneapolis Oxygen Company

Shakopee Veterinary Clinic

SkyWater Church

SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288

The Sixton Apartments

Weber Johnson Public Affairs

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.

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.

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.