Mana Brewing Co recently opened in Downtown Shakopee. Join us tonight for their ribbon cutting and help us welcome this new business to our community!

Minnesota businesses have access to a range of financing tools and free or low-cost services that can help them find international customers and grow their international sales. This webinar will familiarize you with types of accessible exporting programs and give you contacts to take the next step and explore these programs further. Click here to register for this free webinar.

Leadership Shakopee is a development program designed to give emerging and existing leaders a behind-the-scenes look at our community and the role it plays in our state and global economy.

The class will participate in a series of educational and hands-on opportunities designed to inspire and inform. In addition to going behind the scenes, cohort members will also engage in discussions with local elected officials and senior leadership at many of our companies and city and county departments. Cost is $950 per registrant. This year's program will begin on August 9th. Register now.

The Shakopee Chamber recently hosted candidate forums for Scott County Commissioner District 3, the Republican primary for MN State House District 54A, and MN State Senate District 54. These forums were recorded and the videos are now available on the Chamber’s Facebook page, YouTube channel, and website.

Main Street Shakopee is in search of a tree for Holiday Fest! Contact Heather Proskey at the Chamber office for more information.

MVTA is searching for a local artist to design a MVTA bus wrap! Your bus wrap design must highlight the MVTA brand and capture the communities/customers they service. The bus wrap will be showcased for six months, making appearances on MVTA routes – including service to the State Fair! Submissions are due August 1st. Get all the contest details here.

Police or fire, it's the question of the ages! Salute your chosen side by donating blood at the annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. The winning side will get a trophy (and bragging rights) for the next year. But no matter which side is victorious, the real winner will be Memorial Blood Centers and the recipients of the life-saving gift of blood. Sign up here or email Cristie Lesko for more info.

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Local roofing company - and Shakopee Chamber member - The Roof Guys has launched a new initiative called “The Roof Gals” with the hope of highlighting and offering more opportunities to women in the roofing industry. Check out the article from Southwest News Media!

We hope to see you all in Downtown Shakopee on Wednesday night!

Authentic learning experiences are the product of successful community partnerships. Join the Academies of Shakopee and Shakopee High School teachers, administrators, and fellow business leaders in a collaborative environment aimed at bringing our partners together to help move students and our community forward. Click here for additional event details. Please register by August 15th.

Ten of today’s most prolific leaders were asked the same question: What is The One Thing that makes a leader worth following? Their insights will spark your motivation to grow into a leader worth following.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to promote internship and employment opportunities at your business.

Refer a member to the Shakopee Chamber and receive a $75 credit towards your annual membership renewal. No limit! Email Annette Belding for details.

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