We are moving our office on Thursday, March 27, 2020 and Friday, March 28, 2020. We will be available via email and phone. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.
Our new address is 1895 Plaza Drive, Suite 110, Eagan, MN 55122; our phone numbers will not change.
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A Message From DEED
It’s been an unprecedented week for the Minnesota economy. Below are three suggestions from DEED that will useful:
Spread Helpful Information
In a crisis, misinformation can spread quickly as people are thirsty for news and rumors spread fast. We need to counter that by letting people know exactly what’s going on, and what resources are available for help. Here are some links to share with the business and civic community:
- If you’re a business or a worker who has general questions about how COVID-10 affects business, consult our COVID-19 Information page.
- If you’re going to apply for unemployment benefits, APPLY ONLINE. Phone lines are jammed and have long wait times. The URL is www.uimn.org.
And of course, the most important overall message is to
#StayHomeMN
.
Tell Us How You Can Help
Our State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) has set up an intake process for private sector offers to help during the COVID-19. Already we’re hearing a lot of offers for assistance to provide critical parts for emergency operations, additional masks, and other capital resources.
If you have an idea for the way your business can help government, please email:
HSEM.ppp@state.mn.us
Coronavirus Aid Law
President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law. The Act requires employers to provide paid leave for some employees related to the COVID-19 crisis, among other measures. Here are some important items to note relative to the Act:
- Paid Sick Leave – The law requires 80 hours of paid sick leave for employees of companies of fewer than 500 employees (compensation caps also apply). Leave would be available for workers who:
- Are or may be sick with COVID-19
- Have to care for a family member with the illness
- Have a child whose school or childcare facility has been closed (or whose childcare provider is unable to provide care due to illness)
- Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – The Act would also require partially paid leave under FMLA when an employee is unable to work or work from home due to a school or childcare closure related to COVID-19. This benefit would be available to individuals who have worked for their employer for at least 30 days.
- Benefits under the new law will expire on December 31, 2020.
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Weekly Update Sponsored By:
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Dakota County COVID-19 Resources
The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce has created
this web page
to help serve our business, non-profit, and community partners and to give updates on City, County, State, and Federal news and information about COVID-19. We will be providing regular updates with reliable information and resources.
Interactive Rosemount Business Operations Map
Many Rosemount business are still open but have changed services and hours. Use
this tool
for up-to-date information.
New Virtual Resource Center
Enjoy Eagan has put together a great resource center that’s now live and available on
their website
. You’ll find all the latest restaurant pickup/delivery options, area closures, announcements from the City of Eagan and more. They also have a new hashtag (#SupportEaganBusinesses) that’ll be popping up on social media. If any of your businesses have specials, updated hours, donation opportunities, etc., they what to hear about it.
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Virtual Meeting Etiquette
- Be on time.
- If you aren’t speaking, MUTE yourself.
- Wear clothes
- Don’t eat during the video conference.
- Participate as if you were physically in the same room. (aka no checking emails or doing other work waiting for someone to call your name.)
- Look up at your monitor, not down.
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Save The Date - DCR Chamber Golf Classic
Monday, June 15, 2020
Mendakota Country Club
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
A popular event among our members, the DCR Chamber Golf Classic promises to be a day of relaxation, priceless networking, and friendly competition! MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Held at Mendakota Country Club, one of the most beautiful golf courses in Dakota County, this event is a perfect opportunity to get out from behind your desk and connect with the community.
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Postponed Events
- All Chamber events/programs are postponed through March 31, 2020.
- Rosemount State of the City Address,
April 8, 2020
- Dakota County Critical Issues Forum – Housing in Dakota County, and what does it mean for business?,
April 16, 2020
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Community Events Calendar
If you have posted a community event on the DCR Chamber Community calendar and it has been postponed or cancelled, please update your listing. If you need assistance, we are happy to help. Please call 651-482-9872 or email
info@dcrchamber.com.
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North State Mechanical
16136 Excelsior Ct
Rosemount, MN 55068
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For more information on becoming a member, please email Nicole McCarthy at
nmccarthy@dcrchamber.com
or call her at 651-288-9200.
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Update Membership Files, Company Changes
Post your
News
,
Hot Deals
, and
Job Openings
Log in
by entering your username (email) and password to gain access to your company's member site to update information and take advantage of all the marketing tools included with your membership.
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