August 29, 2022

A Selfie Is Not A Headshot!

A professional headshot is a must-have in today’s social media-driven society. The first impression others get of you is often formed by what they see online so, of course, you want to put your best face forward! The Shakopee Chamber and Nicole LaCoste Photography are offering an opportunity to have a professional headshot taken to use on websites, social media profiles, business cards, and more.

The cost is $55 per chamber member, which includes a ten-minute session, edited photos, and a digital download of all the images. Your choice of an indoor or outdoor photo shoot! Pre-registration is required to secure a time slot.



Session 1 - Monday, September 12th

Session 2 - Wednesday, September 14th

The Shakopee Chamber & Visitors Bureau recently hosted a welcome luncheon for incoming Shakopee teachers at The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park. This luncheon, which celebrated the upcoming school year, also included a tour of Shakopee for the new teachers and information from our business partners in the community. Thank you to HEART Response Team for generously sponsoring lunch from Pablo's Mexican Restaurant for the teachers and for donating the awesome school supplies that will help start the year off on a fun note for the teachers.

The Shakopee Chamber also thanks the following businesses for their donations to Shakopee Public Schools for needed school supplies for the 2022-2023 school year:

Pam Breeggmann

Edward Jones Investments - Paul Youngs

Flagship Insurance Services, Inc. - David Pass

Hellmuth & Johnson - Michael Klemm

Infinity Eye Care - John Stensos (pencil boxes)

Jurewicz Financial - Matt Jurewicz

Mortgage Avenue - Mike Louden

O'Brien Dental Care - Pam Breeggemann

Red's Savoy Pizza - Kris & Rachel Residence

Shakopee Brewhall - Caitlin Drayna

Uncover The Secrets Of The Most Successful Businesses On Google

Thursday, September 8, 2022

1:00 PM

Free Webinar

Your Google Business Profile is the single largest source of organic (non-paid) exposure for your business online and may be the first impression you make on potential customers. Miles Partnership, a strategic marketing company focused exclusively on travel and tourism, will lead the webinar. They’ve worked with hundreds of destinations and hospitality businesses around the world and have developed a tactical workshop to assist in navigating the Google Business Profile platform.  Join this webinar to learn best practices to optimize the Google presence of your business and maximize your conversions in just a few minutes every week. Hosted by Explore Minnesota. Register now.

Exporting Trends: Growing Minnesota Through Global Trade

Exporting Trends, a report from the Minnesota Chamber’s Grow Minnesota! team, assesses changes in Minnesota’s export performance over time, with a focus on emerging trends during the past two years. The report will share how Minnesota exports have grown and changed in recent decades, how Minnesota’s performance compares to other states, and what goods and markets are driving growth for state exports.

In Case You Missed It

Check out Money Smart, a small business management series that provides a practical introduction to topics related to starting and managing a business.

Providing Hope For 40 Years

In the early 1980s, victims of domestic violence in Scott and Carver counties had nowhere to turn for help. To fill this void, a local survivor of spousal abuse joined with community volunteers to raise awareness and offer support services. They established Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women in 1982. Today, SVA continues to be the only comprehensive domestic violence agency located in Scott and Carver counties. Since its founding, the nonprofit has helped more than 22,000 women, men, and children to lead healthier, violence-free lives. SVA's existing facility in Belle Plaine cannot meet our community's growing need for services. The Restoring Hope, Rebuilding Lives Campaign will allow SVA to create a more accessible and secure facility consistent with best practices for creating a healing environment for victims of domestic violence. Find out more about their capital campaign gift plans.

Sign Up For Trunk Or Treating At The Chamber's New Halloween Event!

Businesses and organizations are invited to join us at the Shak-O-Lantern Festival with their decorated vehicle (car, van, or truck) and park on First Avenue to hand out candy or other giveaways to kids as they trick or treat from vehicle to vehicle. (Kindly take allergies into consideration when choosing candy or other edible treats.) You can also provide games, crafts, or activities at your vehicle. Register now to be part of the fun on October 1st in Downtown Shakopee! And don't forget to check out the sponsorship and vendor opportunities.

Student Career & Business Connections Expo 2022

Friday, November 4, 2022

Shakopee High School - Field House

Student Career Expo 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (open to high school students only)

Business Connections Expo 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM (open to the public)

The Student Career & Business Connections Expo is aimed at high school students exploring career possibilities, as well as members of the general public who are seeking employment or looking for new job opportunities. This is the perfect time to promote internship and employment opportunities at your business. There are three ways for your business to get involved:

1) Exhibit at ONLY the AM Student Career Expo (free)

2) Exhibit at ONLY the PM Business Connections Expo ($200)

3) Exhibit at BOTH the AM and PM Expos ($200)

Click here to register.

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.

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.

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.

Becker Arena Products, Inc.

Bill's Toggery

Brad Billings State Farm

Dahlen Sign Company

Friendship Church

J&E/Earll Manufacturing

Memorial Blood Centers

Mid-America Festivals

Pablo's Mexican Restaurant

Palmer Bus Service Shakopee

Southern Valley Alliance

Star Choice Credit Union

Xcel Energy

Ribbon Cutting

Mallards Restaurant & Lounge

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Mallards is excited to have you explore their new restaurant. Help us welcome them to Shakopee with a ribbon cutting.

Shak-O-Lantern Festival

Downtown Shakopee

Saturday, October 1, 2022

The Shakopee Chamber's new autumn event will feature a band, vendor market, food trucks, and "trunk or treating" for the kids!