April 20, 2020

The Shakopee Chamber team is working from home and can be reached via email or cell phone. Angie Whitcomb, President & CEO Cell: 612-210-3090 Email: awhitcomb@shakopee.org Tim Zunker, VP of Marketing Cell: 320-493-8605 Email: tzunker@shakopee.org Ashley Grotewold, Main Street Director Cell: 605-682-9068 Email: agrotewold@shakopee.org Cristy Chadderdon, Billing & Operations Manager Cell: 612-245-1183 Email: cchadderdon@shakopee.org - As a reminder, many local businesses are open during this time. Please support Shakopee's economy by supporting Shakopee's businesses.

Shakopee Area Resources For COVID-19 The Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau has compiled a list of helpful resources for business and personal issues related to COVID-19. You can find this list on our website, www.shakopee.org . We will update as information becomes available. If you have any additions, please contact us at info@shakopee.org .

REGISTER HERE Though there is no charge to attend, registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with an invitation to join the Zoom meeting.

A re you feeling cooped up and in need of human interaction due to social distancing requirements? US TOO! Grab your favorite beverage and join us on Zoom THIS Thursday for a Virtual Happy Hour! REGISTER HERE! (Zoom info will be sent upon registration. Must be registered to attend.)

Register Now For Leadercast 2020! Thursday, May 7 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Virtual Event CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF SPEAKERS AND TO REGISTER The largest one-day leadership event in the world, broadcast live each year from Atlanta, brings together globally respected experts on one stage to share knowledge and insights from their leadership journeys. Disturbance. Disorder. Disarrangement. Many people think these are negatives in the workplace, but Leadercast Positive Disruption will show how disruption is the best way to make positive, lasting changes in your organization and beyond. Learn how to purposefully interrupt organizational functions to bring new energy, ideas, processes, and success to your team.  Due to COVID-19 and Leadercast’s mission to keep attendees, host sites, and staff safe, this year’s event is being converted into a virtual leadership development experience like no other! Further details on how to attend virtually will be communicated to you prior to event day.

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FREE Live Webinar - Planning Thru Chaos Wednesday, April 22 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST As we prepare to come out of the COVID-19 crisis, most people do not have a plan for success as we return to our New Norm. The benefits of strategic planning are often overlooked and underutilized when things are running smoothly. But when we experience turbulent times, Planning thru Chaos must become a priority. Every business is like an aircraft - not designed to remain on the airfield of mediocrity, even during challenging times. It was created to soar to new levels of success and you need to focus on your Flight Plan to elevate.  With the worldwide crisis in full effect, are you looking to elevate your results now? Then reserve your seat. Erik Therwanger, Founder of Think GREAT, will teach you how to enhance your strategic plan, engage your aircrew, and reach new and exciting Flight Levels (goals) through these chaotic and unprecedented times. Register here.

Apply Now For The 2020 FAST-TRACK Challenge Do you own a recently incorporated business in Scott County? Have a product or idea you would like to launch to form a business? Or do you have an established business with a new product or service you would like help launching? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, the Scott County FAST-TRACK Challenge is for you! This award-winning business competition provides you with the resources to develop or fine-tune your business plan, develop a pitch for your business, and potentially be selected as a finalist to compete for mentorship, cash, and professional services to help your business succeed. The Scott County FAST-TRACK Challenge is free to enter and there is no minimum age requirement. In order to be eligible, individuals must be willing to locate their business in Scott County, have a viable product or service idea, and be willing to participate in the FAST-TRACK Challenge live event. Applications are being accepted now through August 31, 2020. Click here for more information and to apply.