September 19, 2022

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. All Chamber members who attend will receive a free drink ticket and appetizers. Register now!

Candidate Forum

Thursday, September 29, 2022

River Valley Church - Shakopee

The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting an in-person candidate forum at River Valley Church in Shakopee. A video of the forum will be available shortly after the event by going to Shakopee.org/resources/elections.

Forum Schedule

3:00 PM – Scott County Attorney

3:45 PM – Scott County Commissioner District 3

4:30 PM – Minnesota Senate District 54

5:30 PM – Minnesota House District 54A

6:30 PM – Minnesota House District 54B

7:30 PM – Shakopee Mayor

8:30 PM – Shakopee City Council

9:30 PM – Shakopee School Board

For guests attending in person: No campaign t-shirts, buttons, or any signage will be allowed inside the venue. Guests will be asked to watch silently, hold their applause, and silence cell phones. If any guest does not follow these rules, that person may be asked to leave by organizers.

Meet The Candidate Videos

Videos of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce's Meet the Candidate interviews are now available for viewing.

Student Career & Business Connections Expo 2022

Friday, November 4, 2022

Shakopee High School - Field House

The Student Career & Business Connections Expo is aimed at high school students exploring careers, 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.

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)

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.

Manufacturers' Summit

Thursday, October 13, 2022

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

Quincy Hall, Minneapolis

The MN Chamber of Commerce is again hosting their annual Manufacturers' Summit. This event is a critical piece of the month-long salute to Minnesota’s manufacturing community in October. Join leading manufacturers and business leaders to dig into issues and opportunities facing this key sector of our economy. Register now.

SBA Training & Resources

Take a look at training opportunities and business resources available through the SBA's Minnesota District Office and their partners.

In Case You Missed It

Every Wednesday through November 2nd, join CareerForce for short webinars about resources available to strengthen your hiring plans, increase retention, and reach new job seekers. 

Register for the MN Chamber's Economic Summit on November 17th. Learn how decisions at the Capitol impact the state's business climate and what steps Minnesota can take to attract, retain, and grow businesses in our state.

CAP's Food and Nutrition programs need to raise $15,000 by the end of September to support increased needs and rising costs. You can help CAP by hosting a food drive, donating food, or through a monetary gift. 

Registration is open for the SSGP Fall Craft & Vendor Fair on November 5th. Proceeds from the fair will benefit the 2023 Shakopee Senior Graduation Party.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join Southern Valley Alliance by displaying purple lights and yard signs to take a stand against domestic violence, create awareness, and show victim-survivors they are not alone.

Now Hiring!

Financial Advisor Administrative Assistant

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.

Shak-O-Lantern Festival

Downtown Shakopee

Saturday, October 1, 2022

The Shak-O-Lantern Festival will feature fun for the whole family including a vendor market, food trucks, and “trunk or treating” for the kids!

Monthly Luncheon

Valleyfair

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Tricks and Treats, Valleyfair's all-new, over-the-top, larger-than-life, gotta-be-there Halloween event packed with fun and family-friendly eeriness.

Monthly Luncheon

Shakopee High School

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Enjoy a lunch that will be prepared and served by the Shakopee High School Culinary Arts Students.

Holiday Breakfast To Honor Our Non-Profits

Shakopee High School

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Join us for a holiday breakfast to honor our non-profit members and the amazing work they do for our community. The Shakopee Foundation will contribute a percentage of the proceeds from this event to our non-profit Chamber Members.