Biz Buzz
November 16th, 2020
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Holiday Season Preparation Tips Webinar
Tuesday, November 17
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, and the Better Business Bureau to maximize and utilize the spotlight that is Small Business Saturday to best position your business for the holiday season. Guest speakers will present tips and actionable items you can use right away so you can better meet the challenges COVID-19 presents. Click here to register.
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Does Your Business Need Help With The CARES Act?
Minnesota’s network of Small Business Development Centers provides the professional expertise and guidance that small business owners need to flourish in today's competitive and ever-changing business world. Their regional offices across the state can explain, and help you navigate, enroll in, and get access to CARES Act resources so you can apply for and receive the funding your business needs. If your business has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, you would like to start a business, fix your business, or grow your business to the next level, contact their Twin Cities Metro SBDC office at 651-962-4500 or smallbusiness@stthomas.edu.
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SBA Training Opportunities & Business Resources
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MN Chamber Of Commerce Events
2020 Women In Business Legislator Program: Women Leading The Way Toward A Vaccine
Wednesday, December 2
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This year’s virtual program will kick-off with a panel discussion between women who have been working directly with the fight against COVID-19 to discuss what’s next. What are things going to look like as we approach the New Year? What needs to happen to get this vaccine out to the general public and what tactical approaches are already in the works for the vaccine? Click here to register.
Statewide Policy Tour - Winter 2020
(dates & times vary by region)
The Chamber’s semi-annual Statewide Policy Tour is your opportunity to discuss how actions at the capitol impact your business. This winter’s tour might look a little different but it’s no less important to make your voice heard. Throughout December, the Chamber will host a series of virtual tours based on geographical regions. Click here for more information and to register.
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Need Project Help? Shakopee CAPS Intern Program Goes Virtual
The Shakopee CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) is an elective program for juniors and seniors that immerses students into authentic career experiences with the help of local business partners. As unpaid interns, students become fully immersed in a professional culture, solving real world problems, using industry standard tools, and are mentored by actual employers, all while receiving high school and college credit.
We know it may not be possible at this time for some locations to have students in person so we're making some adjustments to create an easy, safe, and mutually beneficial experience for all. Do you have projects that need to be completed? We’ll handle providing student workspaces and monitor their day-to-day work. As a business partner, you'll need to check in with the student to ensure the work is meeting your needs.
These eight-week internships will be held February 1 – March 26. Students intern about 2 hours a day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. To help us plan, job descriptions are due this month, but can be tentative, as we know things can change. Interested in learning more? Contact Zach Eidelbes.
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‘Tis the season to share joy and show love for our favorite small businesses!
This year it's more important than ever to support local small businesses. Shop
small - both in-store and online - on Small Business Saturday, and all season long.
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Southern Valley Alliance provides victims of domestic violence and their families with support, referrals, protection, and advocacy. The Shakopee Chamber is proud to be a drop-off location for Southern Valley Alliance's Gifts of Hope program, which helps make the holidays a little brighter for their clients. Please bring new, unrapped gifts to the Chamber office (1801 East County Road 101, Shakopee).
Donations will be accepted Monday, November 16 - Friday, December 4.
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Don't Miss Out On Guild's Ladder of Hope Event
Thursday, November 19
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Invite your friends and family to attend this virtual gala that offers a chance to connect with Guild and hear unforgettable stories of hope, healing, and recovery. With the event online, it's easier than ever to attend - just click here!
Guild is a Minnesota not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that empowers those living with mental illness and/or experiencing long-term homelessness by helping them find the tools they need to lead stable, fulfilling lives in communities of their choosing. Help Guild raise money to support their lifesaving services.
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In case you've missed an epidose of the Chamber Podcast - now is a great time to get caught up! Listen to all of our podcasts by going to Shakopee.org/podcasts or you can subscribe to our podcast at:
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Podcast Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
Quarterly Platinum sponsorships are available, as well as 30-second commercials (both audio and visual). Podcast videos will be hosted and boosted on Facebook with a reach of approximately 10,000 weekly. Click the links below for more info. Email the Chamber or call 952-445-1660 to secure your promotional opportunity! |
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Ad Sales To Begin For 2021 Membership Directory
Once again, the Chamber will be partnering with E&M Consulting to produce our annual Shakopee Chamber Membership Directory & Buyer's Guide.
The Membership Directory is a comprehensive list of chamber members that helps potential clients and customers find your company quickly and easily. In addition, the directory is a great resource used by many Chamber members to introduce themselves to other businesses in the Shakopee area and locate products and services from companies they can trust. Our printed directory gets mailed to our membership once per year and is a nice complement to our online directory.
All members will be represented with listing information, of course, but E&M Consulting will soon reach out to you about expanding your marketing in the publication. With rates starting as low as $69 and flexible invoicing, there are advertising options available for every business. If you are interested in pursuing advertising this year, click here to see the rates and sign up for space.
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The Shakopee Chamber Discount Card Is The Perfect Gift For Everyone On Your Holiday Shopping List!
The Shakopee Chamber Discount Card gets you great deals at local restaurants, stores, and establishments while supporting our community businesses as they continue to deal with the impact of COVID-19.
Discount Cards are just $25 each, feature over $100 in savings, and can be used multiple times through 5/31/21!
Buy your card online and have it mailed to you. Click the button below for a list of participating businesses and the deals they are offering.
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