October 10, 2022

Ribbon Cutting At Shakopee Florist

Wednesday, October 12th

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

155 1st Avenue East, Downtown Shakopee

Shakopee Florist recently opened a gorgeous new space in the heart of Downtown Shakopee! Stop in to see the beauty of the new store and meet the owner.

2nd Congressional District Candidate Forum

Thursday, October 13th

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Dakota Technical College, Rosemount

Click here for additional information about the forum and to register. There is no fee to attend.

In 2022, all 435 House seats and 35 of the 100 Senate seats are on the ballot. Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District race is one of the top races in America with a record amount of spending. This race is a rematch from 2020 and will be watched from all parts of the country. Join us for an informative conversation with the 2nd Congressional District candidates, US Rep. Angie Craig (D) and Tyler Kistner (R).

Candidate Forum & Meet The Candidate Interviews Available Online

The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce's Candidate Forum and Meet the Candidate interviews are both now available on the Chamber's website.

$139,000 Available For Waste Reduction & Reuse Grants

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is offering Environmental Assistance grants for projects working to expand waste reduction and reuse, rental, and repair efforts around the state. These strategies have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants, reduce the demand for resource extraction, and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. By extending the useful life of existing materials and strengthening trained skillsets in repair, reuse also supports the local economy and increases access to products and services. Applications are due no later than 4:00 PM on Thursday, November 17th. 

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

Effective January 1, 2023, MN's minimum-wage will increase; find resources regarding minimum-wage rates, including a fact sheet, a video, and more, at dli.mn.gov/minwage.

Sign up for the SBA's FREE Cyber Summit on October 26th which will feature experts from the public sector, major technology platforms, business coaches, and small business owners themselves to share the best approaches to protect your business from cyber-attacks.

Attend the MN Chamber's Economic Summit on November 17th to 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.

Shakopee Cub Foods Manager Receives State Award

The Minnesota Crime Prevention Association awarded Shakopee Cub Foods manager, Paul Breiter, with the 2022 Business of the Year Award. This award is given to a business that has assisted with Crime Prevention programs in a given area. Shakopee programs that Paul and Cub Foods generously support include Shop With A Cop, Bark In The Park, and Project Community Connect.

Read the whole story here. Congratulations, Paul!

Chamber Scares Up Some Fun At October Luncheon

A big thank you goes to Valleyfair for hosting our October Luncheon! Their catering department provided a delicious lunch and we enjoyed our behind-the-scenes look at Valleyfair's spooktacular new Halloween event, Tricks and Treats.

Zombie Rampage

September 29th - October 31st

Canterbury Park

This one-of-a-kind experience includes a ride on a 14 feet tall monster bus through a course with live-action zombie actors as targets! Adrenaline and thrill seekers alike can put their skills to the test and see how well they can fight off the walking dead. Each ride lasts approximately 20 minutes and includes 100 paintballs. More information.

Canterbury Oktoberfest

October 14th – 16th

Canterbury Park Event Center

Featuring brews, good eats, live music, and games! Get ready to Polka the evening away in your best German attire on Friday and Saturday and bring the whole Family out for even more German Festival fun on Sunday. Explore everything the “Wiesn” has to offer, with specialty vendors, games and contests, and authentic traditions for a unique experience at Canterbury Park. More information.

Be Part Of The Fun At Holiday Fest!

December 3rd

Downtown Shakopee

Holiday Fest is an open streets celebration to kick-off the holiday season! This fun-for-the-whole-family event will feature a vendor market, pictures with Santa, a walk-through parade, tree lighting, and fireworks. There are still some sponsorship opportunities available but they’re going fast. Sign up your company or organization to be part of the stationary parade, or secure a stall in our vendor market to promote your business or sell your handmade goods. Register now!

Fireworks Sponsor

Champion Sponsor

Contributor Sponsors

Registration Now Open For 2023 Program

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.

Trick Or Treating In Downtown Shakopee

Saturday, October 29th

Main Street businesses in Downtown Shakopee are excited to welcome all the trick or treaters for some pre-Halloween excitement!

Monthly Luncheon

Thursday, November 3rd

Shakopee High School

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

Student Career & Business Connections Expo

Friday, November 4th

Shakopee High School - Field House

This 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 opportunity to promote internship and employment opportunities at your business

Holiday Breakfast To Honor Our Non-Profits

Thursday, December 1st

Hosanna Church

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.