October 31, 2022

Celebrate The Grand Opening Of Arasan Apartments

Thursday, November 3rd (3:30 PM)

1620 Lusitano Street, Shakopee

A ribbon cutting ceremony is a long-standing Shakopee Chamber tradition and is a powerful symbol of a new beginning. Please join us for a ribbon cutting at the new Arasan Apartments and help us welcome them to Shakopee! Register.

2023 Shakopee Chamber Of Commerce Board Nominees

Additional candidates can be submitted by membership via a written petition: it must contain twenty-five member signatures and be received at the Shakopee Chamber office no later than Thursday, November 10th.

Greg Drent – Shakopee Public Utilities

Michael Kerski – City of Shakopee

Nick Kuchenbecker – Flagship Insurance Services, Inc.

Jenelle Mote – Rahr Corporation

Tiffany Olson – Shakopee Public Schools

Promote Your Business In The 2023 Shakopee Visitors Guide

The Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau (Visit Shakopee) has partnered with E&M Consulting, Inc. to produce the 2023 Shakopee Visitors Guide. The publication will be available in both print and digital versions with distribution at the Mall of America, MSP Airport, travel information centers, and thousands of online views. E&M will manage the project, including advertising sales and layout/graphic design. E&M will be contacting area business about the advertising opportunities available. The publication is a great way to get your business in front of residents, and thousands of visitors to the area – a unique opportunity to promote and give your company additional exposure.

If you have any questions or want to advertise, please contact an E&M sales associate at 800-572-0011 ext. 8005 or advertising@eandmsales.com. As always, your support is greatly appreciated! 

Before You Vote, Know How Your Legislators Voted On Top Business Issues

As you head to the polls this year, it's important to know how your representatives and senators voted on issues important to the business community. The Minnesota Chamber compiled the votes from the 2021 and 2022 sessions to show how your legislators voted on the MN Chamber's top priorities. Click here to take a look at the 2021-2022 Legislative Voting Record.

Register Now For The MN Chamber's Fall Policy Tour

This is your opportunity to discuss how actions at the capitol impact your business. Get an overview of the 2022 election results and find out what the outlook is for the business community in the 2023 session and beyond. 

Choose the date and location that works best for you and register now.

In Case You Missed It

Register for the MN Chamber's free webinar, Creating Racially Diverse & Inclusive Workplaces, on November 10th to learn about the benefits of diversity and inclusion as a hiring strategy and how inclusive workplaces can contribute to long-term employee retention

DEED recently launched the Minnesota Loan Guarantee Program which will provide guarantees to enrolled lenders for up to 80% of principal on loans to eligible businesses. This will help mitigate risk so lenders can increase capital available to small businesses across Minnesota.

DEED has also launched a new online Small Business Hub to help entrepreneurs navigate DEED resources to start and grow their businesses.

Effective January 1, 2023, Minnesota's minimum-wage will increase; click here for resources regarding the wage change, including a fact sheet, a video, and more.

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

Now Hiring!

Bright Futures Hiring Event

Wednesday, November 2nd

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mystic Lake Center - Waconia Ballroom

2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake

Don't miss out on a new career! Come to the Bright Futures Hiring Event and work with the Talent Acquisition team to find the right career for you. Perks include PTO, health benefits, weekly pay, and more. Apply on-the-spot for immediate opportunities in a variety of fields!

Team Member

$15/hour + $500 sign-on bonus

Overnight Team Member

$17/hour + $500 sign-on bonus

Assistant Manager

$18/hour + up to $4,000 annual bonus + $500 sign-on bonus + free cell phone w/plan

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

Santa Photos 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.

Chamber Morning Coffee

Tuesday, November 15th

Shakopee Brewhall

Check out the Brewhall’s recent expansion to include coffee!

Holiday Breakfast To Honor Our Non-Profits

Thursday, December 1st

Hosanna Church

Help us recognize our non-profit members and the amazing work they do for our community.

2023 Annual Meeting

Thursday, January 26th

Canterbury Park

This special luncheon will include recognition of outgoing board members, the installation of new board members, and a recap of our past year and accomplishments. 

Reds, Whites & Brews

Friday, March 3rd

Canterbury Park

Join us for an evening at Canterbury Park to savor samples from some of the best local wineries and breweries.