New Year’s Message from Maureen
Maureen Scallen Failor, DCR Chamber President, sends a message to wish everyone a wonderful and successful New Year!
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2022 January Public Affairs Series: Insights from the Minnesota GOP and DFL State Party Chairs
Register now for the January Public Affairs Breakfast on Friday, January 7, 2022, where we will welcome the newly elected Minnesota GOP Chairman, David Hann and Ken Martin, Chairman of the Minnesota DFL Party, and hear their insights for the 2022 Legislative session, including the vision of the state parties, midterm elections, and more.
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David Hann
Chairperson
MN GOP
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Ken Martin
Chairperson
MN DFL
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2022 Dakota County Annual Legislative Reception
The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to attend the 2022 Dakota County Annual Legislative Reception on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 4:30-6:30 PM at Pool & Yacht Club. Registration is FREE, but registration is required to attend.
Please join us as we recognize and thank our Dakota County legislative delegation. This event provides an opportunity for the Dakota County business community to exchange ideas with elected officials on the best ways to ensure an economic climate for new investment and job creation in the region.
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WomEn's Leadership Forum
Friday, March 18, 2022
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Reserve Your Vendor Marketplace Table Today!
One of our attendees’ favorite parts of the WomEn's Leadership Forum is the vendor Marketplace. The marketplace offers your business the opportunity to connect with the attendees in a unique environment with your information or by selling your products or services to them.
Marketplace Vendor Table Prices:
- DCR Chamber Member Marketplace Table: $175
- Non-member Marketplace Table: $225
- Includes one WomEn's Leadership Forum event registration
Applications to become a Marketplace Vendor are due no later than February 18, 2022. If you have questions, please contact Heather Proskey, Director of Events at hproskey@dcrchamber.com or (651) 288-9200.
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DCR Chamber of Commerce
Annual Meeting
Thursday, January 20, 2022
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Mendakota Country Club
2075 Mendakota Drive, Mendota Heights
The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting "Together Towards Tomorrow" includes a keynote speaker, informational updates regarding the region, and provides highlights from the Chamber's 2021 programs and initiatives. Learn about the region's schools forecast for success, workforce endeavors, the Charitable Foundation scholarships, non-profits and their goals, transit/transportation centered in the infrastructure bill, State forecasting, housing development, and hospitality updates.
Join us in celebrating the success of 2021 and learning about the new initiatives bringing businesses and the community together towards tomorrow.
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Introducing the Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker - Aaron Johnson, Chief Executive Officer at Twin Cities Orthopedics.
Named Chief Executive Officer of Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) in October 2020, after serving seven years as Chief Operating Officer, Johnson quickly rose inside the organization, becoming COO in 2013, overseeing clinic operations for TCO locations and local ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Responsible for several innovations contributing to TCO’s market growth, Johnson has led the development and expansion of subspecialty service lines and continues to play an integral role in establishing TCO as a leader in the delivery of value-based care.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS |
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Meet the Chamber January 2022
Interested in being more involved with the DCR Chamber? Come check out our monthly Meet The Chamber event.
Meet The Chamber (New & Prospective Member Orientation) is a monthly meeting to provide an opportunity for new members, new company representatives, and prospective members to meet and learn all about how to get the most from their DCR Chamber membership. Involvement in committees, monthly networking and special regional events, and marketing/advertising opportunities are just a few of the topics discussed at meeting. Each attendee will introduce themselves and give a :30 second commercial about their business or position.
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Leadership Academy – Early Bird Discount
The Chamber is introducing a new eight-month Leadership Academy and you don’t want to miss out on the early bird discount of $300 off the program cost – only $1,950 for the year. Discount ends January 15. Leaders are developed through purposeful training and immediate application at their organizations.
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Midwest Economic Forecast Summit
The Midwest Economic Forecast Summit on Tuesday, February 8, will bring together chambers of commerce, industry leaders, and economic experts from across the Midwest for an opportunity to learn about regional and national trends, examine factors that keep our area competitive, and hear from leaders across various sectors including energy, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and technology.
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Farmington Façade Improvement Program
The program provides façade improvement grants to help finance cosmetic and/or structural improvements for properties that are visible from public streets and sidewalks. It is only available in 2022 to businesses in the Farmington downtown and MN Highway 3 area. Applications accepted from January 1 – March 31, 2022. Completed applications can be sent to Kalley at kswift@farmingtonmn.gov. For more info see the application and guidelines.
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Suni Lee Named Star Tribune's Sports Person of the Year
Congratulations to Suni Lee, Star Tribune’s Sports person of the year 2021! The full story, with any associated images and links can be viewed here. Photo provided by Star Tribune.
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Networking at its Best
Registration is Required
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Friday, January 7, 2022
8:00 - 9:30 AM
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Thursday, January 20, 2022
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
8:00 - 11:00 AM
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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
4:30 - 6:30 PM
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Friday, March 18, 2022
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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New Members
For more information on becoming a member, please email Laura Roehl, Director of Marketing & Partnerships, at Lroehl@dcrchamber.com or 952-300-1734.
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Renewed Members
If you have any questions or concerns about your membership renewal, please contact Anna Schueler at aschueler@dcrchamber.com or call 651-288-9204.
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Update Membership Files, Company Changes
Post your News, Hot Deals, and Job Openings
Log in by entering your username (email) and password to gain access to your company's member site to update information and take advantage of all the marketing tools included with your membership.
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