Meet With Lawmakers To Share What’s Important To Your Business
Each year, real business people like you – who create jobs and economic prosperity across Minnesota – descend on St. Paul to rally for pro-growth policies. It’s especially vital for lawmakers to hear from the business community this year, as they make critical decisions on helping or hindering our economy’s recovery from COVID-19. This year is a completely virtual, multi-day event. Join any or all of the programming during the week of March 1 – 4. Click to register.
Monday, March 1: Vaccine Distribution
Tuesday, March 2: Business Assistance Tax
Wednesday, March 3: Benefit Flexibility
Thursday, March 4: Connectivity/Broadband
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Scott & Dakota County Employers To Vie For Excellence Awards
Scott and Dakota county employers are invited to participate in the 2021 Employers of Excellence Awards. The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board works with Personnel Dynamics Consulting to collect data from area businesses including turnover rates, growth percentages, promotion percentages, and benefit packages. Every participating company will receive a confidential, personalized report detailing how they compared with other area companies and suggestions for improving their work environment. In May, the Workforce Development Board will recognize the businesses experiencing the best results in employee retention efforts and providing the best work environments.
All employers in Dakota and Scott counties are encouraged to participate. Contact Workforce Development Board Director Mark Jacobs at 651-554-5622 for more information or go to www.personneldynamics.net/survey.asp to start the survey. Deadline for survey completion is March 5, 2021.
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Mindset + Motivation: We Can Do This
Wednesday, February 10 (1:00 PM)
Hear examples of how companies are adapting to the current environment, planning for their futures, and how you can, too. Click to register.
Navigating PPP Forgiveness
Thursday, February 18 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Thursday, March 4 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Join the SBA Minnesota District Office to get up-to-date info on the Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness application and process. Click to register.
Cross-Program Eligibility On COVID-19 Relief Options
The SBA has put together a matrix that compares the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), and the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) eligibility to help you decide what is best for your small business. Learn more.
SBA Training Opportunities & Business Resources
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2021 Rhythm On The Rails Sponsorship Opportunities!
Rhythm on the Rails is an outdoor concert series that will take place five consecutive Wednesday nights this summer, from July 14 through August 11. ROTR provides a vibrant festival atmosphere that brings together the entire community - adults, kids, families, couples, friends, and neighbors - to enjoy live music, food, drinks, shopping, and activities for kids. This event is a collaborative effort led by Downtown Shakopee.
This event wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Don't miss out on the opportunity to get involved and promote your business! Please email Ashley Grotewold or give her a call at 952-641-9044 with any questions or to get signed up.
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Register Now For Leadership 2.0
Leadership 2.0 is a customized program built on investing in leaders with a leadership curriculum rooted in application and results. We all know the stronger our leaders in times of plenty and in times of want, the stronger our businesses and organizations. This program promises to equip leaders in a meaningful way. Click here to register. All sessions will be facilitated by Scott Morell, EdD – President and & Consultant with Rebar Leadership.
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Check out episode #21 of the Shakopee Chamber Podcast featuring Aaron Davitch, Shakopee Campus Pastor with Hosanna Church - Shakopee. We chat with Aaron about initiatives Hosanna Church has taken to help the residents and community during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what initiatives they have planned for 2021.
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Don't miss a single podcast - a new one drops each Thursday! You can 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
Podcast videos will be hosted and boosted on Facebook with a reach of approximately 2,000 per podcast, making a sponsorship a great way to increase awareness and visibility of your business! Click the link below for more information. Email the Chamber or call 952-445-1660 to secure your sponsorship.
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For more information about the Diaper Drive, contact the Shakopee Police Department at 952-233-9400. Click here to find out more about Shakopee Community Assistance.
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Makes A Great Gift All Year Long - Order Yours Now!
Good Night Shakopee, a nod to the iconic children's book Goodnight Moon, highlights the best of Shakopee. Children of all ages (and their grownups) will delight in this tour of Shakopee and saying good night to familiar attractions and landmarks. This book makes a perfect birthday gift, baby gift, or “just because” gift for EVERYONE who has a connection to our great community. Books are $15. Written and illustrated by Shakopee's own Christopher Straub.
WHOLESALE OPPORTUNITY - There is an opportunity for your company to purchase the book at the wholesale price and sell at your business. Click the link below for details.
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