Congratulations to the Women Award Honorees
During the upcoming WomEn’s Leadership Forum on March 18, we will be celebrating the successes of three impressive DCR Chamber women.
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Women to Watch Award
Katie Bernhjelm
Twin Cities Orthopedics
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Champion of Women
Brenda Johnson
Old National Bank
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Gamechanger Award
LaVonne Nicolai
Castle Rock Bank
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Don’t Delay! Register for the WomEn’s Leadership Forum
Join us for the 11th Annual WomEn’s Leadership Forum on Friday, March 18 where this year’s theme is Charting Your Course. This event will engage, motivate, and empower professionals of all levels. It features a Keynote Interview, Power Forum with three leaders, awards to Women Award Nominees, Wine & Spirits Pull for the Charitable Foundation, Mystery Purse Raffle, awards for young women scholarships, and marketplace vendors.
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Congratulations Scholarship Winners!
Six young women will be receiving $1,000 scholarships provided from the Chamber’s Charitable Foundation. The awards will be presented at the upcoming 11th Annual WomEn’s Leadership Forum on March 18.
Congratulations to:
- Aurel Agbemaple – Apple Valley High School
- Catalina Decker – Eagan High School
- Taryn Hillerud – Eagan High School
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Mirka Nieto – Two Rivers High School Mendota Heights
- Mary Prinske – Eagan High School
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Abby Rosebur – South St. Paul High School
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Welcome Rebecca Scholz to the Chamber Staff
Rebecca (Becca) Scholz has joined the DCR Chamber as the Events & Program Manager. She is experienced in planning small to large-scale events for association members and clients, including the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association, ERM (Environmental Resources Management), Wedding Shoppe, College of Saint Benedict Events and Conferences, and Earle Brown Heritage Event Center. Becca's hobbies include reading, traveling with friends and family, and spending time with her niece and nephew.
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Commissioner Steve Grove Updates from DEED
Please join us on Friday, April 1 for the Public Affairs Series to get an update from Commissioner Steve Grove with DEED (Department of Employment & Economic Development) on the Governor's proposed budget - Move Minnesota Forward, Expanding Economic Opportunity, UI Trust Fund, Workforce Development, and other timely topics.
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Save the Date: 2022 Chamber Day at the Capitol
The March 8 virtual Chamber Day at the Capitol event has been postponed until April 20 in order to bring the event to our members in person! Personally meeting with legislative leaders responsible for key business issues can be so much more impactful. See event details to learn more.
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Conversation with the Dakota County Legislators
We heard from Rep. Robert Bierman, Senator Jim Carlson, and Senator Greg Clausen during last week’s Public Affairs Series “Meet the Dakota County Legislative Delegation” breakfast. The panel covered important topics, including the projected state surplus, education, taxes, redistricting, public safety, and more.
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2022 Eagan State of the City
Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire will give the State of the City address on Thursday, March 17 at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel at 8:00 AM.
Mayor Maguire will share how Eagan continues to be a successful city, and a strong community through the lens of our community’s health. Mayor Maguire will also share how Eagan’s culture of health impacts our natural environment, public safety, the local economy, and recreation, and how it will continue to shape Eagan’s future.
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Coffee Break at Sovran, Inc.
Start your morning off right with a cup of coffee, a business card, and networking with other DCR Chamber members at Sovran, Inc.’s headquarters in Eagan on Tuesday, March 22. Sovran offers technology solutions for businesses. For over 25 years they have provided professional IT services, comprehensive protection, and the latest technology products on the market.
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Ribbon Cutting: Raising Cane’s Burnsville
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is opening its next location in Burnsville. Join us for the ribbon-cutting celebration on Tuesday, March 22, at 9:00 AM. Their concept is simple and unique … and they only have ONE LOVE – quality chicken finger meals! At Raising Cane’s you get an exceptionally high-quality product served quickly and conveniently.
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Let’s Connect Happy Hour at The Morrison
Join other Chamber members for some networking and socializing at The Morrison Apartments in Rosemount on Thursday, March 24. There will be cocktails, beverages, and appetizers. Plus, a gift card drawing!
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Invest in Your Future Leaders
Send your future leaders to the 2022 DCR Chamber Leadership Academy that runs from May through December for $1,750 per attendee. The Academy is about going deeper into leadership development, and is a customized program rooted in application and results. All sessions will be facilitated by Scott Morell, EdD – President and Consultant with Rebar Leadership.
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Announcing the new Enlightened Leaders Group
The Enlightened Leaders Group brings together business professionals with their peers to discuss strategy and work through problems and obstacles their business is facing, while building an ongoing business relationship with other group members. It is an industry-exclusive group of up to 20 individuals per group that meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7:30 - 8:30 AM. The yearly cost is $125. The first meeting begins Tuesday, April 12, 2022. To join a group, contact Laura Roehl at lroehl@dcrchamber.com or 952-300-1734.
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NEW and Exciting Visibility Opportunity!
The Discover Dakota County podcast/video program, provided by the DCR Chamber, is an interactive conversation, brings listeners informative stories, history tidbits, leaderships' view of the region, topics with two points of view; plus, a little humor and throw-back amusement. Tune in as we explore the rich stories and insights in Dakota County. There are 15 episodes each year. Sponsorship levels and benefits available.
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Networking at its Best
Registration is Required
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Thursday, March 17, 2022
7:30 - 9:00 AM
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Friday, March 18, 2022
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
8:00 - 9:00 AM
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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
9:00 AM
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Thursday, March 24, 2022
3:30 - 5:00 PM
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
8:45 - 10:00 AM
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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
Landberg Law Office – 14 years
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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