Leadership Academy is an 8-month cohort designed to give leaders next level skills. This customized program is built on investing in leaders with a leadership curriculum rooted in application and results. All sessions will be facilitated by Scott Morrell, EdD – President and Consultant with Rebar Leadership. The 2022 Leadership Academy will begin in May. Scholarships are available.

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Minnesota’s unemployment rate ticked down two-tenths of a percentage point to 2.7% in February, according to numbers released last week by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). That’s the lowest unemployment rate in the state since 1999. This decline was entirely due to people moving from unemployment to employment, as the state’s labor force participation rate rose from 67.6% to 67.9% in February. Read more here.

Check out the latest news from the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board, including recent unemployment rates in Scott County and information about the Shakopee CareerLab's new location.

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) and SouthWest Transit (SWT) are completing a systemwide study to provide a comprehensive review of current services offered, examine unmet needs, and identify opportunities for additional routes or services that capture and retain new transit riders. Click here for more information and to take the survey.

Applications for the Dual Training Grant will be accepted through April 12th for employers who are interested in leveraging Dual-Training Pipeline's model of pairing on-the-job training with related instruction to generate a comprehensive platform for learning.

MN Chamber Day at the Capitol is taking place in-person on April 20th. If you plan on attending, reach out to Tim Zunker, Chamber President.

Your small business might be eligible for a free Minnesota Chamber membership. Email Tim Zunker by Thursday, March 31, if you are interested.

Take a look at training opportunities and business resources available through the SBA's Minnesota District Office and their partners.

Now that the band lineup has been announced and the community is excited for our rockin’ concert series, why not sponsor the event! With more than 4,000 attendees expected nightly, this is THE event where you want your business to be seen. Find out more about sponsorship opportunities, then email Heather Proskey, Main Street & Special Events Director, to secure your sponsorship!

Support Shakopee Brewhall's "Put a CAP on Hunger Campaign" by visiting between March 26th – April 8th. Shakopee Brewhall is collecting cash and food donations and offering $1 off pints for anyone who donates food. All donations will receive a match by MN FoodShare – which makes your impact even greater! 

In conjunction with the City of Shakopee's Annual Clean Up Day, the Shakopee Rotary Club will be collecting donations of quality used furniture for Bridging, a local nonprofit that helps families in need. All furniture items must be in good, usable condition, with no rips , stains, or odors. Click here for a complete list of acceptable furniture items. Due to oversupply , no housewares, appliances, or electronics will be accepted. Also, a no-fee pickup service is available, if needed. Contact Rotarian Tim Whitcomb at 952-445-6170 for arrangements.

Help us welcome RAYUS Radiology to Shakopee, a leading national subspecialty provider for advanced diagnostic and interventional radiology services.

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