Registration Now Open For Restaurant Revitalization Fund!
To begin the application process for a Restaurant Revitalization Award, click here to access the portal. This portal will help you calculate your eligible award amount, monitor status, and interact with the SBA. (If you already have log-in credentials and have already started a Restaurant Award Application, login here to check the status.) If you were unable to attend one of the webinars which covered RRF program details and a demonstration of the application portal, watch the recording here.
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SBA Training Opportunities & Business Resources
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Tax Relief For Deductions For Food & Beverages From Restaurants
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service recently issued Notice 2021-25 providing guidance under the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Relief Act of 2020. The Act added a temporary exception to the 50% limit on the amount that businesses may deduct for food or beverages. Beginning January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022, businesses can claim 100% of their food or beverage expenses paid to restaurants as long as the business owner (or an employee of the business) is present when food or beverages are provided and the expense is not lavish or extravagant under the circumstances. Click here for more information.
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Free MN Chamber Membership
The Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau’s private sector members with 10 or fewer employees are eligible to receive a FREE membership in the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce!
Not only do you receive the benefits of membership including critical information about legislative issues, member rates at Minnesota Chamber events, and access to key resources on the state’s economy, you are also eligible to participate in group discounts on products and services. Minnesota Chamber Business Services recently launched a small business 401(k) program in partnership with Securian. More than 80% of the requests for proposals have come from Small Business Federation members currently enrolled as members of the Minnesota Chamber.
For more information on your FREE membership with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce through the Shakopee Chamber, please email Tim Zunker.
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Minnesota: 2030
A Framework For Economic Growth
Minnesota's economy is highly developed. The state ranks high across a range of metrics, with leading industry clusters, 16 Fortune 500 headquarters, high rates of innovation, and one of the highest workforce participation rates in the nation. Minnesota’s overall economic performance tells a different story, however. When comparing growth, Minnesota’s economy has been trailing its peers and the US economy the past two decades. GDP and job growth ranked 36th and 45th nationally in 2019.
What can Minnesota do to help its economy navigate these changes and develop to its full potential? Minnesota: 2030 outlines three fundamental strategies: build on strengths, leverage Minnesotans, and strengthen communities. Within each strategy, this report explores a range of topics, outlining the basic opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. The full Minnesota: 2030 report advances over 50 recommendations to help guide future growth efforts. (Click here to read a summary of the report.)
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A New Tool For Adult Learners: Cell-Ed!
Cell-Ed can help you learn or improve your language, literacy, or job skills in quick "micro" lessons of 3-5 minutes. Students study through interactive text and audio voice lessons, and are paired with a live coach who follows and supports each learner. Courses range from the basics (math, reading, writing), to work skills (communication, time management), to preparing for the US citizenship exam.
The best part about Cell-Ed is its accessibility. You can download the app to your smartphone or tablet, use your browser to access it from your computer or laptop, or simply call in on your flip phone. No internet or data plan is required to use Cell-Ed. Get the app at the App Store or through Google Play. To access via phone, call 818-423-5533 and use PIN code: 5737. Enter your telephone number and create a password to set up your account. Click here for detailed instructions by device.
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Join Us For First Member Luncheon Of 2021!
Our first membership luncheon of the year will feature guest speaker Eric Harkins, author of “Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn’t Suck.” Eric is the president and Founder of GKG Search & Consulting, a Minneapolis-based consulting firm that helps organizations Get talent, Keep talent & Grow talent. His goal is simple: Help every company he works with make sure Monday morning doesn’t suck for their employees. The member rate to attend is $30.
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In-Person Networking Is Back With "The Cure For Social Distancing"!
Wednesday, June 9
Breakfast & Networking 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Presenation 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Canterbury Park, Shakopee
Are you prepared to repair the damage in your business caused by social distancing? Yes, there is damage happening and, yes, the symptoms are already showing in the workplace. If left unchecked and uncured, the ripple effect of destruction will begin to dismantle business teams. But don't worry, Erik Therwanger - author, speaker, and business coach - has The Cure For Social Distancing! The member rate to attend is $35.
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"The Cure For Social Distancing" is session one of a powerful four-part series designed to help you forge a pathway to success for you and your people. Each session is built to enhance and expand on the one before it, but even attending a single session will provide benefits to you and your business. Register for session one for $35, or signup for the whole series for just $80.
June 9 - Session 1 "The Cure For Social Distancing"
July 14 - Session 2 "Leading Through Chaos"
August 25 - Session 3 "Planning Through Chaos"
September 7 - Session 4 "Selling Through Chaos"
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Registration is now open for the Shakopee Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament! Join us for a day on the greens to network, have fun, and connect with fellow chamber members. This annual event helps support the Chamber’s member-based initiatives and programs. The tournament always sells out quickly so register today! |
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Golf Tournament Sponsorships
Looking for a more significant way to support this event plus promote your business? Check out the wide range of sponsorship opportunities available. For more details, contact Annette Belding, Membership & Events Director, at 952.641.9042 or abelding@shakopee.org.
Event Sponsorship – EXCLUSIVE ($2,500)
Beverage Sponsorship ($1500)
Ball Contest Sponsor – EXCLUSIVE ($1000)
Team Photo Sponsorship ($1000)
Closest to the Pin Sponsorship ($850) SOLD OUT!
Golf Cart Sponsorship ($850) SOLD OUT!
Hole in One Sponsorship – EXCLUSIVE ($850)
Longest Drive Sponsorship – EXCLUSIVE ($850)
Putting Green Sponsorship ($850) SOLD OUT!
Driving Range Sponsorship ($500)
Tee Box Sponsorship ($500)
Mix & Mingle Sponsorship ($400)
Trophy Sponsorship – EXCLUSIVE ($400)
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The Shakopee Chamber & Visitor’s Bureau - in partnership with sponsors, city entities, and the local business community - is excited to announce that planning is underway for Rhythm on the Rails 2021! Our goal is to have our annual summer concert series as close to "normal" as in years past. We will continue to monitor the State of Minnesota's guidelines and adjust Rhythm on the Rails accordingly at the time of the concert series.
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Join The Team At QDOBA!
Are you or someone you know looking for a new opportunity? Join the team at QDOBA! We offer competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and free employee meals with family discounts! Talk to a manager in-store or click here to apply online.
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Donate Books To Shakopee Schools!
Local businesses have the opportunity to purchase ten "Good Night Shakopee" books to be donated to E-3 classrooms at Shakopee schools. The book, written and illustrated by Shakopee's own Christopher Straub, is an engaging story of Shakopee and its familiar attractions and landmarks.
Is your business interested in donating? Every book you purchase will have a sticker recognizing you as the generous donor. Just pay the wholesale cost of $75 to purchase ten books to be donated! Click here to purchase.
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