What's New

Dakota County Community & Business Resource Guide

The Chamber is introducing the new 2023 Dakota County Community & Business Resource Guide, giving members and community businesses the opportunity to spotlight their businesses in a digital and print publication. The digital and print guide has an enhanced video experience, an interactive table of contents that jumps to any page, tap-to-read articles, searchable Member Directory with links, and an option for advertisers to be directly linked to websites. DeDe Harmell from MetroMedia, Inc. will be contacting you soon. See rate sheet for details.

Leaders in Local Government Awards

You are invited to the Leaders in Local Government Awards presentation on September 29 at the Lake Elmo Inn. We’re pleased to announce our Keynote Speaker, President and CEO of the Axtell Group, and former St. Paul Chief of Police, Todd Axtell. Register here.

Six of the awards will be presented to Dakota County finalists on September 29, including: City of Farmington, City of Eagan, Dakota County Workforce Mobility Program, Rosemount Police Department, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, and Kathleen Gaylord, Dakota County Commissioner.

October Public Affairs Series: The Road to the 2022 Midterm Elections

There is a lot riding on the upcoming Midterm Elections with all Minnesota House and Minnesota Senate seats, as well as the Governor’s race, up for reelection. Join us on October 7 as we hear from two of Minnesota's top political pundits, Jeff Hayden and Brian McClung. Both have years of experience serving in state government and partisan political campaigns. The duo appears regularly on KSTP-TV's "At Issue" and Twin Cities PBS "Almanac." This is part one of a two-part program on the elections! 

2nd Congressional District Candidate Debate

The political climate is changing! The ends of the spectrum have become more polarized and divisive, voters have become unpredictable, fake news and social media have impacted everything. The 2nd Congressional District race is one of the top races with a record amount of spending. This race is a rematch from 2020 and will be watched from all parts of the country.



Please join us for an informative conversation on October 13 from the Candidates running for Congressional District 2, U.S. Representative Angie Craig (D) and Tyler Kistner (R).

Women’s Luncheon

There were lots of conversations and networking at the Women’s Luncheon held at Casper’s Cherokee of Eagan. The women introduced their business, and we heard what makes the fall season fun for them.

Fall Mixer at Imagine IT

Members from the DCR Chamber, Minneapolis Chamber, and Better Business Bureau enjoyed the Fall Mixer at Imagine IT. The networking mixer featured three experts in the cyber security field who explained the current cyber security protocols and prevention of personal and corporate data theft.

Late Night with DCR Chamber

Awards will be given! Companies and winners will be interviewed on stage! Watch sponsors belt out their best tune or conduct stupid human tricks in the sponsor video! It will be a fun time with our special host at the “LATE NIGHT with DCR Chamber” Business Excellence Awards Celebration event on October 28.

There will be highlights from late night television through the ages; with live entertainment, a plated dinner, drinks and desserts, our fabulous awards presentation, photo booth, wine and spirits pull, get a personalized engraved celebration glass, and enjoy an after party with music and more conversation.

Help Support the Charitable Foundation

A portion of the proceeds from the Wine & Spirits Pull and the Dessert Dash at the Business Excellence Awards will go to the Charitable Foundation. You are invited to either donate a bottle of wine/liquor or a dessert for this portion of the event. Your business card will be attached and displayed at the event.

It's easy: either Venmo: @dcr-chamber or go to

https://dcrchambercommerce.betterworld.org/campaigns/bea to donate via credit card.

Bobby and Steve’s Auto World Ribbon Cutting

Join us for a ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, September 29, to welcome Bobby and Steve’s to the West St. Paul community. We will cut the ribbon at 1:30 PM; there will be giveaways and a tour of the new facility.

Bobby and Steve’s Auto World is dedicated to serving its guests with fast, friendly, and convenient service. They offer a variety of services including 24-gas, 24-hour towing, everything ‘under the hood’ automotive repair, and a car wash to name a few. Please stay as long as you’d like and enjoy their services!

State of the Airport Luncheon

The State of the Airport Annual Luncheon will take place Friday, September 30 at the InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport hotel. This premiere Twin Cities business luncheon, hosted by the Airport Foundation MSP and the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), will bring together more than 500 local business and civic leaders to gain insights on the national air travel industry and latest developments at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), one of the more influential drivers of the local economy.

Coffee Break at Trinity Schools

Join us at Trinity School at River Ridge for the Coffee Break on October 4. Enjoy a cup of coffee, meet other DCR Chamber members, and introduce your business. Plus, take a tour of the school. Trinity School blends the best literature, philosophy, theology, and political theory that the classical and Christian traditions have to offer with cutting-edge mathematics and sciences and a strong emphasis upon the arts.

Mendota Heights Newsletter

Read the latest news from Mendota Heights. 

New Members

Precise Body Sculpting

3460 Washington Drive Suite 207 

Eagan, MN 55122

651-448-2277

For more information on becoming a member or sponsorships, contact Laura Roehl at lroehl@dcrchamber.com or 952-300-1734.

Renewed Members

Residence Inn by Marriott Minneapolis/St. Paul/Eagan – 4 years

Xcel Energy – 60 years

Asset HR – 3 years

Neighbors, Inc. – 19 years

Thomas F Heinen, PA – 26 years

Radiant Global Logistics – 15 years

ProTec Environmental Consultants, Inc. – 4 years

If you have any questions or concerns about your membership renewal, contact Anna Schueler at aschueler@dcrchamber.com or 651-288-9204.

Check out upcoming DCR Chamber events on our online calendar!

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