Updates To Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program
The SBA has issued a call to all eligible Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) applicants seeking economic aid for live entertainment small businesses, nonprofits, and venues: New applications will be accepted through Friday, August 20, 2021. The SVOG program has so far awarded $8.4 billion in grants to more than 10,800 businesses to assist in getting the nation’s cultural institutions, which are critical to the economy and were among the first to shutter, back on track. While the application portal will close to new applicants, the SBA will continue delivering economic aid to help venues recover by providing critical relief through the supplemental awards program. Later this month the SBA will open the program for supplemental SVOGs for 50% of the original award amount, capped at a total of $10 million (initial and supplemental combined). Details will be announced at a later date. Click here for additional information.
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Shakopee Levy Request
In an effort to address the financial challenges continuing to impact Shakopee Public Schools, the School Board, during the July 19th school board business meeting, unanimously approved a special election to bring an operating levy before the voters on November 2. Shakopee is the only school district in the metro area without a voter-approved operating levy. Learn about the levy, ballot questions, and more by visiting ShakopeeLevy2021.org. Absentee voting begins September 17 at the Shakopee Public Schools District Office or by mail.
Coffee With The Superintendent
Thursday, August 19, 2021
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Sit & Sip, Shakopee
Staff, students, parents/guardians, and community members welcome. No appointment necessary. Click for more info.
Operating Levy 2021 Forum:
Exploring School Finances
Thursday, August 19, 2021
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Thrust Stage, Shakopee High School
Superintendent Mike Redmond, Finance Director Bill Menozzi, School Board Chair Kristi Peterson, and School Board Treasurer Joe Aldrich will host the event. The Forum will focus on continued discussions related to the district’s operating levy and school finances. It will also include engagement opportunities and questions from community members. Click for more info.
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Got Recycling Questions?
Waste Wise Wednesday
Wednesday, August 18
5:30 PM (Virtual)
Here's your chance to have your recycling questions answered by Waste Wise's team of Sustainability Specialists! In addition to answering your questions, they'll cover why recycling is important, explain where recycling goes once hauled away, and offer tips on what can and can't be recycled here in Minnesota. Click here to join.
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Seed Grants Available For Clean Energy Projects
Have a community-based clean energy-focused project you're looking to take on and need project funding? Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) is seeking proposals for Seed Grant funds for community-based projects related to energy efficiency and conservation, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and energy storage in Minnesota. Applications are due October 8, 2021.
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Chamber Night At The Races
Tuesday, August 24
Canterbury Park invites all Shakopee Chamber members, volunteers, and their families to the track for a fun night of entertainment. Use promo code ShakopeeAug24Free when purchasing tickets to receive free admission.
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Membership Luncheon -
Tuesday, September 14
Join us for a City of Shakopee update and Q&A with Mayor Bill Mars and City Administrator Bill Reynolds. (Also, be sure to bring plenty of business cards for networking!)
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Women's Event
Thursday, September 23
The Chamber's annual Women’s Event helps grow women in business by encouraging attendees in both their professional and personal development. This special event features three inspiring speakers, a vendor market, and meaningful networking opportunities.
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Reds, Whites & Brews
Friday, October 15
Join us for an evening at Canterbury Park to savor samples from some of the best local wineries and breweries. This year's event will feature live music performed by Martin Zeller!
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Xcel Energy Is Number One In Clean Energy
Xcel Energy announced last week that it is the largest clean energy provider in the country when it comes to wind, solar and battery storage, according to the American Clean Power Association (ACP). In its recently published annual report, the ACP ranks investor-owned utilities, based on the amount of clean power on their systems at the end of 2020, and Xcel Energy came out on top.
Xcel Energy is the first major U.S. power provider to announce a vision of delivering 100% carbon-free electricity to its customers by 2050, and it’s more than halfway there. The company has also proposed plans to retire most of its coal generation ahead of schedule, which will help reduce carbon emissions 80% by 2030, one of the most aggressive interim targets in the industry, consistent with the Paris Agreement targets.
At the end of 2020, Xcel Energy had 11,205 megawatts of wind and solar on the system, edging out its peers by 43 megawatts, according to the report. In 2021, the company surpassed 10,000 megawatts of wind on its system, after wrapping up the largest multi-state wind expansion in the country. In addition to reducing carbon emissions 80% by 2030, Xcel Energy expects to serve customers company-wide with electricity that is nearly 80% carbon free, including approximately 65% renewable sources, by the end of the decade.
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