The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce is hosting candidate forums on July 12th for the Republican primary for Minnesota State House District 54A and Minnesota State Senate District 54. These forums will be recorded and the videos will be released through the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and YouTube channels. You will also be able to find the video by going to Shakopee.org/resources/elections.

We are seeking questions for these forums. Please email your questions for the candidates to elections@shakopee.org. In the email, please specify the race your question is for. Submission deadline is Friday, July 1, 2022.

Leadership Shakopee is a development program designed to give emerging and existing leaders a behind-the-scenes look at our community and the role it plays in our state and global economy. The class will participate in a series of educational and hands-on opportunities designed to inspire and inform. In addition to going behind the scenes, cohort members will also engage in discussions with local elected officials and senior leadership at many of our companies and city and county departments. Cost is $950 per registrant.

The application period is open now through July 22nd.

Check out Minnesota Occupational Health's most recent newsletter.

Join the Artessa team for a complimentary lunch to learn about the forthcoming Artessa Canterbury Crossing which will feature 62+ ownership with maintenance-free, amenity-rich, one-level living. It will be held in the Triple Crown Suite on the 3rd floor of the Grandstand at Canterbury Park. There is no cost to attend but space is limited so please click here to RSVP.

Twin Cities Summer Jam wants to honor ALL first responders! Submit photos of your favorite first responder and they will be featured on the big screens at Jam on July 22nd. Includes firefighters, law enforcement, and medical personnel.

The Manufacturers' Summit is a critical piece of the month-long salute to Minnesota’s manufacturing community in October. Join leading manufacturers and business leaders to dig into the issues and opportunities facing this key sector of our economy. Register now.

Head to Huber Park on June 18th for the Big Taste of Fun, which includes the Taste of Shakopee and the MN Ironman Bike Ride!

Minnesota Occupational Health is offering a Reasonable Suspicion Seminar for supervisors on June 28th. Cost is $62. To register, e-mail Frankie Andreotti or call (651) 968-5445.

Enter by August 31st for the 6th annual Scott County Fast-Track Business Challenge in which Scott County community members, professionals, entrepreneurs, and students compete to launch breakthrough inventions and business ideas to win critical resources and move their concept to the next level. 

The online auction is NOW OPEN and ready for your bids! Whether you have attended the Friends of Main Street Banquet in the past or not, here is your opportunity to participate in the event's awesome silent auction. The online auction will close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, June 22nd. New items will continue to be added, so be sure to pop in regularly to see what’s new. All proceeds from the online auction will go towards beautification projects, promotions, and community events in downtown Shakopee.

Volunteers are needed to sell tickets at Rhythm on the Rails. A shift in the ticket tent runs from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Enjoy spending a few hours outside on a summer night, listening to live music, and being in the center of all the action.

Rhythm on the Rails takes place June 22nd and 29th, July 13th, 20th, and 27th, and August 3rd. Sign up for just one week - or all six!

Refer a member to the Shakopee Chamber and receive a $75 credit towards your annual membership renewal. No limit! Email Annette Belding for more information.

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