Advocacy and Issues Forum – Minnesota Taxation Changes and Proposals

Join us April 6 to hear about what is being proposed and what has already passed this Legislative Session regarding both tax increases and reductions from three experts in this field. This is your chance to hear about the potential changes coming as well as ask your burning questions. We will hear from Mark Haveman (Executive Director, Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence), John Reynolds (Minnesota State Director, National Federation of Independent Businesses), and Nan Madden (Director of the Minnesota Budget Project).



This forum will cover the budget surplus, the Governor's budget and its impacts on taxes, issues that may result in raised taxes including Capital Gains Tax changes, 24-week paid leave mandate and 5th Tier Income Tax, and where we currently are in the Legislative Cycle.

City of Eagan is Connecting the Dots

Chamber members, public officials, and city staff met for the State of the City Eagan address. Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire explained the city’s mission for 2023 is to connect the dots for all areas of their work. He reviewed initiatives and accomplishments related to public safety, housing, clean water efforts, economic development, recognizing the shift of worker’s office lifestyle, and more. A special recognition was extended to the rescue efforts of the police and fire departments.

Check Out These Photos from the Women’s Leadership Forum!

The Women’s Leadership Forum excitement continues with these photos, including the scholarship awards, the four Power Panel conversations, the keynote speaker’s insights, and of course, the Marketplace vendors, audience and attendees, and raffle drawings for two fabulous prizes.

Congratulations to the Scholarship Winners!

During the 12th Annual Women’s Leadership Forum, five high school seniors received $1,500 scholarship awards from the Chamber’s Charitable Foundation. A video was produced by Town Square Television and you can view what great achievements these young women have accomplished.



Congratulations to Jamila Dauda (Two Rivers High School), Mahum Haque (Eastview High School), Amina Mohamed (Apple Valley High School), Daniella Oduro (Eastview High School), and Martha Wondimu (Burnsville High School).

The Open Door’s Celebration

The Open Door, in conjunction with the DCR Chamber, Burnsville Chamber of Commerce, and Lakeville Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a ribbon cutting and happy hour on March 22 to help celebrate their new 18,800 square-foot location in Eagan. They are a hunger relief organization serving more than 17,000 Dakota County residents each month and distributing over 2 million pounds of food annually, 70% of which is fresh and/or perishable. Register to attend.

Coffee Break Hosted by Twin City Homes



Start your morning at Twin City Homes for the March 28 Coffee Break. Introduce your business, enjoy a cup of coffee, and network with fellow members. Twin City Homes serves clients throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area as well as western Wisconsin. They are your community real estate experts and they are ready to help you locate the home of your dreams.

Join the Golf Classic or Business Excellence Awards Committee

We are beginning to plan for two of the Chamber’s signature events, the Golf Classic (July 17) and Business Excellence Awards Celebration (October). The committees are forming and you are invited to volunteer your talents or time to help make the events a success. Justin Hellickson from Think Bank will again be the Chair for the Golf Classic Committee. Help with planning details, secure auction items, and work at the event. Contact Becca Scholz at bscholz@dcrchamber.com or 651-288-9203 for details.

New Members

Metro Homes Market – David Saint Germain

6008 Blaine Ave

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

952-210-6962

Renewed Members

CNH Architects – 12 years

Dakota County Technical College – 39 years

Microtel Inn & Suites – 4 years

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

Mendota Heights News

Find out about spring cleaning surface waters. Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills at the upcoming Fix-It clinic. Become an ambassador for the Recycling Program. Have a 40-love of tennis and enjoy helping others learn to play by sharing your talents. Mendota Heights residents, businesses, and organizations receive discounted rates for the City’s park shelters.

Spots Are Left for the Dakota-Scott County Teen Job Fair

The Dakota-Scott County Teen Job Fair is an in-person free event on Saturday, April 15, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. They have 10 spots left for local employers to participate in the event to staff a table. Employers will have the opportunity to connect with attendees, share information, and collect resumes and applications (for seasonal, part time, or permanent employment). This event is a partnership between the Dakota County Library, Dakota County Workforce/CareerForce, Dakota County Social Services, and the TriDistrict CAPS. 

Check out upcoming DCR Chamber events on our online calendar!

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