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• Luminate Home Loans
• Crystal's Cuddle Bugs
• Load Up Junk

• Gislason & Hunter LLP
• Premium Moving & Storage
• NAI Legacy

Thank you to all who came over to Hastings last Friday morning for the Chamber Coalition of Dakota County (CCDC) Backstage Pass: Dakota County. We got a county update from Commissioner Workman, public safety and legal updates from Sheriff Leko and County Attorney Keena – and a very insightful tour of the Dakota County Jail. Thank you to our sponsor - Xcel Energy!

Wow – this is becoming one of our favorite annual traditions. Thank you to the local breweries and wineries who all donated their time and their libations, thank you to the sponsors that allow 100% of ticket sales to go toward scholarships and grants, thank you to the crew at the Holiday Inn Lakeville for being great partners, and thank you to all who purchased single admission and raffle tickets!

Thank you to our Foundation Board of Directors for planning and hosting this event:

• Jeff Larson, President
• Bob Curtis, Bob Curtis Agency Farmers Insurance
• Luke Hellier, Lakeville Mayor
• Steve Lorenz, LPL Financial
• Scot Kretzschmar, Thrivent Financial
• Mary Mittelstaedt, Country Cabinets
• Jennifer Nightingale, Christian Brothers Automotive
• Mel Simon, Styer Transportation
• Julie Walton, The Fountains at Hosanna

Special Thank You to:

• Cindy Nolan, ISD194 Liaison
• Karen Wentworth, Former Board Member & Suds Creator!

To-date, the Foundation has awarded $42,000 in scholarships and grants thanks to Suds, and other fundraisers throughout the year!

Click passport image to see our brewers and our sponsors!

2023 Presenting Sponsors - Jay and Sue Blanchard, Safety Signs

A very special THANK YOU goes out to Karen Wentworth of HOBO, Chemquest, Triton for dreaming up Suds for Scholars! This event would not have happened without her vision, and tireless work to secure the brewers and partnerships. Karen, you are the best - we love you!

Thank you to RJ Bell with the Bulletproof Method for a great Feed Your Mind session this week. We learned how to name, and defeat, our villain and how to awaken, and name, our Superhero! Thank you to our partner, the Elko New Market Chamber, and to Firehouse Grille for hosting! If you are looking for a reset, refresh, recharge – reach out to RJ and learn about his blueprint for coaching on mindset, health, wealth, and relationships.   

• Antlers Park Groundbreaking Ceremony Held May 1
• Lakeville Police Department Updates
• SkillBridge Program Connects Service Members with Employers
• Commercial Energy Rebate Program Available

Our May Good Morning Lakeville welcomes Michael Berndt, President of Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College. Click image to register. Seating is limited.  

Thank you for your support!