What You Need to Implement: Mandatory Leave Laws Discussion

Join us for November’s Advocacy and Issues Forum on Thursday, November 2 at 8:00 AM for an in-depth discussion on the MN Safe & Sick Leave and Paid Family Medical Leave laws. Kristin Kingsbury, Shareholder with Bassford Remele and McKenzie Tompt, Senior HR Specialist at Insperity, will present the ins and outs of the laws and answer your pressing questions. This is your chance to get direct, detailed information and answers regarding the coming changes.

Rosemount Special City Election

The DCR Chamber of Commerce will hold a Candidate Forum for the special election for the Rosemount City Council position on Thursday, October 19 at 6:00 PM at Rosemount City Hall, Council Chambers. This is not a debate, but rather the forum will allow candidates to express their views on key issues and explain why they should get your vote. Registration is requested.

Unable to attend in person? Stream the Forum live at the following:

• YouTube 
• Website 
• Spectrum cable channel 180

The forum will be available on demand on the city’s YouTube channel and the city’s Government Channel which is available on Spectrum and at the city’s website.

A Morning with Congresswoman Craig

Congresswoman Angie Craig spoke at our October Advocacy and Issues Forum and shared about the efforts currently happening in Congress to support Dakota County businesses. She discussed the workforce issues facing our district and potential solutions including supporting alternative paths to rewarding well-paying jobs including the trades, more legal immigration while humanely securing our boarders, and finding ways for students who are studying in the US on student visas to be able to stay after they graduate. She also spoke to the need for affordable childcare, the mental health, addiction, and unhoused issues facing our country, and the importance of investment as she says public sector investment equals private sector growth.

Coffee Break – Minnesota Energy Resources

Minnesota Energy Resources is hosting the Coffee Break on Tuesday, October 24. Join us for a morning in Rosemount to network in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Plus, you will be able to learn about the work Minnesota Energy Resources is doing to deliver natural gas safely and reliably to 243,000 customers.

October Young Professionals: Executive Presence

Jen Hellman, president and CEO of Goff Public, a top public relations firm, will teach skills to develop the executive presence you need to standout and shine at October’s Young Professionals Event. Join us on October 25 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM to hear from Jen, network, and have a new headshot taken.

Let’s Connect Happy Hour Hosted by Ayars & Ayars, Inc.

Ayars & Ayars Inc. is hosting a Let’s Connect Happy Hour on Friday, October 27^th at Dan’s Bar and Grill. Join us from 3:00 – 5:00 for a great evening of networking, appetizers, and beverages.

Ribbon Cutting Celebration - Hypointe Childcare - Rosemount

Join us for a ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, October 26, to welcome Hypointe Childcare to the Rosemount community. We will cut the ribbon at 4:45 PM. There will be giveaways, tours of the new facility, and light refreshments. 

Coffee Break – The Open Door

Join us on Thursday, November 9th for a Coffee Break hosted by The Open Door. The Open Door is a hunger relief organization dedicated to ending local hunger through access to healthy food. Come learn more about their mission and network with fellow DCR Chamber members.

Announcing the 2023 Legacy Award Winner



The DCR Chamber is excited to announce that Lisa Franxman is the 2023 Legacy Award Winner. As a banker is several communities and now with Drake Bank, Lisa connects businesses into the economic fabric of Dakota County and identifies resources to help them succeed. Lisa is an amazing advocate for education and opportunities to help others achieve their potential. Congratulations Lisa!

Business Excellence Awards

Join us at the Business Excellence Awards on Friday, November 3rd to help celebrate Lisa and the other award winners to be announced that night. Plus, there will be food, entertainment, and a fun time. Don’t miss out, register today.

Interested in volunteering at the event? Contact Becca at bscholz@dcrchamber.com or 651-288-9203.

Thanks to our sponsors:

Save the Date – Annual Holiday Luncheon

The Annual Holiday Luncheon presented by Flint Hills Resources is on Tuesday, December 5th. This annual event highlights our nonprofit members and the difference they make in Dakota County. Tis the season of giving and what better way to celebrate then attend the DCR Chamber Annual Holiday Luncheon. Save the date!

Coffee Break with the City of Eagan



Chamber members attended the Coffee Break hosted by the City of Eagan last Thursday. They networked with each other while enjoying a cup of coffee and breakfast treats. Jill Hutmacher, Director of Community Development, Andrew Pimental, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Dianne Miller, City Administrator informed the group about the projects and initiatives happening in the city including what is being proposed regarding open office spaces.

Integrity Planning & Consulting

Amy Countryman

4201 Yorktown Drive

Eagan, MN 55123

612-281-9270

Renewed Members

Home 2 Suites by Hilton Eagan – 5 years

Eagan Neighbors and Mendota Heights Living Magazines – 4 years

Goldfish Swim School of Eagan – 1 year

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

Congratulations Town Square Television



Town Square Television won seven awards at the 38th Annual Government Programming Awards and were honored at the NATOA Conference last week in California. They received first place for their Insight 7 news/magazine story on the ice maze, last winter, at the Vikings Eagan campus. Learn more about their awards here.

Gateway Bank Fall Festival – Mendota Heights

Stop by on October 28 from 9:00 AM – noon for the Gateway Bank Fall Festival. There will be over 800 pumpkins to choose from, treats, cider and coffee, a face painter, a balloon artist and more! Bring your family/friends.

Viking Lakes Fall Market

Celebrate the fall season at the Viking Lakes Fall Market. The market features twelve vendors. Plus, there will be delicious local brews, seasonal bites, live music, and pumpkin painting! The Fall Market is on Sunday, October 8 from 12:00 – 5:00 PM.

Halloween Trail Walk

Dress in your best not so spooky costume for some Halloween fun at Viking Lakes on October 28! Visit trick or treat stations, dance to the Monster Mash and play Halloween themed games. Pre-registration is required.

DCR Chamber’s Mayors Cup

As part of the DCR Chamber's Community platform, we are supporting Breast Cancer Awareness month and so are three of our Mayors! Joshua Hoyt of Farmington, Dave Napier of West St. Paul and Jeff Weisensel of Rosemount are kicking field goals to raise money for the American Cancer Society breast cancer initiatives AND to win the first annual DCR Chamber Mayors Cup. Mayor Hoyt will be kicking his fieldgoals on Friday, October 27th, at Feely Fields in Farmington. Stay tuned for more details.

Please consider donating money to support our Mayors and the mission. Click on the links for each Mayor to learn more and to donate.

Mendota Heights - District 52B Special Election

Mendota Heights residents located in District 52B (Voting Precincts 2, 3, 4 and 5) have a Special Election in 2023 to fill a vacancy in the state House of Representatives. With both this special election and the School District Election taking place this year it means most residents will vote three different times within 30 days. The Special Primary is Nov. 16, and the Special Election is Dec. 5; residents may vote at their precinct locations on these dates, or vote early by casting an absentee ballot. Learn more.

Check out upcoming DCR Chamber events on our online calendar!

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