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Chamber Foundation Phlebotomist Certifications

The State of Minnesota approved the Chamber Foundation’s request for funding to train phlebotomists working with health care members within the Dakota County region. This was the first for the Foundation. The first-year grant period is concluding with 21 people having received the funding. Plans are to train 40 more people during the upcoming year. The training is a 40-hour classroom program conducted at Dakota County Technical College.

Metro Solid Waste Plan Virtual Briefing

Help shape trash and recycling policy in the Twin Cities metro. The seven-county metro waste is expected to grow 19% by 2042. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently released a draft of the Metropolitan Solid Waste Policy Plan with 70 recommendations for managing this waste problem while growing our reuse and recycling economy over the next 20 years. Join agency leaders for a virtual briefing on their recommendations on Thursday, August 3 at 8:00 AM. Register here.

Leaders in Local Government Awards Sponsorship

The DCR Chamber will join the St. Paul Area Chamber who is producing and hosting the annual Leaders in Local Government (LILG) Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Awards will be given in five categories: Business Retention and Expansion; Communications and Marketing; Innovation; Planning, Land Use and Public Works; and Public Safety. Individual Awards will be given for Elected Official of Note and Rising Star. There are $750 Partner Sponsorships available – contact Laura at lroehl@dcrchamber.com.

Save the Date! 2023 Business Excellence Awards Celebration

Friday, November 3, 2023

5:30 - 9:00 PM

Radisson Blu - Mall of America

It’s an awards celebration set in Vegas style. Join us for the glitz and glamour as we award businesses and individuals in six different categories. There will be dinner and drinks, Wine & Spirits Pull, photo booth, and entertainment. Plus, the Dessert Dash is back. Join us for an evening of celebration.

Sponsorships are available – contact Laura at lroehl@dcrchamber.com

or 952-300-1734 for details.

Ribbon Cutting: Therapy Brands - Eagan

Chamber members and Eagan City officials will welcome Therapy Brands to Eagan. You are invited to the Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Tuesday, August 8, at noon. Therapy Brands is the leading health-care technology partner for mental, behavioral, and rehabilitative therapy. Their purpose-built practice management, data, and billing solutions drive exceptional clinical and financial outcomes. Therapy Brands solutions are created by therapists for therapists.

Enlightened Leads Group

You are invited to check out the Enlightened Leads Group held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. The group is a relationship based, referral group where business professionals get together with their peers to discuss strategy, work through problems and obstacles their business is facing, while building an ongoing business relationship with other group members. The group meets from 7:30 - 8:30 AM and the next meeting is August 9.

Coffee Break - City of Farmington

Join us for a Coffee Break on Thursday, August 10 hosted by the City of Farmington. Network with fellow members and the City staff. Farmington has seen an increase in activity and expansion of the business community. Learn more over a cup of coffee at City Hall.         

Let's Connect Happy Hour - Minnwest Bank and OMNI Winery & Taproom

Join us for happy hour from Tuesday, August 15, 3:30 – 5:00 PM hosted by Minnwest Bank and OMNI Winery & Taproom. Network with other Chamber members, their clients, and members of the community. OMNI Winery serves all sorts of beer and makes all sorts of wine for all sorts of people.

Young Professionals Boat Cruise Event

Enjoy summer in Minnesota and connect with Twin Cities young professionals and others during the Padelford River Boat Cruise on the Mississippi River. 

Register to attend on August 24, from 5:00 – 7:30 PM, for only $25 (dinner included with a cash bar). Invite your friends!

Happy Hour with Ayars & Ayars, Inc.

Ayars & Ayars, Inc. hosted an amazing Let’s Connect Happy Hour at Brianno's Chart House Restaurant in Lakeville. Chamber members were treated to hors d’oeuvres and drinks while connecting with each other. Over 35 members were in attendance for this fun event.

Interested in hosting a Let’s Connect Happy Hour? Contact Becca at bscholz@dcrchamber.com.

Caponi Art Park Coffee Break



The Coffee Break was held at Caponi Art Park in Eagan. Chamber members had the chance to start their morning with some nature, a cup of coffee, and great conversations. We heard about the park’s history and what the trails and park have to offer, plus found out there is a high elevation hill that has a great view of the surrounding region.

New Members

Latz Web Design, LLC

969 Bidwell Street 

West St. Paul, MN 55118

(715) 630-5689

Princess Paula Consulting

(952) 412-2342

Renewed Members

TCO, LLC – 8 years

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

Boden Senior Living One Year Anniversary Fair

You’re invited to Boden Senior Living Apple Valley’s One Year Anniversary Fair on Thursday, August 3, from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. There will be bicycle rides, carnival games, chance to win MN State Fair tickets, enjoy walking tacos and corn dogs, the dunk tank, and visit local vendors.

US Open Viewing Party

Come watch the biggest tennis tournament in the United States, the 2023 US Open, as we celebrate tennis idol, Billie Jean King, and 50 years of equal prize money! Hosted by USTA Northern, enjoy matches on the jumbo screen with music, food, specialty cocktails, games, and more! Admission is FREE, just bring your own blanket to claim your spot on the turf. Reserve your spot! Event held at TCO Stadium at Viking Lakes on Monday, August 28 from 5:00 - 11:00 PM. 

Mendota Heights News

Mendota Heights residents are invited to recycle old/unwanted mattresses on Saturday, Aug. 19. Registration for fall day camps, lessons, classes, trips and programs begins at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17. The public is invited to attend any of the public meetings: City Council Meeting on August 2, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on August 8, and Natural Resources Commission Meeting on August 9.

Business Design Challenge – TriDistrict CAPS

Does your business have a “problem” they want solved? On Friday, September 8 the TriDistrict CAPS Program is seeking local businesses to be present for the first ever TriDistrict CAPS Design Challenge event. Students will have spent the previous two days learning about the human-centered design process, and by Friday they will be ready to help tackle your design challenge. Sample design challenges might be: "How might we attract more high school age employees to our organization? How might our business improve the customer experience for high school age clients? How might our organization increase participation by school-age students? Contact Ben Kusch, TriDistrict CAPS Director, at bkusch@tridistrictce.org to learn more.

Come on Out to the Fair!

The annual Dakota County Fair located in Farmington, will be happening from August 7-13. There is so much to do including the grandstand events, car show, food vendors, carnival, competitions, 4-H shows and exhibits, animals, and more!

Check out upcoming DCR Chamber events on our online calendar!

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