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Save the Date for Our 2024 Events!

Offering a wide variety of high-quality events for our members is a goal of the DCR Chamber. We are excited to announce the dates of our signature events in 2024!

• January 18 – Annual Kick-off Celebration
• February 1 – Legislative Reception
• March 15 – 13th Annual Women’s Leadership Forum
• June 24 – 18th Annual Golf Classic
• November 1 – Business Excellence Awards Celebration
• December 10 – Holiday Luncheon

You can learn more about our events at dcrchamber.com.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The DCR Chamber office will be closed next Monday, January 15th in observance. Looking for ways to celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr.? Check out the events happening around the Twin Cities and the multi-day Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: One Dream. One Minnesota put on by the State of Minnesota. More information here.

2024 Advocacy and Issues Forum Announcement



The DCR Chamber’s Adovcacy and Issues Forum is back for 2024! Six sessions will be held throughout the year on the first Thursday of every other month starting in February. More details and registration can be found here.

• February 1 - DCR Chamber Positions as part of the Legislative Reception
• April 4 – New Development Throughout Dakota County
• June 6 – Legislative Session Wrap-up
• August 1 – State of the County
• October 3 – Election Predictions
• December 5 – Elections Wrap-up and Implications for Business

You’re Invited! Annual Legislative Reception

The DCR Chamber’s Annual Legislative Reception will be held on Thursday, February 1 at the Minnesota Vikings Museum at Viking Lakes. Join us for an evening of networking and hear from your Legislators. New this year, the event will begin with a presentation by the DCR Chamber Public Affairs Committee covering the issues we will be advocating for in 2024.

Registration Closes Soon - Annual Kick-off Celebration

Registration closes at 5:00 PM this Wednesday, January 10! Do not miss the 2024 DCR Chamber Annual Kick-off Celebration (Annual Meeting) on Thursday January 18 from 3:00 – 5:30 PM at Mendakota Country Club. The event will highlight the work the DCR Chamber has done and all the exciting new initiatives coming for 2024. Plus, this year, a professional keynote speaker and interactive poll.

Coffee Break – IAG Commercial

Join us on Tuesday, January 23 for a Coffee Break hosted by IAG Commercial. Coffee Breaks are a great chance to meet with fellow DCR Chamber Members and meet new ones!

Women’s Leadership Forum – Save the Date!

Save the date for the 13th Annual Women’s Leadership Forum on Friday, March 15th at the Radisson Blu – Mall of America. The WomEn’s Leadership will energize, educate, and empower professionals of all levels. The conference features female speakers and panelists, who share their stories, advice, and help to empower their peers.

Successful Launch of Boost Your Business

The first session of the Boost Your Business Series – AI in Action – held in January was a great success. Presenter, Paula Skoviera, covered the history of AI, general AI usage, and dove deep into using ChatGPT for both work and personal needs. Attendees had a chance to ask question and practice using ChatGPT during the workshop. Join us for our next Boost Your Business on March 7 covering recruiting.

11th Annual Super Bagging Fundraiser

Join DCR Chamber Board Member Scott Swenson and The Open Door for their 11th annual Super Bagging Fundraiser to fight local hunger! Volunteers will take over 7 local Cub Foods Stores to bag groceries for tips all weekend long! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A VOLUNTEER SHIFT! No matter which teams take the field, the true winner is The Open Door! Together we can tackle hunger!

Storm Creek Generous to DCR Charitable Foundation

Storm Creek, an Eagan-based women-owned business, recently made a $500 contribution to the DCR Chamber's Charitable Foundation. The Chamber's Foundation will use the contribution for scholarships that are award to people pursuing education to fill in-demand jobs. Thank you, Storm Creek, for being a great Chamber member and for your support of Dakota County!

Renewed Members

Castle Rock Bank – 26 years

Hope Fieldhouse – 1 year

Insurance by Design, LLC – 11 years

LaBrash Plumbing – 8 years

Minnwest Bank – 25 years

MTM/MNet - 11 years

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, Hastings – 11 years

AIT Worldwide Logistics – 9 years

Farmington Municipal Liquor Store – 20 years

Christian Brothers Automotive – 2 years

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

Take A Tour of Boden Senior Living – Apple Valley

Start the new year with a tour at Boden Senior Living – Apple Valley. They will be open on Thursday, January 25th from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM for tours. Take a tour and you will receive the book Atomic Habits by James Clear to help create healthy habits for the new year!

Check out upcoming DCR Chamber events on our online calendar!

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