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5-Second Survey Question of the Week
(Answers always anonymous)
This Week's Topic: Governmental Expectations
How satisfied are you that the 2025 MN State Legislature and 2025 US Congress results will be to the benefit of your business? (From what you see to date.)
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Last week’s questions were: 'How much do you know about the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML)?'
Extremely Familiar: 17%, Somewhat Familiar: 50%, Not at all Familiar: 33%
And, 'How likely are you to attend (or send staff to attend) a DEED sponsored no cost training on this topic?'
Extremely Interested: 33%, Very Interested: 50%, Not Interested: 17%
| | NOTE: Good news for the 83% interested in Paid Family and Medical Leave Act training, the DEED training event will be held on April 23, 8:30 - 10am at Lost Spur. This will be a combined event with Burnsville, Hastings and Lakeville Chambers. Put it on your calendar now, sign up will be available soon through DEED. Watch here and social for details. This MN law will impact almost every entity in the State. | | Looking for Committee Members! DCR Golf Classic & the Re-Imagined Business Excellence Awards | | We’re looking for engaged DCR members who are interested in getting involved as committee members for the DCR Golf Classic and the Business Excellence Awards. Contact Kayla Hudson if interested in making a DCR difference. | | St. Croix Hospice Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening - This Afternoon! | | |
Join us for a ribbon cutting celebration this afternoon at St. Croix Hospice. We want to extend a warm welcome from the DCR Chamber as the work of St. Croix Hospice makes a significant difference in our community.
3:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting with refreshments and tour to follow.
Tuesday, March 18, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
2121 Cliff Drive Suite 101, Eagan
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The Open Door will host our Coffee Break event next Tuesday. Come to hear the story of their impactful work and stay to interact with fellow Chamber members new and old! This is always one of our most well attended coffee breaks - don't miss it!
Tuesday, March 25 at 8:00 am
3000 Ames Crossing Road, Suite 100, Eagan
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Interested in learning more about your DCR Chamber and how to get the most out of your membership? Meet The Chamber (New & Prospective Member Orientation) is a monthly meeting that provides an opportunity for new Members, new company representatives, and prospective Members to meet and learn about our committees, monthly networking and special regional events, marketing/advertising opportunities and more! Click HERE to register.
Wednesday, March 26, 8:45 - 10:00 am
Think Bank, 4245 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Eagan
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Member Connect - Virtual Networking
Looking for a new way to connect with Chamber members? Try out our newest DCR Chamber event—DCR Member Connect, hosted by Jeannine Pohl of Block Photography. The next virtual event is Wednesday, March 26 at noon and is open to all DCR Members. Learn more and register HERE.
Wednesday, March 26 at Noon, Zoom link provided upon registration
DCR Business Owners Roundtable
If you are you a DCR business owner and in-person gatherings are more your style, reach out to either Abby Anderson or Susan Taple to join the roundtable. This group meets 2X a month. There is no cost and there are no commitments.
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Members on the Move
The following DCR Members are welcoming staff or have staff on the move. We send our warm welcome and hearty congrats!
❇️ Drake Bank welcomes Ted Sirianni as Chief Banking Officer. Click HERE for full release.
❇️ Drake Bank has promoted Tegan Dornink, Hailey Lewis, and Brianna McCarthy to Assistant Vice Presidents in their respective departments. Click HERE for full release.
❇️ Think Bank announces that Brad Mayo will be joining Think Bank as the new Mortgage Development Manager. Click HERE for full release.
❇️ Scott Swenson, member of the DCR Board of Directors, has joined the Expo 2031 organization as their Chief Financial Officer.
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Eagan State of the City Address
Eagan Mayor, Mike Maquire, will give Eagan's State of the City Address on Thursday, March 20, at the Royal Cliff Event Center, 2280 Cliff Road from 7:00 - 9:00 am. Mayor Maguire will share how the City, with the help of the community, has been re-imagining its places, spaces, and services, so that Eagan can remain a place where residents and business can thrive.
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Metro and Minnesota Demographic and Economic Trends
Last week’s Municipal Legislative Commission meeting featured Susan Brower, Minnesota’s State Demographer. Some topline reported data:
• Population growth is slowing in Minnesota due to an aging population and fewer births.
• Current birth rate is about 58-60,000 per year, down from 68-69,000 in 2006.
• Seven-county metro area growth rates have been generally declining over time.
• Hennepin and Ramsey counties experienced population loss during the pandemic years (part of the reason why Dakota County is expected to pass Ramsey county in the decade of 2030).
Immigration Trends
• Increased net international immigration observed in the past 3 years (much of the recent growth is attributable to the increase in international immigration).
• Future growth rates will be heavily influenced by federal immigration policies.
• Minnesota has higher international immigration compared to neighboring states, likely due to strong economic opportunities in the Twin Cities. Source: Shared by the City of Rosemount
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Metropolitan Economy Overview
The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area has one of the fastest-rising inflation rates in the country, ranking sixth for the largest two-month price increase among major U.S. cities, according to a WalletHub study. The report, which analyzed Consumer Price Index data from 23 metro areas, found inflation in the Twin Cities rose 1.5 percent over the past two months and 3 percent over the past year, placing it 10th overall for inflation impact. Source: Eagan Patch
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