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INFORMATIONAL MEETING
April 18
6:30 pm
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
TOURISM LUNCHEON
May 14
11:15 am Attraction Expo and Door Prizes
Noon Luncheon
Guest Speaker
John Edman, Director of Explore MN Tourism
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
May 20
Brackett's Crossing Country Club
11 am registration & lunch
1 pm shotgun
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BestPrep Teacher of Excellence Award 
Congratulations to Cindy Nolan, Business Education Teacher from Lakeville North, selected BestPrep Teacher of Excellence by Minnesota BestPrep. BestPrep is a Minnesota nonprofit with a mission to best prepare MN students with business, career, and financial literacy skills through experiences that inspire success in work and life. The organization is a leader in connecting business professionals to the future work force.
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2013 Board of Directors Chair Sheila Longie Shred Right Vice Chair Bob Curtis Farmers Insurance Second Vice President Glenn Starfield Express Employment Professionals Past President
Karen Wentworth
Hobo, Inc./Chemquist Secretary Kristina Murto Ensemble Creative & Marketing Officers Dick Dahl, MOM Brands Kristina Murto, Ensemble Creative & Marketing Jamie Dahlen, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Mike Puppe, Lakeview Bank Darrell Mullenbach, CliftonLarsonAllen Emily Fox Williams, Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer Mike Bischel, Bischel Builidng Jamie Belzer, Jeff Belzer Chevrolet Dodge Kia Ex-officio Steve Mielke, City of Lakeville Dr. Lisa Snyder, Lakeville ISD 194 Chamber Staff Todd Bornhauser President Jeanne Marie Hutter Director of Marketing,Tourism & Communications Linda Rynda Director of Membership Services Michele Shea Accountant, Office Administrator
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LAKEVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
19950 Dodd Blvd. Suite 101 Lakeville, MN 55044 952.469.2020 FAX: 952.469.2028 |
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CHAMBER CHAIR CHAT
By Sheila Longie, 2013 Chamber Chair
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMYThe Young Entrepreneurs Academy is a groundbreaking and exciting after school program that transforms middle and high school students into confident entrepreneurs. Through the year-long programs, students generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans, pitch to a panel of investors, and launch their own companies.
The Lakeville Chamber Board, with an endorsement from Superintendent Dr. Lisa Snyder, is exploring the opportunity to bring this powerful program to the Lakeville community. It will, however, require cooperation from local businesses and community leaders who are interested in the development of a life changing program that will not only promote an entrepreneurial spirit for the talented students but will also positively impact the entire community. Together we can strengthen the next generation of America's business leaders.
For further information regarding this program, contact Todd Bornhauser at the Chamber office.
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BUSINESS & EDUCATION COMMITTEE
By Chair Bob Finke, Family Health Medical Clinic
The Business and Education Committee met on February 22nd at Lakeville North High School.
We welcomed a new member, Scot Kretzschmar from Thrivent Financial Group.
At that meeting we met Mike Zweber, a teacher at Lakeville North. Mr. Zweber and Cindy Nolan are the leaders in setting up the Business Academy at Lakeville North.
Mr. Zweber outlined the plans for this academy for us. This academy as well as the Technology Academy at Lakeville South will be introduced to the community at the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on March 12th. At that time Lisa Snyder, Superintendent of Lakeville Area Community Schools will be the featured speaker. There will be opportunities for individuals and companies in Lakeville to participate in these exciting new educational offerings which will begin in the fall of 2013. Students will need to visit companies and also participate in mentorships as part of the curriculum for both academies.
In January we met with the staff at the Community Education facility in Downtown Lakeville. Coming up in March we will be greeting the teachers and staff at Lakeville South High School on Marcy 6 ( 7:30 AM) and at Christina Huddleston Elementary (8:00 AM). Please come and join us as we meet, and thank, those who educate our students in Lakeville.
Last month we also were invited to attend a presentation by the New Entrepreneurs Academy at the Chamber office. Todd Bornhauser is gathering information about this program that is a sponsored by the US Chamber of Commerce a nd the National Chamber Foundation. We will be getting together to review the information and to determine whether Lakeville will submit an application to participate in this effort.
There is not a New Entrepreneurs Academy in the state of Minnesota at this time so it may be an opportunity for our community to lead the way.
Our committee has been working with the teaching staff at the Area Learning Center to provide speakers who will introduce their field of work to the students. Thanks to Police Chief Tom Vonhof, Bruce Rydeen at Cerron Developments, Steve Mielke from the City of Lakeville and Dave Bellow our Dakota County Sheriff for their assistance in identifying speakers for this program.
Our next committee meeting is on Friday, March 22nd, 7:30 AM, at Lakeville North High School. We invite all Chamber members to come and participate.
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AROUND TOWN
By Adam Keinberger, City of Lakeville
This feature provides updates on new and expanding business developments in Lakeville. If you have questions on business development in the City, please call Adam Kienberger, Economic Development Specialist, at 952-985-4425.
Project Updates
The new Open to Business program has officially launched and is ready to assist Lakeville small businesses. The official kick-off event on February 28th in Burnsville brought in over 100 people to hear about how this free program can assist small businesses and budding entrepreneurs. Laurie Crow will have regular office hours at Lakeville City Hall on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome during these hours, or to schedule an appointment at another time, contact Laurie at (952) 484-3107 or lcrow@mccdmn.org.
The City of Lakeville recently launched several Facebook pages to keep residents and businesses up-to-date on City news and events. Like the Economic Development Department page to get updates and news on business happenings around the City. Go to Facebook and join in the conversation.
Building Permit Update
The City has issued building permits with a total valuation of $22,362,000 through February. This compares to a total valuation of $12,659,186 through February of 2012.
The City issued commercial and industrial permits with a total valuation of $4,734,750 through February compared to a total valuation of $1,827,000 during the same period in 2012. The City has also issued permits for 41 single family homes through February with a total valuation of $13,064,000. This compares to 26 single family home permits through February of 2012 with a total valuation of $7,787,000.
These updates along with other business news and information can be found on the City's website at www.lakevillebusiness.com. |
 We invite you to join us for the annual Chamber Golf Classic Monday, May 20, 2013 11:00 am Registration 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Shotgun Start 6:00 pm Awards & Dinner Brackett's Crossing Country Club
This annual event is an important fundraiser for the Chamber and your participation helps the Chamber continue to serve the business community. Individual registration is now open!
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JOIN THE LAKEVILLE CHAMBER FOR A TRIP OF A LIFETIME
DISCOVER TUSCANY
November 6-15, 2013
Ground Tour*
Double $2,999; Single $3,299; Triple $2,969
*includes 10 days, 13 meals, airfare and taxes, and hotel transfers.
The Lakeville Chamber of Commerce is planning a new and exciting opportunity to travel. We we wish to invite you to an informational meeting for more details on this fabulous offer. Join us!
Informational meeting date
April 18, 2103
6:30 pm
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
20800 Kenrick Avenue
Lakeville MN 55044
RSVP to: Travel Authority 952.226.9129
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