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Special Events!
FALL GALA
November 1
6:00 pm
Bracketts Crossing Country Club
MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
Sponsorships still available.
Silent auction items needed.
Watch for your invitation in the US Mail and plan to attend!
LAKEVILLE WOMEN
IN BUSINESS
LUNCHEON
November 13
"START NOW, GROW BIG"
11:30 am sharp
Crystal Lake Golf Club
Speaker Theresa Rose
COUNTY-WIDE CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS SPEED NETWORKING
November 14
5:00-7:00 pm
Mendakota Country Club
Co-hosted by Lakeville, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Dakota County Regional, Hastings, and River Heights Chambers
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON with
MN TIMBERWOLVES President Chris Wright
November 21
11:30 am registration
followed immediately by ribbon cutting for Threads & Inks
"how sweet it is dessert bar"
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YEA!
is underway for 6-8 grade Lakeville students! We are the first city in the state to adopt this national program!
Thanks to our premier sponsors:
and program sponsors: RATZLAFF HOMES INC.
DAKOTA ELECTRIC
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Lakeville Rotary Club
Lakeville, MN 55044
Summergate Companies
10621 165th Street West
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-898-3461
Paychex/Erin Bang
1210 Northland Drive, Suite 100 Mendota Heights, MN 55120
651-365-5060 x 50415
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HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
All Saints Catholic Church
Northfield Hospital & Clinic
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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 |
2013 Board of Directors Chair Sheila Longie Shred Right Vice Chair Bob Curtis Farmers Insurance Second Vice Chair Glenn Starfield Express Employment Professionals Past Chair
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 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 Members Services Michele Shea Accountant, Office Administrator
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER...
join us for the Fall Gala
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FALL GALA EXCITEMENT
By Beth Kohlnhoffer, 2013 Fall Gala Chair
MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
Lakeville's annual black tie event of the year!
DATE: Friday, November 1, 2013
LOCATION: Brackets Crossing Country Club
COST: $125 per person (rsvps due by Oct 28)
SCHEDULE OF FUN
6:00 pm Social Hour & Silent Auction, Photos by Flint Images,
Caricature Drawings by Nickelodeon Universe
7:15 pm French Dinner prepared by Chef Bryan,
Cake Raffle, Live Auction
9:00 Casino Games by Treasure Island
9:00 Music by Teddy Holidays
Come prepared to bid on our awesome live auction items:
Lifetime Fitness Recumbent Bike & Pies for a Year
Donated By: Tim Hasse and Push, Pedal, Pull (P3)
Value: $2,150
With Lifetime Fitness' model R7i, self-generated and cordless recumbent bike, you can take the health club experience to the convenience of your home! This bike accommodates virtually any user. The "i" in the model number means interactive and indicates the system comes standard with Polar wireless heart rate monitoring and Life Fitness' interactive heart rate Zone Training+ workouts. Pair this recumbent bike with a years' worth of Perkins pie's and those extra calories won't stand a chance!
Streetzza Pizza
Donated By: Nate Lang and Thyme to Entertain
Value: $1500
Who doesn't love pizza?? Wood fired pizza is currently the number one food trend in the country. Wow your guests with the most unique party in town, with Streetzza Pizza's customized 1972 Historic Fire Engine with the back converted into a Wood Fire Oven! Each Pizza is made to order with the finest fresh and local ingredients. Perfect for your next tailgating party, grooms dinner, fundraiser or birthday party- this is an experience your guests will never forget!
Solo Concert by Tim Mahoney, Signed Epiphone Acoustic Guitar & Signed Rolling Stones Magazine
Donated by: Tim Mahoney
Value: $3,500
Tim Mahoney was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine in 2007 for their 40th anniversary issue when he won a Ray-Ban promotion. He's also won or placed high in songwriting contests about fifteen times over the past decade- namely his appearance on NBC's new hit reality show The Voice. Mahoney was chosen by Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine as one of his eight team members after hearing Mahoney's stunning rendition of Sam Cooke's "Bring it On Home to Me." While Mahoney was eliminated from the competition on the episode that aired in May 2011, the iTunes single of his duet with Casey Weston of "Leather and Lace" reached at high as #32 on the iTunes singles chart. This Solo Concert would be the perfect addition to any birthday party, backyard bash, or company event!
Throw out first pitch at the Twins Game
Donated by Jeff Belzer's
Value: $1500
The ceremonial first ball is a longstanding ritual of American baseball in which a guest of honor throws a ball to mark the end of pregame festivities and start of the game. Now you get to stand on the pitcher's mound at Target Field in front of 35,000 Twins fans and throw out the first pitch towards home plate. This may be the closest you will come to being a Minnesota Twins Player- don't let this a once in a lifetime experience pass you by!
Wilds Executive Suite Package
Donated By: Jeff Belzer's
Value: $3,000
You and 11 of your closest friends are about to watch the Minnesota Wild take on the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday November 17th at 7:00 from the comforts of your own executive level suite! Can't find a parking spot? No problem! Included are 2 Kellogg Ramp Parking Passes. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and an experience you will never forget.
One Night stay in Presidential Suite
Donated By Treasure Island
Value 3,500
Presidential Suite-Treasure Island Resort & Casino - one night stay in our Presidential Suite that offers the utmost in lavishness featuring premium furnishings, fixtures and amenities surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views of the beautiful Mississippi River valley. This exclusive amenity. (Sleeps 4 - King bed and pull out couch).
Breakfast with Bobby and Belinda KARE 11 Saturday Show
Donated By: Jeff Belzer's
Value: $750
Come and watch the KARE 11 News Saturday Show in person!! Hosted by Belinda Jensen and Rena Sarigianopoulos with Bobby Jensen and Lee Valsvik. Get a taste from behind the scenes of the live show, see the KARE 11 backyard, live cooking, fashion, and gardening. Breakfast will be served before the show by O'Brian's Deli and is hosted by Bobby Jensen. This promises to be a fun and exciting morning for you and up to 5 more guests of your choice!
2 night stay at Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Airfare to Las Vegas and
Helicopter Tour
Donated By: Wensco Inc. & Apple Valley Reddi Mix
Value: $1,500
And now for the Grand Finale! To stay in line with the theme of our Gala, Midnight in Paris we present to you~ Airfare, and a two nights stay at the Paris hotel in Las Vegas for two people. To add a little excitement to the trip, enjoy the "city of lights" from the best view possible...the sky! A helicopter tour will take the two of you flying over the megaresorts of the Las Vegas Strip from the New York-New York skyline to the Bellagio fountains and the never-fading light of the Luxor pyramid. You will be served champagne to toast your night helicopter flight as you experience breathtaking sights from inside the "limousine of the sky".
CASINO PRIZES:
-Treasure Island Resort overnight in the Deluxe Eagle Tower Suite valued at $249
-Round of golf at Wild for 4 with cart value $450
Please contact the Chamber now to reserve your tickets TODAY by calling 952.469.2020.
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CHAMBER FOUNDATION UPDATE
By Roz Peterson, Foundation Chair
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Great fun was had by all at Brunswick Zone XL on
 September 17th for the 4nd annual Lakeville Area Chamber Foundation Bowling tournament. There were 130 participants and we raised $8,800. The proceeds will go toward business education programs in our schools such as Business Camp scholarships, the Stock Market game in the middle schools and teacher appreciation breakfasts in the elementary schools.
Our sponsors Dick's Sanitation, Fairview and Menasha help make the mock car crash and prom week activities possible.
 Kohlnhofer Insurance was our Strike Pot sponsor and Greg Lamere of Metro Equity Management (pictured) won the strike pot prize of $200.00! Congratulations to Bob Curtis, Farmer's Insurance team for winning the traveling trophy!
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By Kathi Lindau, Ambassador Chair
CONGRATS TO AMBASSADOR OF THE QUARTER TODD ANDERSON
Congratulations to our Ambassador of the 3rd Quarter, Todd Anderson of Dick's Lakeville Sanitation. Todd attends most Chamber  events and is well known by our members. He has volunteered as an Ambassador for many years as well as other Chamber committees such as the Golf Classic, Landscape & Home Expo, and Foundation Bowling Tournament. The Ambassadors would like to welcome our newest member, Eric Haney, Banking Center Manager at Great Southern Bank in Lakeville. We have a fun and active group and if you would like to get involved, please contact Linda Rynda at the Chamber office 952-469-2020.
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Touchstone Energy® Community Award applications being accepted.
Dakota Electric Association is now accepting applications for the Touchstone Energy Community Award, which recognizes non-profit groups, community organizations and businesses that have shown a strong commitment to the community. The award acknowledges the efforts of those who have impacted numerous people, collaborated and shared resources, addressed unmet community needs or provided necessary services. In 2013, Dakota Electric will provide three Touchstone Energy Community Awards; accompanying each award will be a check for $500. One award recipient will be chosen to contend against other award winners from across the state for the Minnesota Touchstone Energy Community Award and a cash prize of $1,000. The statewide award winner will be recognized at the Minnesota Rural Electric Association annual meeting in March.
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AROUND TOWN
By Adam Kienberger, 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
Minnesota Manufacturers Week
October 20-26 is Minnesota Manufacturers Week. According the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Minnesota has 305,600 manufacturing jobs statewide which is 13 percent of all private-sector jobs. Manufacturing contributes $40 billion (2012 dollars) to the state economy and represents 15 percent of Minnesota's gross domestic product. Manufacturing is the second largest employment sector in the Twin Cities region.
Lakeville has over 3,100 manufacturing jobs amongst 150 businesses. Thank you to all of our manufacturers for being a part of Lakeville's business community!
Kingsley Shores Senior Living
The Kingsley Shores Senior Living project was issued a Certificate of Occupancy on September 27. This project is located on Klamath Trail just east of County Road 5 next to the Chart House restaurant and banquet facility. This 101-unit senior living development offers independent, assisted living, and memory care housing units. The first residents were scheduled to begin moving in the week of October 14.
MOM Brands
On September 1, MOM Brands completed the relocation of their corporate headquarters from downtown Minneapolis to Lakeville. In 2012, MOM Brands acquired a second building in the Fairfield Business Campus located at County Road 70 and Kensington Boulevard and completed its renovation from a manufacturing and warehouse to a to a two-story office building and R & D facility. MOM Brands will now have a total of 163,000 square feet between their two buildings located on 22 acres. The relocation of the company's corporate headquarters brought an additional 100 jobs to the community and results in MOM Brands having a total of 350 employees in Lakeville.
Other Development Updates
United Properties is currently constructing a 6,800-square-foot store that they will lease to Advance Auto Parts in Hoppe Marketplace along County Road 50 between Culver's and NTB. The store is expected to open in December.
A new McDonald's is under construction at 16205 Kenyon Avenue at the southwest corner of Kenyon Avenue and 160th Street. This new restaurant is located next to Brunswick Zone and is scheduled to open this fall.
Cosmopolitan Orthodontics is constructing a new building near the intersection of Cedar Avenue and Dodd Boulevard just south of CVS. The 5,800-square-foot dental clinic is currently completing site work and beginning work on the footings and foundation.
 Building Permit Report The City has issued building permits with a total valuation of $111,319,332 through September. This compares to a total valuation of $81,909,213 through September of 2012.
The City issued commercial and industrial permits with a total valuation of $9,986,250 through September compared to a total valuation of $9,086,500 during the same period in 2012. The City has also issued permits for 273 single family homes through September with a total valuation of $85,988,000. This compares to 183 single family home permits through September of 2012 with a total valuation of $53,549,000.
These updates along with other business news and information can be found on the City's website at www.lakevillebusiness.com.
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