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Good Morning From The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce!
Greetings!
Keep up-to-date with all the happenings at the DCR Chamber and in your community by reading the Weekly Update every Monday! Have some great business news that you would like to announce? Let us know so we can spread the news to the rest of our members!
Important News - Ruthe Batulis Resigning
In case you missed our email last week, we are sad to report that DCR president, Ruthe Batulis, announced her resignation effective April 1, 2013. Ruthe has been our president for the last eight years and her passion and enthusiasm for the Chamber has benefitted many. She will be missed but we wish her well as she prepares for the next chapter of her career. Michele Engdahl, DCR Board Chair, has formed a Search Committee to identify her replacement and the Committee members include:
Michele Engdahl, Chair, Thomson Reuters
Allen Glynn, KLC Financial, Inc.
Roz Peterson, Cerron Properties
Phil Stalboerger, Faegre Baker Daniels
Scott Swenson, Home Federal Bank
The Committee will establish a communications plan to keep members informed as the search moves along. To read the press release distributed last week, click here.
Check out DCR Chamber's NEWEST music video, Chamber Style!
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DCR Chamber Events Calendar
Tuesday, January 22nd at 7:30am
Rosemount Area Business Council
Paul Eggen's State Farm Insurance
14450 South Robert Trail, Suite 204, Rosemount
Tuesday, January 22nd at 8:30am
South Metro Young Professionals: Teach Me How To Network
2805 Dodd Road, Suite 195, Eagan
Wednesday, January 23rd at 7:30am
ChamberNet Two
DCR Chamber
1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102, Eagan
Wednesday, January 23rd at Noon
ChamberNet
ProAct, Inc.
3195 Neil Armstrong Boulevard, Eagan
Thursday, January 24th at 7:30am
Breakfast With Champions - Scott Plum
Holiday Inn Express
1950 Rahncliff Court, Eagan
*NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION!
Thursday, February 7th at 8:00am
The Buzz- Robert Street Transitway Alternatives Update
DARTS
1645 Marthaler Lane, West Saint Paul
Thursday, February 7th at 8:00am
South Metro Young Professionals Committee Meeting
DCR Chamber
1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102, Eagan
Tuesday, February 12th at 8:00am
Rosemount Connection
Rosemount Fire Station #1
2875 145th Street West, Rosemount
Wednesday, February 13th at 7:30am
ChamberNet Two
DCR Chamber
1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102, Eagan
Wednesday, February 13th at Noon
ChamberNet
DCR Chamber
1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102, Eagan
Thursday, February 14th at 8:00am
Coffee Break
The UPS Store
3432 Denmark Avenue, Eagan
Tuesday, February 19th at Noon
Meet the Chamber
DCR Chamber
1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102, Eagan
Wednesday, February 20th at 7:30am
Business Owner's Roundtable
DCR Chamber
1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102, Eagan
Thursday, February 21st at Noon
Rosemount "Let's Do Lunch"
Guiseppe's
15090 Chippendale Avenue West, Rosemount
Wednesday, February 27th at 7:30am
ChamberNet Two
DCR Chamber
1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102, Eagan
Wednesday, February 27th at Noon
ChamberNet
Associated Bank
1270 Yankee Doodle Road, Eagan
Thursday, February 28th at 7:30am
Breakfast With Champions - Jon O'Malley
Hilton Garden Inn
1975 Rahncliff Court, Eagan
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Ribbon Cuttings
Opening a new business or remodeling your current business? Let us know and we can schedule a ribbon cutting! It is a great way to advertise your new store and meet a few DCR Chamber members!
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
We invite you to attend these ribbon cuttings to support
your fellow Chamber members!
No ribbon cuttings currently scheduled.
Call Jessy at 651.288.9202 to schedule yours today!
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Advertise In The Weekly Update
Advertising Options
New Member Ad - New members can run an advertisement at a discounted rate of 50% off. This advertisement should be business card size. This is a great way for new members to introduce their company to other members of the chamber. $50 per ad, per week
Basic Ad - 545(w) x 245(h) pixel area to advertise your news, event, sale, etc. displayed on weekly update. This ad is typically placed in the middle of the weekly update. $100 per ad, per week
Weekly Update Sponsorship - 545(w) x 245(h) pixel area to advertise your news, event, sale, etc. displayed on weekly update. This ad is typically placed in the middle of the weekly update. Additionally, your company logo and web address will be displayed in the top left corner of the weekly update for quicker access to your website and company information, as well as being noticed instantly by all viewers. $150 per ad, per week
Contact Jessy at jannoni@dcrchamber.com or 651.288.9202
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| Action Central
This section contains items that may require YOU to take action, such as RSVP'ing for an event!
Learn How Maximize Your Sales Potential on LinkedIn at the Breakfast With Champions- Register TODAY!
Join us for January's Breakfast With Champions with speaker Scott Plum. Scott will teach you how to "Use Your LinkedIn Network to Ask for Referrals." So you have a great group of LinkedIn Connections, now what? We know there are more of these potential clients and referral partners out there. How can we access them? One way is by asking our current connections for introductions to the people they are connected to. This is a delicate situation and needs to be done without putting any pressure on your current connections. If done right, you could double your client base in a short period of time and increase your profit margins without investing a lot of time and money in marketing. If you are looking to increase your client base and want your current connections to introduce you to these potential clients, join us at this Breakfast With Champions! You will leave here with a knowledge on how to remove the barriers that prevent us from asking for these referrals and how you can be introduced to more of what could be some of your best clients. RSVP to Jessy at 651.288.9202 or jannoni@dcrchamber.com!
2013 DCR Chamber WomEn's Conference
REGISTER TODAY FOR EARLY BIRD RATE!
The DCR Chamber is pleased to announce the return of The 3rd Annual WomEn's Conference on March 14, 2013 at Lost Spur Golf and Event Center! This event will connect professionals like yourself while enriching your personal and professional lives. So mark your calendars for the event of the year! Interesting in attending? Don't miss out on our early bird rate of $129, register today!
Did you know?
As a member of the DCR Chamber, you have access to many things on our website. You can post events, job openings, hot deals, and register online for events that the chamber is hosting. An online directory of our members is also available for your access. All you need to do is go to the DCR Chamber Website, click "members only" on the left side, and log in with your company's login information. If you don't have this information, Jessy can provide it to you, call 651.288.9202 or email jannoni@dcrchamber.com. This is a great resource for our members to use!
Opportunities to Promote Your Business
The DCR Chamber is looking for member's to host future networking events. Being a speaker at The Buzz would be a great opportunity for you to share your company's expertise to other members of the community and chamber. "Why Not Wednesday" Business After Hours, Coffee Break, Farmington Brew HaHa, and The Rosemount Connection are events that would bring customers into your business. If you are interested in hosting one of these events or would like more information, please contact Jessy at 651.288.9202 or jannoni@dcrchamber.com. |
News You Should Know
EABC Discusses Crime With Police Chief McDonald
The Eagan Area Business Council invited Eagan Police Chief Jim McDonald to present on crime in the community. Over the past few years, there has been a decrease in the amount of crime in Eagan. In fact, there seems to be a downward trend in crime throughout the state of Minnesota. Some upcoming challenges that the Police Department expects to encounter deal with mental health issues, workplace and school safety, technology changes, complicated crimes, and the changes that come along with a new City Administrator. In light of the recent shootings, Chief McDonald shared a video with attendees that we hope you find informational as well.
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DCR Chamber Hosts Legislative Breakfast
The DCR Chamber invited legislators and local business professionals to attend the 2013 Legislative Breakfast. Nearly 80 individuals attended the event to voice their concerns and ask questions regarding the upcoming legislation.
Hot Deals
Check out the Hot Deals section of the DCR Chamber website for new and exciting specials offered by fellow members. Want to add your own Hot Deal? Login to your "Members Only" section here. |
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News on what's happening with our members or businesses in the community!
A business plan for crisis: Rosemount business people are welcome to attend a session on Business Lockdowns and Crisis Planning Training. The presentation will cover how to handle bomb threats, active shooters, criminal activity, and terrorism that could affect businesses. The session will be held in Apple Valley on January 31; please RSVP to A.V. Police Officer Michael Tietz at 952-953-2709 or by email at mtietz@cityofapplevalley.org.
Photographers looking to display their work can submit their original photos to be considered for a new exhibit planned for March 2013. Photographers, age 8 and older, must live in Dakota County and may submit up to two photographs reflecting the theme Human Faces of Dakota County. The submission deadline has been extended and submissions are now due by Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. The photography exhibit is one of the ways the Dakota County Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee, in partnership with the Dakota County Historical Society, is working to make local art more accessible to residents. Eighteen photographs will be exhibited. The photographs will be displayed at the Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley. The exhibit will last for a total of six months. Photographs must be 11" x 14". Framing will be done by Dakota County. The photography must meet the criteria outlined by the committee. The criteria are at www.dakotacounty.us and can be found by searching photography exhibit. For more information, photographers can also contact Jean Erickson, Deputy Director of Dakota County's Public Services and Revenue Division, 651-438-4286 or jean.erickson@co.dakota.mn.us.
The Park Dental Eagan doctors Heidi Diekmann DDS and Jennifer Idziorek DDS along with their staff, are volunteering in the Minnesota Dental Associations annual charitable program GIVE KIDS A SMILE. The program is part of a larger campaign organized nationwide by the American Dental Association providing a variety of free dental treatments to children who face barriers to receiving care. Park Dental Eagan will provide free selected dental treatments on February 1, 2013 to children 15 and younger. An appointment must be scheduled to receive care. Patients seeking appointments must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. To learn more about GIVE KIDS A SMILE at Park Dental Eagan and to schedule an appointment, contact Lynn at Park Dental Eagan 651-454-2700. Thank You.
Mahoney Ulbrich Christiansen Russ PA (MUCR) is pleased to announce the following staff promotions, effective January 1, 2013. These promotions include Lance Brock, promoted to Officer. Lance J. Brock, a CPA, started with MUCR in 2003 and is a member of the firm's audit department, marketing committee, and the firm's mentoring process director. The following individuals were promoted:
Treston Wold, Senior Accountant
Katie Mackedanz, Senior Accountant
Tyler Anderson, Senior Accountant
Corey Schmidt, Supervisor
Greg Bienias, Supervisor
Brian Caldwell, Supervisor
Luke Roessler, Manager
Jayme Shuda, Manager
Tom Johnson, Senior Manager
Lance Brock, Officer
Members of the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce are invited to participate in the inaugural Eagan High School STEM Career Fair. The fair will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the EHS Student Commons. Chamber members who specialize in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math are encouraged to set up a display and talk informally to students about the exciting career options with a STEM-focused curriculum. The program is hosted by the Eagan High School FIRST Robotics Team 2220. Students from the District 196 schools and surrounding area robotics teams will gather for two-hours seeking information from local professionals about career preparation, a typical day, job outlook, your own personal career path, and opportunities in STEM-related fields. There is no cost to chamber businesses to display their products and materials. Eagan High School is located at 4185 Braddock Trail. Interested chamber member businesses seeking more information, or to register, should access http://team2220.org/events/upcoming-and-past-events/stem-career-fair/.
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August Ash, Inc.
2626 East 82nd Street, Suite 320, Bloomington
952.851.9400
Contact: Erich Hanson
Internet Marketing
Becca Wong Family Law & Mediation, LLC.
3300 Edinborough Way, Suite 550, Edina
612.300.1911
Contact: Becca Wong
Legal Services & Mediation
Business Launch & Legal Service, LLC
2016 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul
651.646.2669
Contact: Glen McCluskey
Legal Services
CBL Floors
1061 South Robert Street, West Saint Paul
651.292.1011
Contact: Frank Hanzal
Home & Garden
College Expert
3588 Woodland Trail, Eagan
651.688.0595
Contact: Sue Luse
Educational Consulting
Commonwealth Capital, LLC.
PO Box 957, Lakeville
952.469.4460
Contact: Dhruv Lal
Cornerstone Family Chiropractic
1590 Thomas Center Drive, Eagan
651.209.9710
Contact: Megan Nelsen
Website
Chiropractic/Massage/Nutrition
Eagan Eye Clinic
3930 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan
651.454.5661
Contact: Dr. Ben Stout
www.eaganeye.com
Optometrist
Edible Arrangements of Burnsville
284 East Travelers Trail, Burnsville
952.224.3640
Contact: Keegan Connolly
www.ediblearrangements.com
Gift Arrangments & Baskets
Grand Hall Studio
217 Oak Street, Farmington
952.807.2417
Contact: Amy Nielsen
www.grandhallstudio.com
Venue/Meeting Space/Dance Ballroom
Kwik Kopy Business Center
5708 Upper 147th Street West, Suite 108, Apple Valley
952.953.5522
Contact: Mike Maguire
www.kwikkopy116.com
Printing/Graphic Design/Mailing Servies/Marketing
Moeller Ventures Intellectual Property Research
3712 Woodland Trail, Eagan
651.454.4123
Contact: James Moeller
www.moellerventures.com
Attorneys
Park Dental Eagan
1895 Plaza Drive, Suite 130, Eagan
651.454.2700
Contact: Lynn Holloway
www.parkdental.com
Dental Clinic
Park Dental Ridges
40 West Nicollet Boulevard, Burnsville
952.898.0990
Contact: Toni Hoffa
www.parkdental.com
Dental Clinic
ProAxios
P.O. Box 92, Farmington
651.200.2511
Contact: James Bohn
Management Consulting
3432 Denmark Avenue South, Eagan
651.687.0440
Contact: Anne Helgerson
Printing/Shipping/Packaging
Unisys
3199 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan
651.687.2232
Contact: Kim Loskota
Technology
Wizardly Teleproductions, Inc. (WizVideo)
4303 East 54th Street, Minneapolis
612.727.2009
Contact: John R. Sparr
Video Production Services
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