The American Red Cross is inviting DCR Chamber members to help support two blood drives the week of February 10th.  DCR Chamber will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, February 10th  and Easter Lutheran Church is hosting a 100 unit blood drive on Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14th.  The Red Cross would like to present the donors at both drives a special goodie bag to thank them for their donation.  If your company is interested in donating an item, giving away a coupon, or supporting the drive with some other type of incentive, please contact Mike Fries at the Red Cross  at mike.fries@redcross.org  or call him at 651 291-4634.

Think Mutual Bank is excited to announce that John DeBettignies has been named Branch Manager for Eagan branch located at 4245 Johnny Cake Ridge Road.  DeBettignies comes to Think with 17 years banking experience, most recently as Project Manager at SPIRE Federal Credit Union in Roseville, MN where he was responsible for managing new product and services implementations. Think Mutual Bank is community bank headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, with ten full-service offices in Rochester, Apple Valley, Eagan, Edina, and Saint Paul. Think focuses on consumers and small businesses, providing a full array of banking, investment and insurance services. 

Cerron Commercial Properties has the Lee Lake Commercial Land for Sale in Lakeville.  13.91 (saleable) acres available, owner will subdivide - lots from 1 to 2.5 acres.  Great location - SWC of I-35 and CR 46.  Site ideal for Senior Housing/Memory Care, Apartments (re-zone), Retail, Office, Medical Facility, Restaurant or Hotel.  Call Bruce Rydeen at 952.469.9444 or visit our website (www.CERRON.com) for more information.

Ecolab, Inc.-which develops water, hygiene, and energy technologies- ranked fifth out of five companies in the "consumer discretionary" category of the Bloomberg list of 50 "most community-minded" businesses in the United States list. The company, which reported $11.8 billion in 2012 net sales, hosts an annual "U.S. Community Giving Campaign." The campaign raised roughly $2 million in donations for nonprofits such as United Way and Global Impact during its most recent drive, according to the company's website. "We believe that the economic and social vitality of our communities is critical to our long-term growth and viability," Douglas Baker, Jr., Ecolab chairman and CEO, said in a statement. "This recognition of our civic involvement affirms our commitment to supporting local initiatives that strengthen the communities where we operate."  

In early 2014, Guild Incorporated will launch Assertive Community Treatment services for youth, ages 16 - 20.  This is a new service in Minnesota and as one of seven initial providers selected in the state it is an exceptional opportunity.  Guild will partner with young people who have serious mental illnesses, their families and others in their network to strengthen their competencies and resiliency as they transition into adulthood and learn to self-manage their health conditions.  The service will facilitate young people, who have serious mental illnesses, to achieve their goals in employment, education, living situation, and community life.  In 2005, Guild Incorporated was one of sixteen initial providers in Minnesota approved to provide Assertive Community Treatment services to adults 18 years and older.   Their engagement skills and experience in the careful, customization of services to fit individual needs will be especially helpful in this initiative to serve youth.  Guild will also receive grant funds from the F. R. Bigelow Foundation, an affiliate of Minnesota Philanthropy Partners, the Langwater Foundation and Otto Bremer Foundation to support the start-up phase of the initiative. Click here to learn more. 

NDC4 Cable Commission WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! CABLE TV & COMMUNITY MEDIA PLANNING WORKSHOPS January 14-15-16, 2014. Please join us at an upcoming focus group session. What are the biggest issues facing this community? What is your vision for local media in Northern Dakota County, now, and for the next 10-15 years? Bring your ideas and learn about the opportunities we have now for new technology and improved cable services. Register at

www.townsquare.tv/franchise-renewal-sign-up.cfm or call: 651-450-9891. Get more details at www.townsquare.tv/franchise-renewal.cfm.

UMore Development LLC, a University of Minnesota company, is accepting applications for the Real Estate Development Director position. The Real Estate Development Director will oversee and manage UMore Park first phase development including but not limited to: develop a First Phase RFQ/RFP, promote to the real estate development industry, and advise on a process to evaluate responses; participate in the master developer selection process, structure the developer relationship, and negotiate developer contracts; complete the comprehensive planning amendment process, any necessary zoning amendments, and best position the LLC for the PUD; investigate regional economic development strategies and opportunities; develop a strategy that includes local partners as well as innovative partnerships with the private sector; and anticipate opportunities for subsequent phases of development. The University of Minnesota Outreach, Research and Education (UMore) Park is a 5,000-acre site 25 miles southeast of the Twin Cities at the suburban-rural interface in Dakota County. It is among the largest contiguous properties in the United States that is owned by a land-grant university. The vision to build a mixed-use community at UMore Park, a 30-year endeavor, was affirmed by the University Board of Regents in December 2006. For details, see: www.umn.edu/ohr/employment; reference requisition number #188478. Position open until filled. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.