DCR Chamber is Hiring!
Your Chamber's team continues to evolve with the departure of Jessy Annoni. We are grateful for all she has done to provide value and service to you, our Chamber members. We often hear how she has gone above and beyond. THANK YOU! Jessy. Please take the time to connect with her over the next few weeks prior to her last day of March 13th to wish her well. The best employees are referrals from you.... Now hiring: Communications and Events Manager |
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Committed to business... for YOU.
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 2014 DCR Chamber Legislative PrioritiesYour Chamber finalized its 2014 Legislative Policies this past week. Top priorities include repeal of B2B taxes, minimum wage, transportation, education and workforce development, and environmental permitting.
Find out more about these issues here.
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 Robert Street Corridor - Are we in for a Bumpy Ride? Your Chamber is engaged in discussions regarding the Robert Street Transitway Alternatives Study as well as the local improvement plan proposed by the City of West St. Paul. Final decisions for this important business corridor will be made in the coming months and we need your input. The Robert Street Coalition is being formed. Impacted and interested businesses should attend the upcoming Robert Street Corridor Luncheon on Wednesday, March 5th from 11:30am - 1:00pm at DARTS (1645 Marthaler Lane, West Saint Paul). Click here to learn more.
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 2014 Business Day at the Capitol
Advance your priorities face-to-face with legislators on Wednesday, March 19 at Business Day at the Capitol. Join your peers from across the state as we lobby with one voice on the issues that will help strengthen the business environment to improve the lives of all Minnesotans. Dakota County Regional Chamber will be presetting appointments with area legislators.
Click here to register today.
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Last Week for Early Bird Registration!
The DCR Chamber is pleased to announce the return of the 4th Annual Women's Conference on March 13, 2014 at the Lost Spur Golf and Event Center in Eagan. The event will connect professionals like yourself while enriching your personal and professional lives. There are numerous ways to get involved in this event; attendance, sponsorship, marketplace, wine donation and marketing in the conference bags. For more information, contact Jessy Annoni at 651.288.9202 or jannoni@dcrchamber.com. |
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Weekly Update Poll
In November of 2013 it was forecasted that the State of Minnesota would have a $1.086 billion surplus, what do you predict we will see with the economic forecast on February 28th?
- Significant Increase
- Slight Increase
- Remain the Same
- Slight Decrease
- Significant Decrease
Click here to vote.
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 Let's Focus on What's Best for Children
By: David Olson, President, MN Chamber
More than 250 individuals gathered in February at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce's Education Summit. The participants represented a diverse cross-section of Minnesotans from business leaders, parents, students, teachers, school administrators and leading education advocates for school change at the state and national levels. Read more here.
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 Dakota County is "Open To Business"
Open To Business (OTB), a program of the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD), helps new and early stage businesses access the technical assistance they need to grow and prosper. MCCD's experienced team provides the advice and counseling to clients, helping them achieve their entrepreneurial goals. In 2013, OTB served close to 200 clients and took in over 300 inquiries. They provided over $278,000 in grants and loans to their clients.
On Thursday, March 6th from 7:30am - 9:30am they will be hosting "Open To Business Dakota County: New Tools for Lenders, Entrepreneurs and Small Business" at Valleywood Golf Course (2851 McAndrews Road, Apple Valley). Click here to learn more.
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New Members
We welcome the following new members!
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
1298 Promenade Place, Eagan
651.452.5400
Contact: Steve Curtis
Restaurant/Catering
If you enjoy amazing food, local music, and awesome people then stop in to Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Eagan! This location opened its doors in 2007 and is passionate about being the best Neighborhood Sandwich Shop. They would also love to cater your business meetings, family gatherings or the weekend's big game! Potbelly's also loves taking part in fundraising activities so give General Manager, Steve Curtis a call today, or stop in for a something delicious!
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Member News
News on what's happening with our members and in the community!
Rasmussen College is advocating on behalf of early childhood, join them on March 14th... click here to learn more.
Congratulations to Mike Ferber, Eagan's July 4th Funfest, for being honored at the Star of the North Award Ceremony... more here.
Velocity Fiber announced that they have completed installation of Gigabit Fiber broadband and data aggregation services for Imperial Plastics, Incorporated of Lakeville... read more.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Metropolitan Council invite you to attend an information session on public funding available for cleaning up contamination on real estate redevelopment sites.... learn more.
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Jessy Annoni
Communications and Events Manager
Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102
Eagan, MN 55123
651.452.9872
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