June 9, 2014

DCR Chamber Welcomes New Summer Intern

Greetings! Allow me to introduce myself as a new summer intern for the Dakota Country Regional Chamber of Commerce. My name is Garrett Ahn and I will be working to help plan upcoming events and programs with the chamber as well as assisting with membership. I am currently attending the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and plan to double major in finance and marketing. I am from the Lino Lakes area and I love having the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors in a state like Minnesota. I plan to take advantage of this gorgeous summer weather by competing in multiple volleyball and softball leagues. I also enjoy the occasional camping and fishing trip up north with the family. I am very excited for the opportunity to work for the Dakota County Regional Chamber this summer and contribute to the local business community.

Committed to business... for YOU.

Robert Street Work Session Underway

Will your West St. Paul business impacted by street reconstruction along Robert Street? On Monday, June 9, WSP's City Council will be conducting a work session beginning at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall to review the streetscape recommendations and plans for reconstruction. The City Council is very interested in creating a welcoming and unique environment, which is scheduled to occur over the next three years. The hope is to create an environment that is safe, convenient, more walkable and attractive for existing and new investment in businesses/services and housing that meets the current and future needs of the community. However, several existing businesses may be impacted by the proposed changes, which may be financial, visibility, and access limitations.

Plan to attend so that you can learn more about the proposed plan and provide input into this important process. An open house in late June is also being planned for public comment. Watch for further information.

June 2014 Legislative Breakfast Poll Results

Wrap up on the Legislative Session

In preparation for the 2015 Legislative Session, we asked members to tell us what they believed the three top priorities would be for the business community:

Business Regulations

Cost of Government

Edication and Workforce Development

Environmental Permitting

Health Care Reform

Transportation Funding

Tax Reform

Waste Management

Results:

Education and Workforce Development, Transportation Funding, and Cost of Government, with Health Care Reform and Tax Reform following in a close fourth.

Join Us for This Month's Meet the Chamber

Are you a new or prospective member? Join us for Meet the Chamber on June 17 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m at the DCR office.

Meet The Chamber (New & Prospective Member Orientation) is a monthly meeting providing an opportunity for new members, new company representatives and prospective new members to meet and learn all about how to get the most from their chamber membership. Each attendee is also given the opportunity to introduce themselves and give a 30 second commercial about their business or position. New members are welcome to bring others from their office(s) or those that may be interested in joining the chamber and would like to learn more.

Lunch and drinks are served. To RSVP, email Kate Bowen.

Events Calendar

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9	10 4:00 p.m. McAlister Marketing Ribbon Cutting	11 8:00 a.m. ChamberNet Two Noon ChamberNet	12 8:00 a.m. Eagan Coffee Break 4:00 p.m. Rita's Ice Ribbon Cutting	13
16 10:00 a.m. 2014 DCR Chamber Golf Classic	17 Noon Meet the Chamber	18 7:30 a.m. Business Owner's Roundtable 8:00 a.m. Farmington Coffee Break	19	20
23 4:00 p.m. Lone Oak Market Ribbon Cutting	24 8:00 a.m. West Saint Paul/Mendota Heights Coffee Break	25 8:00 a.m. ChamberNet Two Noon ChamberNet 4:00 p.m. Regus Ribbon Cutting	26	27
28	29	30	1	2

2014 DCR Chamber Member Survey

Are you unhappy with the way chamber events are planned & scheduled? Do you have suggestions for future chamber events or feedback on ones you've already attended? Please take a few minutes to take this survey that will help us improve the events that we offer to our members.

Take this survey for a chance to win a FREE advertisement in our Weekly Update. Winners will be chosen on June 23! To take the survey and be entered to win,

click here.

Local Focus: Find Out What's Happening In Your Community

West St. Paul City Council meets June 9 - see the agenda.

Farmington Planning Commission meets June 10 - see the agenda.

Eagan City Council Work Session meets July 10 - see the agenda.

Read Rosemount City Administrator Dwight Johnson's column on sustainability here.

Did you know?

DCR Chamber of Commerce will provide Certificates of Origin upon request to our members and non-members engaged in exporting. Please call 651.452.9872 to make arrangements to have your shipment certified.

Cost:

-Members: Included in Membership

-Non-Members: $150 per certificate

New Members

We welcome the following new members!

BlueStone Steak and Seafood

2864 HWY 55

Eagan, MN 55121

Contact: Woody Leindecker

www.bluestonemn.com

Blue Stone Steak & Seafood is owned and operated by a few local Minnesota investors. Our mission is to provide the best guest experience possible so you'll want to keep coming back.

BlueStone Steak & Seafood specializes in American classics as well as authentic Louisiana Cajun & Creole cooking. We offer many enticing dishes that will keep you coming back.

Convergys

3285 Northwood Circle

Eagan, MN 55121

Contact: Jessica Tupper

www.convergys.com

We are excited to announce that Convergys has completed its acquisition of Stream, creating a world-class customer management firm made up of 125,000 employees working in more than 150 service centers and 31 countries. Both companies are known for providing exceptional service. Now, combining the best assets of each, we offer greater expertise and services for our clients and many more career opportunities for our talented employees.

Clients and customers around the globe can now benefit from our expanded geographic footprint, language capabilities, and breadth and depth of services.

Member News

News on what's happening with our members and in the community!

Congratulations to Molinaro Davis Law for a successful ribbon cutting on June 2, 2014. Your ambassadors stopped by to celebrate.

DARTS celebrated of 40 years of service to the community on Thursday, June

5, 2014 with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting Celebration and open house.

Wings Financial Credit Union invites you to help local families in need by participating in the Wings Financial Community Food Drive from Monday, June 9 - Saturday, June 14, 2014. Donations are accepted at any branch. Thank you for helping Wings Financial support our local community!

Rita's Ice invites you to attend their VIP & ribbon cutting event on Thursday, June 12 from

4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. The Chamber will help with a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. and a check presentation to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities will follow. The event will take place at 1016 Diffley Road, Eagan MN.

Congratulations to DCR Chamber member Karai Chinniah Sukumar, president and CEO of TAJ Technologies Inc., Mendota Heights, as he has been named the Minnesota entrepreneurial success of the year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Thomson Reuters invites you to their upcoming on-campus career fair for inside sales opportunities from 3:00pm-7:00pm on June 12. For more information, click here.

Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce

1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102

Eagan, MN 55123

651.452.9872

Give us a call today!

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