June 16, 2014

Weather Showing Signs of a Sunny Day for Golf Classic

The time has come for the DCR Chamber's annual Golf Classic! 144 golfers will be participating in this year's tournament and over 30 sponsors. The weather looks to be 80 degrees and sunny. If you will be attending today's tournament, please take note of the schedule:

10:00am - Registration

11:00am - Lunch

12:00pm - Shot Gun

5:30pm - Dinner & Program

Registration will begin at 10:00am with a Shotgun start at Noon! Please check into your registration station by last name. During dinner, there will be a wine & beer pull and a silent auction with more that 15 items. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

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.

Spirit of Enterprise Award Presented to Congressman John Kline

The U.S. Chamber and the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce are honored to present Congressman John Kline with the Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support for pro-business policies and legislation. John has compiled a pro-business voting record that demonstrates that jobs and economic growth are among his top priorities. John scored an impressive 85% with the Chamber on the 2013 scorecard. Among the key issues of importance were budget, energy, trade, healthcare, and transportation/infrastructure. In these challenging times, it is critical to have Members of Congress fighting for American businesses and their employees. He not only has demonstrated his support for business when voting on the House floor, but also as Chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Pictured Right to Left: Jennifer Byers, Vicki Stute, Congressman John Kline, Jennifer Libby, and Doug Loon presenting Spirit of Enterprise Award.

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
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 7:15 a.m. SMYPRos Professional Development Event 8:00 a.m. ChamberNet Two Noon ChamberNet 4:00 p.m. Regus Ribbon Cutting	26	27
30	1	2	3	4
7	8	9 8:00 a.m. ChamberNet Two Noon ChamberNet	10 8:00 a.m. Eagan Coffee Break	11

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

Farmington City Council meets June 16 - see the agenda.

Eagan City Council meets June 17 - see the agenda.

Mendota Heights City Council meets July 17 - see the agenda.

Rosemount City Council meets June 17 - see the agenda.

Rosemount Port Authority meets June 17 - see the agenda.

West St. Paul Planning Commission meets June 17 - see the agenda.

City of Eagan to Hold Informational Open House Events

To learn more about the impacts on transportation systems during the opening of Twin Cities Premium Outlet during opening weekend of August 14 - 17, you are invited to attend a meeting at the Eagan City Hall from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on June 30. The meeting will include a presentation and will be held in the Eagan Room at City Hall.

New Members

We welcome the following new members!

Andrea Todd-Harlin

PO Box 21821

Eagan, MN 55121

Contact: Andrea Todd-Harlin

www.andreatoddharlin.com

Andrea Todd-Harlin is a longtime resident of Dakota County who currently resides in

Eagan. Andrea works as an epidemiologist and runs her own medical research consulting firm Medical Research Advisors. Having benefited immensely from the opportunities this area provided her growing up, Andrea wants to see the citizens of this region continue to thrive and have a community where they can live, work and play. This mindset has inspired Andrea to run for State Representative in District 51A - Eagan/Burnsville. She is looking forward to further engaging her community as a new member of the Dakota County Regional Chamber.

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 McAlister Marketing for a successful ribbon cutting on June 2, 2014. Your ambassadors stopped by to celebrate.

Rita's Ice celebrated the opening of their first Minnesota location by holding a Chamber ribbon cutting. Congratulations!

Minnesota Orthodontics also celebrated their newest renovations and location with a ribbon cutting.

Congratulations to Dale Glowa, who was named chief manager and president of the UMore Development LLC on May 29. In his role as LLC president, beginning June 2, Glowa will take the lead on securing a master developer for the 738-acre Phase One development, fostering economic development initiatives in conjunction with the City of Rosemount, and enhancing collaborations that can create new business opportunities.

Flint Hills Resources Medical Coordinator Jeanne Sample is the 2014 winner of the Medique Leadership Award from the Minnesota Association of Occupational Health Nurses (MAOHN). The award, presented by Medique Pharmaceuticals, recognizes occupational health nurses who exhibit leadership in their field through participation in their state association and professional activities.

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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