June 30, 2014

DCR Chamber Seeks Committee Members for Annual Meeting

 

Are you interested in being more involved with the DCR Chamber? We are currently looking for committee members for this year's Annual Meeting and Volunteer Celebration Committee. This provides a wonderful opportunity to get involved with the chamber and put together a great event like last year's Barnyard Bash. If you are interested in being a part of the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration Committee, please email Chelsea. 
Committed to business... for YOU.
Export-Import Bank Letter to Reach Capitol Hill

 

The DCR Chamber joined with over 800 organizations throughout the country to send a letter for Congress to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im). The Ex-Im bank can

provide loans and loan guarantees when other financing is not available. Unfortunately, the Charter will lapse on September 30 unless Congress acts. The letter, led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Manufacturers were able to show an overwhelming amount of support for the Ex-Im from companies all throughout the country. More information can be found here, and the final letter to be sent to Capitol Hill can be found here.
Legislative Voting Record Results Are In

 

The 2014 legislative voting records are finalized and can be found here. Legislation that was voted upon includes: Taxes, minimum wage, environmental permitting, as well as many others. The document also includes the Chamber's legislative priorities.
Korean Business and Investment Seminar to Take Place in July

 

The Dakota County Regional (DCR) Chamber of Commerce and Allthatstory America will be hosting a seminar for businesses more interested in learning about Korean market exports and investments. The seminar is supported by a variety of experts including the Department of Employment and Economic Development, 3M, and KOTRA. The Seminar will expose business owners and interested enterprises to Korean trade opportunities and how these opportunities can help their businesses. Following the seminar, there will be an opportunity to obtain more detailed information on specific topics through private meetings with the specialists. The event is set to take place on Thursday, July 24 at the Eagan Fire Safety Center from 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. and will include lunch. Click here to register, spots limited.
 
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Did you know...
 
That America's second president John Adams was the first to light the fireworks spark for
Independence Day when he said the holiday ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade -- and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other? Nothing says 4th of July like fireworks!
 
What's your favorite part of the 4th of July? Tell us here!
Local Focus:  Find Out What's Happening In Your Community

 

Farmington City Council meets June 30 - see the agenda.

Eagan City Council Meets July 1- See the agenda.

Mendota Heights Planning Commission meets July 1 - see the agenda.

Rosemount Planning Commission meets July 1 - see the agenda.
 
New Members
We welcome the following new members!
 
    

 

Boonya Systems

645 Evergreen Drive
Burnsville, MN 55337 

Contact: Ryan Boon

www.boonya.net

We are an IT solution provider that works with small businesses to un-complicate their technology. Our clients come to us because their current IT provider is always putting out fires rather than being preventative, they have experienced loss of productivity due to down time and are concerned whether their important files are being backed up. Do any of these challenges ring true to you? 

 

 

Erin E Ehrlich CPA, Ltd.

13470 Brass Parkway

Rosemount, MN  55068

Contact: Erin Ehrlich
Erin earned a BA in Economics from the University of Minnesota and a second major certificate in Accounting at the College of St. Catherine.  She worked at a small CPA firm before venturing to Best Buy Corporate Headquarters.  Her love of working with small businesses, and individuals, on a personal level drove her to embark on a new journey.  She recently opened her own CPA practice in her home and is striving towards making her dream a reality.  She looks forward to becoming more involved with the community as a new member of the Dakota County Regional Chamber.

 

 

Dakota County Historical Society

130 Third Ave. N

South St. paul, MN 55075

Contact: Lynn Gruber

www.dakotahistory.org

 

2014 marks the Society's 75th year; it's mission is to:  "collect, preserve, promote and present the history of Dakota County, MN."  DCHS operates the Lawshe Memorial Museum at 130- 3rd Ave. No, So. St. Paul and manages the Civil War era Le Duc Historic Estate in Hastings, MN., for the City of Hastings.  Some of DCHS's services and activities include:  research library; research assistance; monthly programs from archaeology to genealogy and many other aspects of local history; exhibits at Lawshe Museum created from the over 40,000 photos and artifacts in DCHS's collection; tours of the LeDuc Historic Estate. 

 
Dewalt Law Office

2412 - 117th St. East, Lower Level

Burnsville, MN  55337   

Contact: Deborah N. Dewalt

This year makes 30 years in private practice for Deborah N. Dewalt, a family law attorney.  She is pleased to announce the adoption of a firm logo which will be integrated into the firm's public presence over the summer.  Deborah handles a wide range of family law cases including divorce, support, custody, paternity, post-decree issues and selected probate matters.  She is a member of the Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has been named a Super Lawyer every year since 2000.  Her firm is on the web at  www.dewaltlaw.com

 and newly on Facebook.

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

 

 

Congratulations to Lone Oak Market for a successful ribbon cutting on Monday June 23, 2014. Your ambassadors stopped by to celebrate. 
 
 
Regus celebrated the opening of their Eagan location by hosting a Chamber ribbon cutting. Congratulations!
 

    

DataBank from Dallas, Texas, has decided to locate a new data center facility in a  

distribution center in Eagan. It will provide an entry-point for multiple telecommunications providers and carriers to connect from other cities, while providing reliability required by DataBank for its clients. Dakota Electric was able to partner with DataBank throughout the process and play a significant role in bringing them to the Dakota County area by offering strong flexibility and reliability for power in the region.  

 

Home Federal is currently seeking and accepting applications for bankers. Applicants can inquire about current open positions here. Home Federal offers a range of personal, business and private banking services and products, including checking and savings accounts, home loans, identity-theft protection, non-profit accounts and cash management.

 

Congratulations to the for being awarded the 2014 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence!  
 
Julie Manworren from Living Well Disability Services is the official winner of our member survey contest, where anyone who completed our survey entered a drawing to win a free advertisement in our Weekly Update. Thanks for participating!

Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102
Eagan, MN 55123
651.452.9872

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