August 4, 2014

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Expand Your Network - Share Your Story

As a member of the Chamber you have the opportunity to expand your network, raise your visibility, influence public policy, and much more. Your Chamber is over 500 members strong, but why stop there?  As we see it, when the DCR grows, your business grows as well.  And so, we need your story.

In an effort to expand the Chamber and expand your business, the Chamber will be focused on growth over the next 60 days.  How can you help?  Join a team as part of the Membership Campaign and help us achieve our goal of 60 members in 60 days.  We know you know of at least one business that could benefit directly from the benefits of an investment in the Chamber.  The campaign features various networking events, a great way to connect with new business representatives, great prizes, and a bit of fun along the way.  To find out more about networking, sponsorships and donation opportunities, please contact Kate.
Win a $50 Green Mill Gift Card!

To kick off the Campaign, we are offering a $50 gift card to Green Mill to the first person that secures a new member. To "refer a member" and be qualified to win, either log on to your member portal and use the "refer a member" button or email Kate (please include potential member contact information and any relevant information.) Member must join the chamber for you to win the prize. All other "refer a member" submissions will be entered in a drawing to win a mystery prize! 
Committed to business... for YOU.

Help Us Spread the Word:  Get Our State Back On Track

 

Minnesota has proven to be a state where businesses want to continue to invest and grow locally. Help us this week as we work to continue to invest in Minnesota. Learn more about the Minnesota Action Network here as they work to resolve issues that matter to Minnesotan workers. Also be sure to vote in the primary on August 12th, and encourage your employees to participate as well. We all want to make Minnesota a better place to grow our businesses and provide for our employees. Our work begins by electing those individuals who will advance pro-jobs policies at the Capitol. 

Do you still need to register to vote?

Are you unsure where to vote?

 

For additional information, feel free to contact Vicki Stute at 651.452.9872.
 
Events Calendar
 
 
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Local Focus:  Find Out What's Happening In Your Community

 

Eagan City Council meets August 4 - see the agenda.

Rosemount City Council meets August 5- see the agenda.

Mendota City Council meets August 5 - see the agenda. 

Farmington City Council meets August 4 - see the agenda. 
(MCC) Offers New Business Grants
  

The Minnesota Chamber (MCC) has tailored a new grant program that allows businesses to seek up to $4,000 for pre-qualified energy efficiency and waste management projects.  Program applications and full details for the program can be found here.
 
New Members
We welcome the following new members!
 






SEEK Careers
1981 Silver Bell Rd.
Eagan, MN 55122
Contact: Bernie Swafford

SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc. is a full-service independently owned and operated staffing company. With locations in Eagan, MN and Wisconsin, SEEK is committed to the communities where it does business.  Our consultants are dedicated to matching personality as well as skill level to find the perfect match for assignment employees and client companies. SEEK offers direct-hire, contract-to-hire and temporary placements in skilled manufacturing, light industrial, administrative support, accounting and professional. Our new location in Eagan is proud to service companies throughout the Twin Cities metro area with qualified candidates to meet their staffing needs. 

 
 
The 5-8 Grill and Tap
1741 S. Robert Street
West Saint Pual, MN 55118
Contact: Jill Skogheim
 
The Home of the Juicy Lucy is coming to West St. Paul! The 5-8 Club is excited to announce that we will be opening our fourth location, the 5-8 Grill & Tap, July 30th. This location will feature a new menu with innovative mouthwatering specialties, including a Bratwurst Juicy Lucy and a Blueberry Salmon Burger. All the classic 5-8 favorites will be there as well; sink your teeth into our succulent Genuine Broasted Chicken or get lost in a heaping pile of Onion Straws. Either way we can't wait to serve you at the newest addition to the 5-8 family.

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

 

Congratulations to Michael G. Ferber who has been named a Certified Fund Raising Executive by CFRE International. Michael, President for Fundraising Solutions joins over 5,300 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation. Click here for full details.

 

Sun ThisWeek Newspapers is offering a community section publishing on August 29th, and every business that purchases ad space will receive an equal amount of space with a story about their business. Ads are available in quarter, half, and full page sizes. Tell your story to all your south metro customers! See the flyer here for complete details.

 

The Coalition of Union Free Providers invites you to celebrate the accomplishments of childcare providers and partners who continue to promote union free childcare on Saturday August 9th! Tickets are $50 dollars and include dinner with all proceeds being donated to the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation for defending home care and childcare providers. Click here for complete details.

 

360 Communities will be hosting the 21st Annual Lewis House Women's Charity Golf Tournament on August 11th from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Come and support 360 Communities Lewis House violence prevention and intervention programming by spending the afternoon golfing! Click here for full details on the event.


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

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