September 29, 2014
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Annual Meeting Early Bird Price Ends September 30

There are only TWO days left to take advantage of our Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration early bird price of $40! This registration price covers food from 8 different member restaurants, including: Las Tortillas Mexican Grill, Qdoba, 5-8 Grill and Tap, Ze's Diner, Great American Cookies, Saga Bar and Grill, Houlihan's and BlueStone Steak and Seafood. Additionally with your registration, you will receive one complimentary drink ticket, and the benefits the event has to offer that includes: surprise entertainment you wont want to miss, a cash bar, a grand prize drawing, volunteer awards, a fun photo booth with props, and MUCH more. 

You will get your money's worth at this exciting new event. We hope you will join us! Click here to go to Annual Meeting event page and click the "register now" button, or contact Communications & Events Manager Chelsea Johnson by email.
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Chamber Urges Members to Get Informed
Attend a Candidate Forum 


 
Your Chamber encourages individuals in the business community to be actively involved in the political process. We influence public policy decisions by providing knowledge based programs and forums that provide information in a business context for decision makers.  With that in mind, this election season, you have the opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for office within Dakota County.  Candidate forums have been scheduled within the local communities as well as regionally within the various House of Representative Districts.  Take the time to get informed and educated before you go to the polls on November 4.  Register online at www.dcrchamber.com

 

Eagan City Council and Mayor Candidates - Monday, September 29, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Eagan City Hall

House Districts 51A and 51B - Wednesday, October 1, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Eagan City Hall  

Farmington City Council and School Board Candidates - Wednesday, October 8, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Farmington City Hall

House Districts 57B and 58B - Wednesday, October 22, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Rosemount City Hall

Rosemount City Council and Mayor Candidates - Wednesday, October 22, 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., Rosemount City Hall

Nominations Requested for Volunteer Awards

To nominate your fellow members for "Volunteer of the Year", "Ambassador of the Year", "DCR MVP", "Socialite Delight" and more custom nominations, please click here! 

Nominations for Business Awards Due October 13

Click here to nominate a business (or your own) for the following awards, to be presented at this year's 2014 Business Excellence Awards in November:


Business Excellence Award
Community Leaership Award
Small Business of the Year Award
Non-Profit of the Year Award
Woman/Minority Owned Business Award

Applications are due on October 13th! Get your nominations in soon to be considered.
 
Events Calendar
 
 
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This Week in History

The first "Model T" Ford was put on the market on October 1, 1908. This car, also known as the "Tin Lizze", changed the way Americans travel, work and live. Henry Ford's revolutionary advancements in asembly line automobile manufacturing made this the first car to be affordable for a majority of Americans. Source: http://www.history.com/topics/model-t.

 

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

 

City of Eagan City Council meets October 7 - see the agenda. 

City of Eagan Finance Committee meets September 30- see the agenda

Rosemount Port Authority and City Council both meet October 7 - see the agenda.

Mendota Heights City Council meets October 7 - see the agenda.

Farmington City Council meets October 6- see the agenda.

60 in 60 Membership Campaign Celebration
Thank you to our Event Sponsor
Help us celebrate as we gather for the conclusion of our 60 in 60 Membership Campaign. On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 our teams will gather to welcome new members, accept awards and win prizes. Register Here!
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Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Time: 4:30pm- 6:00pm

Location: Lone Oak Grill, 3010 Eagandale Place, Eagan, MN 55123

Cost: Free

 

 

Membership Update

Submit membership applications by Monday, September 29th 2014 and the New Member
Processing Fee will be waived! For questions, contact Kate Bowen. For a membership application, click here.
 
New Members
We welcome the following new members!




Wagner and Associates
15451 Founders Lane
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Contact: Bud Wagner

Wagner & Associates, Ltd. has over 30 years of experience in the real estate business.  We know what it takes to have a successful real estate transaction - from start to finish! Our team commits to delivering personalized, professional, quality service. 

Results...not promises...are realized when you employ us to represent you as your professional real estate team!  Whether you are selling your current home, looking to find the right home, or remodeling, let us help you with all your real estate needs!  Put our extensive experience to work for you! Experience matters...experience the difference!

 



Emerson Technologies

1335 Corporate Center Curve, Suite 215

Eagan, MN 55121

Contact: Phil Emerson

www.emersontech.net

 

Emerson Technologies provides computer consulting services to small and medium sized organizations.  We make sure IT is not a four letter word in your environment.  You know your business, we know technology.  Together we can solve problems.

 

 

Jay Gubrud, Inc.

2355 Fairview Avenue

P.O. Box 313

Roseville, MN 55113

Contact: Jay Gubrud

www.jaygubrud.com

 

Jay Gubrud is a catalyst for performance improvement. He is a dynamic professional speaker, trainer, author and consultant who has been presenting across industries and audiences for over seventeen years. His programs challenge participants to eliminate the everyday roadblocks to their success. Jay has an innate ability to relate the trials of life and business in a way that everyone can relate to ... Cars and Driving! 

 

 








Town Square Television
5845 Blaine Avenue
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Contact: Jodie Miller

Town Square Television is the local community cable TV station serving the seven cities of Northern Dakota County, including Inver Grove Heights, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake and West St. Paul. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation partnering with many volunteers and organizations to provide seven channels of truly local television programming, including high school sports, music, arts, local government, multi-faith, education, news and politics, chambers of commerce, and complete coverage of community activities and events in our seven cities.




Point North Networks, Inc.
P.O. Box 3637
St. Paul, MN 55101
Contact: Brian Emerson

Point North Networks, Inc. is a local Network, Cloud, and Hosting company based in the Twin Cities area. We specialize in Server Virtualization, Hosted Applications, Web & Email Hosting, Managed Data Security & Services. We have data center facilities located in Minneapolis, Dallas, and London, UK. Think of Point North as your technology partner, the behind-the-scenes team that you can rely on for all your technology needs. 





Northfield Lines, Inc.
1034 Gemini Rd.
Eagan, MN 55121
Contact: John Benjamin

Northfield Lines, Inc. is a multi-faceted transportation company providing transportation solutions to thousands of customers, transporting them across town or across the country. Our company was purchased in 1989, with six motor coaches. Today, we own 44 vehicles ranging in size from 7 passengers to 77 passengers. Our customers include large companies such as Target Corp, United Health, 3M, Toro, and Land O Lakes; to smaller, personal groups for weddings and family outings.




The Allyn Agency
14551 County Rd. 11
Suite 101
Burnsville, MN 55337
Contact: Steve Allyn

Proudly representing the Farmers Insurance Company, you'll find that we are not just another insurance agency. 

Using the foundation of the one of the largest insurance companies in the United States, we have based our company on the tenants of "Managing Risk, Wealth Accumulation, and Life Style Continuation", wrapped in a financial instrument providing economic and social security. 

We provide caring support to our customers; offering them the Integrity, Honesty, and the cutting edge Business Sense that they rightfully deserve.  We offer our customers over 75 years of business sense providing insurance in:  Auto - Home - Life - Business - Workman's Compensation - Liability 

 










Big- D Construction
13381 Coachford Ave.
Rosemount, MN 55068
Contact: Tom Driscoll

Big-D Construction is a community, commercial and industrial builder.  While our portfolio is complex and vast, our process remains as simple as silence:  we start by listening.  Very attentively.  That, in part, explains why we have been recognized leaders in Construction Management and Design-Build services for almost 50 years.

 


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

 

Coordinated Business Systems invited you to their "Fast Track to Success" learning seminars on October 9th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here to learn more. 


 
The Open Door invites you to OctoberZEST, their third annual fundraiser. The event will take place on October 5th from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Lost Spur Golf and Event Center. To see more about this event, click here. 


Dakota Electric Associated invites you to their Careers in Energy Open House on Monday, October 13 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. To see more information or to find out more about the open house, click here.

Have some spare time in your day? Neighbors, Inc. seeks volunteer drivers to take northern Dakota County residents to their local medical or dental appointments. Rides are scheduled in advance on weekdays based on the volunteer's availability. As a volunteer driver you will make a difference in the life of a neighbor who does not have access to reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement and liability insurance for driving assignments. For more information or to sign up contact [email protected] or 651-306-2145.


Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College invite you to a manufacturing showcase on October 9 from 7:30 am-9:00 am. The showcase willbe held at Dakota County Technical College in the Dakota Room, located at 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount MN. RSVP here by October 1.

Your Chamber is seeking candidates for a part-time Intern for Fall Semester! Please forward any interested candidates to Vicki Stute.

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