July 20, 2015
2015-16 Chamber Area Map Coming Soon

It's time to produce our biannual Dakota County area map!  We will be distributing 1,500 maps to new residents and tourists throughout the next two years.  Take this opportunity to market your business or services to people who are actively seeking information about our area.  There are sizes available to fit any budget, and all ads are in full color.  Your Chamber has once again partnered with ECM Publishers to produce the 2015-16 map.  You will be contacted by their team in the coming weeks to discuss the options available to fit your marketing goals and budget. Click here to contact the Chamber with questions.
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ADA Lawsuits - Is Your Business Compliant?  


This past Spring, a rash of lawsuits brought against small businesses regarding the American Disabilities Act have occurred statewide; especially in targeted communities such as Marshall, Shakopee, Mankato, Saint Paul, and Minneapolis.  Chamber industry representatives are currently in conversations with legal counsel and others about how we can assist Minnesota businesses on this effort.  Please make your business colleagues aware of this issue and contact the Chamber should you be approached by anyone from the Disability Support Alliance, a non-profit formed last summer.  For more information, please contact Vicki Stute.

 

The Chamber Federation will be hosting a webinar on July 29 from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. titled "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Minimize the Lawsuit Risks to Your Business". Register here. This webinar is free to any DCR Chamber members.

August womEn's circle to focus on Legislative Panel

 

Join us as a guest at next month's womEn's circle: Legislative Panel: We're More Than Donkeys and Elephants. This event will be held on Thursday, August 20th, 2015 from 7:45 a.m.-9:00 a.m. at Valleywood Golf Course in Apple Valley. This ongoing monthly series requires membership credentials within womEn's circle and is designed for women to develop leadership skills, build business connections, gain professional and personal skills and be energized, educated and empowered. To attend as a guest for $25, email Chelsea. Click here to view the event page.

Speakers:
Senator Terri Bonoff

Terri E. Bonoff is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 44, which includes portions of Minnetonka,Plymouth and Woodland in Hennepin County in theTwin Cities metropolitan area.



Representative Roz Peterson

Roz Peterson is a Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 56B. She was first elected to the chamber in 2014. Roz is a Cerron Commercial Properties-Realtor, CCIM. Roz's 2015 legislative committee assignments include House Education Finance and House Committee Education Innovation Policy. She resides in Lakeville with her husband and two children.




Representative Laurie Halverson

Representative Laurie Halverson is a member of the Democratic Party and was elected to the House of Representatives in 2012.  She represents District 51B for Eagan.  Laurie's 2015 legislative committee assignments included Commerce and Regulatory Reform, Government Operations and Elections Policy, Health and Human Services Finance, and the Subcommittee on Metropolitan Council Accountability and Transparency.  Laurie and her husband Jason reside in Eagan with their son.

Representative Jenifer Loon

Jenifer W. Loon is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, she represents District 48B, which lies primarily in Eden Prairie in southwestern Hennepin County in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Loon is also a legislative policy consultant.

 

 

 
Mailpak: A Great Advertising Opportunity to Promote Your Business

Does your company have any promotions currently running that you would like to announce? Are you hosting an event you would like to invite chamber members to? Or are you simply looking to raise your companies' visibility in the community? If this is the case, the Dakota County Regional Chamber has the perfect opportunity for you to do so, the MailPak!

 

 You Provide:

- 500 Flyers

- 20lb paper; 8 ½" x 11"; must be folded in half

- Materials need to be at the Chamber by deadline

-  $150 investment, paid prior to deadline

 

You Receive:

- Circulation to approximately 500 businesses in Dakota County

- Advertising for current promotions and events

 

Our next deadline is Noon on July 24th. Submit your ads today! Please fill out 
this form and return to Chelsea by email or mail to our office at 3352 Sherman Court, Suite 201, Eagan MN. For questions, call 651-288-9202.
 
Events Calendar
 
 
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
20

12:00 p.m.
21
12:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m.
22

8:00 a.m.

Noon

23

3:30 p.m.
24

Mailpak Due
2728
8:00 a.m.
2930
3:30 p.m.
31
34
8:00 a.m.
Rosemount Coffee Break
5
4:30 p.m.
67
1011
7:30 a.m.
12
8:00 a.m.

Noon

5:00 p.m.

13
8:00 a.m.
14

Did You Know?

July is national "ice cream" month!
Make sure to stop by and see a Chamber member 
for a delicious treat to celebrate!

Rita's Italian Ice of Eagan
McDonald's of Eagan
Burger King of Eagan
And the many other restaurants 
that are Chamber members! Click here to see a directory.

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

 

Eagan City Councils meets July 21 - see the agenda.
West St. Paul Planning Commission meets July 21 - see the agenda. 
Farmington City Council Work Session meets July 20 - see the agenda. 
Mendota Heights City Council meets July 21 - see the agenda.
Rosemount Port Authority meets July 21- see the agenda.
Rosemount City Council meets July 21- see the agenda.

Click here to read the Summer 2015 Rosemount City Newsletter.
Member Spotlight: Mike Burville

"I have been a member since Farmington merged into the DCR Chamber several years ago.  I appreciate the variety of Chamber events available to me for networking with other business people in the area.  I have not only been able to connect with new clients through my membership but have also been able to learn about other businesses and to make direct referrals to those businesses after getting to know their owners or employees at Chamber functions. DCR executives and staff over the years have been hard-working and friendly and have done a great job of planning events and keeping the Chamber running smoothly." Mike Burville, Burville Law Office.

Do you know someone who should be featured in our Member Spotlight?  Let us know!

Cybersecurity Essentials: Is Your Business Protected?

 

Cybersecurity has emerged as a top priority for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In an interconnected world, economic security, and national security are linked. The Minnesota Chamber in conjunction with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Bank, will host "Cybersecurity Essentials: Is your Business Protected?" on Wednesday, September 16 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis to address this important business issue. The Minnesota Chamber and U.S. Chamber are pleased to present this program as part of the U.S. Chamber's "2015 Cybersecurity Campaign: Improving Today. Protecting Tomorrow." Registration is available and open. DCR members can use the promo code EARLYBIRD to receive $20 off before July 31, 2015.
 
New Members
We welcome the following new members!

 

Jill Adler Design

Primary contact: Jill Adler

PO Box 2537
Minneapolis, MN 55402 

View website HERE

 

Since winning her first coloring contest at the age of nine, Jill knew her future included color palettes. Now Jill specializes in creating award-winning, memorable consumer experiences. Combining a background in research with a passion for visual communication, her strategies help brands communicate, engage and grow. Jill works with a talented team of writers, photographers, illustrators and stylists to ensure quality consumer touches. Satisfied clients include a broad range of cultural and corporate clients, both B2B and B2C. Get in touch to receive a free quote for your project.

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

 

 

Deborah N. Dewalt at Dewalt Law Office was selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyer for the 15th straight year.  She was also selected as one of 50 top women Minnesota Super Lawyers for 2015.  Information about her practice which focuses on family law can be found at www.dewaltlaw.com.  Check out the firm blog at www.aboutmnfamilylaw.com.  Congratulations Deborah! 

 

Congratulations to Chuck and Don's on 25 years in business.  Ambassadors stopped by in July to celebrate.  Thank you to our ribbon cutting sponsor, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union.

 

 

Congratulations to valued member Prime Therapeutics for finalizing a lease for about 70,000 square feet at the Crosswind Centre building in Mendota Heights. Click here to read more. 

 

The City of West St. Paul hosts Art on the Avenue, July 25, 4 to 8PM at Dodd Park. For more information go to www.wspmn.gov.

 

Congratulations to Picitlist LLC, who has just announced their  newly redesigned eGiftey website and private branding capability.  Custom rebranding along with bottom line revenue! Make the eGiftery ALL yours with our "White Label" offering. Now you can rebrand the eGiftery specifically for your business and generate bottom line revenue that compounds month-over-month and year-over-year. We'd love the opportunity to talk with you more about the benefits of the eGiftery as it pertains to your business. Click here to visit the website.


Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
3352 Sherman Court, Suite 201
Eagan, MN 55121
651.452.9872