September 14, 2015
Meet The Chamber
 
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15 for Meet The Chamber.  This monthly meeting provides an opportunity for new members, new company representatives and prospective members to learn more about the many ways to get involved in the Chamber and benefit from their investment.  Participation in committees, monthly networking and special regional events, public policy, economic development, and marketing/advertising opportunities are just a few of the topics discussed at meeting.  Register now.   
 
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: 
   
Committed to Business... for YOU.
Meet the Candidates
 
Many of our local school districts will have contested elections, following a flurry of last-minute filings.  In Mendota Heights-West St. Paul (District 197), candidates are Brenda Corbett, Kelly Gibbons, Stephen Hoffman, Joanne Mansur, Brian McDougall, Anthony Remick, Melissa Rousu, Byron Schwab, and Terry Stamman. 
 
In Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan (District 196), candidates are Joel Albright, Craig Angrimson, Michael Atherley, Rob Duchscher, Sachin Isaacs, Jackie Magnuson and Bob Schutte.  The Candidate Forum has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 28 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at City of Rosemount.  Live audience attendance is available or watch the forum on local channels 180 and 188 up until Election Day.  Register today.
Summer's Over:  Time to Refocus on Your Business Goals
 
Join Kim Julen during Breakfast of Champions on September 24 as she shares the owl wisdom of keen observation, silence and focus to help bring you and your 2015 goals back into the light. You will gain newfound clarity about the goals you set at the beginning of the year plus know which goals to let go of and which ones to hone in on.  Learn more. 
 
Events Calendar
 
 
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

14

 

11:30 a.m.

Speed Networking 

15

 

12:00 Noon

Meet the Chamber

16

 

8:00 a.m.

Farmington Coffee Break

 

7:30 a.m.

Business Owners Roundtable 1 

17

 

 

18
 21

22

 

8:00 a.m.

West St. Paul/ Mendota Heights Coffee Break 

23

 

7:30 a.m.

SMYPROs

 

8:00 a.m.

ChamberNet Two

 

Noon

ChamberNet One

 

4:30 p.m.

Keller Williams Ribbon Cutting

 

24

 

7:30 a.m.

 Breakfast With Champions 

25

28

 

 

 

29

30

 

3:30 p.m.

Nothing Bundt Cakes Ribbon Cutting

 

1


4:30 p.m.

 Bfit Challenge Studio Ribbon Cutting

2
5

6

 

8:00 a.m.

 Rosemount Coffee Break

7

 

4:30 p.m.

Why Not Wednesday

 

8

 

8:00 a.m.

Eagan Coffee Break

 

9

 

Did You Know?
Francis Scott Key inspired to write the poem "Defence of Fort M'Henry" words of which later become lyrics of "Star-Spangled Banner" on September 14, 1814.

Minnesota Vikings "Go Big" on Development Plans

 

Late last week, the Minnesota Vikings unveiled preliminary plans for their future 194-acre "live, work, play" development in Eagan. This mixed-use, multi-phase development project goes before the Eagan Planning Commission on September 21 and City Council on October 6.  Read the full article.

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

 

West St. Paul City Council meets September 14 - see the agenda
Mendota Heights City Council meets September 15 - see the agenda
Rosemount City Council meets September 15 - see the agenda
Rosemount Port Authority meets September 15 - see the agenda
Eagan City Council meets September 15 - see the agenda
Business Excellence Awards:  Nominations Now Open


Join us for the 2015 Business Excellence Awards on Thursday, November 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Southview Country Club. The Chamber will be honoring businesses that exhibit innovation, growth, and leadership within the Dakota County Region. This year's ceremony will have an "Academy Awards" theme filled with a pre-event video announcement of the nominees, red carpet photo opps, video montages for each category and more!  We promise an evening of fun, networking and inspirational stories. Register today.  Call 651.288.9201 for more information on sponsors.  

TO NOMINATE A CANDIDATE, please complete the electronic form and provide a three to four sentence description of why a particular business, or individual, should be considered this year.

2015 Award Categories
Business Excellence Award
Community Leadership Award
Small Business of the Year Award
Non-Profit of the Year Award
Woman/Minority Owned Business Award
Legacy Award - New
Young Professional - New
Member Spotlight
 
Jon Althoff, Skyline Exhibits
"SkylineŽ Exhibits Corporate Offices in Eagan joined the DCR Chamber the year I joined, in 2012. Since then, we have seen many great things happen....met many wonderful fellow area business leaders at Coffee Breaks and other events (some were current clients, some have since become clients); become more educated about governmental issues through Legislative Breakfasts; learned about key business issues through Breakfast With Champions; and had many of our team educated and encouraged by womEn's conference (of which we are a proud sponsor); all this knowing that our interests are always being watched over by the Chamber's professional leadership. A bonus is that everything is provided in a friendly environment where we can participate when, where and how we want to."
 
New Members
We welcome the following new members!

 


Snap Fitness - Rosemount

Geoffrey Wyatt

14855 South Robert Trail

Rosemount, MN 55120 

At the beginning of the year, Snap Fitness decided to undergo a rebranding initiative to refresh their look and feel within their gyms. Snap Fitness - Rosemount will be the first new club in Minnesota to sport the new "look and feel" of Snap Fitness. With over 5400 square feet of workout space, Snap Fitness - Rosemount will host a large Functional Training area and rig, HydroMassage, a 650 sq. ft. virtual studio and much more. 

Celebrate Business Success
News on what's happening with our members and in the community!
 

Mahoney Ulbrich Christiansen Russ P. A. is pleased to announce their office move is complete. Their new office at 10 River Park Plaza is just a few blocks from the old location, where they spent over 25 years.  Established in 1989, Mahoney Ulbrich Christiansen & Russ PA is a full service CPA firm well known for its niches in real estate and nonprofit organizations.
 
Comcast recently announced it will increase speeds for most Xfinity Internet customers in the company's Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin service area.  These speed increases are being delivered to customers at no additional cost. 

The Rosemount Senior Class Committee 2016 and 360 Communities is partnering in the development of a music festival and food drive, to be held at the Buck Hill Ski Area in Burnsville, MN on October 11th, 2015. The one day music festival and food drive, dubbed the "Gx Music Festival" a non-smoking and non-alcoholic event for teens between 14 & 19 years old, anticipates a crowd of 3000 to 5000 attendees. Local bands and DJ will provide the music, members of the Minnesota Food Truck Association and other concessionaires will be on-site to provide food and beverages. Sponsorship enquiries should be directed to the festival director - contact Mark McDonough, 651.322.1887.

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