May 31, 2016
Inside the #'s: 21, 16, 11, 3, 0  
 
21 = The number of days until the DCR Chamber Golf Classic
16 = The number of volunteers needed to help the day of the tournament
11 = The number of golf spots still remaining
  3 = The number of hole sponsorships remaining 
  0 = There's no time to wait! Take action!

Please contact Emily Corson, 651.288.9202, to sign up to golf, sponsor or volunteer at this awesome event. Beautiful weather has already been ordered so it's going to be a great day!

Thank you those that have already signed up to support this event through sponsorship!

        Premier Sponsor:       Golf Ball Sponsor:    Pin Flag Sponsor:         Partner Sponsor:
      

Additional Sponsors:
         
                
                  

     
Committed to Business... for YOU.
Legislative Breakfast: It's a Wrap; Or Is it?
   
June's Legislative Breakfast features "It's a Wrap; Or Is It?" with Dakota County's elected leaders on Friday, June 3, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the Commons on Marice.  Join us as they rewind the 2016 Legislative Session.  Learn more about the impact on your business based upon the action of our legislative leaders during the 2016 legislative session.  Will there be a Special Session? Did they support your business priorities and make it easier to grow your business and create new jobs?  Or did their decisions create additional obstacles and cost you more to run your business? Register today.  

Confirmed panelists include:
 

Senator Greg Clausen

District 57

Rep.

Pat Garafalo

District 58B

Rep.

Rick Hansen

District

52A 

    

Rep.

Roz Peterson

District

56B

 
 
Sick and Safe Leave Passes  
 
Last Friday, the Minneapolis City Council made history by passing the first-ever sick and safe leave mandate in the State of Minnesota.  Moreover, the ordinance is also the most restrictive in the nation.  We believe the City of Minneapolis has over-reached on this issue and are extremely concerned for the regional business community.  Read the ordinance. 
 
Your Chamber is very involved in this issue through a number of channels, including serving as secretary/treasurer of the Metropolitan Advocacy Coalition of Chambers (MACC), a group of 21 chambers of commerce throughout the Twin Cities metro area, with a combined membership of more than 10,000 businesses.  Read more about MACC's position on this as reported in the Star Tribune. 
 
If you would like to be part of your Chamber's Labor Action Group, contact Vicki Stute.     
Coffee Break: Build Your Network 
 
Did you make a resolution at the beginning of the year that you would try to get out of the office more to meet new people and continue to build your network and your business? If you did, joining us for Coffee Break at Sam's Club on Thursday, June 9 between 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. would be a great way to work toward that goal! Thanks to Sam's Club in Eagan for hosting us! Register today.
 
Events Calendar
 
 
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Happy Memorial Day
Chamber Office Closed

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1 

 

7:30 a.m.

PAC Board

 

4:30 p.m.
2
 
3:30 p.m.
3

7:30 a.m.
6

7:30 a.m.
Executive Committee
7

11:30 a.m.
SMYPro Steering Committee

4:00 p.m.
8

8:00 a.m.
9

8:00 a.m.
10
13
14
15

16

4:30 p.m.
17
20

10:00 a.m.
21

7:30 a.m.
Board of Directors

9:00 a.m..
Communications Committee

Noon
22

8:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
SMYPros

Noon

23

 

7:30 a.m.

Government Affairs Committee


4:30 p.m.

Membership Campaign Celebration

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We honor and thank all the American service members who
lost their lives in combat fighting for our freedom.
Rosemount Business Input Wanted
  
The City of Rosemount will undertake a major update to its Comprehensive Plan. The update process begins with a series of smaller area planning meetings intended to gather input about the long-range vision for the community. Rosemount, like other communities in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, is required to update its Comprehensive Plan every ten years. The update is expected to take up to two years to complete, with a final plan being adopted in 2018.
 
These meetings started last week and are based on geographic areas. We encourage businesses to participate and provide input into future planning. The southeast area of Rosemount (Highway 52/County Road 42 area) will be discussed on June 2 at 6:00 p.m. at the Steeple Center and a meeting for downtown Rosemount will be scheduled later this summer.  Find out more information here. 
Local Focus: Find Out What's Happening In Your Community
 
Farmington City Council meets June 6 - see the agenda
Rosemount City Council meets June 7 - see the agenda  
Eagan City Council meets June 7 - see the agenda 
Mendota Heights City Council meets June 7 - see the agenda 
Member Spotlight: Positive Impact on the Community 
  
Joel Fugleberg
At Lifestyle Chiropractic, I provide health and wellness care to our community by relieving pain without drugs and helping people avoid the need for surgery. We empower and teach people how to remain healthy through lifestyle, nutrition and fitness tips. Each individual is different and so our tailored approach to care builds close relationships with many of our patients. I've found the DCR Chamber to be a valuable place for building relationships as well. Networking with and meeting other business owners who are trying to make a positive impact in the community is a highlight of my experience so far. There are regular opportunities to get involved and to volunteer within the Chamber which is another great way to make a difference. I appreciate the effort the Chamber makes to include a variety of events and encourage the growth of their members!
Still Tied Up!  
 
Team Cindy took the lead last week by increasing the number of referrals by volunteers!  Don't forget to join a Member Madness team - Team Cindy or Team Mark by contacting Vicki Stute and share your prospective member leads through this easy online form. Need more details? Click here.
 
 
 
Come Work With Us! Accepting Applications 
 
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Your Chamber is looking for an energetic, relationship-oriented professional to join our team. This person should be a results-driven sales associate and will be responsible for all member sales activities, from lead generation to making the close and retention.  Find out more on how to join our Sales Team. Not interested yourself? Please pass this great opportunity along to others.
 
New Members
We welcome the following new members!
 

Auxilium Solutions, LLC
Minnesota Zoo
Angie Craig for Congress
Jay Gubrud, Inc.
Shamrock Wealth Management

Watch for more information about these fine companies in upcoming Weekly Updates.
 
Celebrate Business Success
News on what's happening with our members and in the community!


Congratulations to Anchor Bank, Living Well Disability Services and MRCI Worksource on receiving the Employers of Excellence Award last week presented by the Dakota and Scott counties. They were recognized for their success in employee training and development, hiring and retention, and compensation.
                                           

Marco, a leading technology services provider in the United States, announced last week that it has purchased Paragon Solutions Group, Inc., a business IT services company located in Plymouth, MN. Congrats to Marco on their continued growth!

Congratulations to Vanguard Cleaning Systems of Minnesota, a business specializing in Commercial Cleaning Franchise Sales, on receiving national re-certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by  the Women's Business Enterprise National Council - Chicago.


  Midwest Dental in Farmington invites you to a community opening house on June 2 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at their brand new location. There will be free hot dogs, brats, games, a tour of the new facility before it's even open and more. Click here for more info.

KLC Financial, Inc. (KLC) a market leader in commercial equipment leasing & financing businesses nationwide, is  proud to announce the restructuring of debt for a local, family owned, trucking company. KLC provided $5MM+ so they could pay off their current bank, restructure the debts of the company and position them for continued success. Read more.
 
 Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
3352 Sherman Court, Suite 201
Eagan, MN 55121
www.dcrchamber.com
651.452.9872