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Government Affairs

There will NOT be a Government Affairs meeting in July.  Watch the calendar for Candidate Forums now being scheduled for August dates throughout the area. 

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Eagan

***Please Note there will be no Coffee Break in July.

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Eagan Area Business Council Meeting - Thurs., Aug. 19 - 7:30am-8:30am, Lincoln Place 1997 Gold Trail, Eagan

Join us for the August Eagan Area Business Council that will be held at Lincoln Place, 1997 Gold Trail, Eagan. We will hear an update from representatives from the Community Development Agency, as well as, learn more about our host location, Lincoln Place, and tour this very unique facility.

Lincoln Place is a new permanent supportive housing development consisting of 24 efficiency apartments. Lincoln Place offers affordable housing opportunities for homeless and disabled young adults, ages 18 to 24, in Dakota County. The building will be owned, managed andmaintained by the Dakota County CDA and resident referrals will be coordinated by the project’s sponsor Dakota County Community Services. Residents will receive case management from The Link, a non-profit social services provider specialized in helping youth succeed.
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Eagan Business News now online

The Online Journal of Eagan Business News, E-Biz, is now available. Eight times a year, Eagan Business News and E-Biz (four issues each) publish timely business features, news and information relevant to local businesses and business leaders. Have story suggestions, questions or comments? Send them to www.cityofeagan.com/EBN.

Farmington

*** Please note there will be NO Farmington Breakfast in July.

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Farmington Economic Growth Committee Reconvening - Monday, August 23- 4pm-5pm, Anchor Bank - Farmington

We have taken a hiatus as the Farmington EDA has continued to move through their planning process.
A First Impressions survey has been completed by other economic development professionals and the results can be found by clicking here. This study and the results will be the topic for our next economic growth committee meeting.  Ruthe Batulis will be attending the next (July 26th) economic development agency meeting where the members will also discuss the reults of the survey and do further planning.

Rosemount

AM Connection - Tues., Aug. 10, 8:00am-9:00am, Suzie's Kitchen, 15023 Crestone Avenue, Rosemount

The August AM Connection will be hosted by Suzie’s Kitchen, one of Rosemount's newest restaurants. This purely networking event is a great chance to meet other Rosemount business leaders in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards.

West St. Paul/Mendota Heights

The Buzz - Thurs., Aug. 5, 7:30am-8:30am, Workforce Center of Dakota County, 1 Mendota Road, West St. Paul

The August Buzz will feature representatives from the Dakota County Library System presenting on the various business tools, such as reference USA, available through the library. Learn how to best utilize those resources to generate prospect lists and gather critical business intelligence. RSVP to Michelle at mtighe@dcrchamber.com.

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Business Briefings - We want to hear your news!

Check out the new deals on the Hot Deals Page!

Southwest Area YMCA To Host BBQ For Major Donors On Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The Southwest Area YMCA inEagan has invited major donors to a complimentary BBQ lunch, in honor of their support to YPartners, the YMCA’s annual support campaign. Donors will have the opportunity to see theirdonation dollars in action, and share lunch with over 300 kids they helped send to Y summerprograms. The open house event will be from 11am to 2pm.
The Y Partners BBQ will help demonstrate how the generous gifts from donors are making a positiveimpact on the youth in our community. A short program will be held at 12:30pm, and will feature keyspeakers Bill Droste, Y Partners Campaign Chair, and Nyam Smith, Executive Director at theSouthwest Area YMCA. All donors and kids will receive a free lunch, and will be eligible to win freegiveaways and YMCA prizes. The event will be held outdoors, just steps away from the SouthwestArea YMCA.

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Great Neighbors’ Mississippi River Duck Race Fundraising Event on September 18th
This family-fun event will be held on Saturday, September 18 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Kaposia Landing (800 Bryant Avenue and Concord Street) in South St. Paul, MN.
The event is open to the general public and offers participants a variety of concessions, games and activities for all ages. Duck souvenirs and raffle tickets for a variety of prizes will be available for purchase. Raffle tickets are $1 each. All proceeds benefit Neighbors, Inc. northern Dakota County’s basic needs and social service agency.
Rubber ducks are available for adoption at $5 each or $25 for a Family Fun Pack of five ducks. Duck races will be held throughout the event. Prizes will be given for the winning ducks and the last place (the Lazy Duck) will receive a prize. Contact Jody Hencier at 651-306-2149 or jody@neighborsmn.org.

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American Bank is very pleased to announce Kim LeBoeuf has been promoted to the position of Branch Manager for the Apple Valley location.

As Branch Manager, Kim will focus on strengthening and expanding client relationships, developing business and motivating her staff.

LeBoeuf brings over 30 years of banking experience to the Apple Valley area. She has been with American Bank for nearly 3 years, in both the commercial and consumer departments. American Bank clients have come to rely on Kim for her quick responses and friendly service as well as her depth of knowledge.

As a new member of the community, LeBoeuf is excited to get involved and volunteer with various organizations such as the city and county Chambers of Commerce. Kim looks forward to the opportunities that await as Branch Manager and is very happy to provide new and existing clients with personalized service.
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Loren M Solfest, of Severson Sheldon Dougherty & Molenda PA, earns re-certification as a Minnesota State Bar Association Board Certified Real Property Specialist.  Attorneys earning this designation have earned an additional professional credential beyond his or her law degree by completing a rigorous approval process, including an examination in the specialty area. Fewer than 2% of licensed attorneys in Minnesota are certified as Real Property Law Specialist.

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The Wallace Group, received three “Silver Awards of Distinction” in the 2010 Communicator Awards

The Communicator Awards competition draws thousands of entries from across the nation each year in its video and print media categories, at which tthe Eagan-based public relations and marketing firm earned three awards.   Two of the honored Wallace productions were in the print and design category, where “The Luther News” and “People First,” an employee newsletter and brochure, were recognized by the judges. The Luther News is an employee publication produced for staff members at the company’s 24 car dealerships and five collision and glass facilities. The brochure focuses on “People First” language, giving first hand accounts of how hurtful demeaning terms can be to people with disabilities. It was produced for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities.
The third Silver award was given for the informational video “Self-Determination Is…,” which addressed the growing calls for more decision-making authority over their lives by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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