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Chamber News

Home Federal Bank   presents the

DCR Chamber Golf Classic

Monday, June 21, 2010

Mendakota Country Club, Mendota Heights

Your day begins with registration at 11am, BBQ lunch and putting contest follow There will also be an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets, entry into the business card exchange game, and Gimme Packages which include Mulligans (limit two per person), drink tickets, and gimme string. Shot gun start will begin at 1pm.

We then move to an afternoon of golf, contests, betting holes and hole in one opportunities. The day will end with delicious dinner, awards ceremony and the drawing for wonderful raffle prizes. Non-DCR chamber members are welcome.

Early Bird Rate: $125 per golfer (includes tax).  Valid only if PAID in full BEFORE April 1, 2010

Regular Rate:  $135 per golfer (includes tax). 

All golfers must be paid in full by tournament date.  Click Here for Registration form!!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Many sponsorship options available.  Click here for more information.

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Direct Member Benefits

Your Dakota County Regional Chamber at work for you! Your direct member benefits for the last week:

Chamber staff has just completed the 2010 Membership Directory.  Within the next month the new copies will be sent out for all members to use as a refernce tool when looking for products and services.  In the meantime visit the on-line directory of members at www.dcrchamber.com and click on directory. 

The chamber on-line directory was searched over 1000 times in the last month.  Top categories searched were business and professional services, advertising/media, real estate, and computers and telecommunications. Is your member page getting the most views possible?  Call the chamber office to find out how your company is doing and how to get more click throughs. 

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New Members

Below is the most recent New Member of the DCR Chamber

12224 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville

952.890.0509

www.bolton-menk.com

Contact: Mark Menk

Engineers - Consulting

Eagan

Eagan's Founder's Day Lunch and State of the City Address-

Thank you to all those that attended this great event.  In addition to adding approxmiately 3000 pounds of food to the goal of 150,000 pounds, the over 150 attendees enjoyed a short film re-enactment of what Eagan's first township meeting may have been like.  Many well recognized Eagan residents, business leaders and dignitaries starred in this production.  Mayor Maguire presented a historical synopsis of the last 150 years of Eagan as a township from that first township meeting, to becoming a full fledged city in 1974, and a look into the future.  Mayor Maguire concluded with a challenge to all which was, "What can each of us do to engage and make our community a better place?"

Sponsored by 

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Coffee Break - Thursday, March 11 - 8:30-9:30 am - FASTFRAME, Eagan

Start your morning off with a fresh cup of coffee, a business card and a visit to FASTFRAME located at 1960 Cliff Road in Eagan.  Join us for a great morning and casually network while gathering in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere.  For more information click here.

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We still need your help in reaching the Eagan Sesquicentennial's goal of 150,000 pounds of food. 

The DCR Chamber is one of the participating drop off locations.  You can drop off food or monetary donations to 1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102, Eagan.  For more information contact Ruthe Batulis at 651.288.9201.

Farmington

Farmington State of the City Address - Thursday, March 25 - 8:00-9:00 am - Farmington Eagles, Farmington

Join Farmington Mayor Todd Larson as he presents the State of the City Address at Farmington Eagles.  This is a great opportunity to hear the successes of the last year and what the future will bring for the Farmington community.  Cost is $15 which includes breakfast.  Click here for registration form.  RSVP needed by Monday, March 22. 

Sponsored by 

For more information on sponsorship opportunities click here  

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Farmington Economic Growth Committee

At the February Economic Growth Committee meeting it was determined that the EGC will monitor the results of the EDA's upcoming strategic planning work session.  The EGC will change their monthly meetings to quarterly meetings, with the start date still to be determined.

Rosemount

Rosemount State of the City Address

Thank you to all those in attendance for the Rosemount State of the City address. Rosemount Mayor Bill Droste presented to the over 50 attendees regarding the successes of the last year and what the future will bring for the community. 

Sponsored by  

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Rosemount Area Business Council- Wednesday, March 31 - 7:30-8:30 am - Paul Eggen State Farm Insurance, Rosemount 

**Please note change in date.

Join us for the March (originally scheduled for March 10) Rosemount Area Business Council meeting featuring a presentation by Kim Lindquist, City of Rosemount Community Development Director, reviewing Rosemount's economic development plan as contained in the 2030 comprehensive plan. 

Due to the date change there will be NO April RABC meeting

RSVP to Ruthe at rbatulis@dcrchamber.com or call 651.452.9872 with questions.

West St. Paul/Mendota Heights

West St. Paul/Mendota Heights State of the City Address

Thank you to all those that attended the West St. Paul/Mendota Heights State of the City Adresss.  Mayors John Huber (Mendota Heights), John Zanmiller (West St. Paul) and Molly Parks (Sun Fish Lake) spoke about the successes of the last year and what lays ahead for each of their communities.

  Sponsored by 

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The Buzz - Thursday, April 1 - 7:30-8:30 am - Workforce Center, West St. Paul

Join us for the April Buzz at the Workforce Center, 1 Mendota Road, West State Paul for this monthly, informal networking event designed to keep attendees current on happenings in the West St. Paul and Mendota Heights business community.  The Buzz is organized by the West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Area Business Council and is hosted on the first Thursday of each month at the WorkForce Center of Dakota County.  

Bring plenty of business cards and enjoy a cup of coffee to get your day going at the BUZZ! 

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The Minnesota Valley Humane Society Announces New Home

The Minnesota Valley Humane Society, celebrating its 29th year, has sold its present Burnsville site and will upgrade to an existing building in Eagan.  The new location, with more space (18,000 sq. ft.), and has the capability to become environmentally sustainable.  The site, located at 951 Apollo Road, will be modified as a home for companion animals that allows us to relocate by January of 2011.  Our new capital goal is $2.1 million.  We have already received more than $250,000 in new gifts as we begin this innovative phase of the campaign.  Please help us move forward with a generous gift that will make a real difference in the lives of our companion animals. We welcome all donations.  For more information visit www.mvhspets.org.

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YogaSoul News and Events

Have you checked out the new class offerings yet at YogaSoul?  How about the workshops and events in store for the rest of the month?  There is still time!  Check our schedule to see the new class additions and special workshop events, including a special equinox celebration and an intervention for world peace!  We also have a new promotion underway, visit

www.yogasoul-center.com for all the details.

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The Fifth Annual Upper Midwest Labor Law Forum - Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis, South- Thursday, March 11- 8:15 am-4:30 pm

Seaton, Beck and Peters is pleased to sponsor a full day, upper-level program dealing with today's most significant labor and employee relations issues.  The program will discuss recent legal developments, trends in areas of bargaining and organizing, employment law developments and dispute resolution practices.  Though there are now imitations, this is the original program in the Midwest created solely for labor relations experts, and your presence would be a significant contribution to the program.  To the greatest extent possible, we will encourage open discussion and the sharing of ideas.  Register now!  For more information go to www.seatonlaw.com.

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Back to Wellness Chiropractic Celebrates 1st Anniversary - 18476 Kenrick Avenue, Suite 201, Lakeville - Wednesday, March 24 8am - 6pm

Dr. Kayla Zirpel-Proctor of Back to Wellness Chiropractic announces her first anniversary celebration event to be held Wed., March 24, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“I enjoy serving Lakeville and our surrounding communities by correcting misalignments which impede the expression of optimal health and wellbeing through natural chiropractic care. The impact of better nerve flow and spinal function has sparked a new health wave in individuals and families in this area,” states Dr. Zirpel-Proctor.

The event will be held at Back to Wellness Chiropractic, on the 2nd floor of Citizens Bank in Lakeville, by the Super Target on Interstate 35. The event will include refreshments, tours and free postural health assessments. Tim Turner of T2 Massage and Bodyworks and Aurora Grabski of A.G. Bodyworks also will provide free mini-massages in celebration of the anniversary event.

Call 952-693-3736 for the $24-$24-$24 new patient chiropractic and massage patient specials.

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Edward Jones Financial Advisor Hosts Roth IRAs: Retirement Can Be Less Taxing Seminar- Old Chicago, Apple Valley - Tuesday, March 16- 6:30-8:00 pm

Join us in Apple Valley to learn about a new tax law change which removes the income restrictions for individual investors looking to convert to a Roth IRA from a traditional, SEP or SIMPLE IRA.  This seminar will explain the differences between traditional and Roth IRAs, features of the new tax law change and benefits of converting to a Roth IRA and important tax considerations.  Learn more by attending this seminar located at Old Chicago, 14998 Glazier Avenue, Apple Valley. RSVP at 651.322.2905 by Friday, March 12.

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Minnesota WorkForce Centers- 2010 Get Jobs Job Fair- Eagan Civic Arena- Thursday, March 25

Let us help you fill your open positions from entry level to executive/ professional AND save you money at the Get Jobs Job Fair at the Civic Arena.  To look at all the benefits you will receive for your $375 entree fee click here.  This is one of the largest job fairs in the metro area.

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Henry Sibley High School- Career Fair - Tuesday, May 11- 3:15-6:00 pm

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St. Paul Senator Pat Pariseau Retires After Seven Terms in the Minnesota Senate

St. Paul State Senator Pat Pariseau (R-Farmington) will be stepping down as the Senator from the 36th district after serving seven terms in the Minnesota Senate.  "I have been carefully considering my retirement for quite a while now and want to step aside to let a new voice represent my beloved Senate district in St. Paul," said Senator Pariseau.  Minority Leader David Senjem said, "Senator Pariseau has been a model of tireless work and dedication in the Senate.  We will miss her legendary expertise and knowledge particularly in the areas of environmental resources, trapping, hunting, fishing and legislation."

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Funds Available for Minnesota Businesses: Safety Grants

The Workplace Consultation division of the MN Department of Labor & Industry has money available for safety projects. Workplace Consultation, the non-regulatory arm of Minnesota OSHA, sponsors matching grants for safety related equipment, up to $10,000. To be eligible, you must:

• Be an employer in Minnesota
• Have been in business for at least 2 years
• Carry workers’ compensation insurance

MNOSHA doesn't’t define what constitutes a safety project, other than equipment that will help improve safety for employees. This could include AEDs, security systems, new forklifts, manufacturing equipment, back-up cameras for fleets, ergonomic equipment (chairs, keyboard trays), ventilation, sprinkler systems, etc.

To submit this application you must have:

A quote for your project

• A grant application
• A survey showing the need for equipment
• Injury log information for the prior year
• Financial information

Complete Health, Environmental & Safety Services, Inc. (CHESS) has helped companies receive over $750,000 in grant awards. For more information on the grants, look at:

• MN Department of Labor OSHA Consultation
• http://www.dli.mn.gov/Wsc/Grants.a
• CHESS, Inc.
• http://www.chess-safety.com/index.html
• Or, contact CHESS at 651-481-9787 or carkey@chess-safety.com

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