Please don’t forget, tonight the moon will be visible from earth….

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If you are free tonight, grab a friend and join us at Holiday Inn Lakeville for some beer and wine sampling from 22 local brewers and wineries! Tickets are $30 at the door and 100% of single ticket sales go toward our scholarship program.

We have a few spots left and blood supply is at a critical level. If you have time on Tuesday, consider signing up for a slot! If you are not able to donate, please consider sharing with your colleagues.

HOUSE Bills:

• BUSINESS, and their status.
• LABOR and EMPLOYMENT, and their status.

SENATE Bills:

• SMALL BUSINESS, and their status.
• LABOR and EMPLOYMENT, and their status.

Congratulations to Pahl’s Market on the GORGEOUS brand new retail space. You have to check it out – such adorable spring, outdoor, and other décor items! Plus – the flowers….it is spring!

We cannot let volunteer recognition week pass without thanking all of the people who give their time and talent to the Chamber, Visit Lakeville, Lakeville Works, and the Chamber Foundation. Thank you all for your passion and your service this year!

2024 Lakeville Chamber Board of Directors

Brady Folkestad, Chair

Lakeview Bank

Amy Erkenbrack, Past Chair

Thrivent Financial, Flapping Flamingo

Mike Utz, Treasurer

Individual

Matthew Schaap, Vice Chair

Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer

Mike Blanchard, Secretary

Christian Heritage Academy

Steve Allen

Brackett’s Crossing Country Club

Mike Forbord

Schmitty & Sons

Alana Kniefel

YMCA Early Childhood Center

Brian Knapp

M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital

Jack Pahl

Pahl’s Market

Mark Reese

B52 Burgers + Brew, The Better Half

Melissa Scoles

QA1 Precision Products

2024 Visit Lakeville Advisory Board

Mike Budde, Chair                                                                                 

Culver's Lakeville & Apple Valley

Jamie Dahlen, Vice Chair

Holiday Inn                                                                                                     

John Hennen, Treasurer

City of Lakeville

Robin Anderson                                                    

Elko Speedway   

Kathryn Forbord                                                                                       

Gray Line Minnesota         

Bob Gillen                                                

Individual Member

Mike Gunderson                                                                   

Holiday Inn

AngelaHolt                                                                                                        

Rudy’s Redeye Grill                             

Kristina Kwan                                                                          

Phoenix Hall

Marc Olson                                             

Legends Golf Club                                                                 

Matt Schaap, Chamber Board Liaison

Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A.      

Chip Solner                                            

Buck Hill 

Lakeville Area Foundation Board of Directors

Mel Simon, Chair

Styer Transportation

Marilee Jager, Chair Elect

Frandsen Bank & Trust

Steve Lorenz, Treasurer

LPL Financial

Mary Mittelstaedt, Secretary

Country Cabinets

Bob Curtis

Bob Curtis Agency Farmers Insurance

Luke Hellier

Mayor of Lakeville

Jeff Larson

Individual

Jennifer Nightingale

Christian Brothers Automotive

Scot Kretzschmar

Thrivent Financial

Home & Consumer Expo Task Force:

·      Trent Hochsprung, ProScapes

·      Jennifer McClellan, New Spaces

·      Mary Mittelstaedt, Country Cabinets

·      Mike Albert, Sun ThisWeek

·      Mike Malmgren, Signature Home Services

Golf Classic Task Force:

·      Tammy Gruidl, MOR Golf

·      Steve Allen, Brackett’s Crossing CC

·      Steve Volavka, Ensemble Creative/Remedy Bar

·      Mike Lebens, Edina Real Estate

·      Mike Burville, Burville Law

·      Jim Kretsch, Kretsch Law

·      Travis Scoles, QA1 Precision Products

·      RJ Cetnarowski, New Market Bank

·      Eric Christensen, Frandsen Bank & Trust

 Fall Gala Task Force:

·      Anita Drentlaw, New Market Bank

·      Tammy Gruidl, MOR Golf

·      Trish Ruedy, MOR Golf

·      Karin Gott, Karing Waves PEMF Therapy

·      Adrian Quilling, Ambient Entertainment

·      Kristen Babcock, Schmitty & Sons

·      Kris Murto, Ensemble Creative/Remedy Bar

Women’s Symposium & Expo Task Force:

·      Anita Drentlaw, New Market Bank

·      Amy Erkenbrack, Flapping Flamingo

·      Julie Crouse, Mary Kay Cosmetics

·      Patti McDonald, McDonald Eye Care Associates

·      Linda Schwamb, Cornerstone Copy

·      Dr. Nicole Lauer, HealthSource Chiropractic

Finance Committee

·      Mike Utz, individual

·      Bruce Rydeen, CERRON Commercial Properties

·      Darrel Mullenbach, CliftonLarsonAllen

·      Bob Bayer, Stonebrooke Wealth Management

Lakeville Works Steering Committee

·      Sarah Wellcome, Hearth & Home Technologies

·      Mike Forbord, Schmitty & Sons

·      Josh Steinhouse, Gunner’s Garage

·      Cameron Dahlin, Loeffler Construction

·      Kati Bachmayer, City of Lakeville

·      Melissa Scoles, QA1 Precision Products

Ambassador Committee

·      Bob Curtis, Bob Curtis Agency Farmers Insurance

·      Jeff Larson, individual

·      Sarah Ruhland, The Property Geeks

·      RJ Cetnarowski, New Market Bank

·      Kate Tischer, Twisted Mechanical

·      Dusty Brown, Laker Promotions

·      Denise Jacobson, BMO Harris Bank

·      Becky Gunderson, Ungerman Restoration

·      Karin Gott, Karing Waves PEMF Therapy

Thank you to the following businesses for participating in last week’s high school job fairs. We heard nothing but great reviews over the connections that were made. We look forward to next year! If you were not able to make it, but are hiring high school students, make sure you are listed on our student page on LakevilleWorks.org. If you are not, email Kim Sabers to get added. 

• A'BriTin Catering and Hospitality
• Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard
• Carr's Tree Service
• Community Education
• Crown Rental
• Crystal’s Cuddle Bugs
• Culver's of Lakeville
• Dakota County Agricultural Society
• Divine Swine Catering
• Express Employment Professionals
• Goldfish Swim School
• Hypointe Childcare
• Life Time Fitness
• MN Department of Public Safety

• Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center
• The Pillars of Lakeville
• Precision Landscaping & Construction Inc
• Raising Cane's
• Royal Oak Landscaping
• Sonnet Montessori School
• Sota Landscape Supply
• Subway
• Superior Access Solutions
• Uponor
• US Army Corp of Engineers
• Valleyfair
• YMCA Early Childhood

We have a few games left for this summer. Click on the image and click REGISTER to see available games.

You should have been contacted by our friends at APG about a marketing opportunity in the 2024-25 community guide. This magazine will start distribution later this summer and will continue into 2025. It will be available all around town at hospitality businesses, hotels, medical offices, and more. If you would like to reserve your full color ad space, email Kristine Richter here.

I want to get this on your calendar, in case you need to brainstorm or order your items. This is a fun way to get your brand in front of the new teachers in Lakeville this fall. There is no cost to be included in the new teacher welcome bags; however, you must provide an item they can use – NOT a brochure. Reach out to me if you need help with any ideas.

Congratulations Amy Peterson from Brackett’s Crossing - our Visit Lakeville SHINING STAR 2024! Come celebrate Amy on May 9th at CELEBRATE TOURISM.

Thank you for your support!