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Whenever I see chocolate, I hear two voices in my head. One says “eat the chocolate”…
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GUEST SPEAKER: Timothy O’Neill, Labor Market Analyst from the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) will present data specific to Lakeville and surrounding area.
AROUND THE HORN with local leaders: Road closures, political announcements, and legislature wrapping up.
Access & Issues is the second Friday of each month and is open to all members. You are welcome to sign on and listen, or ask questions of our presenters and the local leaders on the call.
If you would like to join, email me for the Zoom link.
| | Next week the Chamber Ambassadors are hosting a spring after hours! This is just like lunch mob – drop in as you are able, order your own food/drink, make some new connections! Click here to RSVP, or just drop by. | | Thank you to our Chamber Ambassadors for hosting our monthly Lunch Mobs! TODAY the group is grabbing something to eat at Rudy’s Redeye Grill. Lunch Mob is simple – drop in as you are able, order off the menu, pay your own tab and meet some new people. If you did not bring a lunch today - swing over there! Try the BLT! | | If not today, join us next month! | | |
Join us as we chat with members of the Lakeville Area Schools Board of Education. We will learn a little more about each of them and their vision for District 194. Seats are limited, please reserve your spot soon. Click image to register. | | |
Paid Leave employer engagement sessions will provide an overview of the program with PMFL staff.
VIRTUAL - There will be webinars held each month. Watch here for registration links.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Weitz Center for Creativity | Larson Family Meeting Room
320 3rd St. E. - Northfield
Register for the event
Chamber Co-hosts: Elko New Market, Hastings, Lakeville, Lonsdale, Northfield, Red Wing, New Prague, Faribault.
| | Congratulations to Bachman’s Cedar Acres on 20 years in Lakeville (and 140 years in business)! The Cedar Acres location is open for business and you can grab potted plants, annual and perennials, outdoor décor, and just about anything you need to get your lawn and garden ready for the season. Just head south on Cedar and they are on the left. | | Welcome to Lakeville, Tareen Dermatology! Lakeville is the 8th location for Tareen and they are offering medical services and select cosmetic treatments. Thank you to Dr. Mohiba Tareen for bringing her (over 10 years of) “Top Doctor” recognition to our community. It's skin check season! | | May is Hire a Veteran month | | |
Some resources for hiring Vets:
| | DEED Commissioner Meeting | | |
Mark Jacobs, Workforce Development Director for Dakota County, organizes a regular meeting with the Chamber Presidents in Dakota and Scott Counties and gives us the opportunity to interact with various speakers and leaders in the state. Last week we had the opportunity to meet with new DEED Commissioner, Mark Varilek, and discuss some of these programs being implemented – Sick and Safe Time and Paid Family Leave – and how it is and will impact our employers and their teams.
Please continue to share your feedback with me on these programs and I will continue to share it with our leaders.
| | Ok, maybe not a REAL smoothie restaurant... | | Last week, some members of the Lakeville Chamber crossed the border into Apple Valley to participate in teacher Luke Gootee’s (Valley Middle) annual Shark Tank project. Mike Fuller, Raising Cane’s, and I "bought" into a smoothie truck with these fine 8th graders! Mr. Gootee runs it just like the show and we got to sample food, smell candles, see clothing, and so much more. In two weeks, some of us will be doing our annual Food Truck Wars judging gig at LNHS – where students designs trucks, plan menus and present us with their creations to taste. There are several opportunities throughout the year to interact with our next generation of leaders. If this is something that interests you, reach out to me and we will get you on our contact list for future events! | | THE DEADLY TORNADO OF 1973: One of the most significant weather events in Lakeville history occurred on May 9, 1973 when a tornado hit the northwestern part of Lakeville, destroying homes and property, injuring numerous people, and resulting in the death of a boy. Click HERE to read the full article in the Lakeville Historical Society newsletter. | | 2025-26 Directory and Community Guide | | Chamber members get two-for-one exposure in this, as we distribute 650 spiral bound directories to current and new Chamber members, and then we print an additional 3,000 copies, in magazine form, and circulate those throughout the community all year. We also have the digital guide on our website all year long. Members have the opportunity to purchase full color ads throughout the magazine to market your business to fellow members and the Lakeville community at large. | |
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| | The Star Tribune - 2025 Summer Camp Guide is out. Check out the opportunities to learn about business and careers. | | Get your LOCAL news, high school sports, community calendar, special interest stories, and more by subscribing today. SUBSCRIBE TODAY | | Visit Lakeville Tourism Tidbit | | |
Join us at the Lakeville Area Arts Center Parking Lot for a day filled with delicious eats from a variety of food trucks. Indulge in a wide range of culinary delights, from savory to sweet, all in one convenient location. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled foodie adventure! Don't miss out on this opportunity to savor some of the best food on wheels in town. Mark your calendars and come hungry!
Click HERE to see a list of food trucks and live music.
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From the top...
…the other says “you heard her, eat the chocolate.”
Happy Mom’s Day!
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