DCR Chamber Office Closed for Veterans Day

The DCR Chamber office will be closed on Monday, November 11th in commemoration of our Veterans.

2024 Business Excellence Award Winners Announced

It was an exciting evening last Friday when the winners of the 2024 Business Excellence awards were announced live at the celebration at the Radisson Blu. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!

Small Business of the Year:

Greater Good Marketing - Winner

Kitchen & Rail

Storm Creek

Large Business of the Year:

Capital Construction

Dakota Electric Association - Winner

Spectro Alloys

Nonprofit of the Year:

360 Communities - Winner

Caponi Art Park

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Champion of the Year

360 Communities

DARTS - Winner

Kids 'n Kinship

Emerging Leader

Amy Sousa - Winner

Holli VanOverbeke

Jessie Martinez

Legacy Award

Ann Bailey - Winner

December Advocacy and Issues Forum

Join us for an insightful forum where we’ll delve into the recent 2024 election outcomes and their ramifications for the business landscape. Brian Cook with the MN Chamber will recap the results of the state legislature elections, provide a glimpse into the upcoming 2026 elections, and explore how these shifts will influence the business community.

Coffee Break - Town Square Television

Start your morning off right with a fresh cup of coffee, a business card, and a visit to Town Square Television at the Coffee Break on Thursday, November 14th. You do not want to miss this great morning at a Regional Emmy winning DCR Chamber member!

Coffee Break - Chip's Pickleball Club

Start your morning off right with a fresh cup of coffee, a business card, and a visit to Chip's Pickleball Club at the Coffee Break on Tuesday, November 26th.

2024 County-Wide After Hours & B2B Expo Today

Join other members from our county partner chambers today as we enjoy an evening of food, fun and connections with businesses throughout Dakota County!

• FOOD & DRINK: Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.
• DOOR PRIZES: Sponsors and exhibitors will be hosting prize drawings.

This event is sponsored by Dakota Electric Association.

Rosemount Wins 2nd Annual DCR Mayors Cup

Rosemount has again won the DCR Mayors Cup in both kicking percentage, 84%, just edging out Farmington’s 82%, and in the dollars raised by beating West St. Paul by only $132 on the last day. Congratulations to all Cities, County Commissioners and kickers. The DCR Mayors Cup and Kick$4aCure events raised almost $15K for the American Cancer Society to end breast cancer in our lifetime.

New Member

Mainstream Boutique Mendota Heights

Ann Bunkers – Owner and President

720 Main Street

Suite 108

Mendota Heights, MN 55118

(651) 686-2850

abunkers@mainstreamboutique.com

Smart Data Solutions, LLC

Dana Sokoll – Director of HR

2900 Lone Oak Parkway

Suite 130

Eagan, MN 55121

(651) 337-6382

dsokoll@sdata.us

Purpose Restaurants

Denise Olsen – Catering & Events Manager

266 E Lafayette Frontage Road

St. Paul, MN 55107

(651) 470-4951

denise@purposerestaurants.com

St. Croix Hospice

Ashley Rogers - Care Transition Coordinator

2121 Cliff Drive

Suite 101

Eagan, MN 55122

(651) 318-5772

arogers1@stcroixhospice.com

Renewed Members

Home 2 Suites by Hilton Eagan – 6 years

King and Companies – 4 years

Mark Lofthus – 5 years

If you have any questions or concerns about your membership renewal, contact Anna Schueler at aschueler@dcrchamber.com or 651-288-9204.

Love the DCR Chamber and willing to be in our video?

The DCR Chamber is looking for those who love our DCR who would like to be in the Kickoff Celebration Video. If interested contact Jon Althoff at jalthoff@dcrchamber.com.

Check out upcoming DCR Chamber events on our online calendar!

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