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FYI - applies to most businesses...

Beginning on January 1, 2024, many companies in the United States will have to report information about their beneficial owners, i.e., the individuals who ultimately own or control the company. They will have to report the information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). FinCEN is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This will be a free filing that companies can complete themselves. Be wary of official-looking mail from a third-party company offering to complete the beneficial ownership reporting on behalf of your company for a fee. See below* for more information on mail solicitations, or click here.

All questions should be directed to FinCEN and not the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. If you have questions, contact FinCEN here.

Do I Need to Report?

Most businesses in Minnesota are small businesses that may need to file. Your company may need to report information about its beneficial owners if it is:

A corporation, a limited liability company (LLC), or was otherwise created in the United States by filing a document with a secretary of state or any similar office under the law of a state or Indian tribe; or
A foreign company and was registered to do business in any U.S. state or Indian tribe by such a filing.

There are 23 types of entities that are exempt from the beneficial ownership information reporting requirements. FinCEN's Small Entity Compliance Guide includes checklists for each of the exemptions to help determine whether your company qualifies for an exemption.

How Do I Report?

Reporting companies will have to report beneficial ownership information electronically through FinCEN's website.

When Do I Report?

Reports will be accepted starting on January 1, 2024.

If your company was created or registered before January 1, 2024, you will have until January 1, 2025, to report BOI.
If your company is created or registered on or after January 1, 2024, you must report BOI within 90 days of notice of creation or registration.
Any updates or corrections to beneficial ownership information that you previously filed with FinCEN must be submitted within 30 days.

For more information, visit FinCEN's website, view FinCEN's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), or contact FinCEN.

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City Seeks Advisory Board Volunteers

The City is currently seeking applicants for their advisory volunteer boards, committees and commissions. Appointed by the City Council through an application process, volunteers review policies and proposals in order to make recommendations to the Council.

These boards and commissions provide an essential connection between residents and local government. The City Council encourages residents to consider being part of a City advisory board.

Applications will be available online and accepted Tuesday, January 2 through Friday, January 26, 2024.

Applicants will receive an emailed link from Signup Genius inviting them to schedule their interview with the City Council. Interviews will be held in February (preliminarily ahead of the February 5, 20 and 26 City Council meetings). Interviews will be approximately 10 minutes in length and will be held at Lakeville City Hall.

Economic Development Commission

The purpose of the Economic Development Commission is to strengthen the economic base of the City in a manner consistent with the goals and policies of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Economic Development Plan. The Economic Development Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Marion Conference Room at City Hall. Meetings are open to the public and are not televised.

Finance Committee

The purpose of the Finance Committee is to function as a resource to the City Council and staff in an advisory capacity regarding fiscal matters relating to short and long term financial planning; financial policies and practices; local, state and national trends in finance and the economy; analysis of legislative issues; review of quarterly financial reports and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; and to provide recommendations regarding public communications and education programs related to budget and City finances. The Finance Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October and December at 5 p.m. at City Hall. Meetings are open to the public and are not televised.

Lakeville Area Arts Center Advisory Board

The purpose of the Lakeville Area Arts Center Advisory Board is to advise the City Council on matters pertaining to the promotion, development, and accessibility of the arts; to create an environment for artistic excellence; and to provide for a community gathering place that fosters creative expression and artistic and educational opportunities for people of all ages. The Lakeville Area Arts Center Advisory Board meets quarterly in the months of January, April, July, and October at 3:30 p.m. at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Meetings are open to the public and are not televised.

Lakeville Area Historical Society Board

The purpose of the Lakeville Area Historical Society Board is to take an active role in collecting, documenting and preserving Lakeville area history.

Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the Lakeville Heritage Center. Meetings are not open to the public or televised.

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee advises the City Council on development of a Comprehensive Park, Trail and Open Space Plan; the development and use of parks and recreation facilities, leisure services, and recreation programming for public enjoyment; and preservation of natural resources and promotion of environmental awareness. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Meetings are open to the public and are not televised.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission prepares and keeps a current Comprehensive Plan; establishes principles and policies for guiding action affecting development; prepares and recommends to the City Council ordinances and regulations to promote orderly and economically sound development; and determines whether specific proposed developments conform to the principles and requirements of the Comprehensive Plan and the City Code. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Meetings are open to the public, broadcast live on Government Channel 180.

Black Dog Watershed Management Organization Board of Commissioners

The Black Dog Watershed Management Organization is made up of four cities (Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan and Lakeville) and provides leadership in the management and stewardship of our water resources. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Burnsville Maintenance Facility, 13713 Frontier Court in Burnsville.

If you have questions, send an email, or call

952-985-4403.

Click here to apply for a committee.

FYI - 2024 Election Dates

Neighbor News

Our friends at the Elko New Market Chamber are hosting a free event this month. They have invited Lakeville Chamber members to attend. Click image to register. Thank you to MOR Golf for sponsoring some refreshments!

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Member News

Tourism Tidbit

This week Visit Lakeville Tourism kicked off our new HEART training for hotel & hospitality leadership development. With a curriculum developed specifically for Lakeville’s hospitality businesses, Bob Anderson of Star Performance led 5 sessions attracting over 40 attendees.

If you are interested to learn more about our next hospitality sessions, please reach out to Jeanne@VisitLakeville.org