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They say there are 150 calories in a can of Coca-Cola, but here is my secret….
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Join us in celebrating this HUGE milestone! | |
Next Month!
Great for Team Outing!
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Grab a team and join us next month for a few hours of bowling, pizza, and prizes! | |
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Join us in September for a panel discussion on the facts and local requirements with the legalization of cannabis, from this local panel:
- Mayor Luke Hellier
- Senator Zach Duckworth
- Employment Attorney, Brittany King Asamoa (Gislason & Hunter)
- Beth Johnston, League of Minnesota Cities
- Representative, Schmitty & Sons and Gray Line MN
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Vote for your favorite Chamber members HERE! | |
Gerry is a GREAT speaker! | |
Popular speaker Gerry Hoeffner will be back with advice for employers struggling with employee turnover – especially within the first 12 months of being hired. | |
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In 2024, the Metropolitan Council, through funding from the Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment, has awarded the City of Lakeville a water efficiency grant. The goal of this program is to improve municipal water use in cities that are supplied with 100% groundwater, and are identified as having water supply issues, by helping to conserve water. The City of Lakeville is utilizing the water efficiency grant monies to offer Lakeville residents and businesses a rebate program. The rebate program will include replacement of existing water-using devices with specified water-efficient devices purchased July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026 (or until funds are depleted).
How the Program Works
The rebate program is limited to property owners who are customers of the City of Lakeville water supply system. Expenses eligible for the rebate include the out-of-pocket cost of the replacement device (labor and taxes not included). New construction, new development and the replacement of existing water-efficient devices are ineligible as this program is intended as a current infrastructure replacement program. Homeowners associations (HOAs) are not eligible for irrigation product rebates. Eligible rebates include and are limited to the following:
Toilets: Receive 50% of the cost, up to a maximum of $200 for toilets replaced with a U.S. EPA WaterSense labeled toilet, up to a maximum of four toilets.
- WaterSense labeled toilets
Irrigation (lawn sprinkler) controllers: Receive 50% of the cost, up to $200 for irrigation controllers replaced with a U.S. EPA WaterSense labeled controller. Homeowners associations (HOAs) are not eligible for irrigation product rebates.
- WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers
Irrigation sprinkler body replacement: Receive 75% of the cost of each sprinkler body, up to $100 for irrigation sprinkler body replacement with a U.S. EPA WaterSense labeled spray sprinkler body. Homeowners associations (HOAs) are not eligible for irrigation product rebates.
- WaterSense labeled irrigation sprinkler bodies
Applying for a Rebate
Rebate funds are limited. Rebate requests will be processed in the order in which they are received until funds are depleted or until June 30, 2026, whichever comes first. Click on the appropriate Rebate Request Form link below. Submit the completed request form with a receipt for qualifying purchase no later than June 30, 2026, assuming funds are still available.
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Here is your 2024-25 Cohort | |
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Amanda Brandt
Candlewood Suites
Inside Sales Manager
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Baylee Lewis
Loeffler Construction & Consulting
Marketing/ Administrative Coordinator
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Erika Owens
Brackett's Crossing Country Club
Director of Membership, Marketing & Club Events
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Isabelle (Izzy) Blanchard
Safety Signs
Process Analyst
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Greg Patterson
American Family Insurance -
Gregory Patterson Agency
Agency Owner
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Jennie Tainter
Highview Hills
Director of Sales and Marketing
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Joe Bergquist
Lakeville Arenas
Arenas General Manager
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Jon Beyer
Dakota Electric Association
VP of Energy & Member Services
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Logan Anderson
Game Time Media
Owner
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Mackenzie Closson
Schmitty and Sons
Transportation Specialist
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Trent Hochsprung
ProScapes
General Manager
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Tricia DeMarais
Hypointe Childcare
Owner/Manager
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Tristan Gerber
Holiday Inn & Suites
Front Office Manager
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Wendy Boos
Premier Banks
Branch Manager
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Wendy Carney
Merchants Bank
VP, Commercial Banker
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The American Pickers are returning to Minnesota! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel television series in September 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for antiques.
If you or someone you know has a unique item, story to tell, and is ready to sell…contact them below. The Pickers DO NOT pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, or anything open to the public. If interested, please send your name, phone number, location, and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call (646) 493-2184, facebook: @GotAPick.
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We forgot to take a photo before everyone left, but our Ambassadors and Chamber team enjoyed our annual summer picnic at Antler’s this week! What a gorgeous day for lunch on the patio at LBC @ the Lake. Thank you to our Ambassadors for all that you do to help us welcome new businesses, make meaningful connections, celebrate member milestones, and so much more.
- Bob Curtis, Bob Curtis Agency Farmers Insurance
- Colin Hoffman, Citizens Bank Minnesota
- Mick Thares, Dunn Brothers Coffee Lakeville
- Jeff Larson, RETIRED!
- Karin Gott, Karing Waves PEMF Therapy
- Dusty Brown, Laker Promotions
- Kristy Groh, LaserMama
- Anita Sprung, MA Industries LLC
- RJ Cetnarowski, New Market Bank
- Rebecca Gunderson, Print Lab Wraps
- Keith Boisner, Speed Pro - Great.Big.Graphics.
- Sarah Ruhland, The Property Geeks
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If you would like to give your fellow Chamber members a special offer, contact info@LakevilleChamber.org to see how you can market it to them in multiple ways! | |
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As businesses grow so do the challenges of scale. Established, successful businesses need systems and processes to transition from small business to large.
CEO Next provides the practical tools and techniques growing, second-stage businesses need with three essential offerings:
- System for Integrated Growth: 30 hours of intensive, advanced research for each business
- CEO round table sessions: eight half-day sessions for participating CEO peers to learn from each other
- CEO forum events: eight sessions for participating CEOs and other second-stage companies to learn from industry experts and business leaders
Participants can include private businesses in Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Scott counties.
To qualify, businesses must:
- Privately held businesses
- 10–99 employees
- Revenue between $1M and $50M
- Appetite and aptitude for growth
CEO Next is currently accepting applications. Priority consideration will be given to applications for businesses in those counties received before September 15.
Start your application by completing this short form. Program staff will follow up with next steps.
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Summer is almost over, so it's time to start talking Fall Gala! We are brewing up a good time, and will share more details soon, but for now save the date...and better yet...get your tickets! Click the image to see details and contact Brenda with questions. | |
Visit Lakeville Tourism Tidbit | |
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THE TASTE OF LAKEVILLE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
THE LAKEVILLE AREA ARTS CENTER
The Taste of Lakeville is a community celebration where local restaurants, caterers, and fine beverage purveyors get together for one magical evening and offer attendees the opportunity to sample, taste, sip, and devour the rich culinary treats our wonderful town has to offer. Join us for live entertainment by Branded, referred to as “Minnesota’s Hottest Country Act”, for high energy fun and crowd-pleasing classics. The event is for adults 21+ years only.
The primary fundraising event for the Lakeville Rotary Club, proceeds from Taste of Lakeville go to support Scholarships, Youth Programs, Heritage Center, and many, many others.
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From the top...
…I never eat the can.
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