Colleague: “What’s with the dozen donuts?”

Me: “They are for my meeting…”

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If you do not have plans for lunch today, join the Chamber Ambassadors at Northern Taphouse for lunch and some new connections! Lunch Mob is simple – drop in as you are able, order off the menu, pay your own tab and meet some new people!

Thank you to everyone who came out to mix and mingle at the County-Wide After Hours last week!

The Burnsville Chamber team did a great job organizing us all – and the food was excellent! Thank you to Dakota Electric for supporting this multi-chamber partnership every year.

Handful of seats left, click image to register.

The focus of Access & Issues this month is an overview of the I-35 & County Road 50 reconstruction project. In addition to that Q&A session with members of the City and County, we will do our monthly around the horn updates with the local leaders on the call. Access & Issues is open to all members. It is the 2^nd Friday of the month at 8am via Zoom. You are welcome to sign on and listen, or ask questions of the leaders on the call. Click the image to register and receive the Zoom confirmation link.

Know anyone looking?! If you are currently hiring for any positions, email Kim so we highlight you!

If you are still needing information on the MN Paid Leave program that goes into effect January 1, there is one more public webinar being held TODAY from 12-1pm. REGISTER HERE

Key dates:

1. December 1, 2025 – Employers need to notify employees about their benefits
2. January 1, 2026 – Payroll deduction starts, benefits and leave are available to Minnesotans, small business assistance funding will be available
3. April 30, 2026 – First quarterly premium is due

You can sign up to receive email notifications and updates for both leadership and employees, as well as submit questions and comments, HERE.  

Have you come to a ribbon cutting yet?! They are easy - drop in, welcome a new business, get your picture taken, talk to a few new people! You can stay for 10 minutes or an hour, whatever works in your schedule.

• Lakeville Development News 
• Building Permits Report

• Capital Projects Levy renewed for 10 years
• School Board Updates
• Community Announcements
• Lakeville Area Community Education
• Upcoming Meetings & Events

We are doing this house-party style, except for the BYOB. Just bring yourself, and your ugliest sweater, and get ready for food, fun and prizes! Click the image to register.

Our annual selection committee, comprised of Businesspersons of the Year alumni, has chosen our next recipient of this honor. But, come on, I am not going to give up two weeks of click bait to tell you that easily! The winner has been chosen, the winner has NOT YET been notified, so next week I will officially announce it!

Military Appreciation Month at

SEA LIFE at Mall of America!

Calling all Military Members!

We’re extending our gratitude to military members by offering free admission during Military Appreciation Month. All through November military members receive FREE entry plus 30% off for their friends and family-up to six (6) guests. Purchase in advance to reserve your time slot.

• To redeem a free military ticket, you must purchase a 30% off Friends and Family ticket. It will not allow you to complete the transaction without one.
• Must provide Military ID or Pay Stub at admissions.

Tickets are limited and must be booked online in advance. Children under 2 are free. Offer valid November 2025.

Event Times: Every day for the Month of November

Ticket Rates: FREE General Admissions for military members and 30% off general admission for up to 6 additional guests

Link: Military Appreciation Month at SEA LIFE Mall of America | Free Entry

Thank you for your support!