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Minimum-wage Poster Available

Minnesota’s minimum-wage rate will be adjusted on Jan. 1, 2025, to $11.13 an hour for all employers in the state.

During the 2024 legislative session, Minnesota’s minimum wage law was revised to eliminate the reduced minimum wages applicable for small employers (defined as annual gross revenues less than $500,000), youth under the age of 18 and J-1 visa workers. These minimum wage changes are effective Jan. 1, 2025.


Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the state’s minimum-wage rate for all employers, including large employers, small employers, youth and J-1 visa wages for hotels, motels and lodging establishments, will increase to $11.13 an hour. The law still allows for a 90-day training wage for workers under age 20. The current hourly training wage, $8.85, will increase to $9.08.


The state's free, mandatory minimum-wage poster has been updated and is available to print or order from the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) website.

Minnesota law requires employers to display required workplace posters in a location where employees can easily see them. The free posters can be printed or ordered individually or as a poster pack.



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Another great month!

Thank you to Community Education for a great presentation! And a special thank you to all who make this possible – Interstate PowerSystems, Minnesota Energy Resources, Dunn Brothers Coffee, and of course B52 Burgers + Brew & The Better Half!

Tickets now on sale!

It is time for our annual holiday tradition – our Porterhouse Holiday Luncheon! Tickets are VERY LIMITED for this. CLICK IMAGE TO REGISTER. If it is full when you try to register, put yourself on the waiting list, in case others cancel. Your ticket includes salad and bread, choice of steak or walleye, potato and vegetable and a dessert. The Lakeville South Encore Singers will be singing holiday carols as well!

December 11

Grab a co-worker and your ugliest sweater and come out for our annual holiday happy hour! Your ticket includes a free drink, light appetizers, and a chance at some prizes!  

Early Bird December 31

The early bird deadline for the Home, Landscape and COMMUNITY EXPO is December 31. You will get $50 off your booth for registering by the end of the year.


NEW THIS YEAR – Do you have any budding entrepreneurs in your life? We have a Young Entrepreneur Section (YES!) and are now accepting applications from youth 17 and under! Click HERE for more information, and pass it on!

2025 Marketing & Events

Our 2025 marketing and event information is ready. Click the image to download the pdf of information. If you would like to put together a package at the beginning of the year, contact Shanen for assistance.

Great SHORT videos!

Just a reminder if you were not able to join us last month to hear Gerry Hoeffner in person. Here are some short videos about recruitment and retention that are worth a watch.


  1. Why There is A Talent Shortage -- https://youtu.be/abqvI2772q8
  2. What Do Today’s Employees Want -- https://youtu.be/aYNputlml20
  3. Analyzing Your Employee Turnover -- https://youtu.be/mX4ibG3VgBU
  4. Are You Competitive in Your Business Community -- https://youtu.be/bmJXJ0onCP4
  5. Recruitment Techniques in Today's World -- https://youtu.be/rBEibpJgMIY
  6. How Long Does It Take to Express Interest in Working for You -- https://youtu.be/hXRi60u-8YI
  7. Using Assessments During the Application Process -- https://youtu.be/aSKeeTPa-Zc
  8. Make Your Interview Process Effective -- https://youtu.be/N48lT6WqOZw
  9. Onboarding Your New Employee -- https://youtu.be/URtLF3-rwwE
  10. The First Six Months of Employment -- https://youtu.be/flBhpkwdXQI

January 30

You already know our Businessperson of the Year (Steve Allen, Brackett’s)! We will be announcing the other honorees as the weeks go by. The Annual Dinner is a very special night for members to celebrate the year of success that you helped to create and for looking to the exciting things for the year ahead. Click image to register!  

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Holiday On Main

Holiday on Main is back for its 27th year!

Head down to downtown Lakeville on

Saturday, December 7th from 10 am to 2 pm.

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