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Join us for the Minnesota Chamber’s 2025 Chamber Day at the Capitol. Engage directly with key lawmakers, hear insights on critical legislation impacting your business and join other employers in advocating for a stronger business climate. This is your opportunity to connect with policymakers to share the real-world effects of their decisions.

Thursday, April 3rd

9:00am: registration and networking

9:30 - 11:15am: MN Chamber Program - we will hear from multiple legislators in addition to Chamber staff

Noon-12:30: Private meeting with our Lakeville legislators

Cost: $55/person

Email me if you would like to join us!

Thank you all for supporting B-52 Burgers + Brew this month! We hope you made some good connections.

See you at the next one!

Thank you to the team from Together in Peace for sharing about their annual event, Living Together in Peace, taking place on May 17 at Casperson. Bring the family for a day of connections, activities, free food and time in one of our gorgeous local parks.

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Next month we welcome Dakota County Attorney, Kathy Keena. She has joined us a couple of times for GML and her stories are always fascinating.

Thank you to all who make this monthly series possible – B-52 Burgers + Brew/The Better Half, Dunn Brothers Coffee, and series sponsors – Frandsen Bank & Trust and Minnesota Energy Resources.

We have multiple people in search of both summer internships (college students) and full-time jobs in the marketing and communication industry. 

If you, or anyone you know, is looking to bring someone on in either capacity, can you please connect with me.

If you are hiring teens, there are two job fairs you can participate in next month.

The first is the Dakota-Scott County Teen Job Fair. This FREE in-person event will take place from 10:00a.m.- 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12th at the Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley (connected to the Galaxie Library). This is a hiring event for seasonal, part time, and/or permanent employment. We are inviting local employers to participate in the event to staff a recruiting table. Employers will have the opportunity to connect with attendees, share information, and collect resumes/applications, and conduct on-site interviews. Participating employers MUST:

• Hire a minimum age of 16. Employers hiring younger than 16 are also encouraged to participate.
• Offer a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment for youth of all abilities.
• Must commit to participating the full duration of the event.
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For questions and/or to register, contact Mychael Tyler-Thull at mychael.tyler-thull@co.dakota.mn.us or #651-554-5955. Space is limited. Registration deadline is March 21st.

The second is our 3^rd annual Lakeville High Schools Job Fairs. These are back-to-back at both schools, during the school day. It is free to have a table. We suggest bringing some fun swag! Click the image above to reserve your table.  

Last week in our Access & Issues meeting, Commissioner Holberg shared the annual market value update, with some Lakeville specific data. Click the image to see the full PowerPoint.

Miller-Hartwig Insurance is proud to support the Lakeville Area Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, with a $1000 scholarship, in honor of Ann Miller, to a Lakeville Area Schools (ISD194) graduating high school senior to pursue their continuing education. The deadline to apply is March 31 and we anticipate that we will award nearly $30,000 in scholarships this year. Click image to go to the application.

You are in for a treat. The Chamber team got to spend some time with Dan last month on a tour of MOA. His energy and stories are a delight. That coupled with an attractions expo and our Star Awards, celebrating our tourism community, are a great way to spend a spring afternoon!  

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DEED will be hosting a training for businesses on how to comply with the Paid Family Medical Leave Act (going into effect January 1, 2026) on Wednesday, April 23, 8:30-10am at Lost Spur Golf and Event Center in Eagan (2750 Sibley Memorial Hwy). We are partnering with the DCR, Burnsville, and Hastings Chambers to help get the word out on this. Sign up will be available soon through DEED, and I will send that link out when I have it.

Our biggest event of the year is this Saturday! Come support over 150 local vendors and 20 young entrepreneurs who are looking to connect with residents and help you find effective solutions for your home improvement, family, financial, and health & wellness needs.

Hobo Inc. is a creative, service-oriented chemical formulating and manufacturing company. They specialize in developing customized chemical programs for the automotive, agricultural, and industrial markets. Their subsidiary, ChemQuest, offers a full line of professional-grade chemical products for various vehicle wash types, providing liquid bulk delivery, preventive maintenance checks, and marketing assistance within their direct service area.

Hobo Inc. owners, Karen and Ken Wentworth, are long time Lakeville residents and have supported the Lakeville community in so many ways through their generous financial donations and volunteer service. Ken is a long time Lakeville Rotarian and Karen has served on both the Chamber and Chamber Foundation boards of Directors. Fun Fact - our Suds for Scholars fundraiser is Karen's brainchild!

Thank you for the hospitality business leaders who joined us this month at Hospitality Day at the Capitol! Thank you to our hard-working legislators who met with us to hear about our challenges, successes and hopes for the future of Lakeville! 

Thank you for your support!