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Layoffs remain very low. Initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell to 196,000, the lowest level since mid-July. The four-week average also declined, while the national unemployment rate remains 4.1%. For employers, this is evidence that businesses are generally holding onto workers rather than moving toward widespread layoffs, supporting continued consumer spending and economic stability. Source: Reuters
Consumer spending came in much stronger than expected. US retail and food-service sales jumped 1.2% in August and were 6.0% higher than a year ago, reaching $773.9 billion. The gain was broad-based, and a closely watched measure of underlying retail spending rose an even stronger 1.4%. For businesses, resilient consumer demand is an important indication that economic growth continues despite higher energy prices and interest rates. Source: Census.Gov
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Dakota County State of the County Address
Tuesday, September 29, 2:30 - 4:30 pm, Viking Lakes, Eagan
State of the Airport Luncheon
Thursday, October 1, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Intercontinental Hotel, MSP Airport
ChiroWay of Eagan Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, October 1, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 1012 Diffley Road, #600
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| Minnesota Energy Resources Coffee Break - 'Power Up' Your Morning | | |
Coffee and a little energy know-how make a darn good combination! Our next Coffee Break heads to Minnesota Energy Resources, where DCR Members can learn more about how the company is delivering affordable, reliable energy while working toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Grab a cup, meet the team, and start your morning with a little extra energy. Register HERE.
Thursday, October 8, 8:00 - 9:00 am
2685 145th Street West, Rosemount
| | Las Tortillas Happy Hour & Handshakes Recap | | Good food, cold drinks and a patio full of DCR Members made our latest Happy Hour & Handshakes at Las Tortillas a HIT! A big thanks to Ryan and Jen McGunnigle, Las Tortillas owners, and their team for the great hospitality! 🌮 | | City of Rosemount Coffee Break Recap | | DCR Members got a behind-the-scenes look at the City of Rosemount’s Police & Public Works Campus during this month’s Coffee Break. Thank you to Mayor Jeff Weisensel and City staff for the warm welcome! Happy birthday Liz! | | Corporate Flag Football - Take the Field Vikings Style | | |
DCR Member Minnesota Vikings are giving fellow DCR Members the opportunity to take the field at TCO Performance Center for their inaugural Corporate Flag Football Tournament on Tuesday, October 13.
Put your team to the test with a one-of-a-kind experience on the Vikings’ indoor practice field, where just 12 companies will compete.
Registration includes tournament entry, exclusive team T-shirts and a block of 85 Minnesota Vikings game tickets! To learn more, click HERE.
| | BEA Awards - Nominations Close This Week | | |
This is your last chance to nominate the businesses, organizations, and leaders who are making a difference across our Region. Who deserves to be recognized for their leadership, innovation and impact at the 2026 DCR Business Excellence Awards? Registration closes this Friday, September 25.
Don’t let great work go unrecognized! Submit your nomination HERE and help us celebrate this year’s standouts at The Golden Standard on November 5 at Royal Cliff in Eagan.
| | DCR Mayors Cup and Kick$4aCURE - Only Two Weeks Out | | |
We'd still LOVE more kickers to join us for the October 3 Kick$4aCure at TCO Stadium!
Give us 30 minutes, take your 25 kicks, and help raise funds for DCR Member American Cancer Society.
Click HERE to watch the video to see how it works! Sign up by emailing Jon Althoff with 'Kick Cancer' in the subject line. Claim your slot from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
| | Advocacy and Election Happenings and Resources | | |
There’s a lot happening in the civic and election arenas next week. Here’s what to have on your radar.
Dakota County State of the County Address - Viking Auditorium at TCO Stadium
Hear directly from Dakota County Board Chair Laurie Halverson and County Manager, Heidi Welsch, Sheriff Joe Leko and County Attorney Kathy Keena on September 29. Get an update on County priorities, the 2027 budget, public safety and what’s ahead for Dakota County. Register HERE to attend.
Search 411 for Candidate Information
The League of Women Voters offers a variety of helpful election resources and will be hosting several key candidate forums throughout the DCR Region. Check out available resources at the Minnesota Voting Information and Upcoming Debates & Forums | VOTE 411.
| | New Member - Welcome to YOUR DCR! | | Dakota County - Advocacy and Issues Forum Development Recap | | City staff from Eagan, Farmington and Rosemount presented at last week’s DCR Advocacy & Issues Forum, sharing updates on development happening across Dakota County. View each City’s presentation here. | | |
The Mendota Heights Municipal Campus Building Project is paused while the City completes an optional Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW), approved by the City Council on September 1. The process is expected to take five to six months, with further work by the Council, City staff and project consultants paused until it is complete. Click HERE for project updates and additional information.
Source: Thanks to the City of Mendota Heights
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