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The owners of Tapestry Coffee in downtown Lakeville have expanded their footprint! They now own Donut Star as well! Help us celebrate this exciting milestone for them!

Thank to you Natolie Hochhausen and the team at FMJ Law for the good discussion last Friday on the MN Paid Leave program starting January 1. If you still need help getting up to speed on the program, there are several webinar dates coming up this fall, including TODAY - August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13. 

Stay informed / Minnesota Paid Leave.

REGISTER HERE, PRESENTATION SLIDES.

Our next Access & Issues is September 12^th. Our featured guest will be ISD194 Superintendent, Michael Baumann. We will be talking to Michael about a few topics, including the upcoming levy question on the November ballot. Access & Issues is the 2^nd Friday of each month, via Zoom, and is open to all members. You can log on and listen or ask questions of the speaker and our local leaders on the call. REGISTER HERE.

The US Chamber has put out this 2-page info sheet on the tax changes for small businesses with the recent “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”. Key areas that are highlighted are listed below. Click HERE to see details and action steps.

1. Permanently Claim the 20% Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction
2. Immediately Deduct Qualifying Research & Experimental (R&E) Expenses
3. Leverage Increased Section 179 Expensing
4. Take Advantage of Enhanced Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Exclusion
5. Maximize the Enhanced Employer-Provided Child Care Credit

• Lakeville Development News
• Free Canva Classes for Small Businesses
• Smart Salting Training Available Through MPCA
• Building Permits Report

• Maintaining Our Schools, Powering Our Future
• School Board Election 
• School Board Meeting Recaps
• How a Lakeville South grad is shaping the future of medicine
• Support Student Success at Ready, Set, ACHIEVE!
• Leadership Updates
• Engage, Connect, Make a Difference
• Upcoming Meetings & Events

Minnesota’s Post-a-Job platform is the official no fee job bank funded by the U.S. Department of Labor to promote W-2 job postings in all industries and job types in Minnesota. It is a member of the U.S. National Labor Exchange network. The platform is the replacement for the MinnesotaWorks.net job-posting system. Both software systems will run concurrently until early 2026. Existing MinnesotaWorks.net employer account users will have access to their MinnesotaWorks.net account until early 2026. Click image for more details and FAQ.

Know anyone looking? We have some great companies hiring! If you are currently hiring for any positions, email Kim so we highlight you!

Minnesota Frost - Walter Cup Celebration 

The Walter Cup is coming to Lakeville! The Minnesota Frost (originally known as PWHL Minnesota) captured the inaugural Walter Cup in 2024, and their second title in 2025. Join Maggie Flaherty at Lakeville’s Ames Arena for the Walter Cup Celebration and Skate with the Cup.

 Sept 13^th

12:35pm to 2:00 pm

11:00 am to 12:15 pm (Pictures and autographs)

The Walter Cup is the championship trophy awarded in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), which launched its inaugural season in 2024. It's named in honor of Walter Bush, a key figure in advancing women's and amateur hockey in the United States. Bush was a former USA Hockey executive and a longtime advocate for women's inclusion in the sport, playing a crucial role in bringing women’s hockey to the Olympics. The Walter Cup is similar in prestige and purpose to the Stanley Cup in the NHL — a symbol of ultimate achievement for a professional team in women’s hockey and it represents excellence, equality, and the growth of women’s professional hockey. 

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