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TOMORROW is our monthly Access & Issues meeting. This month we are welcoming Fire Chief, Mike Meyer, to give us an update on what is happening with LFD. In addition to Chief Meyer, we will get around-the-horn updates from our local leaders on the call. Access & Issues is open to all members and you are welcome to login and listen, or ask questions. If you would like to be added to our monthly reminder email, which includes the Zoom link, email me.

Next Tuesday is our Last Good Morning Lakeville…before a short two-month summer hiatus! Our regulars know that GML is the best way to spend an hour each month - delicious breakfast, hot coffee, great connections and the chance to learn about interesting people, places and events in our area. Click the image to register. We hope to see you next week!

Tuesday, June 17

2-3PM

The Emporium Room (20880 Keokuk)

Hosted by Loeffler Construction & Consulting

Register HERE.

The Minnesota Chamber’s 2025 Statewide Policy Tour is your opportunity to hear how recent legislative actions will impact your business. The Chamber's policy experts will break down what passed, what didn’t, and what it means for Minnesota’s and your business. Key priorities for the business community include the passage of a responsible budget, environmental permitting reform and modifications to workplace mandates, among other issues. Learn how the Legislature responded to the input of businesses across the state.

Saturday is world blood donor day. What better way to celebrate than to (1) register to donate in our citywide blood drive (2) post the poster in your business (click image to download) and (3) share the event with your social media network.

We are so excited to have made the initial connection between Laura (previous owner) and Leanna (new owner) – and that Board & Brush is staying here in our historic downtown Lakeville! This is such a fun space to be creative, hang out with friends, or do a team-building workshop that allows you to come away with an adorable tangible take-home item – or three!

The project team will be there to explain the details of the recommended interchange design, answer questions, and gather your feedback. You can also follow the project website here.

Our partners at APG/ECM are wrapping up directory sales next week. If you plan to reserve an ad but have not yet done it, please reach out to Kristine ASAP. The directory/community guide will be distributed later this summer!

The purpose of Leadership Lakeville is to cultivate local skilled professionals who can drive our community growth. You will engage in six coaching and leadership sessions with two highly skilled professional development coaches. Every session includes introductions to leaders in our community and guided tours of our city and county facilities. Every session includes time to interact with your classmates and Chamber staff to form connections and share information. 

Thank you to Lakeville Works Champion donor HOBO for your support of the program! If you have a passion for workforce development, check out what we have been up to and reach out to me on ways to participate!

At the May 27 school board meeting, Superintendent 

Michael Baumann shared a report on the request to renew an operating levy and a capital projects levy,

both originally approved by the community in 2015. Full recaps, meeting materials, and future meeting dates can be found on the district website.

• Operating Levy Renewal: If renewed, this levy would generate approximately $1.7 million annually for the next 10 years, with no increase to the tax rate. Funds support elementary art, fifth-grade band, and current high school class sizes. Operating levies previously approved by the community may be renewed once by school board vote.

• Capital Projects Levy Renewal: If renewed, this levy would generate approximately $4 million annually for the next 10 years, also with no increase to the tax rate. Funds support career pathways opportunities, cybersecurity-managed response systems, safety and security equipment, and educational technology. Capital project levies must be renewed through a community election, although the state legislature is currently considering a bill that would allow school boards a one-time renewal option, similar to operating levies.

Recorded webinar HERE. Download presentation slides HERE. Resource page for your employees. The next webinar is schedule for July 10. Follow here for updates.

The City of Lakeville is excited to announce their 2025 free Live at the Lake summer performance series, offering a diverse schedule of music and performance groups, held at the Casperson Park Outdoor Performance Stage on beautiful Lake Marion. Grab your family and friends, bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the entertainment! Food trucks and beverage sales will be available onsite.

Click the image below to see the lineup every We

Thank you for your support!