Lance is an uncommon name nowadays…

(scroll to bottom)

Thank you to everyone who came out to connect last week at our annual Women's After Hours! We were able to do an around he horn and share who we are and what a good lead for us looks like. Thank you to David and his team at The Emporium Room for hosting and to Gary’s Supper Club for the delectable appetizers!

On Thursday, the state will release its updated budget forecast. This number is what legislators will use to craft the budget for the next two years. The most recent budget forecast in early December showed a surplus of $616 million for 2026-2027 but a deficit of $5.1 billion for 2028-2029. 

Taxes: The MN Chamber supports SF 44 which would create a vendor allowance for businesses that collect sales tax. A vendor allowance allows businesses to retain a portion of the sales tax to recognize the cost they take on to be the state’s primary collector of sales tax.

Paid Family Leave: HF 11, a bill to pause the Paid Family and Medical Leave mandate, continues to move through the House. 

Health Care: Last week, the MN Chamber testified against increasing health insurance taxes and on the impact of health insurance mandates on the cost of insurance for businesses and their employees.

On April 3rd, the Lakeville Chamber team will be at the Capitol for Chamber Day at the Capitol. We will be meeting with all three of our Lakeville legislators. If there is anything you would like us to share with them on your behalf, please reach out to me.

It does not get easier than this. Come as you are able, order off the menu, pay your own tab - meet some new friends. Our Ambassadors will be there to welcome you! Click image to add to your calendar.

The Chamber once again has some Twins tickets for sale. These are first come first serve. Click the image to choose your game. Our seats are upper deck, front row.

The two Loeffler Construction & Consulting Construction Built Pathways scholarships aim to support students pursuing post-secondary education in the Built Environment, including construction management, skilled trades, architecture, engineering, and interior design. By investing in future industry professionals, this scholarship promotes growth, innovation, and excellence in shaping the built world. Thank you Loeffler!

We have over 140 vendors! Lets show them some love!

• Click the image to print and hang in your office.
• Click HERE to see the vendor list.
• Click HERE to like and share on social media.
• YES, you can still get into the show! Email Brenda.

We are once again excited to be partnering with Lakeville Community Education on our “award-winning I might add” after school camp for middle school students. Thank you to our community and business partners for welcoming them into your building and giving them a really cool field trip experience!

LOCAL news, high school sports, community calendar, special interest stories, and more. SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Understanding worker misclassification

Worker misclassification occurs when an employer incorrectly labels employees as independent contractors. Misclassified workers often do not receive:

•         minimum wages;

•         overtime pay;

•         earned sick and safe time;

•         unemployment benefits;

•         workers' compensation coverage;

•         pregnancy and parental leave; and

•         other workplace protections that properly classified employees are entitled to under the law.

Updated misclassification law impacting the construction industry

On March 1, 2025, the independent contractor test changed from nine to 14 requirements. While many of the 14 requirements are similar to the earlier version of the law, contractors should review the updates to ensure compliance.

Prevailing wages explained

Prevailing wage is the minimum hourly wage and benefits employers must pay workers on construction and public works projects funded by state dollars. If you are working on these types of projects and want to learn more, sign up for this webinar.

•         When: April 30, 9 to 10 a.m.

•         Register:  dli.mn.gov/events

Test your knowledge: Earned sick and safe time (ESST)

Take this quick quiz to see how much you know about earned sick and safe time. Find more information about ESST online or contact us at 651-284-5075 or esst.dli@state.mn.us.

• PivotPoint ActionCOACH
• Springs at Lakeville
• Apex Garage Door LLC
• Patrick Arling
• Bloom Builders, LLC
• Hero Home Services
• Downtown Bicycles
• Kinmount Exteriors
• Blue Net Inc
• Best Blacktop LLC
• Come to Life Concrete

• PuroClean of Lakeville
• Market Title
• Cornerstone Family Chiropractic
• McEllistrem, Fargione, Rorvig & Moe, P.A.
• Nepsis, Inc.
• Pro-V Refacing Corporation
• Superior Landscape & Irrigation

Dakota City’s Victorian Tea Luncheon

May 3, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Crystal Lake Golf Club 

Join in the fun for a variety of teas, delicious meal, music, and pleasant conversation.

Enjoy a speaker who will share stories of women’s lives stitched in time through love and service to others, their struggles, accomplishments, and talents. 

This prestigious Victorian Tea Luncheon helps support the Dakota City Heritage Village on the Dakota County Fairgrounds. Purchase tickets and more information online at www.dakotacity.org

or call our office at (651) 460-8050.

Thank you for your support!