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Creamy vs Chunky? Take a listen to Krista & Logan chat with Executive Director, Jason Viana, of The Open Door to find out which type of peanut butter is a hot commodity and learn about other ways you can help!

Calling all parents of students in grades 8-12 – Future 101 is a free event, open to anyone (your student does not need to go to ISD194). Come learn about the various options and pathways available for post high school success! No registration required.  

But, we need to first address the question we get asked every year…but what do I wear?! Top Gun theme, so those that want to try for best dressed…white t-shirt, aviators, flight suits, fatigues, you name it. Those that just want to enjoy a casual night in the hangar listening to live music and enjoying some good food and great friends – COME ANY WAY YOU WANT. Click the image to see some fun we had with our title sponsor, Lakeview Bank! If you are planning to come and have not signed, please do so ASAP.

We were excited to welcome Sherriff Leko to give us an update on all that is happening at the Dakota County Sherriff’s office. We thank you and your Deputies for your partnership with the Lakeville Police Department and your work each and every day. A special thank you to B52 Burgers + Brew for hosting each month and the delicious breakfast - that frittata, wow! Thank you to Mick Thares with Dunn Brothers for the morning fuel and of course to our 2023 series sponsor - Interstate PowerSystems.   

Dakota County is looking for feedback about trash, recycling, tree/yard waste, and organics. The County is currently revising its Solid Waste Master Plan. Your survey responses will help shape future recycling and trash management strategies in the plan. The survey will take about 15 minutes.

This week we welcomed new owners, Laura and Tony, of Board & Brush in downtown Lakeville and a new childcare center, New Creations, over by Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh off Cedar & Dodd.

Do you have times when you would like to create training for your teams, but don’t have the time or resources to do so? Check out this edition of CCDC Shorts to see how DCTC is helping businesses create customized training for their offices.

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We celebrated two (almost three) anniversaries this week! The Lakeville YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center celebrated their 5-year anniversary – and fun fact – that was my very first ribbon cutting - as October 8 will be MY five-year anniversary at the Chamber! Yay to YMCA and I! Also, thank you to Mayor Hellier for helping us congratulate Drs. Grasdal and Green on their 20-year anniversary in business and as chamber members. It is so fun to talk about how different Lakeville looks from when they started those year ago. Another fun fact – Dr. Grasdal’s twin sons are also becoming Dentists, following in mom’s footsteps!

Join us October 12 for our annual State of the Schools program and lunch. Dr. Van Zyl will be sharing Lakeville Area School updates, including information on the two levy questions that will be on the ballot in November.

Thank you to everyone who came out to bowl and support our work in education and workforce development! A special thank you to our presenting and strike pot sponsor, Kohlnhofer Insurance. QA1 was our big winner with TOP TEAM, TOP INDIVIDUAL SCORE, and our $200 STRIKE POT WINNER! Thank you to Bowlero for hosting and to our Lakeville Area Schools teams for enjoying a night out with us!

Click HERE to see all team photos.

Join us for the Grand Opening of the Environmental Learning Center at Ritter Farm Park. Following the ribbon cutting, there will be a presentation by the Raptor Center, nature activities, refreshments and more.

Thank you for your support!