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Every dog needs routine care to stay clean, comfortable and healthy. Scenthound is a convenient, affordable solution for your dog's basic hygiene and grooming needs. They handle regular care — like bathing, ear cleaning, nail trimming and teeth brushing — so you don't have to worry about it. Their Monthly Care Club has three membership options designed to meet your dog’s routine care needs. Their service offerings are packaged so you only pay for what you need, when you need it. They keep you informed with regular health checks and technology-based wellness tracking. Snuggle up to a clean, healthy pup!

Thank you to all who came out for the annual Ugly Sweater party this week! Lee and his team at The Red Fox Tavern were wonderful hosts! Jake from Think Bank, our 2023 After Hours sponsor, picked this year’s winners! Congratulations to Chip Solner (Buck Hill) and RJ Cetnarowski (New Market Bank), ugly sweater winners – who each received a $20 gift card to The Red Fox Tavern!  

• Lakeville Business News
• Lakeville Works Hosts 2nd Annual Teacher Tour 
• GreenStep Spotlight: Hearth and Home Technologies
• Building Permits Report

The City of Lakeville has launched a new site focused on business. Check out LakevilleBusiness.com to see the latest business survey and downtown parking study results.

The meeting, which is the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m., is an opportunity for small business owners to have a conversation with business experts and their peers.

The next call/Teams meeting, will be on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. One topic for December will be about the Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund (ERAF) where small to mid-sized Minnesota employers can request reimbursement for expenses related to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees with disabilities.



The other topic will a discussion of the Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) program managed by the MN Dept. of Labor & Industry. You may submit a question ahead of time by contacting Mark.Simmer@state.mn.us.

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At last week’s Board of Education Meeting our Community Education Department's collaboration with the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce called Treats, Trades & Tours was recognized with a Minnesota Community Education Association (MCEA) Project Award!  Annette Sallman, MCEA Board Member (left) presented the Project Award. Receiving the award on behalf of the District and Chamber were:

•         Krista Jech - Lakeville Chamber of Commerce President (2nd from left)

•         Pam McNutt - Community Education Enrichment Coordinator (3rd)

•         Cindy Nolan - Business Education Teacher at LNHS and Pathways Online (4th)

•         Megan Reese - Treats, Trades & Tours Club Advisor and English Teacher at KTMS (5th)

•         Steve Porter - Lakeville Area Schools Community Education Director (right)

Treats, Trades & Tours Middle School Career Club

This unique opportunity provides students in grades 6-8 with hands-on exposure to various in-demand careers while having lively, positive interactions with local business professionals. Students traveled around the City of Lakeville visiting local businesses while learning and participating in activities that got their imaginations soaring about their own futures. This club was made possible through the collaborative support of the Lakeville Area Schools Community Education Department and the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce Lakeville Works program.

[Brooklyn Park, Minnesota] – [October 26, 2023] – The Minnesota Community Education Association (MCEA) is delighted to recognize the remarkable recipients of the Project Awards from the previous year. These awards celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of individuals

and teams who have gone above and beyond in their pursuit of excellence, making invaluable contributions to the field of community education.

The MCEA Project Awards highlight the innovative and impactful initiatives undertaken by dedicated community educators. These projects serve as examples of excellence and inspire others to continue pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved through community education.

The project award recipients have demonstrated a commitment to driving positive change in their communities. Their hard work and ingenuity have not only enriched the lives of community members but have also contributed to the advancement of community education as a whole.

MCEA believes in the power of recognizing and celebrating excellence. The Project Awards are a reflection of our commitment to showcasing the exceptional work that happens within the field of community education. These projects are truly deserving of celebration and acknowledgment. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our project award winners and sharing their

stories with the broader community. Their successes serve as a source of inspiration and motivation for all of us engaged in the field of community education. The Minnesota Community Education Association (MCEA) is dedicated to promoting, supporting, and advancing community education

throughout the state of Minnesota. MCEA serves as a hub for community education professionals and aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of lifelong learning opportunities for all Minnesotans.

2023 MCEA Project Award Winners

• Minnetonka Community Education - Community Education Hall of Fame
• Anoka-Hennepin - Absolutely Elvis
• Austin Public Schools’ Community Education - More than Pink
• Big Lake Schools - Summer Kickoff
• Lakeville Area Schools - Treats, Trades, and Tours- Middle School Career Club
• Rochester Public Schools - Playground to Playhouse
• Albany Area Community Education - Kids Summer Beat Series

In addition to celebrating 75 years, we will be honoring businesses and individuals in these areas:

Businessperson of the Year:

Bob Curtis, Bob Curtis Agency Farmers Insurance

Volunteer of the Year:

Tammy Gruidl, MOR Golf & Utility

Ambassador of the Year:

RJ Cetnarowski, New Market Bank

Tourism Business Partner of the Year:

Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard

Community Business Partner of the Year:

TBA!

Education Business Partner of the Year:

TBA!

Friendly reminder…this show is open to ANYONE who wants to market their products or services to the general public!

Find Chippy the Chamber Elf as she visits local businesses on our Facebook or Instagram page and learn about the great local places you can pick up holiday gifts and treats! 

Thank you for your support!