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Get Your Tickets For Reds, Whites & Brews!
Friday, March 3rd
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Canterbury Park
$80 General Admission
$130 VIP Admission
Join us again this year at Canterbury Park for Reds, Whites & Brews, an evening to savor samples from some of the best local wineries and breweries. Plus, enjoy tasty bites, live entertainment by GB Leighton, a silent auction, and more! Or come early to get the VIP treatment which includes exclusive beer and wine tastings, top-notch hors d'oeuvres, and a private concert by Joe Wheelock. Buy tickets now!
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Wine & Beer Donations Needed
We are still in need of donations for the "Wall of Wine & Beer" raffle at Reds, Whites & Brews. In exchange, we will put your logo on your donations (so your generosity will be on display at the event!) plus you will get recognition on social media. Donations can be dropped off at the chamber office. Contact Annette Belding with any questions.
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Attracting & Retaining Talent
Friday, March 31st
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Bloomington
Attracting and retaining talent is one of the most pressing issues facing Minnesota employers. The state's labor shortage and decline in labor force participation is also hindering productivity and economic growth. The Workforce Summit will provide best practices and solutions for employers seeking to address their workforce shortages, and strategies to break down employment barriers. Register.
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Grants To Cut Emissions & Improve Air Quality
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking proposals for projects that aim to reduce air emissions by upgrading equipment and processes that will reduce air pollution. Approximately $110,000 in funding is available; the maximum grant award is $24,500 per applicant. The grant recipient must match at least 25% of the total project cost. Eligible applicants must be one of the following: For-profit business with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, including parent company; governmental entity; educational institution; non-profit organization; or tribal entity. Applications are due by 4:00 PM on April 10, 2023. Click here to apply.
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Employers Invited To Participate In Dakota-Scott County Teen Job Fair
Saturday, April 15th
10:00 AM - 2: 00 PM
Dakota County Western Service Center, Apple Valley
This is a hiring event for seasonal, part time, or permanent employment. Local employers are invited to participate by staffing a table. You will have the opportunity to connect with attendees, share information, and collect resumes and applications. Participating employers must hire a minimum age of 16 (employers hiring younger than 16 are also encouraged to participate); offer a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment for youth of all abilities; and be available to participate during the full duration of the event. Interested Dakota and Scott County employers must complete an application to participate. Contact Ben Coburn with any questions.
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Promote Your Business & Support The SHAKOPEE CELEBRATES READING Event!
It’s almost that time of year again - time for the Shakopee Rotary Club’s "SHAKOPEE CELEBRATES READING" event where every first-grade child in Shakopee’s public and private schools receives a brand-new book and backpack. This is always a much loved and well-received program by all involved from our community.
Preparation is beginning now and this year, the Shakopee Rotary Club is looking to accumulate enough items to fill 600 backpacks. Items with your organization’s name, logo, and/or contact information are welcome and can include things like pencils, erasers, bookmarks, stickers, bracelets, notepads, etc. Food and candy are not accepted. We need these items no later than April 30th. Please plan your orders to allow enough time to get them to us. We are happy to arrange for someone to come and pick up the items from your business or they can be dropped off at the Shakopee Chamber office. This is a great way for companies and organizations to reach 600 households plus give back to their community at the same time. A "win-win" for all! Any questions, email Shakopee Rotary Club organizer, Sheila McNeill. Thank you for your consideration and help in this worthwhile endeavor.
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Free Resource To Find & Pay For STEM Interns
Your small company can build its future workforce, source great talent, and access a wage match to cover 50% of a college STEM intern’s wages through the SciTech Internship Program. Employers receive a wage match of 50% of the intern’s wages, worth up to $2,500. SciTech is free for students and small employers. At least 200 wage matches are available on a first-come, first-hire basis. Industries include tech, biotech, engineering, manufacturing, energy, aerospace, ag, and more!
Want to know more? Check out this short video to see how the program works. You'll hear directly from employers that have used the SciTech program about their experiences. To apply, go to SciTechMN.org. Questions? Contact the SciTech Program at the Minnesota Technology Association: piper@mntech.org.
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New: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Playbook
The Minnesota Chamber Foundation recently released “Diversity, equity and inclusion playbook”. This playbook details specific steps businesses can make to impact positive change, providing Minnesota businesses with a simplified and attainable approach to diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace belonging. Along with making the playbook accessible to everyone, the Minnesota Chamber is also offering additional one-on-one assistance with DEI strategy. If you would like one-on-one assistance with your business’s DEI strategy, email Whitney Harvey, Senior Director of Workforce Diversity and Inclusion, or call him at 612-618-6074.
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Grant To Help Implement Waste Reduction Strategies
Every Business Creates Waste - So Why Not Waste Wise?
Waste Wise Sustainability Specialists offer free assistance to help you identify and implement waste reduction projects. On a site visit to your business, nonprofit, or school, the specialist will look for ways to reduce waste and maximize recycling. and review your waste bill to find ways to help you save. Get started with your sustainability specialist at 651-292-3934 or kwagner@mnchamber.com.
Scott County offers a grant to help businesses implement waste reduction strategies. Funds are available to implement new or increase existing recycling-organic efforts. Grants are available up to $10,000. Some common grant funded projects include adding recycling, trash, and compost bins, installing water bottle filling stations, purchasing a dishwasher and reusable dishware for the breakroom, and purchasing compostable products. Learn more about the grant.
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Vote For Rhythm On The Rails!
The Shakopee Chamber's summer concert series, Rhythm on the Rails, has been nominated in the Best Outdoor Festival category! Please support our event, plus the many member businesses that have been nominated in various categories, by voting in the Southwest News Media's Best of the Best 2023 promotion! You can vote once per day through Sunday, February 26th.
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Home Buyer Seminar
Thursday, February 23rd
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Mana Brewing, Downtown Shakopee
Shane Hofmann - Edina Realty Mortgage and Sam Leverson - The Leverson Group are back LIVE in person for conversation around buying real estate. Whether this is your first time buying, or you've bought in the past, there's a lot of new information around the process these days! Click here for more info.
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Canterbury Park
Gates Open: 11:00 AM
Competition Starts: 1:00 PM
Purchase Tickets
Horse racing in the snow, with a twist, is back for its 5th season at Canterbury Park! A horse, most often a quarter horse, and a rider in a stock saddle run down the stretch pulling a skier through a demanding course complete with gates and jumps as they compete against the clock and another team to qualify for the finals. Winter Wiener & Corgi Dog Racing will also take place during the event. Other activities will include a marketplace with over 20 vendors, Hope Rides Kids Zone, bonfires with s'mores, Kids Snow Box, and an Ice Bar with specialty cocktails.
Take a look at this video to see all the fun that's in store for you!
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Shakopee Brewhall Bock Party
Saturday, March 25th
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
First Avenue East, Downtown Shakopee
Shakopee Brewhall and the Shakopee Chamber & Visitors Bureau are hosting Bock Party in Downtown Shakopee to celebrate beer and all the fun options that the Brewhall has to offer. Attendees will enjoy live music, beer poking, and limited-edition beer options available only for the day. There will be an outdoor vendor marketplace in conjunction with this open street event. The Brewhall is looking for a unique selection of crafters and vendors for the market. No duplicate vendors will be accepted. Limited to 20 vendors. $50 per vendor space. Register here.
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Discounted MNUFC Tickets For Chamber Members!
Take advantage of a special discount that is being offered to Shakopee Chamber members for MNUFC games at Allianz Field this season! Tickets are available while supplies last, they cannot be resold online, and all sales are final. You may purchase tickets to multiple games. Buy tickets.
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Now Playing At Chanhassen Dinner Theatres - The Prom!
You’re invited to The Prom, Broadway’s new smash hit and now a major motion picture on Netflix that’s full of sparkle and “Zazz!” A troupe of hilarious, self-absorbed and down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Tony-nominated and winner of Best Musical Score. It's a story of love, acceptance and embracing the person you were meant to be.
Get your tickets for The Prom!
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Welcome, New Members!
The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce our newest members. Help welcome them by sending an email, stopping by their business to introduce yourself, or striking up a conversation at one of our events. We strive to connect our members to one another and to the community. Click on the logos below to learn more about our new members.
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Renewing Chamber Members
Thank you to the following businesses for your ongoing support of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce. With your partnership, we can continue our mission of growing Shakopee's business community through advocacy, membership programming, and economic development.
Associated Payroll Services
Bituminous Roadways, Inc.
Brambilla's
Bravis Modern Street Food LLC
CAP Agency
CenterPoint Energy
Express Employment Professionals
Fairfield Inn & Suites
General Heating & Air Conditioning
Greystone Construction
Jurewicz Financial
KWS Seeds, LLC
Lions Tap
Menden Accounting & Tax Service
My Brothers' Keeper
O'Brien Dental Care
Posers Photography
Rahr Corporation
RIC, Inc.
River Valley YMCA
Scott County Community Development Agency
Shakopee Brewhall
Shakopee Chevrolet
Shakopee Florist
Shakopee Gravel
SouthWest Transit
The Dental Specialists
The Triple Crown Residences at Canterbury
TruStone Financial
Valleyfair Amusement Park
Vayda Orthodontics
Veteran Shredding
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Register Now For 2023 Leadership Academy
In times of certainty and times of confusion, leadership is one of the most critical factors in determining an organization's success. Leaders are developed through purposeful training and immediate application of that training content in their organization. Leadership Academy is about going deeper into leadership development. It is a customized program built on investing in leaders with a curriculum rooted in application and results. All sessions are facilitated by Scott Morrell with Rebar Leadership. Registration is now open for the 2023 program.
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Inspire: Shakopee Chamber Women's Series
The Shakopee Chamber is excited to introduce our new women's forum, a quarterly series of events designed to connect business women in a new, relevant, and purposeful way.
$45 Chamber Members I $55 Non-Members
Meaningful Connections With Shakopee's Top Women Leaders
Wednesday, March 8th
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stonebrooke Golf Club
REGISTER
A panel of top local business women will share what’s working for them, what they’ve learned along their path to success, and how all women can leverage opportunities to realize their greatest potential. In addition, you’ll get connected with other like-minded professionals who will widen your orbit and promote meaningful collaboration.
The New Brand Mosaic© For Business Growth In Any Economy
Tuesday, May 16th
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Wilds Golf Club
REGISTER
Successful brands of all sizes understand a new truth: your image in the marketplace is a composite of all the stories you tell about your employees, customers, and vendors. Learn how to create an emotionally memorable brand story that builds a loyal following and helps you stand out amongst all the noise – most notably, the faceless noise of the biggest brands.
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Ribbon Cutting
Shakopee Flats
Friday, May 12th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
REGISTER
Help celebrate the opening of Shakopee Flats, the newest apartment property in Downtown Shakopee! Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, take a tour of the property and enjoy refreshments.
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Wake Up With Shakopee
Start your day with a cup of coffee and some casual networking!
Stonebrooke Golf Club
Tuesday, April 18th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
REGISTER
Shakopee Living Magazine at Shakopee Flats
Tuesday, June 20th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
REGISTER
Katie Odeen State Farm Insurance
Tuesday, August 22nd
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
REGISTER
Star Choice Credit Union
Tuesday, October 24th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
REGISTER
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Interested in hosting a Wake Up With Shakopee event at YOUR business?
Contact Annette Belding.
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Get Your Shakopee Mug!
These beautiful Shakopee mugs were custom designed by the extremely talented Willow at Ivory & Sage! A mug is the perfect holiday gift for all your Shakopee friends and family - and don't forget to grab one for yourself, too. You can purchase your mug online, buy it at the Chamber office, or pick one up at Shakopee Brewhall or Bluff Creek Boutique (Shakopee location) during regular business hours. The cost is $23 per mug.
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Membership Referral Program
Refer a member to the Shakopee Chamber and receive a $75 credit towards your annual membership renewal. No limit! Email Annette Belding for details.
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