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Upcoming August Chamber Events
Wake Up With Shakopee & Katie Odeen State Farm Insurance
Tuesday, August 22nd
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Ribbon Cutting At Mi Casita Pantry
Tuesday, August 29th
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Chamber Welcomes New Teachers To Shakopee | |
Shakopee Chamber members helped welcome over 50 new teachers to Shakopee Public Schools today! Hosanna Church hosted a luncheon for the new teachers to get to know our business leaders and start making connections within the community. At the luncheon, the Shakopee Chamber presented a check to Shakopee Public Schools representing the generous donations chamber members made to help teachers purchase school supplies for their classrooms. | |
Shakopee Foundation Updates | |
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Through the HEART Initiative with the Shakopee Foundation, and in partnership with HEART Ministries, four scholarships were awarded to students at Shakopee Public Schools during week 7 at Rhythm on the Rails.
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The Shakopee Foundation was honored to present a donation to Shakopee Public Schools for the Big Ideas USA VR work training stations as part of the 2023 Student Career Expo taking place on November 3rd.
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Click here to learn more about the Shakopee Foundation. | |
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2023 Sales Tax Law Changes
The 2023 legislative session resulted in a number of changes to Minnesota's tax code. The Minnesota Sales and Use Tax Business Guide has been updated to reflect recent law changes.
The MN Department of Revenue's Appeals, Legal Services, and Disclosure Division publishes legislative bulletins to summarize many important Minnesota law changes after each year's legislative session. Click here to review the 2023 Legislative Bulletins.
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Registration Now Open For Annual Manufacturers' Summit
Join leading manufacturers and business leaders to dig into issues and opportunities facing this key sector of our economy. This year's event will showcase Polaris's CEO, Michael Speetzen, who leads the innovative Minnesota-based global leader in powersports. The summit will also feature two sessions, the first on navigating a new workplace landscape after a tumultuous legislative session and the second focused on the benefits of investing in automation. REGISTER
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Solutions Needed For Metro’s Waste Management Challenges
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) believes we need both short- and long-term solutions to the metro’s waste management challenges. To guide this work, their agency released a draft version of the Metropolitan Solid Waste Policy Plan 2022–2042. This plan will guide how waste is managed in the seven-county metro area for the next 20 years. They are asking for public input to help shape their plan: Click here to read the draft, click here to provide feedback.
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In Case You Missed It
The Fast-Track Business Challenge is a competition among Scott County community members, entrepreneurs, professionals, and students to launch breakthrough inventions and business ideas to win critical resources and move their concept to the next level. Applications are due August 31st - apply now!
Register now for the CEO Next Business Institute, a program designed to help foster growth of seasoned businesses through strategic research, facilitated CEO discussions of relevant issues, and interest forums. Find out more.
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Mi C.A.S.A. MN Announce Receiving Formal 501(c)(3) Designation
Mi C.A.S.A. MN (formerly known as Esperanza) is excited to announce receiving our formal 501(c)(3) designation in January 2023. The new name reflects our organization's continued dedication to establishing a powerful and dynamic Latino-led entity that provides invaluable cultural and linguistic services to promote social and economic equality for not only our beloved Latino community but also all underserved communities. The C.A.S.A. in Mi C.A.S.A. stands for "Comunidad, Apoyo, Solidaridad y Amistad” or “Community, Support, Solidarity, and Friendship” in English. Mi C.A.S.A.’s goals are to increase and promote healthy lifestyles through mental health awareness, healthy eating, and active living in an environment that promotes inclusion and racial equity while raising leaders from within the community to continue and expand the mission. Click here to read the press release in its entirety.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Open House
Thursday, September 21st
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4550 12th Avenue East, Shakopee
Please come and join us to celebrate the amazing new look of our hotel! Check out the photo below to get a sneak peek of what we will be showcasing on September 21st. There will be food, drinks, and a grand prize of a 50" LG LCD television along with other prizes to be given away during the celebration.
Please email Colin Klipfel, Director of Sales, to RSVP.
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As approved during the Shakopee Public Schools Board Meeting on April 24, 2023, Shakopee West Middle School’s swimming & diving complex will be named the Kathy Carlson Aquatic Center after the former Shakopee High School Swim & Dive Coach and community member. A ribbon cutting will be held at West Middle School on September 21, 2023 during a Girls Swim & Dive Meet at 5:45pm. The event is free and open to the public. Click for additional information. | |
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Inspire: Shakopee Chamber Women’s Series
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Tuesday, September 19th
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$45 Members, $55 Non-Members
The state of Minnesota is growing increasingly diverse and research shows that organizations that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace outperform those that do not. Hear from the Minnesota Chamber’s Senior Director of Workforce Diversity and Inclusion, Whitney Harvey, on what can be done to create workplaces that value and acknowledge diversity in its multiple dimensions and create a culture of workplace belonging.
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Wake Up With Shakopee
Star Choice Credit Union
Tuesday, October 24th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Enjoy a coffee and some casual networking.
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Student Career Expo
Shakopee High School Field House
Friday, November 3rd
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$150 Business Exhibitor Fee
This annual event is aimed at high school students exploring career possibilities and provides an opportunity for employers/partners and students to discuss future internship and career/job openings. Consider signing up to be a business exhibitor.
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Get Your Dining Out Shakopee Passport | |
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The Dining Out Shakopee Passport, an incredible collaboration between the Shakopee Chamber & Visitors Bureau and 18 amazing Shakopee area restaurants, is full of delicious discounts and deals. The Passport is good through 6/30/24 and is just $20 plus tax. Click here for all the details and to purchase your Passport!
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The Perfect Gift For Everyone Who Loves Shakopee | |
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This beautiful Shakopee mug is the perfect gift for all your Shakopee friends and family - and don't forget to grab one for yourself, too. The cost is $22 per mug. You can purchase your mug online, buy it at the Chamber office, or pick one up at Bluff Creek Boutique (Shakopee location).
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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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Summer Hours
Effective through Labor Day, the Shakopee Chamber & Visitors Bureau will be open only until noon on Fridays.
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