Membership Benefits

Networking & Events

  • Over 100 networking opportunities per year!
  • Monthly events held in all 4 major markets - Eagan, Farmington, Mendota Heights/West St Paul & Rosemount
  • Monthly Coffee Breaks and AM Connections hosted by member businesses
  • Annual Golf Classic
  • ChamberNet- Lead sharing group
  • Year-round referrals
  • Annual Business Excellence Awards
  • Annual meeting
  • Bi-monthly New Member Orientation meetings
  • County-Wide Trade Show and Expo Opportunities
  • Accelerate Business Today - Unique partnership with 4 other Chamberes to expand your networking

Government Advocacy

  • Connection to State, County and City Officials
  • Area Business Councils affect local policy
  • Government Affairs Committee with programming featuring policymakers, experts and legislative leaders
  • Semi-annual Eggs & Issues breakfasts during legislative session
  • Bi-weekly legislative conference calls during legislative session
  • Access and Influence through the DCR PAC

Marketing & Advertising

  • Bi-monthly MailPak and Newsletter to over 1,000 business contacts
  • Free mailing labels for members
  • Monthly event sponsorship opportunities
  • Listing in Chamber Directory - 1,500 printed annually
  • Display brochures on Chamber info rack
  • Member-to-member news
  • Ground-breaking and Ribbon Cuttings

New Online Enhancements

  • Enhanced website listing including pictures and priority placement
  • Logo and Banner advertising
  • Job Posting pagest to reach professional audience
  • Community Calendar to promote your events
  • Hot Deals page to post member to member discounts

Professional Development

  • Participation in one of 4 Area Business Councils
  • Quarterly Small Business Learning Seminars with informative speakers
  • Dakota County Leadership Academy
  • Committee & Board Leadership Opportunities

Office Services

  • Fully functional member cubes at Chamber office
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • VOIP Phone Lines
  • Copier and printing capabilities
  • Conference room available for member use
  • Free Notary Service
  • Area Map Available
  • Certificate of Origin Services available for members

Information Resource Center

  • Bi-monthly newsletter
  • Weekly Update
  • Legislative Update
  • Business Directory Online
  • Community Directory and Buyers Guide

Business Counseling & Mentoring

  • Entrepreneurial training program
  • Business Executive Roundtables
  • Support and mentorship from fellow members

Human Resources

  • Employee relations seminars
  • Smart Business seminars including HR topics

Discounts

  • Hot Deals page to post member to member discounts

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