Dakota County Regional Chamber Charitable Foundation

Purpose of the Foundation

The Foundation serves as a venue for chamber members and others to get

involved in the community through initiatives based on business interests, including leadership development, workforce education, and business resource development. The Foundation also serves as a supporting pillar of the benefits of the community and its educational system. Partnerships with other organizations with similar values and missions, such as the Eagan Foundation and with local Business & Education Partnerships are an essential aspect of the Foundation.

Mission

Fostering a healthy business environment by supporting education, leadership development and business resource initiatives in our community through the Chamber's Charitable Foundation.

Initiatives

Scholarships

To ensure our local students are "career-ready" as they transition to post-secondary education, the Dakota County Regional Chamber Charitable Foundation provides annual scholarship opportunities to high school seniors within the School Districts of 191, 192, 196 and 197.

Proceeds from the Chamber’s signature events fund the foundation's scholarship program.

Dakota County Regional Chamber Charitable Foundation - MN Dual Scholarship

The State of Minnesota approved the first ever Foundation’s request for $76,000 for training for up to forty phlebotomists (blood draw professionals) working with health care members within the Dakota County Region, all training is through the Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) accredited health curriculum. Read press release.

Four Wins Scholarship Program

The Chamber Foundation awards $2,000 scholarships focused in the areas of nursing, Class A Commercial Driver's Licenses, and law degree enforcement degrees. The scholarship program provides Four Wins: