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Chamber News

Metro Business After Hours - Wednesday, Sept. 22 - 3:00pm-7pm, Minnesota State Fairgrounds (Progress Center) 1265 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul.

his high-energy after hours business expo is designed for companies of all sizes in all industries.
With hundreds of key business and community leaders from across the Twin Cities present, you won't want to miss this valuable opportunity to build new leads, customers, and sales!

This year, exhibitors will select their level of investment which determines which area of the
Progress Center their booth will be. Exhibiting will enable you to reach new customers through face-to-face interactions while showcasing your business to hundreds of professionals in just one day!

Click Here to Download Booth Registration Form.

This event is FREE to attend. Mintahoe Catering and Events will provide complimentary hors d'ouerves and a cash bar. Be sure to register online to have your name entered to win exciting door prizes!!

Click Here to register online. **User name and password required for DCR Chamber Members.

Government Affairs

Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, Wednesday, Sept. 8 - 5:30pm-8:00pm, St. Joseph's Hospital, 45 West 10th Street, Saint Paul

The DCR Chamber, and its partners, invites you to join other business leaders from throughout the metro area on Wednesday, September 8 to hear the Gubernatorial Candidates as they give their perspective on health care policy. This is a great opportunity to make sure, when you cast your vote for Governor, you are properly educated on how each candidate's stance and plan for dealing with this extremely important issue; one that could have a significant impact on you, your family, and your business. This event is Free to attend but an RSVP is requested. Click here for event flyer and registration information.

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Government Affairs Committee Meeting- Fri., Sept. 10 - 7:30am-8:30am, DCR Chamber Office, Eagan
Join us for the September Government Affairs meeting featuring Phil Stalboerger, Vice President, Policy & Legislative Affairs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. The topic will be healthcare reform. Don't miss this opportunity to further educate yourself on this important and ever changing topic, that already has or will likely impact you, your family, and/or your business. Please RSVP to Ruthe at rbatulis@dcrchamber.com.

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Candidate Forums

Tune in to channels NDC4 or Town Square TV Channel 14 to view candidates discuss their priorities and plans and why they deserve your vote this election cycle.  These forums will be live, call in shows during the following dates and times...

Monday, Sept. 13 - 7:00pm-8:00pm MN house Districts 39A, 39B, and 57A Legislative Candidate

Forum

Monday, Sept. 13 - 8:30pm-9:30pm MN Senate District 39 and 57 Candidate Forum

Thursday, Sept. 16  - 7:00pm-8:00pm Mendota Heights Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum

Thursday, Sept. 16 - 8:30pm-9:30pm West St. Paul Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum

The DCR Chamber strives to provide opportunities for our members to learn more about the candidates in local and state races, in order to make informed voting decisions.  We also think it is imperative that those representing us, or vying to represent us, hear what business leaders and citizens need from them. 

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Visual To Show Complexity of Health Care Reform

At the South of the River Chamber Breakfast with Congressman Kline, last week he showed a visual view of the “Baffling Flow Chart” developed by Congressman Kevin Brady. The chart shows a detailed flow of the complexity of health care reform.
The chart identifies at least 31 new federal programs, agencies, commissions and mandates that accompany the unprecedented government takeover of health care in America. To view the chart click here.

Thrivent Financial - Dakota Valley Associates
350 West Burnsville Parkway, Suite 150, Burnsville
952.277.2615
Contact: Bob Ward
Financial Planning

Eagan

Coffee Break - Thursday, Sept. 9 - 8:30am-9:30am, American Cancer Society, 2520 Pilot Knob Road, Suite 150,Mendota Heights
Start your morning off with a fresh cup of coffee, business cards, and a visit to The American Cancer Society. This event is being co-hosted by GR Promotions and The American Cancer Society. The Coffee Break is a great opportunity to meet business leaders from around the Dakota County area. This will also be great chance to learn more about local promotional products company, GR Promotions, as well as, The American Cancer Society.

Farmington

Farmington Breakfast - Celts Pub of Farmington
The August breakfast meeting featured Kathleen Vitalis, Executive Director, Minnesota Council for Veterans (MACV).  Kathleen talked about how MACV strives to homeless veteran and those in crisis with services to "fill the gaps" that the VA does not focus on.  This includes such things as housing, job and legal assistance.  This non-profit is very unique in the fact that it is implemented statewide and therefore is able to leverage federal resources to help in its mission.  To learn more about this organization, the impact and challenges returning veterans face, and what that means to the local business community visit www.mac-v.org. 

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Anchor Bank, Farmington Business After Hours and Customer Appreciation - Thurs., Sept. 16 - 5:00pm-7:00pm, 324 Oak Street, Farmington

It's time again for the Anchor Bank - Farmington, Business After Hours and Customer Appreciation event. This annual get together is an opportunity to network with fellow business leaders, as well as community members, in a casual, relaxed environment. If you don't get to Farmington much this is a great opportunity to experience for yourself the great downtown area and see what this vibrant community is all about.

Rosemount

Rosemount Area Business Council Meeting- Wednesday, Sept. 8 - 7:30-8:30am, Paul Eggen - State Farm Insurance, 14450 South Robert Trail, Suite 204, Rosemount
Join us for the September Rosemount Area Business Council meeting. This month's meeting will focus on planning for future initiatives, report from member business visits, and discussion surrounding buy local programs. Please RSVP for this meeting to Ruthe Batulis.

West St. Paul

The Buzz - Thursday, Sept. 2 7:30am-8:30am, Gateway Bank, 745 Market Street, Mendota Heights

****Please note location change for September

Join us for the September Buzz. This month the Buzz will be an hour long, pure networking event and will actually be hosted by and held at Gateway Bank. Bring plenty of business cards and enjoy a cup of coffee to get your day going at the BUZZ!

***Due to member requests for hosting opportunities, during the months of September, December, and April we will be be departing from the typical Buzz format of half networking and half presentation and location at the Workforce Center. Instead, during these three months the Buzz will be an hour long, pure networking event hosted at a member location.

The Buzz will continue with it's regular format and location in October.