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PORT AUTHORITY
Port Authority Date: June 18, 2013
AGENDA ITEM: Presentation of New Dakota County
Regional Chamber President Vicki Stute
AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Deputy Director
AGENDA NO. 4.a.
ATTACHMENTS: DCRC Press Release
APPROVED BY:
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RECOMMENDATION: No Action Required
ISSUE
Starting June 1, 2013 Dakota County Regional Chamber has had a new president, Vicki Stute. She
has had extensive background in chamber activities and is a welcome addition to the staff at DCRC.
Please see attached the press release which details her experience. Staff has asked that she come to
the Port meeting to discuss what issues she may see on the horizon for the Chamber. She has also
been provided with a copy of the Port Authority's goals and been asked to comment about potential
partnering opportunities. Ms. Stute is also looking for feedback from Port Authority members.
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April 29, 2013
Contact: Michele Engdahl
DCR Chamber board chair
Telephone: 612.804.3857
Email: Michele.engdahl @thomsonreuters.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dakota County Regional Chamber Announces Vicki Stute as New President
Eagan, Minn - The Dakota County Regional (DCR) Chamber of Commerce has named Vicki Stute as the
organization's new president, where she will begin June 1.
According to DCR Chamber Board Chair Michele Engdahl, Stute is highly respected by her peers and has
a reputation of getting things done. "Vicki is seen as an industry pro, with an extensive chamber of
commerce and association management background in Minnesota, most recently as president of the
Angel Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps adults with cancer and their families," Engdahl
said. "Vicki is well -known in the Minnesota chamber community and is often looked to for her strong
leadership."
In her chamber experience, Stute served as executive vice president /chief financial officer and as interim
president for the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce from 1997 to 2007 where she helped grow the
organization to become the largest local and regional chamber in Minnesota. Prior to that, she held a
number of leadership positions at the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce between 1991 and 1997,
including as executive vice president and interim president. Stute was president /CEO at the Red Wing
Area Chamber of Commerce from 1994 to 1996, and began her career as a staff member at the South St.
Paul /Inver Grove Heights Chamber of Commerce (renamed the River Heights Chamber of Commerce).
"I'm very excited to be with the DCR Chamber," said Stute. "The organization has been left in a great
position, and I look forward to continuing the tradition of excellence with the staff, board and all
members."
A lifelong resident of Dakota County, Stute has been a member of the Rotary Club International (Eagan,
Minneapolis, Red Wing). She has sat on numerous statewide boards including the Minnesota Chamber
of Commerce Executives. Stute will replace longtime president Ruthe Batulis, who announced her
resignation in January after nine years of service.
About the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce:
The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce is a regional chamber serving the communities of
Eagan, Farmington, Hampton, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, Sunfish Lake and West
St. Paul, and the townships of Castle Rock, Empire, and Eureka. The chamber has four business councils
that are comprised of chamber members located in a specific geographical area and provide a channel
for members to be involved in networking, discussing issues and implementing special projects and
events for the benefit of the area being served. The DCR Chamber is committed to building a stronger
business community in all of Dakota County. DCR Chamber is a business organization that unites and
energizes the business community to improve members' success by providing networking opportunities,
supporting educational opportunities, encouraging business & community development, and shaping
public policy. For more information on the chamber, visit www.dcrchamber.com or call 651.452.9872.