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Home My WebLink About4.a. Presentation by Vicki Stute, Dakota County Regional Chamber Executive Director 4 ROSEN4OUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PORT AUTHORITY Port Authority Meeting Date: February 18, 2014 AGENDA ITEM: Presentation by Vicki Stute, Dakota AGENDA SECTION: County Regional Chamber Executive New Business Director PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Deputy Director AGENDA NO. 4.a. ATTACHMENTS: Presentation APPROVED BY: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information and Discussion. ISSUE Under the heading of communication, marketing and regional cooperation, there is an adopted goal to continue collaborations with the Dakota County Regional Chamber. Some time ago Vicki Stute attended a Port Authority meeting and indicated that the Chamber Board would be soon conducting a goal setting activity and that she could update the Port members after that event. Ms. Stute will be in attendance at Tuesday's meeting to discuss the direction of the Chamber Board. Please review the Chamber's new website (http://ivww.dcrchamber.com/) as well as the handouts prior to the meeting to prepare for the upcoming discussion. RECOMMENDATION Information and Discussion. dakota county , A M B E R 0 C O 'C M E ' _ State of the Chamber Rosemount Port Authority February 18, 2014 . k Committed business . . . . For YLn • • V � s � on Statement To be recognized as the premier regional Chamber of Commerce addressing business community needs. dakota county t rent Mission to e Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce unites the business community to improve members' success through. Advocating public policy Providing networking and professional development opportunities Encouraging economic development dakota county Who We Are 500+ Members 4000 • 50106 founded . • more than 60 years ago _ itat FT $400,000 Annual Budget if • • Aik • fro,' s Governed by Board of 22 Three Full-time Professional Staff - One Part-Time 100 Active Volunteers - Committees & Task Forces More than 3,000 people attended nearly 200 events during 2012-13 11111111111111111E7 Who We Are Accountants and CPA R 9 Advertising and Media MEM 37 Agriculture.Fishing and Forestry I 2 Apartment or Condominium Management I 4 Arts Culture and Entertainment 11111= 30 Automotive and Marine IIIIIIII 20 Business and Professional Services 129 Computers and Telecommunications 63 Construction Equipment and Contractors 8 Family Community and Civic OrganIzat ons MOM 29 Finance and Insurance 77 Government,Education and Individuals IMMO 32 Health Care 55 Home and Gaqien 16 Industrial Supplies and Services I 2 Legal NM. 30 Lodging and Travel 16 Manufacturing Production and Whoiesale MIME 26 Personal Services and Care III 15 Pets and Veterinary 1 Public Utilities and Environment 12 Real Estate,Moving and Storage 111111111 25 Restaurants.Food and Beverages 111111111111111111 37 Shopping and Specialty Retail 11111 13 Sports and Recreation$ 6 Transportation 27 University of Minnesota 1 0 129 '1111.1111.11111111111111 " Who We Are • Mendota Heights West St. Paul ■ Farmington Rosemount At-Large Eagan 6% 6% 7% liplop, 27% Communities We Serve o Eagan o Hampton Township o Farmington o Empire Township o Lilydale o Eureka Township o Mendota o Castle Rock Township o Mendota Heights o Rosemount o Sunfish Lake o West St. Paul 11111___111111 ....... Affiliate Organizations o DCR Chamber Charitable Foundation o Education-Focused 411110011111ro: o Student Scholarships scp0‘2,-"9 o DCR Chamber Leadership Fund —111111111:111.1—_,__li 1 r 1 1lAstritA MONTI INASMINGTO%couwre o 501 C4 ...........___ ....... .....-... -:-...,...-.-.:„..-....„...... .- - Cr o Political Action . ..........„........ ........ _.. ................... o Endorsements .....,.....-. ... .... o Candidate Recruitment . ........„................,... ...„......:.: , q - 1 Busmen lomat . • i Top 25 LIST ..........,7,,,,,,,4:,...a:m.N Chambers of Commerce rce, art or r 1•Inopril.1.01.1.a.INF. ...ism ...... Me.we.*dam 0 comma..111,*we MIN*al*/Imams °.° "... ......."..°'. ....... .10■PI so*w.,..... ". ..............• ......°..... ...... MEMBERS ....,, ,....., --...4. ..... IN■ . ..,,.....-`'...'........<5. .....C DCR Chamber is ,.......0 ...... ....., ....... s . . ' r.Inc ranked #9 on — - _X. C,,00.000, t 04 000 Pet bp, not,rns,..,..3, PPP P,PP.P. 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Business Plan o Public Affairs Overall Goal: To be the leading public policy advocate for businesses in Dakota County; to be a strategic partner in initiatives that improve the business climate; and to provide valued services to our members, thereby promoting economic growth. o Networking and Professional Development Overall Goal: Develop, implement and evaluate programs that provide members with opportunities to Network and promote their businesses, as well as provide professional development and education opportunities. Business Plan o Economic Development Overall Goal: Engage in a variety of local and regional initiatives to enhance the economic vitality of our members through workforce development and business retention efforts. o Member Services Overall Goal - To provide for the membership growth and development needs of the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce in order to ensure a financial base of support for the Chamber resulting in increased membership revenue. Develop and execute comprehensive, long-term member retention programs designed to support and retain our growing membership base. Business Plan o Communications and Marketing Overall Goal: Communicate and promote the positive impact and overall value (ROI) of the DCR Chamber within the local communities and Dakota County region. o Administrative Overall Goal: To provide for the organizational needs of the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce; assure the broad base of financial support necessary to carry out the programs and services offered to our membership; and ensure the long term stability of the Chamber. Strategic Plan o Spring 2014 o Strategic Plan Task Force o Key Stakeholders o Focus Groups and Input o Best Practices o Data o Result: a Multi-year, long-term Strategic Plan Public Policy Advocacy o Government Affairs Committee Serves the interests of the regional business community by facilitating member communication with state and local officials. o Business Councils Areas include: Eagan, Rosemount, Farmington,West Saint Paul/Mendota Heights Business councils are comprised of chamber members located in a specific geographical area and provide a platform of discussion on local issues impacting area businesses. Special projects and events for the benefit of the area being served may also be developed and implemented. o Legislative Breakfasts o Candidate Forums ' • o Issue Coalitions - Robert Street Corridor, B2B Taxes, Object Code Reporting Public Policy Advocacy o Local Issues o Sign Ordinance - Commercial Real Estate - West St. Paul o Dynamic Sign Ordinance - Eagan and Farmington o Business Access Issues o Specific business development projects o Robert Street Corridor Issue - Mode and Improvements - Local vs. Regional Issue o Senior Housing Development - Rosemount o Rosemount Business Council — February 25, 2014 Public Polic y Advocacy a State Legislative Priorities o Repeal B2B Taxes o Storage & Warehousing t o Telecommunications At- o Business Equipment 0 hi o Minimum Wage o Transportation o Environmental Regulations o Education and Workforce o Object Code Reporting Public Polic y Advocacy o Federal Issues o Immigration Reform o Trade o Health Care o Partnerships r 1, 1 a MN Chambers Federation , o Dakota County Chambers o Local/County Government o Minnesota Chamber of Commerce o U.S. Chamber of Commerce o MN Jobs Coalition o Jobs for Minnesotans IIII___Ell Networking And 1 1 Professional Development o Coffee Breaks - Morning networking events hosted by local businesses - four per month o Why Not Wednesdays - Afterhours networking * F hosted by area businesses o ChamberNets - Lead sharing groups - Exclusive non-competing industries o Speed Networking - First steps to building a business relationship Networking And Professional Development o Breakfast with Champions - Monthly educational seminars for business owners and employees o Business Owners Roundtable - Monthly exchange for area business owners o South Metro Young Professionals - In partnership with the Burnsville Chamber , a year-long series of monthly programs designed to network, educate and engage young leaders within the community. OUTH UN G METRO YO '' PROFESSIONALS • Women's Circle - coming soon.... Networking And Professional Development Special Events the — — o WornEn's Conference E o March 13, 2014 - conference o Annual Meeting and Volunteer Celebration o Business Excellence Awards o Annual Golf Classic •� Networking and Professional Development Advertising Opportunities dak tacounty 000 @" o Member Page on the Website - o Hot Deals o Job Postings 111 ' o Social Media Sites p.cn.g E.e + Welcome to PaM ola County Negcna Linked iLj„ fxebo hamber of Commerce o Weekly Update 0 Directory & Map Advertising o Member Mailing Lists o Special Event Sponsorships Ty o Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings y k Encouraging Economic Development Workforce Development 4 I It Q . ;,..1 it 16,.. o Local School Districts i Ard. . .' o Career-ready Students ` "_ o Soft Skills A••.. - o Business Education Partnership - District 196 o Regional "Ships" Resource - Exploratory Partnership o Workforce Investment Board o Talent Recruitment and Retention Encouraging Economic Development Business Retention / o Grow Minnesota - Local -, / I i ro p g business retention ram through statewide coalition o Special Issue Coalitions o Community Development Partnerships o Business Input - Business Councils o Open To Business - Referrals o Local Marketing Plans - Economic Growth o Business Information and Resources Rosemount Chamber Events Coffee Breaks - First Tuesday of each month from 8 to 9 a.m. Rosemount Business Council - Tuesday, February 25, 11 :30 a.m., Senior Housing Development to x it Miln .. 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