BUSINESS & EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS
Suds for Scholars
The annual Suds for Scholars fundraiser is a night of beer and wine tasting , delicious savory appetizers , raffle prizes , best brewer voting , and of course raising money for our scholarship and grant programs . Our sponsors help to cover our hard costs , so 100 % of single ticket and raffle donations are able to go towards these two programs each year . Suds for Scholars is the last Thursday in April and is open to the public for adults 21 and older .
High School Scholarships
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THIS WORK
Scholarships are awarded annually to Lakeville graduating high school seniors to continue their education , strengthen workforce readiness , and hone leadership skills . Eligibility includes those attending two- and fouryear colleges , as well as industry specific certification programs for current and future in-demand careers .
Impact Grants
Grants are awarded to schools and organizations that support innovative , student-based programs , that encourage workforce readiness , in-demand career exploration , and STEM career exposure . Priority will be given to programs that have the ability to be replicated and sustained .
Member Scholarships
Chamber member employees pursuing continuing education that will benefit their current employer may apply for a scholarship .
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CHAMBER FOUNDATION
The Lakeville Area Chamber Foundation , a 501 ( c ) 3 charitable organization , is led by a volunteer Board of Directors , comprised of Chamber members .
Our mission is to support education , career exploration , and workforce development for current and future in-demand careers in the Lakeville area through scholarships and grants . By December of 2023 , we will have awarded $ 42,000 in grants and scholarships .
You can support the Foundation ’ s work through :
• Monetary donation at LakevilleChamber . org / Foundation
• $ 26 donation with Chamber membership renewal
• Sponsorship or ticket purchase for Suds for Scholars
• Purchase tickets at the Bowling for Education tournament raffle
• Donate raffle item ( s ) to be auctioned during year
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeff Larson , President , Chamber Member Steve Lorenz , Treasurer , LPL Financial Mary Mittlestaedt , Secretary , Country Cabinets Bob Curtis , Bob Curtis Agency Farmers Insurance Luke Hellier , City of Lakeville , Mayor Krista Jech , Lakeville Chamber of Commerce Scot Kretzschmar , Thrivent Financial Jennifer Nightingale , Christian Brothers Automotive Mel Simon , Styer Transportation Julie Walton , The Fountains at Hosanna
Suds for Scholars : Beer tasting & fundraising !
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