MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER
Pat MulQueeny President
The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer this Community Resource Guide and Member Directory . The Eden Prairie Chamber ’ s mission is , “ Leaders for community prosperity . Advocates for business .” Our organization represents over 300 area businesses and over 34,000 area employees that support our city .
New resident , visitor to Eden Prairie , or businessperson looking for more information on Eden Prairie ? This publication displays why Eden Prairie is consistently listed as a “ top place to live ” in the nation and has received prestigious accolades for its schools and business community . In this publication , you will find information on area schools , entertainment , places to shop , dine and so much more .
Shop local ! We have an amazing shopping mall , the Eden Prairie Center , that fits the needs of all visitors each year . One of our top draws is SCHEELS , the 254,000 square foot store that draws shoppers from across the Twin Cities and beyond . In addition , Eden Prairie has numerous shopping options located throughout the city , a wide variety of restaurants , entertainment , a distillery and brewery . Eden Prairie also offers a local bus service through Southwest Transit-- with a direct line to the Minnesota Twins Stadium , Target Center , US Bank Stadium and downtown Minneapolis . Additionally , Southwest LRT is scheduled to open in the years ahead .
At the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce , our focus is to help our businesses grow and prosper through numerous value-added programs , member-specific services , workforce initiatives and talent pipeline , public policy , networking , and young professional development-- Including hosting the premiere young professionals event In the metro ; the Twin Cities Young Professionals ( TCYP ) Summit , annually . We continue to provide resources and opportunities for entrepreneurs , most recently hosting the Entrepreneurs Bootcamp event , a full day conference of business-essential workshops for everything an entrepreneur needs in their day to day toolkit . In addition , the chamber has partnered with the city of Eden Prairie and Eden Prairie Schools on an entrepreneur space at Eden Prairie High School , bridging partnerships between students and our businesses . In 2023 , we kicked off the first-annual Burger Battle , sponsored by First Western Bank and Trust - a mouthwatering competition where local restaurants compete for notoriety of “ Best Burger ” In Eden Prairie . Exciting developments are unfolding in Eden Prairie , and we warmly invite everyone to get involved !
When you join the chamber , you are supporting the work and initiatives of our organization to build a prosperous business economy for Eden Prairie . From developing local talent , to maximizing leads , to connecting with local leaders , giving back to your community , and securing the prosperity of your business . For more information and how to be involved , visit our website at www . epchamber . org .
The Eden Prairie Chamber has been serving the community for over 50 years . We work hard to build and maintain a tight-knit and successful business community . We are proud of the work we have accomplished and continue to seek opportunities that will take Eden Prairie businesses to new heights . Thank you for being a part of Eden Prairie – an amazing place to live , work and play !
Pat MulQueeny , President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Anne Byrne
Byrne Law Office , LLC
Ruth Gardner
2024 Chair of the Board C . H . Robinson
Rick Getschow
City of Eden Prairie
Jason Heintz
2022 Chair of the Board SCHEELS
John Lee
Eden Prairie Lifestyle Magazine
Nancy Litwin
Eden Prairie Center
Zach Nohre
Treasurer
Nohre Certified Public Accountants
Troy Noor
2023 Chair of the Board Boulevard Wealth Management
Nicholas Rahrich
Magnifi Financial Credit Union
Elizabeth Schmidt
Fat Pants Brewing Co .
Brandon Schuler
Republic Services
Karen Spaeth
Starkey
Dr . Josh Swanson
Eden Prairie Independent School District 272
Mouli Venkatesan
Optum
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