LAKEVILLE COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024
Chamber connects with community
The Lakeville Chamber of Commerce and Visit Lakeville , the Lakeville Convention & Visitors Bureau , bring people together with the purpose to help businesses thrive in the community . Celebrating its 76th year in 2024 , the chamber continues to serve as an advocate , resource and leader for its members and the business community .
It does this by providing members opportunities for networking , marketing and promotions , education and professional growth and workforce development by connecting local job seekers with openings through LakevilleWorks . org The chamber ’ s ongoing relationship with the city , schools , local and state officials allows it to advocate for businesses , as elected leaders are making decisions that affect the business community .
The Lakeville Chamber has grown to be the largest chamber in Dakota County and one of the top 10 chambers in the state , representing over 540 area businesses . It connects them to each other , customers and potential new employees throughout the year in many ways .
Networking events include the chamber ’ s Patio Power Hour After Hours , Good Morning Lakeville series , Lunch Mobs , and a handful of content driven luncheons , including State of the Business Community , State of the Schools , and the annual Give Back Luncheon . Signature events , like the Annual Dinner , Fall Gala and Golf Classic , give businesses an opportunity to market their brand , and meet key individuals in the business community . All events come with
sponsorship opportunities that include various levels of marketing and engagement . The Women ’ s Symposium is a half-day of fun , development , shopping and networking - it also includes recognition for the Business Woman of the Year , celebrating a woman who has made a significant contribution in the community .
The Chamber also helps the business community meet and connect with local residents . Landscape , Home & Consumer Showcase is one of the most visible local marketing efforts the chamber offers , with over 100 vendors and a couple thousand attendees each March . The Area Guide and Member Directory provides a valuable resource of trusted businesses and an at-one ’ s-fingertips resource to residents and businesses in both print and online . The New Resident Mailing , reaching about 2,000 households per year , goes out once per quarter and is filled with fliers and information to help welcome new families to the city . The Chamber Connection magazine is mailed to every registered business in the 55044 zip code and offers members an opportunity for business to business marketing .
The Chamber and city partner together to celebrate business success through ribbon-cuttings for new businesses and owners or groundbreakings for a new site or an expansion .
More information is at lakevillechamber . org 19950 Dodd Boulevard , Suite 101 , Lakeville , MN 55044 ; 952-469-2020 ; or info @ lakevillechambercvb . org .
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