Committees

As an active, problem solving organization, the strength of the Chamber lies in its membership, small businesses, large corporations, home-based businesses, and professional men and women, working together to enhance the business climate  in Shakopee.

Whatever your interest or talent, there's sure to be a committee that suits you!
 
Ambassadors
Chair: Michele Dahl, Canterbury Park
Ambassadors are responsible for promoting a professional atmosphere in which to establish business contacts. Committee members serve as greeters at Chamber functions, welcome new members to the Chamber and encourage member participation through phone calls and personal contacts. They help introduce new members to Chamber activities by serving as "buddies" during a new member's first year. 

GROW MN! Economic Development / Business Retention
Chair: Kevin Wetherille, Jaspers, Moriarty, & Walberg PA

Grow Minnesota! is Minnesota's first purely private sector, statewide business retention and expansion program. Its primary goal is to strengthen and grow Minnesota's economy

This committee Communicates regularly with Shakopee businesses and encourages them to grow here. We do this by conducting regular retention activities, including CEO-to-CEO visits and surveys. Company visits often reveal a need for assistance with business expansion, local or state government or the company’s general operations, and Grow Minnesota! representatives either provide that assistance directly or refer the company to the appropriate public or private sector organization. Visits are also used as an opportunity to collect feedback on public policy issues which is used to shape the local and state chamber’s public policy agendas.

Public Policy
Chair: Tom Frazier, Shakopee Chevrolet

The mission of this group is to be a proactive voice on public policy issues that impact our members, to facilitate communication, to inform Chamber membership and to make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding adopting a position or taking action on those issues. 

ShakopeeConnect  (Formerly Shakopee Young Professionals Group)
Chair: Michael Morris, St. Francis Regional Medical Center

Mission: Engage and recruit emerging leaders who live, work and play in the Shakopee area with a desire to be more involved, give back and grow professionally.

Who we are: A dynamic group of young professionals striving to be more connected to the Shakopee community. We are entrepreneurs, managers and aspiring leaders from a wide cross-section of careers and industries.

What we do: Every month we offer educational, social or philanthropic opportunities that motivate us to grow in our professional and personal lives and prepare us to be Shakopee’s leaders of the future.

Our goals are to: 1) develop and recruit leaders; 2) contribute to our community; and 3) engage with others.

BLT (Big-Wig Lunch Talks)

Learn from leaders and successful business people who have walked in our shoes to discover what it takes to advance our professional careers.

Socials

Meet other young, energetic professionals by exploring what this city has to offer.

Philanthropic

Use our time and talents to give back to the community through volunteer activities that benefit the people and organizations that call Shakopee home. 

Please contact the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce if you’re interested in attending any of our Shakopee Connect events or visit their webpage for more information.

Golf Tournament
Chair: Mark Spanton, Centerpoint Energy
This Committee works hand-in-hand with Chamber staff to plan, organize and promote the annual golf tournament. Duties include, but are not limited to: foursome recruitment, sponsor solicitation, event marketing, acquiring raffle and auction items, permits, and volunteer recruitment and coordination.

Career Exploration Fair
Chair: Paulette Rislund, Shakopee Schools

This Committee works hand-in-hand with Chamber staff to plan, organize and promote the Career Exploration for local student’s grades 8-12 and their parents. Duties include, but are not limited to: vendor recruitment and coordination, sponsor solicitation, event marketing, equipment, entertainment, and volunteer recruitment and coordination.

Women’s Wellness Event Committee
Chair:  Margaret Johnson, M & I Bank

This Committee works closely with Chamber staff to plan, organize and promote our Women’s Wellness Event. Duties include, but are not limited to: attendee recruitment, sponsor solicitation, event marketing, and volunteer recruitment and coordination.