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Gravel Mine Development Update: Construction Has Begun on Orchard Place

Gravel Mine Development Update: Construction Has Begun on Orchard Place

Construction has begun on a new development called “Orchard Place” in the gravel mine that is located just west of Target on Pilot Knob. Pulte homes is constructing 101 units and the commercial site on the first 36 acres which will include a Lunds/Byerlys, a car wash, several restaurants, a coffee shop, a retail shop […]

New Menards Opens “Softly”,  Chamber & City Get Grand Tour

New Menards Opens “Softly”, Chamber & City Get Grand Tour

This Monday, the new Menard’s had a soft opening without an official ribbon cutting due to their COVID concerns about large gatherings. General Manager Jason Foskett took the Chamber and a few City officials on a personal tour of the new store and gave us a behind-the-scenes look. He stated this location is so unique with a […]

Important Update For CARES Act Applicants: Final Action Needed

Important Update For CARES Act Applicants: Final Action Needed

If you applied for CARES Act via the County Grant and were informed that you were eligible, the County is asking you to FINISH THE APPLICATION PROCESS IMMEDIATELY. They will have to give the money back to the Federal Government if you do not finish the last steps. Check your inbox to see if you received an email […]

DEED Call for Business 10/15/2020

DEED Call for Business 10/15/2020

AV CHAMBER NOTE: TODAY’S DEED led meeting and other Commissioners is more about stats and clarifications on things ranging from banquet/restaurant seating to foreclosures. The Governor did not have any announcements today nor this week. —DEED Commissioner: The 1st section reviews all the stats (UI, Jobs etc.). —Commerce: Covid bills —Dept. Labor & Industry: Workers Comp increases —Revenue: Property […]

State Bonding Bill Just Passed This Morning

State Bonding Bill Just Passed This Morning

The $1.9 billion public works construction bonding bill is now headed to het Governor’s desk after months of stalemate. The Republican led State Senate voted 64-3 today in favor after the Democratic led State House voted yesterday in favor 100-34. This is very good news for infrastructure as well as MN Zoo also. Our Chamber as part of the […]

DEED Call for Business 10/8/2020

DEED Call for Business 10/8/2020

APPLE VALLEY CHAMBER NOTE & SUMMARY: Today there are important changes about new RESTAURANT COVID RULES, ENFORCEMENT, PPP FORGIVENESS OF LOANS, PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS & CITY POSSIBLE FINES BY OSHA, STATEWIDE TESTING FOR BUSINESSES/SCHOOLS, WHO PAYS —Restaurant seating from 4, now 10 —No need from same family now —Security for financial institutions from home —PPP […]

Mobile Salon: The Salon That Comes to You

Mobile Salon: The Salon That Comes to You

THE CHANDELIER SUITE HAIR BOUTIQUE is one of the most unique ideas we’ve seen. Move over “food trucks” as mobile salons are driving alongside. Perfect for weddings, prom, birthdays or just a fun day with friends right in the comfort of your neighborhood. Owned by Susan Chin, it even has a bathroom inside. Our 2019 Board Chair Karen […]

New Tavern Grill Now Open In Former Vivo Location

New Tavern Grill Now Open In Former Vivo Location

Yesterday the “The Tavern Grill” restaurant & bar opened with a quiet soft opening. They told us they loved the decor so much they made minor changes. When you walk in, there is a large mural of legendary baseball player Joe DiMaggio. A new attractive wall with windows was placed in front of the kitchen to make dining […]

DEED Call for Business 9/17/2020

DEED Call for Business 9/17/2020

APPLE VALLEY CHAMBER NOTE: Today’s DEED conference call is “ALL ABOUT THE STATS.” TAKE A QUICK LOOK including MONEY RUNNING OUT FOR EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE EXTRA $300. The notes are shorter than usual. 2020 09 17 Call, DEED Thursday, September 17, 2020 11:00 AM Robert Doty, Asst Commissioner of Revenue Anna Peterson, Staff, DEED Steve Grove, DEED […]