Event Recaps

What a great HR-themed series the Chamber Coalition of Dakota County has put together. This Coalition is a partnership between 5 independent Chambers including Apple Valley, Burnsville, Hastings, Lakeville and River Heights Chambers of Commerce to provide programing that helps businesses across 6 communities connect & grow. This month’s seminar was hosted by the Apple Valley Chamber […]

It was another fantastic After Hours hosted by longtime member Dog Day Getaway who catered in from Las Tortillas. Owners Nicole Boe & Carey Rice established DDG in 2004 and over the years have grown the business into a 12,000 square foot facility that accommodates furry friends of all shapes, sizes, colors and breeds. They are heavily involved […]

Last night the Apple Valley community celebrated a special “Bruce” After Hours at Valleywood golf course to honor the retirement of Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist. The event was packed and a standing ovation was given. Yesterday was Bruce’s last day at the City after a 35 year career in Richfield and Apple Valley, the […]

NEW CREATIONS DAYCARE is a Christian based school. Since they are on our border with Burnsville, we invited Burnsville Chamber and City officials to join us. After Mayor Clint Hooppaw and Chamber President Ed Kearney spoke (both on right), Burnsville officials spoke. In the doorway, Apple Valley City Administrator Tom Lawell said a few words […]

After Chamber President Ed Kearney spoke, Mayor Clint Hooppaw welcomed Chase. Left is Branch Manager Ashley Masloski who also spoke. Chase had executives from throughout the Minnesota and even from North Carolina participate. This is their 1st location south of the river.

Chamber President Ed Kearney (scissors) with Chamber Chair Thomas Robak left and County Commissioner Mary. To Ed’s right is owner Marianne and MAYOR CLINT HOOPPAW with City Administrator Tom Lawell behind him. Thank you to all who attended. EVERYONE RECEIVED A FREE $35 GIFT OF FULL SOAP AND SAMPLES IN DECORATIVE BAGS Owner Marianne explaining […]

The Apple Valley, Burnsville and Lakeville Chambers gathered jointly once again at this now annual Coffee Connection. It is always an enlightening and humbling experience to hear the client stories and it made everyone present so grateful for all we have. There are so many in our area who have very little and/or suffer from […]

It was a calm morning before the wild winter storm that hit Minnesota Friday, and it was so great to start our weekend off learning about Apple Valley’s newest specialty care center, Minnesota Women’s Care! They are an OBGYN & Specialty Care Center that offers a wide range of services including 3D mammograms, complex gynecologic […]

It was so wonderful to finally welcome The Charming Lily to Apple Valley! Owner Jen Knesel opened this boutique about a year ago but in a different location (over by Target on Cedar). However with the pandemic and other timing issues we were unable to pull off a ribbon cutting there. But in Jen’s own […]

It was wonderful to officially welcome AutoLux Pros to Apple Valley! AutoLux Pros is your premier service for quality automotive finishes. They do auto wash, detailing, tint windows, glass repair, paintless dent removal & more. Dale Schleeter, who also owns Quality Dent Removal, started AutoLux right next door to Quality Dent, making it convenient for customers […]