2013 DCR Chamber Business Excellence Awards

Please join us for the 2013 DCR Chamber Business Excellence Awards Celebration on November 21, 2013 from 7:30am - 9:00am!  We will be honoring businesses that exhibit innovation, growth and leadership within the Dakota County Region.  This annual award celebration will be at Lost Spur Golf and Event Center   located at 2750 Sibley Memorial Highway in Eagan.

Congratulations to our 2013 Business Excellence Award Winners!
Business Excellence Award - Flint Hills Resources
Community Leadership Award - August Ash
Small Business of the Year Award - Ze's Diner
Non-Profit of the Year Award - Dodge Nature Center
Woman/Minority Owned Business Award - Bellacu


This year's featured Speaker will be Jeff Pellegrom, who is entering his fifth season as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial officer for the Minnesota Wild.  In his role, he oversees the administrative functions of the organization, including finance, information technology, legal and human resources.  Pellegrom also oversees investor and media relations, as well as other Minnesota Sports and Entertainment (MSE) entities.  MSE is a regional sports and entertainment leader that has growth into several different business operations including the Minnesota Wild, its minor league affiliate the Houston Aeros, 317 on Rice Park and the facility management of Xcel Energy Center and Saint Paul RiverCentre.  Pellegrom and his family currently live in Eagan.

Business Excellence at the Minnesota Wild
"It's a lot about hockey, but it's not ALL about hockey"
Jeff Pellegrom will present on the four areas where the Minnesota Wild has received outside recognition from fans, trade publications, business organizations and other sports teams over the Wild's first 13 years of existence:

1.  Brand Building
2.  Customer Service
3.  Sustainability/Green Efforts
4.  R&D

Learn about why the Wild has focused on these four areas, why they have been successful and what lessons they have learned along the way.

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Sponsorship Opportunities
This year there are three sponsorship options available.  Sponsorship is a great way to set your company apart and show your support for the event and award recipients.  Click here for more information about sponsorship opportunities.

Thank you to our 2013 Business Excellence Awards sponsors!

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