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 A Message From the Chamber President--Edward Kearney 
Apple Valley is a premiere "core" city of Dakota County, Minnesota and one of the fastest growing cities (pop. now 52,000). Jobs must be nurtured and grown here. Buy locally. It matters!
Why Buy Local? "...a dollar in local taxes gives:
$.35 to city services
$.34 to our schools
$.28 to the county
$.03 to other services
That’s 100 reasons to buy local!
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Did You Know?
- 61% of the jobs in our county are filled by residents.
- Our county added 10,000 jobs in the last three years.
- Our School District Independent 196 is recognized as one of the top in the nation.
6 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Awards from U.S. Dept. of Education
13 consecutive years national award for "what parents want most.")
- 88% of our students go on to college. (25% of U.S. population finished college)
Growth on its own is like a garden without a gardener. In time, only weeds arise. Your Chamber is committed to being the voice that calls for smart development, sensible regulation, fair taxation and forging better communication and partnership opportunites.
What Matters?
It matters that you buy local, as dollars spent here circulate over and over again. It matters that you buy first from Chamber members. It creates community strength, opens communication between competitors and facilitates natural partnerships. It makes small businesses stronger and more efficient. It attracts more competition and therefore choices, lowering costs for business and residents.
One dollar spent locally circulates up to 7 times in the community (the multiplier effect). It keeps wealth in the city, keeps our future workforce educated, lowers loans and always lowers the cost of doing business and ultimately consumer prices.
It’s that simple and in your hands. That mouse in your palm can help build a stronger community. Buy local. Click on the above Chamber Members section and consider local business offers first. It matters and you can trust them!
Sincerely,
Edward Kearney, President
Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty (2nd from left) and Chamber President Edward Kearney (far left) with City, County and State Representatives for June 22, 2006 Minnesota Zoo Groundbreaking for $45 million Expansion |
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