Shakopee Chamber to Host Public Office 101 for Community
Workshop to be held on Wednesday, July 24 at 6:00 pm
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Shakopee, MN (July 11, 2013) – The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be offering an educational workshop for those members of the community who are interested in running for any public office. Public Office 101 will be held on Wednesday, July 24 at 6:00 pm in the Shakopee Police Training Room, 475 Gorman Street. The public is invited to this event.
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Public Office 101, offered by the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the League of Minnesota Cities and the Minnesota School Board Association is an opportunity for local citizens considering running for any open public office in the upcoming election to gain a working knowledge of the local political process. Join us to learn first-hand the role and scope of these positions.
This is not intended to provide an education of all relevant issues and campaign methods. It is designed to educate and inform about the current open positions, assist in a potential candidate’s decision making process, and learn first-hand from people with experience in the process.
Persons attending Public Office 101 are not endorsed by any of the organizations involved in presenting at this event.
There is no cost to attend this workshop. RSVP’s are appreciated but not required. Please visit www.shakopee.org for additional information. Contact Angie Whitcomb, Chamber President, at (952) 445-1660 or awhitcomb@shakopee.org with any questions and to reserve your spot for the event.
About The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
The Shakopee Chamber connects local businesses, service organizations and all levels of government to create an environment where people want to live, work and play. The mission of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce is to support Shakopee Businesses by providing programs and opportunities that support their prosperity. The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of the business community since its founding in 1955. More information is available at www.shakopee.org.
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