Great Scott County Blog/Newsletter

Scott County Employers: Your Next Star Hire Is Waiting — Find Your Perfect Match! Imagine a world where every new hire is trained to fit into your team, bringing essential skills, reliability, and dedication. No more endless resumes, interviews, or training disappointments. Sound Too Good to be True? It’s not—it’s Career Lift, and it’s transforming Scott County’s workforce, one game-changing…

Scott County Businesses – Ready to Scale Up? Two Powerful Programs Designed to Help You Grow If your business is past the startup phase and you’re looking for smart strategies to expand, Scott County has two powerful resources to help second-stage companies scale successfully: the CEO Next Business Institute and NextStage MN. These programs offer proven tools, expert research, and…

SPEAKER BIOS: Kevin Mosher Kevin M. Mosher is a Partner and Labor & Employment Chair at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP, serving as the Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Saint Paul office. With extensive experience in general litigation, he represents businesses and insurance companies nationwide, focusing on employment and general liability claims. As a Minnesota State Bar Association Board Certified…

Struggling to fill those critical roles? Career Lift’s got your back. Whether you’re a hospital, pharmacy, elder care facility, tech firm, or manufacturer, we’re delivering the talent you need to thrive—no strings attached. Become a Career Lift Business Partner and snag fully trained employees without spending a dime. Tap into this pipeline of motivated pros, all Scott County locals ready…

Shakopee Hosts Hockey Day Minnesota 2025 Get ready for a thrilling celebration of Minnesota’s hockey heritage as Shakopee hosts Hockey Day Minnesota 2025 from January 22-25. This year’s event takes place at Valleyfair! The amusement park will transform into a winter hockey wonderland, with select rides in the Route 76 area open if weather permits. The event will feature a…

First-Time Homebuyers Workshops Calling all first-time homebuyers! The Scott County CDA provides First-Time Homebuyers Workshops to help prepare interested first-time homebuyers for homeownership. Participation in the workshop qualifies participants for 1 of 2 educational requirements for a grant and covers topics including Budgeting, Credit, Mortgages, Real estate agents, Home Inspections & Home Maintenance. 2025 Workshops will be held on: February…

South Metro Spring Living Showcase Head on over to Eagle View Elementary School in Elko New Market on March 1st, 2025 for the inaugural South Metro Spring Living Showcase! The ENM Chamber of Commerce will be featuring the best of local renovators, builders, landscapers, and handy people who are perfect for your next home project! The event is free to…

Belle Plaine Library Expansion The City of Belle Plaine is excited to share that the library is growing in 2025! The total cost of the project is anticipated to be $1.5 million and will be partially funded by a nearly $750,000 matching Library Construction Improvement Grant from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). MDE makes state funding available to public…

Are you seeking a rewarding career with excellent benefits and growth potential? Look no further than the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC). We’re seeking vibrant individuals to join our team in various part-time and full-time positions across our diverse operations. Why Choose SMSC? At the SMSC, we offer more than just a job—we provide a pathway to a fulfilling career.…

The Career Lift program in Scott County is a comprehensive initiative aimed at providing individuals with valuable workforce training and certification in high-demand fields. With courses covering healthcare, IT, emergency response, and more, Career Lift is helping to equip job seekers with the skills they need to succeed. Whether you’re interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Pharmacy Technician,…