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Open House Honoring Representative Mike Beard

After serving six terms in office, Representative Mike Beard will be retiring from the legislature. So please join the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce for an open house honoring Representative Beard on Tuesday, June 10th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at Turtle's 1890 Social Centre.

Light appetizers will be served. Cash bar.

RSVPs are not required, but are appreciated. To RSVP, contact the Chamber office at 952.445.1660 or [email protected].

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The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Representative Mike Beard for serving our district so passionately for the past 12 years. Representative Beard has been a friend and champion of the Shakopee Chamber for many years and a strong voice for the business community. We thank you Representative Beard for your straight shooting, commonsense approach to tackling the tough issues and your non-stop commitment to promoting economic growth and prosperity for our community.

During his years of service as a citizen legislator, Representative Beard has become known as a strong voice for commonsense, consensus legislation that promotes economic growth and innovation. He is also well-respected for his expertise on transportation and energy issues. From 2011 to 2012, Representative Beard served as chair of the House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, and he currently acts as the Republican-Lead of the House Transportation Finance Committee.

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