EVENTS CALENDAR

2026 Burnsville Chamber Small Business Week Celebration

Thursday, May 7, 2026
11:30 AM - Check in, buffet lunch
12:15 PM - Program and Awards
1:15 PM - Wrap Up
1:30 PM - Social Hour Celebration at Steak & Ale

Please join us for a small business week celebration! We will recognize the businesses and Chamber Members that make a difference in our community. Keynote speaker, Bruce Nustad, president of Minnesota Retailers and the Wisconsin Retailers Alliance will present "The Changing Customer: What Small Businesses Need to Know Now," offering valuable insights into evolving consumer trends and what they mean for today's businesses.
After the program, stay for social hour at Steak & Ale to celebrate award recipients.

Awards presentations will include:

Burnsville Chamber Volunteer of the Year
Burnsville Chamber Ambassador of the Year
Burnsville Chamber Entrepreneur of the Year
Burnsville Chamber Business Person of the Year.

Learn more about our past award recipients.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Bruce Nustad is president of Minnesota Retailers and the Wisconsin Retailers Alliance, where he represents and advocates for retailers. He works closely with lawmakers, business leaders, and community partners to advance policies that support a competitive retail environment and strong local economies.

Bruce has spent his career leading collaborative, membership-driven organizations at the intersection of business and public policy, including leadership roles with several local chambers of commerce and trade associations. His work focuses on bringing people together, solving problems, and ensuring the retail industry has a clear, effective voice in policy discussions.

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