Shakopee Chamber to Hold Informational Meeting at October Business Builder Luncheon about Second Trip to Cuba

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Shakopee Chamber to Hold Informational Meeting at October Business Builder Luncheon about Second Trip to Cuba

Chamber Partnered with Chamber Explorations Again for Discover Cuba Trip

The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce is hosting its second trip to Cuba to discover the country’s delightful people, island culture, unique history and beautiful landscapes and will be holding an informational meeting at its October Business Builder Luncheon on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 11:30 a.m.

The informational meeting will feature special guests, Sheila and Mark McNeill, who attended the Chamber’s first Cuba trip last year.  This meeting will allow people interested in attending the second Cuba trip a firsthand opportunity to hear what the trip was like, see photos and ask questions. Those not interested in attending the trip but curious to hear more about the culture are welcome to join us at the luncheon.

The Chamber is partnering with Chamber Explorations, a division of Premier World Discovery, to offer this second Discover Cuba trip on February 2, 2014 to its members, friends and family, as well as the general public.

“Cuba is a step back into the 1950's.  The trip gave us a chance to see one of the last countries that is hanging on to Communism and how its people are taking their first steps away from that failed system,” explained Mark McNeill who attended the first Cuba trip with the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce. “It was a fascinating experience and one that I would highly recommend.” 

RSVPs for the luncheon are required for food counts.  The Business Builder Luncheon will be $20 for members and $30 for non-Chamber members. Please contact the Shakopee Chamber at (952) 445-1660 for questions or additional information.

About the Shakopee Chamber Discover Cuba Trip

The Discover Cuba program is fully inclusive and features Old Havana (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Cathedral de la Havana, the Museo Fine Arts, Pinar Del Rio/Vinales, the Prehistoric Painted Caves, Cienfuegos (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Jagua Castle, Trinidad (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Church of Trinidad, Sugar Mill Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Partagas Cigar Factory, Playa Giron/Bay of Pigs Museum, Hemingway’s Farm – Finca La Vigia, and the Cojimar Fishing Village.  This extensive program is designed to allow guests to have meaningful interactions with locals through “Cultural Connections” and people-to-people interactions.

This all-inclusive program features round trip airfare, seven nights first class hotels, most meals, baggage handling services, airport transfers, professional drivers and guides, deluxe motor coaches, a required entry VISA, and Cuban Medical Insurance.  Chamber Explorations has been issued a specific license by The Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which authorizes registered guests of its program to visit Cuba legally.  There are no applications to complete, and travel with the company is fully authorized.  Prior to departure, guests will receive a copy of the Specific License and a Letter of Authorization, which legalizes their travel to Cuba.

The Discover Cuba program departs on February 2, 2013 (eight days/seven nights) and space is limited.  Please contact the Shakopee Chamber to secure your space for this incredible opportunity.  Additional information is available at www.shakopee.org.

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.