The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce selected Jon Althoff as its new president and chief mission officer effective June 1 to lead the chamber as it launches a program to expand outreach and engagement to communities.
Althoff takes over after former President Maureen Scallen-Failor left the organization in December.
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