Your Chamber of Commerce has a lot to offer. From networking events to educational opportunities to legislative connections and much more, it can be a little scary when you think about how to get involved. But don't be scared! We are here as a resource to help connect you to the events and opportunities you're looking for, and to be your guide in discovering what works best for your schedule, your company, and your needs. 

 

Looking for some support? Reach out to Antoinette at the Chamber - she will help get you connected to the people and events that can benefit you! 

Waite Park Chamber takes place from 11:30-1pm on the third Wednesday of every month. This month it's on October 19th! Come enjoy lunch, listen to a speaker and network!

The Chamber Connection: Mastey Financial Moster Bash is on Friday, October 21! Doors open at 7am, program starts at 7:30am. Costumes are encouraged, fun is guaranteed.

Here are a few more important dates to put on your calendar, but don't forget to check out our full events calendar for even more.

• Chamber Connection: Tanner's Team Foundation (10/14/2022)
• Sauk Rapids Chamber Meeting 10/27/22 (10/27/2022)
• Chamber Connection: WestRock Company (10/28/2022)

With the goal of keeping members informed and up to date, these news bites feature local, regional and national news items that relate to the business community in Central Minnesota. 

 

LOCAL

• Do you like taking pictures? The City of St. Cloud is hosting their annual photo contest with prizes ranging from $200 to $500 cash. Community members are invited to submit photos that show what makes St. Cloud a great place to "live, work and play." Enter to win
• Downtown development update! The St. Cloud Economic Development Authority has approved five Main Street Grants for downtown initiatives, check out the proposed projects!
• Open enrollment is coming. Are you prepared? These best practices recommended by Bergen KDV can help ease the stress of the season. Learn more

STATE & NATIONAL

• Take a free workshop! Central MN SCORE offers a wide variety of online workshops you can access for free, from how to start a business to writing a business plan and more. Register here
• Job mobility: This report published by MN DEED gives an idea of how much wage growth has affected job mobility. Read more
• Got health insurance? Members of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will soon have access to ChamberHealth by Medica through the organization. Learn more
• Get started: These resources from the office of the Secretary of State provide guidance to professionals looking to start their own business. Learn more

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Welcome to all of the new Chamber members who joined the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce in September! We are so happy to have you here. 

• Chapter Aesthetic Studio
• Ellison Center
• Jeregan Freight Solutions, LLC
• Laarri Media Group
• Overlander Coffee Company, LLC
• Your Next Place Real Estate

ELECTIONS 2022

As you know, the 2022 elections are coming up on November 8th. The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce is here as a resource and a connection to all of the candidates and the issues that will be presented on your ballot. In the next few Bottom Line emails, we will highlight some of the special questions that may appear on your ballot on November 8th. We do not take a stance on any of these special questions, we are here to inform so that you can make the best decision for you, your company, and your family. 

St. Cloud City Question 1

Saint Cloud will have a question on the ballot on November 8th regarding a proposed ½ percent local option sales tax. It would be for a five-year period to fund up to $21,100,000 of improvements and renovations to the Municipal Athletic Complex (MAC).

• The MAC has been bringing in youth athletic tournaments and sports entertainment since 1971. Upgrades would ensure this versatile complex continues to serve future generations.
• These upgrades would benefit the six local high schools and many club teams that use the MAC for hockey, baseball, and figure skating, help continue to grow the economy through tourism, extend the baseball season with artificial turf and make improvements to the accessibility and sustainability of the building.

For more information on the MAC improvements and renovations or to learn more about the referendum, visit: growthemac.com

Midwest Energy Summit

The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, along with 25 co-hosting chambers across MN, ND and SD, are proud to bring you the Midwest Energy Summit on November 1st from 8am - 11am. The summit will be livestreamed across the Upper Midwest and feature keynote addresses, panels and Ted-style talks from regional and national experts and industry leaders in the energy sector. 

 

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St. Cloud Chamber

Click the button above then click "Register" on the right-hand side. On the window that opens, click the "Not a member" link to proceed. Don't forget to use St. Cloud Chamber for your promo code!