The Thanksgiving holiday gives us a reason to examine what we are truly thankful for. Family, friends, health - all of these come without saying. But there are some specific things that we are thankful for that we would really like to share. 

• Our members - Of course, thank you. Thank you for your membership, for believing in the mission of the Chamber of Commerce, and for supporting business growth and success in Central Minnesota. 
• Our volunteers - The Chamber is run by our volunteers! We would not be able to serve our members and the business community with out the dedication and hard work of hundreds of volunteers. 
• Our community - The St. Cloud area is home to thousands of locally owned businesses and organizations with dreams, missions, and giving hearts. We are so fortunate to live in a place where small business is celebrated and appreciated! 

So thank you! Thank you for making the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce a great organization. Thank you for your time, talents, and voices. Thank you for believing in small business, and thank you for your charitable hearts.

 

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Sauk Rapids Chamber is hosted by Advantage Chiropractic on Thursday, November 17th from 11:45-1pm at The Clearing in Sauk Rapids. Sauk Rapids Chamber is great for networking and learning, and includes lunch!

New members and new member representatives: Join us for an introduction to the Chamber and all it has to offer at the Membership Maximizer. November 29 from 8-9am at the Chamber office - register now!

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.

• Government Affairs Meeting 11/16/22
• Waite Park Chamber Meeting 11/16/22
• Chamber Food Drive tending for a Cause at Beaver Island Brewing Co. 11/16/22
• Chamber Connection: Central MN Mental Health Center 11/18/22
• Chamber Connection 33rd Birthday Party 12/2/22

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

• Get to know Greater St. Cloud. Learn more about the communities, schools, businesses and more in Greater St. Cloud with this free guide from the GSDC. 
• Let's collaborate. Start.up Connect St. Cloud is a bi-weekly event held at ILT Studios on Wednesday mornings from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM to learn, support, and inspire. Register now
• Making a difference. 2022 GSDC Innovation Award winners have been announced - see who was recognized here. 

STATE & NATIONAL

• REMINDER - Deadline approaching: National Small Business Week is April 30 - May 6, 2023, but the deadline to submit a small business for award is December 8, 2022. Learn more
• Have a say in St. Paul. There are over 780 open positions on advisory boards and councils at the state level. Check them out for relevant opportunities, and have your voice heard at the capital. 
• $97 million up for grabs. DEED has launched a second small business funding stream targeting technology startups. Learn more
• Central Minnesota at the Capital: Representative Lisa Demuth has been named Minnesota House Minority Leader. Read more

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A warm welcome to all of these members who joined the Chamber in October, 2022. We are so happy you're here!

Downtown St. Cloud

The holiday season is upon us, and the St. Cloud Downtown Alliance in collaboration with downtown businesses has a ton of fun in store!

Shop Local & Win!

The St. Cloud Downtown Alliance is partnering with downtown St. Cloud shops, restaurants, and services for a chance to win! Participating businesses will have postcards for shoppers to use throughout the day. Shoppers will earn stamps on their postcards for every $10 they spend at local shops and restaurants. Fill all 20 spots and you will be entered to win a downtown prize basket!

December in Downtown St. Cloud is full of fun for the whole family. Save the dates, bundle up the crew, and head downtown for shopping, festivities and fun!

Membership Benefits, Defined.

Your Chamber membership has many (many!) different opportunities. From networking to professional development and more, there are so many different benefits. There are even benfits that require very little of your time! One of those areas is the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce website. When you're a member, you automatically get to take advantage of a ton of digital benefits. Let's take a look!

Your Listing

As a Chamber member, you automatically get a free listing on the St. Cloud Area Chamber website that includes your name, a description, contact information, and a link to your website. Keep it up to date!

Hot Deals

Utilize the Hot Deals function to share coupons, special offers, and even news with other members through their member login portal. There is no cost to post and you can control what it says!

Job Bank

With hiring at the forefront of issues facing businesses, the Chamber job board is more important than ever before. Post your job openings for other members to see and find the talent you need.

Event Calendar

From community events to specialized workshops, you can post it all on the Chamber event calendar. Simply fill out the basic information and your event will live among all of the other Chamber events. 

St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce

1411 West Saint Germain Street, ste. 101

St. Cloud, Minnesota, 56301

 

320-251-2940

StCloudAreaChamber.com