The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce along with all of our volunteers and partners is always working to make sure you have the best tools to succeed. We strive to give our members a wide variety of opportunities to network, learn and grow. From great professional development opportunities to engaging networking events to informed advocacy, we work hard for you!

 

In that same sense, we are so excited to announce our membership in the Minnesota Chamber's Small Business Federation. Now St. Cloud Chamber member organizations of ten employees or less can utilize all the benefits of a Minnesota Chamber membership - and it's complimentary. Scroll down or click here to learn more about this great opportunity, and thank you for your continued support!

Waite Park Chamber is hosted by Audio Video Extremes (AVX) on March 15th from 11:30am-1pm. Come learn more about AVX, hear from a speaker, enjoy lunch, and more. Register online to attend!

Chamber Connection is hosted by 7 different businesses on March 17th, for what we call a Lucky 7!  Haven't been to Chamber Connection before? This is one you won't want to miss!

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.

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

Help a student explore: The Boy Scouts of Central MN has recently added the Exploring program to their curriculum, connecting youth and professionals for career exploration and skill growth. Want to participate? Learn more

 

District 742 Job Fair: Employers and Organizations who are interested in employing high school students for summer jobs and/or internships or apprenticeships directly upon graduation, this job fair is for you! Sign up for one or both of them on March 15 and April 18 - Learn more and sign up now

 

Need an expert? SCSU has many. Utilize the St. Cloud State University Expert Guide to find speakers, contributors, and more from a variety of fields and subjects. Check it out

 

STATE & NATIONAL

Your DEI journey starts here: The Minnesota Chamber has released their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Playbook for all levels of business. View it here

 

Small business? This YouTube playlist from MN DEED is a great resource to check out for all of your small business questions. View it here

 

Tax season is in full swing. Make sure you're not missing out on any deductions! Learn more

Thank you to all of these Chamber members who celebrated milestone anniversaries of Chamber membership in January, 2023. We are so grateful for your continued support!

Featured Committee: Waite Park Chamber

The Waite Park Chamber is a place where business, education, and the government come together for the betterment of the community. The Waite Park Chamber was started in 2004 when community leaders worked together to raise the profile of this great community. The Chamber provides advocacy, marketing, and educational opportunities, and represents the business community on economic and government issues.

About Waite Park Chamber

The Waite Park Chamber, a division of the St. Cloud Area Chamber, meets from 11:30 a.m. ? 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at various locations. Arrive at 11:15 a.m. and take advantage of a little extra networking time.

 

The planning committee meets separately once a month to focus on planning, promotion, and more. Committee members help hosts prepare, search for speakers, market the Waite Park Chamber, and much more. 

Waite Park Chamber Committee Members

• Jeremy Salzbrun, H&S Heating & A/C - Chair
• Kelly Doss, Resiliency Coaching - Vice Chair
• Mary Hagen, West Central Technology
• Tiffany Stang, St. Cloud VA Health Care System
• Rudy Brambrink, Royal Renovations
• Travis Theis, Dick's Nuisance Animal Control
• Carrie Vesel, ABRA Auto Body & Glass
• Joseph Hellie, CentraCare
• Joyce Katke, CentraCare

Would you like to learn more about joining this committee?

Contact Jeremy, Chair of the Waite Park Chamber Committee with any questions!

The Minnesota Chamber’s Small Business Federation Membership offers a complimentary membership in the Minnesota Chamber to private sector members of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce with 10 employees or fewer. 

Small business federation members have access to information and resources reserved for Minnesota Chamber members, the option to attend events with statewide business leaders and the opportunity to access cost savings products and services.

Learn more about if you are eligible, what your membership includes, and more by contacting Jennifer Byers at the Minnesota Chamber or reaching out to the St. Cloud Chamber.

St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce

1411 West Saint Germain Street, ste. 101

St. Cloud, Minnesota, 56301

 

320-251-2940

StCloudAreaChamber.com