There are a lot of moving parts to a St. Cloud Area Chamber membership. From events to advertising, it can be hard to wrap your head around it all. Much like hunting for eggs, the Chamber seems to be full of fun surprises! Here are some benefits you might not even know you have as a member of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Member 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. Â
- 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.
If you have any questions about these benefits or anything else with your membership you can always contact us - we are happy to help you discover all the hidden gems!Â
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Business Showcase is on April 4th from 4:30-7pm at the River's Edge Convention Center. This free event is a great place to network and learn more about local businesses!
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Lunchtime Learning is on Wednesday, April 5th with speaker Steven Andres talking about the steps to take to get a grip on your business - register now!
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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.
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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.Â
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LOCAL
State of the City: The city of St. Cloud is hosting their annual State of the City Address on April 18th at the City Hall. Learn more
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Looking for employees? Sartell High School is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, April 12th from 7:45-9:15 am. Sign up now
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So you want to start a business... The St. Cloud Library is collaborating with SCORE to bring you an informative and interactive presentation by experts. Learn more
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MNDot Road Update: Work on the Highway 10 and 23 interchange will begin this summer. Learn more about how roads will change during construction - click here.Â
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STATE & NATIONAL
The collapse explained: The Silicon Valley Bank collapse happened because of a number of factors. But what really caused it? Learn more
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The MN Cup is now open! MN Cup is a community-led, public-private startup competition that brings together corporations, VCs, foundations, government and skilled volunteers to support Minnesota’s entrepreneurs through mentorship, coaching, exposure and more. Apply now!
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Tax burden by state: WalletHub, a personal finance website, released a report this week analyzing total tax burden by state. Where does MN fall? Learn more
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Participate in the CentraCare Earth Day Run, Central Minnesota’s premier race event, April 21-22, 2023.
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The event includes a half marathon, half marathon relay, 5K, 5K corporate challenge, and 1K kids’ run. Walk, run, or relay, and enjoy the Mississippi River, rustic trails, and a downtown St. Cloud celebratory finish!
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Click the link above to register at ActiveCentralMN.org
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A warm welcome to all of these members who joined the Chamber in February, 2023. We are so happy you're here!
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Business Awards Luncheon 2023
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The 2023 Business Award Recipients have officially been announced!
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SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS OF THE YEAR
Rich & Jodi Erkens, owners of Audio Video Extremes (AVX)
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BUSINESS CENTRAL MARK OF EXCELLENCE:
WOMEN IN BUSINESS CHAMPION
Mary Hondl, CEO of Regional Diagnostic Radiology
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EMERGING ENTREPRENEURS
Jay & Tina Mrozek, owners of Blacklight Adventures
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About the Awards
Each year, the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes the outstanding work of area business leaders, owners, and changemakers in Central Minnesota at the Business Awards Luncheon.Â
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Sponsorship Opportunities
You can help to honor these outstanding business owners by sponsoring the Business Awards Luncheon. Sponsorship opportunities of all kinds and investment levels are available to choose from.
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The Business Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, May 3rdÂ
11:30am - 1:30pm
The Park Event Center
500 Division St., Waite Park
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10th Annual Diversity Conference
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The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce is honored to partner with CentraCare and the GSDC for the 10th Annual Diversity Conference on April 11th.Â
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About this event
This event is designed for business, education, government, healthcare and other professionals who are interested in improving the experience for their customers, patients and clients; and growing a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Learn more & register
This event takes place at CentraCare South Point on April 11th from 7:30am to 12pm. Register by Thursday, April 6th to attend.
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St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
1411 West Saint Germain Street, ste. 101
St. Cloud, Minnesota, 56301
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320-251-2940
StCloudAreaChamber.com
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