As you know, a membership with the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce offers a vast amount of opportunities to network, learn, and grow. We love seeing both familiar and new faces at events and learning more about all of the talented employees in the St. Cloud area. Sometimes, all it takes is a boss or manager's endorsement to get a new employee involved with the Chamber and the community. With that said...
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This message is for the managers, bosses and owners.
- Do you have an employee who is a young professional or new to their career? Encourage them to check out NEXT Emerging Leaders to learn skills, get to know the area, and meet other young professionals.
- Do you have an employee who you believe is ready to advance within your company? Encourage them to sign up for the Supervisor Development Program for managers in the making.
- Is your company looking for a way to give back through the gift of time? Share all of the committee volunteer opportunities with your staff, there is something for everyone!Â
- Is there an employee at your company who really loves politics, government affairs, and staying up to date on legislative news? Get them into the Chamber's Government Affairs programming, all are welcome!
Getting your employees involved in the Chamber is not only good for your business, it's great for employee satisfaction! Building relationships and skills is beneficial in many ways. Have questions on how to get your employees more engaged? Reach out to the Chamber, or attend the next Membership Maximizer on October 5th for more information!
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NEXT Emerging Leaders is the Chamber's young professional group. Join us for the monthly meeting on October 10th at noon to learn more about Terebinth Refuge.
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Business After Hours is hosted by Iron Street Distillery on October 19th from 4:30-6:30pm! Come as your schedule allows for casual networking after the workday is done.
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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 you 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
Downtown Vision: The plan to revitalize and reimagine the core of St. Cloud has been talked about for a while, and now that vision is becoming more clear. Learn more
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Exploring Potential Interests and Careers: Also known as EPIC, this event on October 27th brings 5,000 area high schoolers for a hands-on career exploration event composed of interactive experiences simulating career activities students may pursue through educational paths. Learn more
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STATE & NATIONAL
Change is coming. Are you prepared? The MN Chamber has assembled a guide to new legislation and regulations that affect business. Check it out
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Got contractors? Take note. If your business has 10 or more contract vendors (sole proprietors) who earn more than $600 per year, you will need to file reporting form 1099 / 1096 electronically for 2024, instead of on a paper form. Learn more
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From the The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency: Request for Comments on Planned New Rules Governing PFAS in Products Reporting and PFAS in Products Fees. Learn more
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ESST on the horizon. Minnesota's earned sick and safe time (ESST) law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024. Get your questions answered with this FAQ page.
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Who, what where? This Occupational Licensing Dashboard depicts the prevalence of licensure?across occupations and states?alongside a selection of worker and occupation characteristics. Check it out
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Big-Picture Strategy, Driven By Results
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As a full-service marketing agency, we don't just take your order. We listen to your business goals and get to know you in a way that provides real value in the form of strategic planning, creative ideas and effective results.
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Thank you to all of these Chamber members who celebrated milestone anniversaries of Chamber membership in September 2023. We are so grateful for your continued support!
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The annual Chamber Membership Directory is the number one print resource for finding contact information for your fellow Chamber members. With over 3,200 copies distributed, it reaches business owners, community members and everyone in between. Now is your chance to get your message out - advertise in the 2024 directory!
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Check out the 2023 directory.
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 PLEASE NOTE:
Now is the time to make sure your information is correct for the directory! Login to your account to verify primary contact, mailing and physical address, phone number, URL and more.
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Come learn more about all that the Chamber of Commerce has to offer!
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Open to all Chamber members and their employees including new Chamber members, new employees of a Chamber member, or if you just want to learn more.
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Register to attend by calling the Chamber office at 320-656-3800, sending an email to registrations@StCloudAreaChamber.com or online through our calendar of events.
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Something is happening at the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. Want to find out what it is? Get your tickets for the Star Celebration to find out!
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Tuesday, October 3rd
5pm at the Park Event Center
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On September 19th, the Chamber hosted the inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit. Organized by some of our dedicated volunteers, the event featured four speakers who covered a variety of topics. We took a look at our personal values. We were thoughtful about our own organizations DEI efforts. We learned about leadership, language and listening. We asked questions, learned a lot, and left the day feeling ready for more.Â
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Thank you to all of our speakers, attendees, and organizers for such a successful first event. For those who couldn't make it - or for those who want more - stay tuned for future DEI summit information. This year's event sold out, and we look forward to continuing to grow it in the future!Â
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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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