Summer goes by in the blink of an eye, so don't waste a single moment of it bored. Thanks to the Chamber's Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Greater St. Cloud), there are a ton of resources to help you plan the perfect season. 

• Music is a big deal in Greater St. Cloud, and there are many ways you can enjoy it! Check out these 4 free music series in Greater St. Cloud, plus this list of the area's best entertainment venues so you can keep rocking all summer long. 
• Is nature more your thing? Then this handy dandy list of area hiking trails is your guide to getting outside this summer, or use this pre-planned weekend adventure guide to maximize your time in the sun. 
• Summer is for swimming! Or splashing, too. Need to know where to get your water on? Use this guide to keep cool and splash on.

This is just a brief overview of all the fun in the sun you can have in Greater St. Cloud. Check out Visit Greater St. Cloud for even more resources to connect you to the best season. Happy exploring!

New Member Mixer is an opportunity for members who are new to the Chamber to network with each other and learn more about their membership. Join us on Tuesday, June 11th at Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill from 4:30-6:30 as your schedule allows!

Join us for networking and fun at Business After Hours on Thursday, June 20th from 4:30-6:30 with our host, Moxie Creative. 

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 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.

 

LOCAL

Facilities Maintenance Technician training program: Through its Pathways to Prosperity Grant, the team at Career Solutions partnered with St. Cloud Technical and Community College to develop a Facilities Maintenance Technician training program. Reach out to Angie to learn more.

 

Development Activity Dashboard: Do you like to be in-the-know about what's going up and going down in St. Cloud? Check out the city's Development Activity Dashboard for all the lastest info. 

 

Veterans Bridge Closure: The City of St. Cloud received $750,000 in state funding to fix issues on the Veterans Bridge. The bridge will be closed for the month of June, with hopes to re-open by July 4th. Learn more

 

STATE & NATIONAL

Top 100 Small Businesses in America: Applications are open for the CO?100! Now is your chance to join this exclusive group of outstanding small businesses. One business will be awarded $25,000! Learn more

 

Summer Statewide Policy Tour: The Chamber’s semi-annual Statewide Policy Tour is your opportunity to discuss how actions at the Capitol impact your business. Find a date & time near you.

 

Minnesota Posts Fourth Straight Month of Job Growth: Minnesota employers added jobs for the fourth straight month, up 3,900 jobs from March to April on a seasonally adjusted basis, with the private sector gaining 5,500 jobs, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Learn more

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Thursday, June 6th | 4:30 - 7:30pm | The Clearing, 195 River Ave S, Sauk Rapids

Rock the River Expo is a chance to showcase your business to the Sauk Rapids community. This vendor expo takes place during the Rock the Riverside concert on Thursday, June 6th both inside The Clearing building and outside.

Enter to Win Prizes!

Visit exhibitor booths to fill up your passport! Submit your completed passport to win one of three great prizes:

• $100 Coborn's Gift Card + Cookware Set
• $100 Coborn's Gift Card + Air Fryer
• Giant Waterslide Inflatable ($200 value)

The “Unite for Success” Scholarship Program recognizes area students for their excellence in school and encourages continued success in post-secondary institutions. Beginning in 1978, six sponsors contributed $1,400. Each spring, contributions are awarded to over 18 area high schools.

This year, the Chamber awarded 36 scholarships, totaling $19,600 thanks to generous support from these donors:

• Bernick's
• Coborn's
• DeZURIK
• Central MN Farm Show
• Chamber Connection/Glenn J. Imholte
• PineCone Vision
• SCSU
• St. Cloud Lions Club

St. Cloud Area Leadership helps current and emerging leaders understand the dynamics of the community and the role leadership has in building healthy communities. This program brings together men and women of diverse backgrounds who share a common commitment to the future of the St. Cloud area.

 

This nine month program runs from September 2024 through May 2025 with one full-day class per month and an overnight retreat in October.

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JUNE 7TH, SO DON'T DELAY!

St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce

1411 West Saint Germain Street, ste. 101

St. Cloud, Minnesota, 56301

 

320-251-2940

StCloudAreaChamber.com