Happy 248th Birthday, USA!

The Fourth of July holiday is right around the corner! We hope you have a relaxing and safe time celebrating our nation's birthday with family and friends. Whether you're catching a local parade, fireworks show, or enjoying a BBQ and some lake time, you deserve a great long weekend. 

 

Need some tips on where to catch the best fireworks angle? Visit Greater St. Cloud has provided a great resource for where to watch. Check it out, and have a great holiday!

 

Connect, learn, grow!

Business After Hours is on Thursday, July 11th, hosted by Modern Barnyard. No need to register, just come on over anytime between 4:30 - 6:30pm for refreshments and fun!

The 78th Annual Chamber Open Golf Tournament is on Monday, July 15th at Blackberry Ridge Golf Club. It's going to be a great day of networking & golf!

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

THE BRIDGE IS OPEN. The CSAH 75 Bridge is now open! Motorists are still advised to use caution when traveling in the area. Learn more.

 

BID update: The plan to create a Business Improvement District (BID) for downtown St. Cloud is moving into the next steps. Read more

 

Elections are coming. You ready? Absentee voting starts June 28th and will stay open for 46 days before the primary. Learn more

 

STATE & NATIONAL

MN employment update from DEED: Labor force participation rate is steady, while unemployment rate ticks up. Read more

 

Help wanted. Health care hiring reaches new heights in Central Minnesota according to MN DEED. Read more.

 

It pays to be prepared. Weather-related catastrophes are increasing in frequency and severity, and billion-dollar disasters are now the norm. Learn more

 

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Boy Scouts of America Central Minnesota Council Lawn Social

 

Happy Chamber Anniversary

Congratulations and thank you to these members who celebrated a milestone Chamber Membership anniversary during the month of June. We are so thankful for your continued support and partnership. You make the St. Cloud Area great!

 

Nominate a Shining Star

The Annual Chamber Celebration Committee would like your help in recognizing a SHINING STAR! Recognize a volunteer that really stepped it up with the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. This person could be someone involved in many different committees, bringing in new members, helping out with marketing, or simply went above and beyond to make a difference with the St. Cloud Area Chamber this year.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!

 

Small Business Federation

 

WHO: 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. 

 

 

WHAT: 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.

Access all products and services with the MN Chamber, including ChamberHealth, Group Life, Dental, Vision, and more.

Stay connected with access to all MN Chamber events, subscriptions to newsletters, access economic data and reports, and more.

Get to know your legislators and amplify your voice at the capital thanks to the influence of the MN Chamber's policy team.

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.

 

Get on the Map!

We are working on a new St. Cloud Area map! This map will be a great way to gain exposure for your business. You can learn more about it by emailing marketing@tspubs.com. 

This map is being produced in partnership with Town Square Publications, the organization that produced the 2016 map. You may be contacted by a Town Square representative, but participation is completely optional. Let us know if you have questions!

 
 

St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce

1411 West Saint Germain Street, ste. 101

St. Cloud, Minnesota, 56301

 

320-251-2940

StCloudAreaChamber.com