Make the Most of Your Chamber Membership
Did you know your Chamber membership includes several free promotional tools to help boost your business visibility? These exclusive member-only features are easy to access shared monthly our Chamber Member Happenings email. Here’s what you can take advantage of:

• Chamber Perks: Share a special offer, deal, or promotion with fellow Chamber members. All Perks are listed on our website. 

• Job Openings: Have positions to fill? Post your job openings to our website!

• Event Calendar: If you are hosting a business or community event, you can submit it to our online calendar to increase exposure. 

• Chamber Member Testimonials: If you had a great experience with a Chamber member, share it publicly with Chamber Member Testimonials! Submit yours.

You can manage all of these (except testimonials) by logging in here: Member Login. If you don’t have a login or aren’t sure what yours is, you can create one at the link.

 

Take a minute to log in - your next opportunity is just a click away!

If you are new to Chamber - either as a new member or new representative - join us for New Member Mixer on June 17th! Stop in anytime between 4:30 and 6:30PM to learn more about the Chamber and meet others.

Business After Hours is hosted by St. Cloud Orthopedics on Wednesday, June 25th from 4:30 - 6:30PM. Stop by as your schedule allows for refreshments, networking and a 70th anniversary celebration!

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

Benton Solar Project economic impact: St. Cloud State University's findings indicate that the proposed Benton Solar Project in Benton County will benefit the county as well as the whole St. Cloud metro area. Read more

 

Kicking tires? Stearns County is offering grant funding to help residents, farmers, businesses, and local jurisdictions properly dispose of unwanted or nuisance tires. Learn more

 

Hey HR professionals: DISRUPT, taking place on September 23rd at Harvester Square, is an information exchange designed to energize, inform and empower people in the HR field. Learn more

 

RSVP for the Quarterly Business Report: The St. Cloud Area Quarterly Business Report presents a quarterly analysis of economic and business conditions in the St. Cloud (Minnesota) region. The next one is coming up on June 26th - reserve a free ticket.

 

STATE & NATIONAL

You may qualify for training grants: DEED provides training grant funding through the State of Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) program, which has helped Minnesota businesses train thousands of workers in communities across the state. Learn more

 

Small Business Resources: There are a variety of organizations, private, public, and non-profit, that are dedicated to helping small businesses start and expand. The MN Chamber has rounded up some resources to help get you started. Learn more

 

What did ? and didn’t ? pass during the special session. From a bonding bill to data centers, lawmakers stayed on track and finished their work hours ahead of schedule. Read more

 

State of business retention and expansion in Minnesota. Each year, thousands of Minnesota companies make critical decisions about where to invest in jobs, facilities, equipment, and technology - choices that shape the state’s economic trajectory and are the focus of this report’s effort to better understand their impact and influence. View the report

• Complete Coverage Rental
• Ecumen
• Granite City Gutter & Renovating/Granite City Exteriors
• Kensington Bank
• Nice Axe
• Nichols WD
• Pristine Whips Detailing
• Spencer Fane LLP
• Steve's Excavating
• WeCare

 - Sponsored Content - 

Construction is on the rise?and so is demand for the experts behind it.

Global construction output is projected to grow 2.8% in 2025 and another 3.7% in 2026. Central Minnesota is no exception, with new developments, infrastructure, and investments driving momentum across the region.

 

The Central MN Growth Guide in Business Central magazine is your opportunity to showcase your construction, engineering, or development expertise to the business leaders shaping what’s next. With 83% of Chamber members relying on Business Central for business news, your message will land where it matters. Contact Melinda to place your ad, the deadline is July 25th.

Also Coming Soon: Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing

You’re the movers, the shakers, the behind-the-scenes doers. The companies that keep Central MN operating, the professionals who make sure every other industry thrives. You’re the logistics pros, and we are honored to celebrate your work in the September/October issue of Business Central Magazine. Contact Melinda to reserve your spot.

Register for booth space now. Last year each booth saw over 150 visitors! 

The Chamber Open Committee is responsible for planning the annual Chamber Open golf tournament. Committee members brainstorm new and fun things to do at the tournament, secure sponsors and teams, promote the event and help run the event the day of. Whether you're a golfer or not, anyone who enjoys event planning is welcome to check it out!

Chamber Open Committee

• Jon Hazen, Granterion 3PL Solutions 
• Mary Hagan, West Central Technology - Chair
• Brittney Goebel, North Creative Co. 
• Jake Cleveland, Inventure Properties 
• Brandon Zylka, Catholic Charities - Vice Chair
• Ben Barhorst, American National Bank of Minnesota 
• Meagan Simonson, Lamar Advertising 
• Amy Petersen, Coborn's 
• Brittany Liberty, Central MN Mental Health Center
• Emily Davis, Greater St. Cloud Development Corp. 
• Joe Zidon, Beacon Financial Group 
• Emmitt Edwards, Catholic Charities 

2025 Chamber Open Details

 

Location: Territory Golf Club

Date: Monday, July 28, 2025

Time: Shot gun start at 10:30a.m.

 

Teams and sponsorships are still available, but going fast! Sign up now to take part in this fun day of networking - and golf!

 

This is the 79th Annual Chamber Open.

St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce

1411 West Saint Germain Street, ste. 101

St. Cloud, Minnesota, 56301

 

320-251-2940

StCloudAreaChamber.com