We’re excited to officially launch our Spring Into Membership campaign - an initiative focused on helping more businesses connect to the resources, relationships, advocacy, and visibility they need to succeed in today’s challenging business climate.
As part of the campaign, new members who join the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce before June 20th, 2026 will receive a FREE Web Enhancement Package for one year — a $50 value that helps strengthen their digital presence right from the start.
We’re also asking our current members to help us grow the Chamber community by referring businesses that could benefit from membership. If a business you refer joins during the campaign, you’ll receive a $15 gift card for gas, groceries, or dining from a Chamber member business of your choice as our thank you.
Help another business Spring Into Membership, and help strengthen our entire business community in the process!
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Join us at Government Affairs from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20th at the Chamber office as we get a recap of the Washington, DC. Fly-In as well as an update from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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Waite Park Chamber on Wednesday, May 20th will feature the State of the City Address at the Ledge Amphitheater. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. and the meeting begins at 11:45 a.m. - register now to attend!
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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.
LOCAL
Local Elections Supervisor Honored: Stearns County Elections Supervisor Roxanne Gerads has been recognized with the Minnesota Excellence in Elections Award for her nearly three decades of work administering elections in central Minnesota. Read More
Spring has Sprung and along with that comes road construction. The City of Waite Park will be focusing road construction improvements on these roadways this year.
Plaza Open House: Be among the first to experience CentraCare’s new Plaza expansion and explore 225,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed clinical space on June 11th. Learn More
STATE & NATIONAL
Follow the Vote: As the Minnesota legislative session comes to an end, potential laws are reaching their final outcomes as bills face votes. To see what your lawmakers voted for, enter your address or search for a specific representative or senator in this tool.
First PFAS reporting instructional videos now available: Three instructional videos on how to use the PFAS Reporting and Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM) are now available. These videos cover creating an account, adding or removing users, and how to create a new report. Watch Now
Lawmakers are racing to complete their work this session. Little by little, agreements are coming together in the final week of the Minnesota Legislature’s session, including one to take on the fast-spreading use of prediction markets. Learn More
Get recognized. Get rewarded. The U.S. Chamber's CO—100 honors the small businesses doing big things — driving innovation, growth, and impact locally and globally. Apply to earn your place on the list of America’s top small businesses. Learn More
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Welcome to these new members that joined the Chamber in April, 2026. We are excited to have you onboard!
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On May 6th, we celebrated three incredible local businesses at the 39th Annual Business Awards Luncheon at the Park Event Center. In case you missed it, below are the video stories of each of this year's recipients. Congratulations again, and thank you to all involved!
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Business Central Magazine
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The May/June 2026 issue of Business Central Magazine is now available! Read on below for a glimpe at the issue, or check out the full magazine online or at the Chamber office.
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Coming in July: The Women in Business Issue
Contact Melinda to learn more and reserve your space by May 22nd.
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Chamber Open Golf Tournament
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Celebrate 80 years of connection at the Chamber Open Golf Tournament. Since 1946, this event has brought the business community together for networking, relationship-building, and a great day on the course.
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Help us celebrate this 80 year milestone!
Team Registration
Individual player: $180
Team of four: $680
(includes 2 carts and dinner)
Sponsorship Opportunities
There are over 13 different ways to support the Chamber Open through sponsorship - learn more and get signed up now!
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Costs are up. Margins are tight. And for many small businesses, the path forward feels more challenging than ever.
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These small-group sessions are designed to give business owners a space to speak openly about the real issues they’re facing, from rising expenses and workforce challenges to regulations and day-to-day roadblocks.
We’re here to listen first. Then, based on what we hear, we’ll bring in the people, resources, and decision-makers who can help address those challenges and ensure your voice is heard where it matters most.
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Session 1: Listening Session
Wednesday, May 27th, 8:00-9:30 a.m., St. Cloud Chamber Office
This session is designed for business owners to openly share the challenges and opportunities impacting their businesses today. From economic pressures and workforce concerns to legislation, regulations, and industry trends, we want to hear directly from you about what’s affecting your business and what support is needed most. Your feedback will help shape future focus groups, advocacy efforts, and business resources for our local business community.
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St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
1411 West Saint Germain Street, ste. 101
St. Cloud, Minnesota, 56301
320-251-2940
StCloudAreaChamber.com
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