Membership Maximizer is a great way for new members and representatives to learn more about their Chamber membership. Join us on Thursday, August 6th at 8am - register now!

NEXT - Chamber's Young Professionals is hosting a visitor's day on Tuesday, August 11th at the Ultimate Sports Bar! Register now to learn more about this great group.

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

The Greater St. Cloud region offers a strong mix of office, industrial, and development-ready sites. This tool from GSC provides streamlined support and personalized site-selection guidance to help you choose the right location with confidence. Learn more

 

The APO wants volunteers to join its Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). If you have ideas on how to improve transportation in the St. Cloud area, whether it is driving, walking, biking, or other, the St. Cloud Area Transportation Organization (APO) is looking for you. Learn more

 

The MN primary election is on Tuesday, August 11. Come prepared to your polling place by checking out a sample ballot. 

 

STATE & NATIONAL

Opportunities for All: Reimagining Workforce Development on August 5th. This DEED webinar will provide a comprehensive look at the current landscape of equity in workforce development, sharing insights from experts and practitioners who are leading the way in transforming policies, programs, and practices. Learn more

 

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Webinar: MPCA will host a webinar from 10-11 a.m. on Aug. 5, 2026 to provide information on grants for natural refrigerants in retail food refrigeration, cold storage and food assistance programs in Minnesota. Learn more

 

Minnesota’s next chapter of growth starts with us. The Minnesota Chamber is leading an initiative called  Minnesota's Economic Imperative for Growth, where they're working to accelerate economic growth in the coming years. Learn more

 

Unboxing the New Economics of Trade. Specific tariffs might come and go, but the norms and relationships of international trade have shifted fundamentally. Minneapolis Fed economists help look through the noise of global events to understand what has changed and what has endured in this August 4th webinar. Learn more

 

Minnesota added 13,200 jobs in June. It's the third consecutive month of strong gains following losses seen during Operation Metro Surge from January through March ? while U.S. jobs growth was flat (57,000 jobs, 0.0%). Learn more

The St. Cloud Chamber is partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis on a short survey to give local businesses a voice. Your response to this survey will help the Minneapolis Fed and its local partners understand the impact that the economy is having on your business.

 

Answers to these questions contribute to regional data that directly inform the Minneapolis Fed, local partners, policymakers, and others — a public good ultimately benefiting your business and others like yours.

Please complete this survey by Friday, July 31. All responses are confidential.

Join us for Lunchtime Learning this fall! Take part in this educational networking event on the first Wednesday of the month. Each session includes audience introductions, lunch, a presentation, time for questions, networking, and a business card exchange.

 

All sessions take place at the Chamber office, 1411 W. St. Germain Street, Suite 101, from 12 - 1 p.m and include lunch. The cost is $25 for members and $35 for the general public.

Thank You Sponsors

AGC Agency
American Family Insurance - Michael Brower Agency, Inc.
AMG Promotions & Apparel
Ann Daniels Healing Salon
Aslan Health
Batteries Plus
Bookkeeping Barista
Bravo Burrito
H & S Heating, A/C and Electrical
Holiday Inn & Suites

Infinite Eye Care

InteleCONNECT powered by CTC
LifeWave
MN Computer Systems MCSI
Minnesota Family
MotorWorks Auto Repair
Nick Novak Homes
Shepherd Security
Stihl Wolf
Trust Real Estate Company

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!

2026 Chamber Open Committee

• Brandon Zylka, Catholic Charities ? Chair
• Brittany Liberty, Central MN Mental Health Center ? Vice-Chair
• Mary Hagen, West Central Technology
• Jake Cleveland, Inventure Properties
• Ben Barhorst, American National Bank of Minnesota
• Emily Davis, EPIC
• Joe Zidon, Beacon Financial Group
• Amanda Hackett, Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict
• Jon Hazen, CloudClear Services

2026 Chamber Open Details

 

Location: St. Cloud Country Club

Date: Monday, August 24th, 2026

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 80th 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