All Treats.
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
"The Voice of Business in Central Minnesota"
?'Tis the season for plenty of treats, and the Chamber has an easy way to treat your company and your fellow members!?
With a St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce membership, you have the ability to offer a Chamber Perk to your fellow members. This comes in many forms, for example a buy-one, get-one deal, a percentage off savings, referral bonus or a waived signup fee. These perks are then shared in the monthly Chamber Member Happenings email, as well as on the Chamber website. Treat yourself to some additional exposure!?
Connect, learn, grow!
?The Chamber's 2nd Annual DEI Summit is on?October 22nd. Register now to hear from a great lineup of speakers on how to build a more inclusive workplace and community.?
?Chamber Connection?is hosted by?Mastey Financial?on?Friday, October 25th for the annual Monster Bash! Come in your best costume and ready for some spooky fun.
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
St. Cloud Schools launch Future 100. Future 100 is a new initiative unique to St. Cloud Area Schools that is designed to help all students chart a successful course after high school. Bringing community together, Future 100 supports seniors in creating clear, actionable plans for their future while also supporting the higher education institutions and local workforce in the Greater St. Cloud Area. Want to help students on their paths? They are currently seeking volunteers.
Help the Sauk Rapids EDA plan for the future. Take this 3 question survey to help inform the EDA on what thoughts the community has for the corner of 2nd Ave North and 3rd Street North next to Rock Creek Coffee. This will help inform the EDA as they seek development partners for this property. Take the survey
NOTICE for Stearns County Residents: The State of Minnesota has determined that Stearns County needs new justice facilities to meet the current public safety needs of the community. Your YES or NO vote on November 5 decides how we pay for it. Learn more
STATE & NATIONAL
Prepare for the election. The Office of the MN Secretary of State has several resources you can use to prepare for the upcoming election:?
BBB Torch Awards: The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics recognizes marketplace role models who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to ethics and integrity in all they do.?Applications are now open!
2025 Session Priorities: Join the MN Chamber again this year for Session Priorities on January 15th, the Minnesota Chamber's must-attend event kicking off the legislative session! Don't miss this opportunity to engage, network and make your voice heard, register today!
Labor Market Information Training: DEED's Regional Analysts have scheduled a set of Labor Market Information training sessions for the fall of 2024. These hands-on training sessions - whether virtual or in-person - will help attendees learn where to find and how to use DEED’s labor market information data tools. Learn more
Access to Good Jobs For All: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, when we celebrate and honor the contributions and skills that workers with disabilities bring to Minnesota’s workplaces and economy. Learn now DEED is committed to ensuring Minnesotans with disabilities have access to good jobs all year long.
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Welcome New Members!
A big welcome to these new members that joined the Chamber in September, 2024! We are excited to have you onboard, and know there are great things ahead!
September New Members
We Are Hiring
The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants for the role of Director of Membership. The Director of Membership plays a important role in driving the growth and success of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce by acquiring new members and strengthening relationships with existing members. This position showcases the Chamber’s value proposition to local businesses, including networking opportunities, advocacy, education, and business resources.
Candidate Forums
The 2024 election is fast approaching, with important decisions on the ballot. The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce is here to support you in making informed choices. Below are upcoming forums:
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If you missed the St. Cloud Mayoral Candidate Forum or the MN House Candidate Forums, you can watch recordings of them online:
COMING IN JANUARY: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Special Focus
Join this special advertising section in the January issue of Business Central Magazine, dedicated to highlighting Central Minnesota's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This section will feature an opening editorial on DEI in the workplace, your business profile, and a DEI Directory. By participating, you'll not only showcase your business’s values but also help promote our region’s pride in fostering a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
Don't miss out on connecting with nearly 6,000 highly engaged readers who are striving for growth. Reach out to Melinda?today for advertising details.?The deadline is Monday, December 2nd.
ALSO COMING IN JANUARY:?The 2025 Central Minnesota Farm Show Program
Purchase your ad before December 2nd and get your name in both Business Central Magazine and the day-of event program! That's 5,900 copies in the Jan/Feb 2025 issue of Business Central Magazine AND 2,000 copies distributed at the Farm Show to guests upon arrival. Contact Melinda for more details and special rates.
The Annual Membership Directory
This is the number one print resource for finding contact information for your fellow Chamber members. With over 3,200 copies distributed, it reaches business owners, community members and everyone in between. Now is your chance to get your message out - advertise in the 2025 directory!
Contact Eric to learn about advertising.
Eric Hanson | Arvig Media
DON'T FORGET: The Annual Membership Directory includes contact information for every Chamber member. Records are pulled based on your Chamber account. Is your information up to date? Check here to make sure before it's published!
You are all stars!
We celebrated the Annual Chamber Celebration on October 8th at the Holiday Inn & Suites, and it was a fantastic evening! We had so much fun honoring our outgoing chairs and taking a look back at the last 12 months with all of you. Cheers to everything you've accomplished!
Our volunteers are all amazing! Check out this video to see for yourself.
APEX Groups
APEX (Advisory Peer Exchange) Groups are an opportunity for ambitious professionals to cultivate meaningful relationships with peers at similar stages and paths in their careers.
Groups are created based on professionals job level and industry. Groups will decide when and how often to meet. During each meeting, group members will present questions or challenges they are facing and engage in confidential discussion with each other.
This is an opportunity to grow your professional network and receive valuable feedback toward the success of your company. Not sure if it's for you? Let's chat!
FEATURED COMMITTEE: Top Hat Ambassadors
If you have ever attended a Chamber Connection, Business After Hours, Waite Park or Sauk Rapids Chamber meeting or special event, chances are, you've seen some snazzy folks in top hats welcoming you in. But do you know everything about this helpful group of Chamber advocates? They do much more than welcome you to events.?
Top Hat Ambassadors 2024-2025
If you would like to schedule a visit with the Top Hat Ambassadors, contact Laura.