Saint Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce

This is going to be such a great session! Whether you're a seasoned business owner, just starting out, or simply curious about the entrepreneurial journey, you do not want to miss this great panel discussion. Register now to attend this Lunchtime Learning on September 11th: https://bit.ly/4e45GSY

Jacobs Financial was named the St. Cloud Area Family-Owned Business of the Year by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, and if you pick up a copy of September's Business Central Magazine you can read why - plus much more! Stop into the Chamber office for your copy, or read it online here: https://bit.ly/4g76Cbh

Happy September! We hope you enjoyed a relaxing Labor Day Weekend, and we can't wait to see you at all of our events this month.

Happy Labor Day to all of our hardworking, dedicated members! We hope you are able to take a much-deserved break today. See you all again soon!

Happy Labor Day weekend! Enjoy some relaxation, and we'll be here when you're ready to get to work. https://bit.ly/47grusr

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, September 10th as Abra Auto Body & Glass-St Cloud celebrates its newly expanded location!
11:30AM - Ribbon Cutting
12PM - Pork Chop & Sundaes for Lunch
**Prizes and Tours**
RSVPs are appreciated by September 5th: https://bit.ly/4cHgghG

At the Annual Chamber Celebration on October 8th, we honor the amazing contributions of our many Chamber volunteers. We look forward to celebrating these incredible individuals this year, and we want you to join us! Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3STLYBu

The ACTION Summit is coming up on October 22nd! Join us for a great morning with open discussions, real examples, and thought-provoking stories. We look forward to learning and growing with you, register now: https://bit.ly/ACTIONSummit

📢 Happy New Member Monday ⭐️
Join us in welcoming these new members to the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce.

Nurture To Play : Nurture To Play is a unique combination of a coffee shop and an indoor play space that prioritizes safety, imagination, and play! Rentals are also available, learn more: https://bit.ly/4dB11s5

Offroad Campers LLC : ORC offers a totally new off road experience with several models available for your off grid or conventional camping. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dZa7i4

What a great morning at Chamber Connection GAVEL CHANGE 2024! Thank you for an amazing year, Michelle Lyons Henderson (BadCat Digital Marketing) you made Fridays a blast! Look out, Chamber - Jeremy Salzbrun (H&S Heating and A/C) is taking the reins now. And welcome to vice chair Laura Holzheimer (Central Minnesota Mental Health Center), best of luck in your new role!

This week, Kelly Doss (Great River Children's Museum) chaired her final Waite Park Chamber of Commerce meeting and Brandon Voit (Falcon National Bank) chaired his last Sauk Rapids Chamber of Commerce! Thank you both for the time, passion, and energy that you dedicated to these organizations. Cheers to you!

The nominations are in and the shining star is... going to be revealed on October 8th at the Annual Celebration! The final five nominees are all incredible assets to the Chamber of Commerce, but only one can be crowned the Star. Get your tickets now to support these amazing volunteers and see who takes home the award!

Tickets: https://bit.ly/3STLYBu

"A 2023 report revealed a historic high in women's presence in the C-suite, with an increase from 17 to 38 percent since 2015. Despite this jump, an underrepresentation of women persists in corporate leadership positions in North American organizations." https://bit.ly/3yRdZCP

Sauk Rapids Chamber is hosting a Business Showcase! Join us on Thursday, August 22nd to hear from these 7 great local businesses. Register online now to attend: https://bit.ly/3Sk6HOs

This Friday is a big day, as we say thank you to Chamber Connection chair Michelle Henderson (BadCat Digital Marketing), welcome incoming chair Jeremy Salzbrun (H&S Heating & A/C), and reveal the new vice chair! Huge thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible. Gavel Change is always a fun time, we hope to see you there!

📢 Happy New Member Monday ⭐️
Join us in welcoming these new members to the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce.

Midtown Square : Midtown Square Mall features a modern two-story structure with an attached four-story office building, providing approximately 185,000 square feet of retail and office space. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dPqX2V

Amplified Electric Inc. : Amplified Electric is a family-owned and operated business out of Saint Joseph, MN. Statewide, they specialize in all areas of electrical work including commercial, residential, industrial, new construction, remodel, and maintenance. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YMgwIU

Have you registered for Waite Park Chamber of Commerce hosted by Kyle Hedtke - State Farm Insurance Agent on Wednesday, August 21st?! Do it now! https://bit.ly/3ywqF1X

We are ONE WEEK AWAY from our August Meeting 📢

This month's meeting is sponsored by Kyle Hedtke - State Farm Insurance Agent 👋 Caitlin and Kyle would like to personally invite you to join us. Get ready for a delicious lunch from Pizza Ranch and to learn more about the Kyle Hedtke State Farm Team!

Haven't registered yet?! There is still time! Register on the St. Cloud Chamber Website or by calling their office at 320-251-2940 📞

Inside this issue: MN Senior Games, Fall 2024 Lunchtime Learning lineup, MN Paid Leave updates, and more! https://bit.ly/3SUpb8r

Register now to hear from St. Cloud State University Interim President Larry Dietz on Wednesday, August 21st. There is no cost to attend but registration is required, as space is limited - so don't wait! https://bit.ly/3YJMdTc

Business After Hours is hosted by .mn tonight until 6:30 PM at The Apiary downtown St. Cloud! Come out for networking and refreshments.

Today is the day to get out and VOTE in your primary election! Find out where and how to vote here: https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov/

📢 Happy New Member Monday ⭐️
Join us in welcoming these new members to the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce.

Pasta Buckets : Pasta Buckets specializes in buckets of pasta, meatballs, homemade sauces, garlic bread, salads and desserts in all sizes to accommodate all occasions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SGszUn

Fuller Living & Associates : Fuller Living Counseling offers individual, family, and couples counseling, meeting clients through the whole state of MN, with offices in Anoka, Blaine, St.Louis Park, St. Cloud and Princeton. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46CIXuJ

APEX (Advisory Peer Exchange) Groups are an opportunity for ambitious professionals to cultivate meaningful, trusted relationships with peers at similar stages and paths in their careers.

During monthly meetings, group members engage in confidential discussions, sharing business challenges, questions, and insights, and receiving valuable advice from one another. Learn more and sign up!

APEX Groups - St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce APEX (Advisory Peer Exchange) Groups are an opportunity for ambitious professionals to cultivate meaningful, trusted relationships with peers at similar stages in their careers. Within these groups, members engage in confidential discussions, sharing business challenges, questions, and insights, and...

The Annual Chamber Celebration is on October 8th! We are looking forward to taking a look back at the last year, as well as honoring our outgoing chairs. Who's being honored this year? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3YDSgZs

REMINDER: Business After Hours hosted by Switchboard is on Tuesday, August 13th! Come hungry, curious, and ready for some great networking, anytime between 4:30 and 6:30pm at Apiary Coworking, 703 W St Germain St, St. Cloud.

Add it to your calendar so you don't miss a thing!
Outlook: https://bit.ly/3WRN4zQ
Gmail: https://bit.ly/4ck4BFg

There are over 700 athletes from all over the U.S. traveling to St. Cloud for the MN Senior State Games August 15th - 18th! These athletes are all vying for a spot at the National Senior Games - competition will be fierce!

Volunteers are still needed to help with a variety of events, check out the opportunities here: https://bit.ly/4d3nVIk

Are you newer to your career, looking to make connections with others in the community, and want to grow your skillset? NEXT - Chamber's Young Professionals is the Chamber's group for you! And now, you can check it out for FREE on Visitor's Day, Tuesday, August 13th. Register now to attend and learn more about this great group! Register now: https://bit.ly/3AhL376

CURRENT NEXT MEMBERS: Bring a guest and get into a drawing for a gift card... both you AND your guest could win

Are you looking for a way to help your employees (or yourself) grow your managerial skills? The Supervisor Development Certificate Program is a great opportunity! Click the link below to learn more and register, classes start in January.

Supervisor Development - St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce 2024 Supervisor Development Registration Now Open! This program is designed for the new supervisor, one who has received limited supervisor training, or one who needs to strengthen their leadership skills. Effective supervisors must possess many different qualities such as flexibility, adaptability,...

REMINDER: Business After Hours is hosted by St. Cloud Technical & Community College TONIGHT from 4:30-6:30pm. No need to register, come as your schedule allows for networking and holiday cheer!