Networking & Professional Development

Membership has its privileges!  As a member, these valuable resources are available to your business:

Expand Your Network

·         Over 100 networking opportunities per year

• ·         Monthly Luncheons
  • Coffee With The President
    • Business After Hours

Raise Your Visibility

·         Over 30 Event sponsorship and advertising opportunities

·         Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

·         Listing in the Chamber Membership/ Resource Guide and Community events calendar

·         Weekly E-Newsletter- “The Weekly Update”

·         E-Coupon- Hot Deals

Influence Public Policy

·         Connection to policy makers

·         Local Business Councils- drive local policy

·         Government Affairs Committee featuring policymakers, experts, and legislative leaders

·         Business and Policy Roundtables- influence the business agenda

·         Business Day at the Capitol

·         Grow Minnesota! Opportunities

·         Legislative Candidate Forums

·         Grassroots initiatives

Develop Leadership and Professional Skills

·         Board of Directors (elected) and Committee Opportunities

·         South Metro Young Professionals

·         The WomEn’s Conference

·         Breakfast With Champions

Office Services

·         Conference Room Rental 

·         Free notary service

·         Certificate of Origin services

Community Volunteering

·         DCR Foundation

·         Workforce Investment Board

·         Involvement in local nonprofit organizations