Business Opportunities
Business Referral Service - An average of 800 times a month the Chamber refers callers and visitors to members.
Web Site Referrals - Chamber members receive a free link from the Chamber's web site. The searchable database records thousands of member referrals each month.
Membership Mailing Labels - Affordable, direct mailing information available on labels or disk:members only.
Free Job Bank - Post your job openings free of charge on the Chamber's web site -The first stop for people looking to relocate.
Networking
Weekly Chamber Connection - Lively networking with 100+ attendees.
Business After Hours - Held monthly, popular socializing and networking event free to members. 200+ attend.
Business After Hours - EXTRA! - A unique Business After Hours networking event in Spring. 40 booths sold; promotion and networking opportunities.
New Member Reception - Held Quarterly.
Breakfast with the President - Informal morning reception with small groups of Chamber members, share news and answer questions. Quarterly.
Advertising Opportunities
Membership Directory & Buyers Guide - Includes members only with 1500 distributed annually.
Bottom Line - With a circulation of 2,500+, this monthly newsletter keeps you in touch with the programs and activities sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Use this quick-read publication to update your calendar,
register for programs, and stay current on Chamber issues that can affect your membership and your business.
Chamber Edge - Monthly electronic newsletter with the latest on business news and events; links to register online.
Business Central Magazine - The Chamber’s bi-monthly business magazine packed with feature stories, business tips, and news from throughout Central Minnesota. Distribution of 6000. Chamber members are highlighted in every issue. Affordable advertising; Chamber members receive a discount.
Chamber Pack - An opportunity for members to mail their promotional pieces to over 1,100 prime prospects for a fraction of the cost of postage alone.
City Map - Updated St. Cloud area street map published in the spring. 12,000 distributed. Member ads available.
New Member Free Advertising - Each new member receives a Top Hat visit and photo that appears in Business Central Magazine or the St. Cloud Times.
Education & Training
Customer Service Training - a 2.5 hour workshop that reinforces the importance of customer service in a competitive world. An upbeat, positive program presented by a professional speaker.
Manager/Supervisor Development Certificate - A six-course program designed with the new supervisor in mind. Courses provide tools class members can put to use immediately. Taught by industry experts and professional speakers.
St. Cloud Area Leadership - designed to educate and inform participants about the many volunteer needs of the community.
Participants are given opportunities to meet with current and emerging community leaders.
Employee Training & Education - Addresses timely topics in cost-effective, condensed seminars with practical information.
Special Events
Business Awards Luncheon - Annual spring event recognizing outstanding local business people.
Central Minnesota Farm Show - February trade show held at the St. Cloud Civic Center, 200 exhibitors and 4000 attendees. Booth discounts for members.
Star-Studded Celebration - 400 attend this annual Fall volunteer recognition event.
Chamber Golf Open - August. A popular networking event. Sponsorships available.
Technology & Education Conference- Technology development for business with a focus on best practices. Chamber members are sponsors and speakers.
Sauk Rapids Chamber
A division of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, the Sauk Rapids Chamber serves the needs of those who live, work and do business in the community of Sauk Rapids. Monthly meetings focus on issues of particular interest to Sauk Rapids businesses.
Waite Park Chamber
A division of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, the Waite Park Chamber serves the needs of those who live, work and do business in the community of Waite Park. Monthly meetings focus on issues of particular interest to Waite Park businesses.
Members of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce may attend Waite Park and Sauk Rapids meetings and events at no additional membership fee. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available.
Other Benefits
Convention & Visitors Bureau - Six Chamber staff devote their time to promoting St. Cloud as a convention and tourism site.
Advocate for Business - From property tax reform to transportation and many issues in between, your Chamber is the voice of the business community to local/county/state elected officials.
Business and Workforce Development - Your Chamber leads the way with a variety of programs designed to explore and implement alternative methods of attracting and keeping quality employees in the St. Cloud area.
Tax Deductible - Membership may be deductible as a business expense.