Community Vision - St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce

Community

Every community within the St. Cloud area has invested in a vision for the future, which includes comprehensive plans for future development of the area.

COMMUNITY VISIONS INCLUDE:

The 2011 adoption of the St. Cloud Urban Area Mississippi River Corridor Plan: A vision and implementation strategy to maintain the Mississippi River as a regional asset. That year, Minnesota Waters presented St. Cloud with the “River-Friendly Community of the Year” award. In 2012, Mississippi Partners was established as a nonprofit to champion implementation of the urban river plan.
Joint Planning District Board: Through such aspects as preserving its natural resources, boosting its already-stable economy, and enhancing the standard of living through well-maintained neighborhoods, excellent education and superior medical care, the greater St. Cloud area will continue on its path of well thought-out, planned development.

BUILDING INFLUENCE

Business advocacy is critical to regional business success. The St. Cloud Area Chamber’s leadership as a business advocate is proven over and over again as elected officials make the Chamber a preferred stop when seeking access to the business community or addressing regional business issues.

The Chamber’s advocacy efforts include:

Regular meetings with St. Cloud, Waite Park, St. Joseph, Sartell and Sauk Rapids mayors and city council members.
An annual trip to Washington, D.C., to visit with Minnesota’s Congressional delegation.
Hosting “Evening at the Capital” to showcase Central Minnesota to statewide legislative leaders.
Visiting with over 50 Central Minnesota CEOs and business owners as part of our Grow Minnesota! economic development program.
Hosting the St. Cloud Mayor’s annual State of the City Address with the St. Cloud Rotary Club.