Networking
CHAMBER CONNECTION
The Chamber’s weekly networking opportunity attracts 80-100+ attendees. Join us on Friday mornings for a light breakfast and coffee, learn about local businesses, and connect with people who want to do business with each other. We meet from 7:30 – 9 .am. at various locations.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
This monthly networking open house is hosted by a local business or organization and is free to members and guests. Over 100 people attend these informal gatherings.
ST. CLOUD AREA BUSINESS SHOWCASE
A tradeshow-style event, held annually each spring at the River’s Edge Convention Center. The Business Showcase offers the opportunity to meet and network with 70+ businesses under one roof.
Membership Maximizer
This free event helps newer Chamber members make the most out of their membership. Scheduled about three times a year at the Chamber office, we introduce our members to the Chamber staff, committee chairs, online registration, and more, all accompanied by coffee and breakfast snacks. The Membership Maximizer is a great way to learn how the Chamber operates and how we can best work for you! Please RSVP to save your seat. All new Chamber member businesses, and employees new to current Chamber member companies, are welcome to attend.
NEXT – CHAMBER’S YOUNG PRoFESSIONALS
This program, designed for the NEXT generation of business leaders, targets our young professionals. Those who are looking for professional development, leadership training, and networking opportunities will experience the greatest benefits.
professional DIALOGUE GROUP
Designed to foster open and frank communication among small groups of business owners and executives. Groups are composed of 10-14 individuals from non-competing businesses who have the desire to interact with others in an informal, but informative setting to share experiences and gain new insight into a broad range of common and not so common problems.
SAUK RAPIDS CHAMBER
The Sauk Rapids Chamber promotes a healthy business environment in the community of Sauk Rapids, working in cooperation with member businesses, local government, the public school system, and other community organizations. A division of the St. Cloud Area Chamber, these monthly meetings focus on issues of particular interest to Sauk Rapids businesses. We generally meet the fourth Thursday of the month over the lunch hour at Clearing Park in Sauk Rapids.
WAITE PARK CHAMBER
The Waite Park Chamber is a place where business, education, and government come together for the betterment of the community. A division of the St. Cloud Area Chamber, these monthly meetings focus on issues of particular interest to Waite Park businesses. We generally meet on the third Wednesday of the month over the lunch hour at various locations.
new member mixer
If you are a new Chamber member or a new representative from a Chamber member business, this is the event for you! Held on the second Tuesday of every month from 4:30pm-6pm at local restaurants and bars around town, New Member Mixer is a chance to get to know other new people and learn more about the Chamber. It’s casual and there is no obligation to stay, all you need to do is contact Antoinette to register!