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As a Chamber, our primary focus is to help businesses thrive in our communities. Becoming a member offers you many benefits such as the following:
Networking:
Gain valuable information and exposure to this growing market through monthly networking events, the Focus newsletter and the many special events held yearly by our active Chamber.
Affordable Advertising:
The Focus newsletter offers a perfect way to market your business. This cost-effective tool is a very direct way to advertise in a business to business platform.
Referrals:
Our Chamber office often receives inquiries from residents or businesses looking for services. In order to best serve everyone, we maintain a computer database of all our Chamber members and consult it when inquires are made.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Through a sponsorship of Chamber events, your business can be a real partner in the community. It’s an excellent public relations tool. Annual Directory Listing: Your membership includes a free listing in our annual directory. This piece is provided online on our website. A link to your website is also included. A Voice in Government Issues: Through the Chamber, the voice of your business will be heard. We work to identify legislative issues impacting private enterprise and promote Chamber positions on such issues at all levels of government.
Annual Membership Directory:
Your membership includes a free listing in our Annual Membership Directory. This excellent resource is published in print and online formats. The online version of the Directory appears on our website. A link to your website is also included.
A Voice in Government Issues:
Through the Chamber, the voice of your business will be heard. We work to identify legislative issues impacting private enterprise and promote Chamber positions on such issues at all levels of government.
Representation:
Your involvement will provide you with representation on government issues and an opportunity to serve on various committees and task forces. Our current committees and their chair people are:
- Executive Committee
- President - Darrell Silverness, Mainstreet Bank
- Vice-President - Rhonda Mann, Anchor Bank
- Treasurer - Chris Hacker, Merchants Bank
- Secretary - Jill Sheppard, Healthy Inspirations
- Past-President - Mary Slusser, Spartan Promotional Products
- Ambassadors: Sarah Clark - Marathon Petroleum Co.
- Communications: Sheryl E-Marshall, PressEnter! Internet
- Economic Development: Vacant
- Education: Barb Brown- South Washington County Schools
- Events: Jill Sheppard-Healthy Inspirations & Jodi Radanke, Mainstreet Bank-Cottage Grove
- Governments: Gary Garner – 3M Corporate Incinerator
- Membership: Sherry Wilwert, Edina Realty & Mary Slusser, Spartan Promotional Gorup
Publicity:
Annually, the South Washington County Bulletin publishes a special section focused on the Chamber of Commerce, listing the member businesses. This is excellent free publicity for your growing business.
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