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Membership Q&As
Why should I join the Chamber? § We are the best way for businesses to cost effectively network with other businesses. § The Twin Cities North Chamber is here to represent and serve the interests of businesses. § Collectively our voice is much stronger than the voice of one business. If you are not a member, you are not a part of that collective voice. § Your business peers are currently supporting the organization – it is a smart and community-minded investment for your business to make. § To be visible and active in the community, joining your local chamber is the one of the best ways to accomplish this at the least expense. What does the Chamber do? § Our Chamber is an advocate for the business community on many local and state issues. § Our Chamber provides other community partners a link to our business members for the purpose of making the communities we serve a better place to reside, work and do business. § Our Chamber hosts numerous networking events during the year including our Gala, two Golf Tournaments, Business Expos, Breakfast Networking Club and Business After-Hours. § Our Chamber hosts monthly luncheons that combine networking opportunities with education on timely topics of interest to our business community. § Our Chamber works with business/education partnership initiatives that help our community’s youth and also develops our future workforce. § Our Chamber sponsors career fairs for students. § Our Chamber publishes newsletter articles dealing directly with issues relating to your business. § Our Chamber serves as the front door for new residents, visitors and those considering moving or locating a business here. § Our Chamber serves a referral resource for people and businesses searching for a particular goods or service. § Our policy is to refer only Chamber members. § Our Chamber actively promotes our communities and our members to those outside our area § Our Chamber stay’s on top of local development issues to keep our members informed on issues that may impact their business. What are the advertising opportunities? § Chamber Newsletter - Promote your business with an ad or insert in our monthly publication mailed to all Chamber members. Distribution: 650 § Membership Directory - Classified and alphabetical listings of all Chamber members. Distribution: 1,000 § Community Magazine – Contains information about the communities served by our chamber. Printed every other year. Distribution: 5,000 § City Map - Updated street map displays members' ads. Printed every other year. Distribution: 5,000 § Ribbon Cutting Bag - Presented to new businesses. Insert your advertising materials. § Brochure Racks - Display area for members' brochures in Chamber office. What are the networking opportunities? § Annual Meeting - Held in August § Annual Picnic - Held in July § Business Councils - Held monthly in various Twin Cities North communities - discussions on local topics, issues, economic development, and more! § Breakfast Networking Club – Held the second and fourth Thursday of every month § Twin Cities North Business Expos - Held twice a year: March & October § Business Seminars - Workshops and seminars for professional development, business information and employee training § Committees - Make contacts through varied Chamber and community programs § Fall Golf 'Nine is Fine' Tournament Fundraiser - Held in September § Gala Fundraiser - Held in February § Legislative Breakfasts - § Business Essentials Luncheons - Third Thursday of each month with speakers on timely topics § New Member Reception- Held 3 times a year § Young Professionals Group - Monthly events hosted throughout the Twin Cities Annual Kickball Tournament (June), Multi-Chamber Young Professionals Event (July), Quarterly Speed Networking Events, and more! § Spring 'Chamber Challenge' Golf Tournament Fundraiser - Held in June |
