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events include Business @ Lunch , Business After Hours , Women ’ s Networking Series , Picnic in the Park or the Golf Classic .

Professional Development The Chamber provides opportunities for members to attend training sessions , workshops and seminars to help your business succeed . Be sure to check out our events calendar often to find upcoming opportunities .

Advocacy The Stillwater Chamber represents and advocates for local businesses . One of the roles of the Chamber is to bring focus to those issues that can have an impact on business and the community . The Chamber serves as a unified voice to represent the interests of its business community at the local , state and federal levels of government . The Chamber offers various opportunities to learn about

government at events that also allow members to meet and speak with political leaders .

Leadership Involvement Members have the opportunity to join a Chamber committee and have a direct impact on business and the community . The Stillwater Chamber of Commerce depends on dedicated volunteers to help make decisions , support the local business community and coordinate events . A Chamber committee is your chance to get involved , meet other business leaders and help shape the decisions that affect the businesses and community of Stillwater .

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

Your Chamber membership is a form of community investment that helps provide resources for other businesses operating in the Stillwater area as well as attract new industry to Stillwater . The economic development team at the Chamber helps support programs like One Million Cups and Startup Stillwater to promote entrepreneurship in our economy as well as maintain an industrial park and recruit industry to relocate in our community .

SOURCE OF INFORMATION & RESOURCES

The Chamber will help you find a wealth of available resources and planning tools to fit your needs . Let us connect you with others that can help your business succeed .

MEET YOUR CHAMBER STAFF