101 on Chambers Affiliation
Is Apple Valley Chamber ( AVCC ) A Subsidiary Of Minnesota or U . S . Chamber ?
NO . U . S . CHAMBER in Washington D . C . and MINNESOTA CHAMBER in St . Paul have no affiliation with us at all other than that we are members of theirs just as you might join them .
What About the Chambers Surrounding Us ?
NO affiliation nor connection . Minneapolis & St . Paul have no reach south of the river . There are six south of the river Chambers , including us who are all independent nonprofit Chambers . The LARGEST Chamber south of the river is LAKEVILLE CHAMBER as far as revenue . Next is DAKOTA COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER ( DCR ) with more members . They have several cities including Eagan , Rosemount , Farmington , West St . Paul and a few very small towns . DCR is regional in the sense of representing the cities they represent , but us other chambers have the political influence in our respect ive cities and solely represent our communities . There are three other very strong Chambers around us . RIVER HEIGHTS CHAMBER ( serves Inver Grove Heights & South St . Paul ), BURNSVILLE CHAMBER and HASTINGS CHAMBER which are all great Chambers and influential . River Heights Chamber is the oldest at 115 years .
All of us south Chambers have excellent revenues due to strong membership bases in each city and strong support from our respective Mayors , Councils , County Commissioners and Legislators within our respective boundaries . We also annually cohost a 6-Chamber joint Business After Hours . We jointly support MINNESOTA CHAMBER ’ S efforts at the Capitol as well as their Grow Minnesota Retention Program . South of the River area is very fortunate to have 6 very strong and independent Chambers helping each city build our region into one of the fastest growing areas of Minnesota .
How we do it
Chamber Marketing
• Only chamber to add ai ( artificial intelligence ) to our website & visitor site
• Responsive technology to fit any electronic device from monitors to watches
• Laminated resident business guide ( mailed to 22,600 homes with you in it )
• Twice-weekly e-news ( apple slices , we are the only ones who can reach you all )
• Affordable ads to reach over 1,000 readers ($ 20 apple slices ad )
• Annual directory triple listing ( this book )
• Social media ( your events are seen instantly by the public )
Issues & Advocacy
• All levels of gov ’ t accountability
• Policy positions on your behalf
• Fair taxation & reasonable regulation
• Your voice at Minnesota Chamber & U . S . Chamber
How We Do It
• Coalitions with other chambers to expand your customer base
• Review ordinances , zoning , development , tif ( your taxes to entice companies )
Tourism ( we operate the convention & visitors bureau using hotel bed tax , not your dues )
• Promote MN Zoo , Abdallah Candies , hotels , restaurants , shopping
• Interactive website for tourism using AI ( artificial intelligence , we are 1st )
• Distribute Apple Valley Brochures to over 600 outlets in 3 states
• Full page ads in Twin Cities Visitor Guide , MN Map , Explore MN Guide , etc .
• Maintain a free visitor center at the chamber
• Promote businesses to visiting groups , sports events , families , reunions
• Visit the capitol regularly to promote tourism with legislators
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