Letter from Your President
2021 : Here We Go
At last fall ’ s Annual Meeting I asked the audience to describe 2020 using a few words or phrase .
I ’ m sure you can imagine what sprang to mind . To be sure , no-one thought of the word I offered : ‘ opportunity .’ Because , as stressful and crazy as 2020 was , it was a year of opportunity for the MetroNorth Chamber to find new and meaningful ways to meet our mission of supporting our members and strengthening the business community .
Throughout 2020 we were given the opportunity to connect businesses with all types of resources , such as financial relief options , webinars , reopening guidelines … even distributing face masks . MetroNorth became the go-to place for information and support .
We were given the opportunity to advocate on the front lines . MetroNorth participated in roundtables to reopen main street businesses and had many conversations with the Walz
Administration and state legislators on relief and reopening measures .
We were given the opportunity to find new ways to assist businesses in marketing to the public . We created MetroNorth Cares , a dedicated Facebook page to promote businesses and how the community could support them .
We were given the opportunity to pivot our programming to virtual platforms so members could continue to make connections and build their business .
I could go on , but hopefully you see just how hard your MetroNorth team worked on your behalf during these ‘ opportunities ’ of 2020 . And we will continue to do so in 2021 . Your support of MetroNorth has never been more appreciated . Together we will ensure that the north metro is an excellent place for business . Thank you !
Lori Higgins
TESTIMONIAL
“ The MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce is your connection to success . Their strength is in their membership ; allowing them to lead initiatives , engage businesses and advocate for what ’ s important to our communities . MetroNorth connects businesses with business , they are our voice in government , and they facilitate economic development . Get connected to the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce !”
Scott Hanson Corporate Vice President of Gaming Development Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures
PROUD MEMBER 2021
OUR MISSION
To strengthen business and stimulate economic prosperity .
OUR VALUES
Building Business Building Relationships Building Community
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