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MONTICELLO COMMUNITY GUIDE 2025
Chamber of Commerce supports business
The Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry continues its mission of supporting , serving and enhancing all business sectors in the Monticello area . Within that , the Chamber strives to strengthen communication among business , industry , school , government , service organizations and area residents .
The Chamber works to bring the business community , government and schools together as one unit to make use of available resources , assets and talents .
The Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry works to accomplish what no individual or single business can do alone . The Chamber represents a broad base of businessfrom corporate to home-based , and from industrial-driven manufacturers to the service and professional sectors .
The Chamber is led by Executive Director Deb Meyer and Business Development Director Kristina Eich . But they are hardly alone at the Chamber , however , because members make the organization .
Twelve local business people make up the Chamber board of directors . Four board members comprise an executive committee Events the Chamber hosts include its annual golf tournament in May , many Riverfest events including Party in the Park , Art in the Park and Taste of Monticello , Downtown Trick-or-Treating and the annual Chamber banquet , where the business of the year is recognized .
Monticello Royal Ambassadors
The Chamber also sponsors the Monticello Royal Ambassador Program , which gives three young ladies an opportunity to represent Monticello as a community ambassador for a year . Claudia Martin , Lily Tiemann and Aurorah Kimble , seen above , were chosen to represent the city in 2024-25 .
In addition to supporting the youth of Monticello through the Royal Ambassador Program , the Chamber also awards scholarships to graduating seniors at Monticello High School .
Reach the Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry at 763- 295-2700 or visit the website at www . monticellocci . com .
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