Delano Area CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
‘Equipping members to thrive in our business
community’
The Delano Area Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven
organization, formed to support the Delano business community.
It is governed by a board of directors made up of nine volunteer
businesspeople and staffed by a part-time executive director.
Chamber members range from small, one-person, home-based
businesses, to the largest businesses and employers in Delano.
The chamber continues to advocate for the West Metro Business
Park as the community continues to experience growth. The DACC
works with the City of Delano/economic development to foster a
positive environment for business growth.
In addition to the new businesses that have made Delano home,
the community is very fortunate that it has many, many long-
standing businesses in the community that are the cornerstone
of Delano. As the DACC looks to an exciting future, let’s take a
moment to reflect on the past. The DACC has been a long-standing
organization providing support to the business community.
New businesses have been welcomed to the area by the DACC
Ambassadors. The community expo, Taste of Delano, and Good
Morning/Evening Delano events, along with the newly-created
After Hours Business Socials, have created continued marketing
and networking opportunities. The candidate town hall meetings
and “State Of” addresses have helped us get to know our elected
officials and understand the economics of the city, county, and
region. The Christmas Tree Lighting kicks off the Christmas season
in Delano, and a new business trick or treat event also took place
in 2018. Manufacturers Week and the SciTech event put a spotlight
on the manufacturing sector. The annual banquet and business of
the year event were memorable events in 2018, as was hosting two
performances of the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus at Kramer
Park.
As we move through 2019, the DACC will focus on marketing
the West Metro Business Park, attracting additional retail business,
researching and developing new community event concepts, and
increasing membership by focusing on retention and recruitment.
Approximately one-third of the chamber’s members participate
by regularly attending general meetings. The DACC is fortunate
to have many active members. The chamber has six committees
– business development, economic development, membership,
government affairs, ambassadors, and a marketing task force.
Within these committees, there are sub-committees that assist in
executing the chamber’s annual initiatives. The DACC is also an
active participant in the Spirit of Community Committee, which is an
advisory commission to the Delano City Council. It is charged with
the responsibility to study, investigate, and make recommendations
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regarding health, safety, community involvement and the fair and
equal treatment of all persons who are members of the Delano
community.
Highlights of 2019 for the DACC include the celebration of the
2019 Delano Business of the Year, Stahlke Bus Service, the DACC’s
30th annual Community Expo, the Taste of Delano, the Halloween
Business Trick or Treat, as well as the Christmas Tree lighting in
Downtown Delano.
Chamber benefits include a red highlighted entry in this
directory, listing on the chamber’s website directory, referrals from
the chamber office, networking events, sponsorship opportunities
at any chamber-coordinated community event, and more.
The chamber doesn’t want just membership fees – it wants
its members’ input as to what the chamber can do to help its
businesses thrive, and provide resources. It encourages members
to make this organization what they want it to be.
The Delano Area Chamber of Commerce is a member of the
Minnesota Better Business Bureau and the Minnesota Chamber
of Commerce, both which provide members with more benefits
and training opportunities for chamber staff and volunteers. The
DACC also developed the concept of a Wright County chamber
executives gathering and partnered with the Wright County
Economic Development Partnership to execute the first such
meeting. As a result, additional meetings are planned in 2019.
Regular general membership meetings are the third Thursday of
each month at noon. For the location of the next meeting, call 763-
972-6756, or email [email protected].
Other events and meetings are posted on the website and
communicated to members through email and social media.
Check out the DACC website at www.delanochamber.com and
also find the chamber’s Facebook page.
The 2019 board of directors is: President Michelle Harwood
(Harwood’s Body Shop); Vice President Jeanne Matter (Jeanne
M. Matter CPA); Treasurer Daryl MacLean (MacLean Law Office);
Secretary Jammie Hernandez (Estates at Delano); Past President
Brad Felknor (Felknor & Associates); Sabrina Stevens (Bagy Jo); Mike
Nielsen (Sherman Insurance); Steve Clark (Unhinged! Pizza); and
Nicholas Wilcox (Minnesota Lakes Bank). The Executive Director is
Ryan Gueningsman. Please let the DACC know how it can help you
“thrive in our business community” as we are open to your needs
and suggestions to be stronger in 2019.
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Official Guide to DELANO 2019