COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023
ST . CROIX VALLEY
STILLWATER | BAYPORT | OAK PARK HEIGHTS | LAKE ELMO
Chamber promoting all of Stillwater
Convention and Visitors Bureau 651-351-1717 discoverstillwater . com
Greater Stillwater Chamber 333 Main St . N ., Stillwater 651-439-4001 greaterstillwaterchamber . com
The local economy in the St . Croix Valley is boosted by organizations that support business .
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is an independent nonprofit that seeks to serve , promote and advocate for member businesses while enriching the life of the community .
Chamber President Robin Anthony won the “ Star of the North ” award February 2023 . The Chamber continues to host events yearround , such as the World Snow Sculpting Championship and Food Truck Extravaganza . This year , they also started a program called HYPE , Harnessing Young Professional Energy , to educate and support youth beginning their careers .
The Stillwater Chamber of Commerce isn ’ t the only organization helping out local businesses .
St . Croix Valley Foundation awarded over $ 49,000 in grants to 15 nonprofit art programs in St . Croix Valley , and plans to award $ 130,000 to nonprofit organizations addressing mental health needs .
While the chamber represents businesses throughout the area , the Main Street Independent Business Alliance focuses on locally-owned businesses that make up downtown Stillwater .
One such independent and locally-owned downtown business , River Market Community Co-op , is helping local farmers , producers and food processors fund projects with their Growers , Grazers , Makers and Bakers grant program .
The Stillwater-Oak Park Heights Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes tourism through annual marketing campaigns , the official visitors guidebook and map , event sponsorships and its website . The Bureau encourages Stillwater area residents to stay connected with tourist attractions as a way to help plan weekend fun or guide visiting friends and family .
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