Chamber overview
MISSION The Chamber is an inclusive organization that serves , advocates , and promotes the interests of businesses while enriching the life of our community .
CORE VALUES
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION The Chamber provides a wide array of programs and promotional tools that support and promote the development and marketing of member businesses . Most of these specially created programs are included with Chamber membership .
NETWORKING AND COLLABORATIONS An important function of the Chamber is relationship building . Our connection programs and collaborative initiatives establish long-lasting relationships among members , community leaders , community organizations and government officials . These regular member events and programs provide an engaging , supportive and rewarding environment promoting the business interests of our members and community .
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Enriching the life of our community is a fundamental role of the Chamber and we accomplish this aspect of our mission through a variety of community events , activities and community engagement .
LOCAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Advocating for a strong economic environment for our members and the business community at-large is a central responsibility for the Chamber . Our bottom-up initiatives and collaborative government relationships provide essential support to the economic welfare and vibrancy of the Valley .
EDUCATION The Chamber provides business development sessions and programming that assist in the knowledge and development of our members and we continue to grow our educational offerings .
MEMBERSHIP
• 500 + Members
• Manufacturers , Retailers , Lodging , Healthcare , Contractors , Non-profits , Education , Local Government , Financial Institutions , Wholesalers , Service Providers , Restaurants , Civic Organizations , Specialty Food , Marinas , Individuals .
• Serving many of the East Metro Valley communities including Marine on St . Croix , Afton , Lake Elmo , Oak Park Heights , Bayport and Stillwater
2020 CHAMBER AMBASSADORS
Joette Barr- First State Bank & Trust Patrick Cota- Scope 10 Melody Fox- Big Frog Custom T-Shirts Matt Hall- Lake Area Bank Rachael Harvey- Edina Realty Rachel Jensen- LORA Hotel Todd Kockelman- Kockelman Financial Robert Korluka- Financial Professional with Equitable Advisors Paul Mahoney- Taste ! LLC Kristina Marshall- Kristina Lynn Photography & Design Allissa Obler- Community Thread Judd Orff- Garnet Real Estate Services Doug Pepin- Advise - HRLLC
Liza Populorum- Royal Credit Union Anissa Raleigh- Community Member Randy Roberts- Lowdown PressPub Timothy Safe- Pathfinder Insurance Brokers Cindy Schweizer- Children ’ s Hospital Association , Inc . Trish Sisson- Community Member Michael Smith- Huntington Learning Center Kelly Stenerson- United Way of Washington County-East Matthew Stepaniak- 210 Laurel , LLC Julia Tice- Lighthouse Marketing Cody Uhrhammer- Edward Jones Financial Kim Wilson- Community Member Gabe Worre- Paychex
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