PARADISE OF THE NORTHWEST
WACONIA
COMMUNITY GUIDE | 2023
Chamber in business of connections
The Waconia business community is fortunate to have the Waconia Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau , which is well-known and respected for its dedication to promoting local business and the community .
The Chamber is led by Christine Fenner , President , and Chelsey Koubsky , Communication & Events Coordinator , along with a strong , industry-diverse board of directors that work hard to meet the needs of the
FENNER members and promote the community .
Events like Sister Saturday , 4th of July Fireworks , Nickle Dickle Day , the Community Expo , Scarecrow Tour , D . E . A . R . Hunting , Tree Lighting , Homespun Holiday , the Chamber Golf Scramble , west metro business-to-business events , monthly luncheons , coffee connections , and much more bring revenue to town . Every event the chamber hosts is done with the purpose of enriching Waconia ’ s business and community life .
The Tourism Bureau is active in bringing people into the community . In conjunction with the Chamber , it works to encourage people from far and wide to make Waconia their destination . Our diverse community invites guests and residents alike to be curious and explore all that Waconia has to offer . Community information is available 24 / 7 in the visitor ’ s kiosk in the lobby of Waconia City Hall .
Area businesses can invest in membership and utilize the Chamber ’ s services as an advocate , resource for networking and advertising , both locally and to the larger metro area . Members are also listed on the Chamber ’ s website DestinationWaconia . org and included in tourism information .
The Waconia Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau is a 501c6 business membership organization driven by its members to support and encourage a vital and prosperous business community . It is a business advocate and resource as well as a community partner . The work of the Chamber is focused in four areas : economic development and workforce , member services and programs , advocacy and public policy , tourism and destination identity .
The Chamber , which was established over 60 years ago , is located inside City Hall at 201 S . Vine Street . For more information , visit DestinationWaconia . org . Follow the Chamber on Instagram and Facebook @ DestinationWaconia and @ WaconiaEvents .
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