Letter from the President
Thank you for your continued support of the Waconia Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau !
Because of you , our business community continues to grow and thrive . Your partnership allows us to support our mission of promoting a positive business environment and enhancing the quality of life in the Waconia community . You make it possible for us to focus on multiple key initiatives .
Community Connection : Promoting , expanding , and contributing to meaningful partnerships and collaboration by welcoming 26 new members to the Chamber for a total of 280 + invested members . We continue to provide membership visibility via DestinationWaconia . org , weekly member spotlights to 13k + social media followers , and weekly email Friday Facts communications .
Waconia Prosperity : Contributing to shared community prosperity by hosting and promoting 21 networking & educational events ; and 30 ribbon cuttings & ambassador visits . Membership drives economic prosperity via 9 community-wide events , including the 61st Nickle Dickle Day .
Talent Forward : Driving Workforce and Economic Development for the betterment of the area by being heard through government relations and advocacy work via the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and U . S . Chamber of Commerce . We ’ ve enhanced partnerships with our local school district through the Business Education Network , making an impact in our future workforce development . We will also host the Career Exploration Fair & Community Expo again this coming spring .
Destination Waconia : Showcasing the Waconia area as a destination to live , work , and play by responding to a rapidly growing number of prospective future visitor and resident inquiries . Celebrating 61 years of the chamber & 23 years of the tourism bureau , we continue to expand and develop additional marketing and promotions , including our new destination-focused website .
At the chamber , we continue to aspire to achieve more by encountering new projects , meeting new people , serving as a change agent , and leading as a civic entrepreneur to advance the Waconia area community .
Grateful for your membership and engagement ,
Christine Fenner President Waconia Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
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