Community Events

Programs

CONNECT TO MEMBERS

Business After Hours is held the second Thursday of each month from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and is hosted by a chamber member at their place of business. Includes a business card exchange, casual networking, refreshments and door prizes.

Juice Up Your Morning is an early morning networking opportunity with the host providing coffee and juice at their place of business. Includes a business card exchange, casual networking and announcements.

Chamber Connections is a weekly networking and educational meeting perfect for new members and small businesses looking for leads and support.

Attend or Sponsor Membership Events they are you opportunity to promote your business' good name to fellow chamber members. By attending or sponsoring chamber events you send a clear signal that you are committed to the business community and its success.

CONNECT TO COMMUNITY

Business & Lifestyle Expoconnects you directly to new and existing customers. Promote a new product or service, do a survey, or just say thanks.

Shiver Elk River is Elk River's newsest community events that celebrates our Minnesota winter. It is held in mid February and includes a "Shiver Plunge", Outdoor Hockey Tournament, Snow Golf and many other family friendly activiites. Sponsor, attend and participate in the uniquely Minnesota event.

Shop Local programs include

Community Gift Certificates redeemable only by chamber member businesses

Website advertising that reaches thousands of website visitors

The chamber office serves the community as the go-to resource for visitors and residents alike. We connect businesses to new customers.

CONNECT TO LEARNING

Leadership Elk River is a 9 month community based leadership program that connects you or your employees to the local community. You will join a cohort group and learn together about the rich history, current challenges and community culture that provides the back drop for your business. You will gain access to local leaders and learn how to really make a difference in our community.

Business Development Series is a series of lunch & learn seminars created specifically for members by members. Our business community has a lot to share with one another. This learning environment is a peer to peer series intented to help you with many of your everyday business questions.

CONNECT TO ELECTED OFFICIALS

The chamber keeps you informed and connected to all levels of elected officials through newsletter articles, trips to the State Capitol, candidate forums and local programs. We are the voice of business.