Keys to Business Success to be addressed at March 19 Membership Meeting, Sponsored By Wells Fargo
Are you curious about what’s going on in Washington around healthcare, access to capital, tax relief, jobs, or international trade?
If you are, you’ll want to hear a leading authority discuss these and other topics such as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Friday, March 19 at the Town & Country Club.
The keynote speaker at our Monthly Membership meeting will be Chief Legal Counsel and Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Donald “Don” Cravins, Jr. As Chief Legal Counsel he is intimately familiar with small business issues of all kinds. Before going to Washington, he served in the Louisiana State Legislature for six years.
This meeting will be held in conjunction with the Midway Chamber of Commerce so you can double your networking opportunities.
You don’t want to miss this meeting. Click here to register.
Chamber Seeks New President
The Chamber has launched its search for a new President. Executive search firm KeyStone Search will lead the effort to find an individual who will focus on three major areas: programming, advocacy, and membership.
For a full Executive Position Description, please click here.
Annual Meeting Keynote Speech of Dileep Rao
Annual Meeting speech of nationally acclaimed author, advisor, columnist, and lecturer on business development/business ventures is now available. His address touched on insights from his latest book “Bootstrap to Billions: Proven Rules from Entrepreneurs Who Build Great Companies from Scratch”™ – a compilation of success stories from Minnesota’s most influential entrepreneurs.
Click here to watch the video.
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Tiered Dues Investment
The Chamber is now offering members a new way to invest in programs and services that will help your business grow. Here’s how it works: Membership services and benefits are categorized into six unique packages; each package is tailored with specific products and services to meet your business needs. Organizations can join the Chamber for about the same cost as the minimum investment under the current system, and no benefits you are currently receiving will be eliminated.
Shared Services Survey
Last year, the Chamber completed a survey of of Ramsey County cities, school Districts, county and City of Oakdale to discover how local governments were spending tax dollars. The study highlights best practices and can be used to encourage other municipalities and districts to utilize shared services wherever practical in their communities. Click here to see the findings.