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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization for businesses.

The Chamber acts as a source of information for newcomers and area residents and as a referral center for businesses. It has over 330 members. The Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce serves the areas of Columbus, Forest Lake, Linwood, Scandia, Stacy and Wyoming.

The Chamber publishes a monthly newsletter, to keep the lines of communication open with its membership. The organization's volunteer committees-Program/ Activities, Membership, Marketing, Tourism and Finance-assist the staff in achieving goals outlined in the group's yearly business plan.

The Chamber holds four membership luncheons a year featuring a guest speaker. Other events include the Annual Meeting, a summer golf outing, breakfast networking sessions and a gala fundraising event.

The Forest Lake Home & Business Show coordinated by the Chamber, takes place at the Forest Lake High School in the early Spring.

The Chamber office, located at 56 E Broadway is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You are invited to visit the Chamber office for a Forest Lake map and brochures on area activities and businesses. Demographics and local business information are also available. The phone number is (651) 464-3200.

Benefits of Membership . . . How the Chamber Works For You!


Increased Business Contacts
· Design activities to stimulate business contacts.
· Include members in Community Guide, 15,000+ copies distributed.

Legislative Clout:
· Represent business on local, state and federal issues.
· Respond to government leaders seeking our opinion on issues that affect local business.
· Provide opportunities to interact with local, state, and federal legislative leaders.
· Monitor issues, which affect our members.

Information:
· Provide information to those interested in our area as a place to live, work and visit.
· Maintain demographic information needed for economic development.
· Offer opportunities for education and training.

Referrals:
· Refer local Chamber members to all customer inquiries.

Participation:
· Offer opportunities to participate in Chamber committees and task forces-- be involved in many local issues and Chamber activities by joining one.

Community Involvement:
· Involved in a variety of community projects and brings awareness of community programs to our members.

Membership Investment:
· Investing in the Chamber of Commerce is 95% tax deductible as a business expense.

What Information, Materials and Services does the Chamber Provide?

The following is a listing of basic materials/services offered. Most are available at no charge. Items indicated with a * have a fee to cover costs. Price lists are available.

Local Information:

  • Forest Lake Map
  • * Washington County Maps
  • Many Faces of Forest Lake & Wyoming City
  • Information Guide/including Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory
  • Community Profile, City of Forest Lake
  • Demographics Trade Area

Accommodations:

  • Motels, campgrounds, and resorts
  • Apartments

Businesses (computer label ready)

Churches, Clubs, and Organizations, Telephone Books

Brochures/Information:

  • Community services
  • Government service
  • Local Businesses
  • Recreation facilities
  • "Chamber Comments" monthly newsletter

Metro Information:

Minneapolis/St. Paul white and yellow pages

Minnesota Information:

  • *Minnesota state highway maps
  • Minnesota Tourism Accommodations Brochures

Information Available from the Following

  • Minnesota Directories:
  • Licenses/Permits
  • Manufacturers
  • Zip Codes

U.S. Directories:

  • Accredited Camps AT&T Toll Free
  • Chambers of Commerce/U.S. & Foreign, Embassies

Additional Services:

  • Screen solicitations
  • Photocopies
  • *Circus Cage (for sale or rent)
  • Member to Member Discounts