Melissa Deming

02/27/10
Director of Events and Marketing
Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce
www.twincitiesnorth.org
melissa@twincitiesnorth.org
763-571-9781

Businesses from 1 employee to 10,000 employees would join the Chamber for many reasons.  It may be for business advocacy - having their voiced heard at the monthly Legislative Breakfast or by participating in the Public Policy Committee. 

It may be through advertising in the Chamber’s community magazine, map, or directory, the weekly email, monthly newsletter or through sponsoring different annual events.  Businesses may join for the educational aspect of the Chamber. 

Business Essentials Luncheons are held the third Thursday of each month where we bring in innovative speakers to educate the Members in attendance.  The Chamber also holds two Breakfast Networking Clubs each month where Chamber Members have the chance to have their 15 minutes of fame to educate the attendees on a current issue or trend.     

Networking events are held throughout each month.  Quarterly Speed Networking events are a huge hit and can draw in over 40 new faces at each event.  These events are free and offer many great clients and leads for businesses in a short amount of time.  As mentioned above, the Breakfast Networking Club meetings are another great way to network.  All members in attendance say their 30-second commercial and pass around their business cards ensuring that everyone is aware of who they are and what they do.