Chambers of Commerce - Top 25
Ranked by chamber members | List information taken from the 2013 Business Information Guide
Source: Chamber representatives and websites. If you were not contacted for this list but would like to be in the future, please contact research@tcbmag.com.
1 | | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
400 Robert St. N, Ste. 1500
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-292-4650 • mnchamber.com
| David
Joe
Olson
Maher
| 2,300
| Joe
Jon
Maher
Campbell
| $590+
| Legislative advocacy, business retention and expansion assistance, networking and educational opportunities, human resource services, business environmental sustainability assistance
| Minnesota
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2 | | Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce
202 1st Ave. N
Moorhead, MN 56560
218-233-1100 • fmwfchamber.com
| Craig
Whitney
| 2,059
| Kristi
Ulrich
| $270-$310
| Networking opportunities, access to business information, advocacy, education, engagement
| Cass and Clay counties
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3 | | Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
220 S Broadway, Ste. 100
Rochester, MN 55904
507-288-1122 • rochestermnchamber.com
| John
Wade
| 1,379
| Alan
De Keyrel
| $282+
| Legislative advocacy, business and economic development, networking opportunities, lobbying, education
| Rochester area
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4 | | Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
401 N Robert St., Ste. 150
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-223-5000 • saintpaulchamber.com
| Matt
Kramer
| 1,228
| Guy
Gilmore
| $450+
| Networking opportunities, business education, local and state public affairs advocacy, economic development
| St. Paul, Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Oakdale, Roseville, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights
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5 | | Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce
5 W 1st St., Ste. 101
Duluth, MN 55802
218-722-5501 • duluthchamber.com
| David
Ross
| 1,070
| Patrick
Heffernan
| $347+
| Legislative advocacy, business and economic development, networking opportunities, lobbying, education
| St. Louis and Carlton counties; Douglas County, Wisconsin
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6 | | St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 487
St. Cloud, MN 56302
320-251-2940 • stcloudareachamber.com
| Teresa
Bohnen
| 1,000
| Craig
Broman
| $415-$7,000
| Legislative advocacy, networking opportunities, effective communication, business education partnerships, leadership development, business training workshops, business promotion, convention and tourism services
| St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Waite Park, St. Joseph, St. Augusta, Foley
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7 | | Brainerd Lakes Chamber
124 N 6th St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-829-2838 • explorebrainerdlakes.com or chamberbrainerdlakes.com
| Lisa
Paxton
| 987
| Kim
Steve
Ellingson
Mau
| $320-$2,340
| Business advocacy on local, regional, state, and national levels; business development; networking; education; work force development; publications; welcome center for visitor services; promotion of the area
| Brainerd lakes area of central Minnesota. Offices in Brainerd, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes, and Highway 371 Welcome Center.
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8 | | The Chamber--Grand Forks/East Grand Forks
202 N 3rd St.
Grand Forks, ND 58203
701-772-7271 • gochamber.org
| Barry
Wilfahrt
| 986
| Chris
Semrau
| $110-$790
| Legislative advocacy, business and economic development, networking opportunities, education
| Grand Forks, North Dakota; East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and surrounding areas
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9 | | Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
81 S 9th St., Ste. 200
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-370-9100 • minneapolischamber.org
| Todd
Klingel
| 908
| William
Jonason
| $425
| Business development through education and networking events, working to maintain a positive business climate and quality of life for the region, and creating tools and programs that grow jobs
| The 11-county metro area
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10 | | TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
10700 Old County Rd. 15
Plymouth, MN 55441
763-450-2220 • twinwest.com
| Brad
Bruce
Meier
Nustad
| 868
| Mike
Greg
Sowada
Korstad
| $434+
| Public policy and lobbying, professional development, economic and work force development, networking opportunities, community affairs, scholarships
| Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, and surrounding areas
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11 | | Greater Mankato Growth
1961 Premier Dr., Ste. 100
Mankato, MN 56001
507-385-6640 • greatermankato.com
| Jonathan
Zierdt
| 780
| Julia
Greg
Ketcham Corbett
Kutcher
| $300+
| As the region's chamber of commerce and economic development organization, Greater Mankato Growth advances business through eight key areas of work: existing business support, new business growth, business promotion, talent development, public affairs, community marketing, visitor attraction and servicing, and civic engagement. Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. includes two LLCs: Visit Mankato, LLC, the local convention and visitors bureau that leads the development of the visitor economy, and the City Center Partnership, LLC, which focuses on development in Mankato’s downtown city center.
| Mankato-North Mankato MSA (which includes all of Blue Earth and Nicollet counties) and communities immediately adjacent
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12 | | MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce
9380 Central Ave. NE, Ste. 320
Blaine, MN 55434
763-783-3553 • metronorthchamber.org
| Lori
Higgins
| 655
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Arens
| $242-$1,400
| Networking opportunities, legislative advocacy, business and economic development, advertising, workforce development
| Blaine, Coon Rapids, Spring Lake Park, Andover, Lino Lakes, Ramsey, Anoka, Ham Lake, Fridley
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13 | | Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce
12 Bridge Sq.
Anoka, MN 55303
763-421-7130 • anokaareachamber.com
| Peter
Turok
| 630
| Barb
Zuleger
| $220-$1,000
| Networking opportunities, education, business marketing, legislative advocacy, business and economic development
| Andover, Anoka, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Dayton, Nowthen, Ramsey, St. Francis
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14 | | Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
320 Hoffman Dr.
Owatonna,, MN 55060
507-451-7970 • visitowatonna.org
| Brad
Meier
| 600
| Mike
Milstead
| $305+
| Legislative advocacy, economic development, networking opportunities, business marketing, tourism
| Owatonna, Medford, Blooming Prairie, Claremont, Hope
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15 | | Burnsville Chamber of Commerce
350 W Burnsville Pkwy., Ste. 425
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-435-6000 • burnsvillechamber.com
| Bill
Daron
Corby
Van Helden
| 595
| Chuck
Dennis
Armstrong
Diessner
| $355-$2,000
| Business Education
Business Services
Face to Face Opportunities
Promotional Opportunities
Legisltaive Advocacy
Communications
Community Betterment
| Burnsville and surrounding south metro area
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16 | | Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
206 Broadway St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
800-235-9441 • alexandriamn.org
| Coni
McKay
| 575
| Shari
Laven
| $280-$7,000
| Business promotions, networking opportunities, education, community leadership, advocacy, visitor and new resident information
| Douglas County and west central Minnesota
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17 | | Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
2104 E Hwy. 12
Willmar, MN 56201
320-235-0300 • willmarareachamber.com
| Ken
Warner
| 565
| MaryAnn
Jim
Doyle
Bach
| $300-$5,000
| Public Policy, Economic Development, Community Promotion, Networking
| Kandiyohi County
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18 | | Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
1 NW 3rd St.
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-6619 • grandmn.com
| Bud
Stone
| 550
| Kurt
Ogle
| $330+
| Legislative advocacy, access to insurance and other business cost-saving programs, networking opportunities, business promotion
| Itasca, Cass, Aitkin, and St. Louis counties and surrounding areas
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19 | | Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce
11455 Viking Dr., Ste. 270
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
952-944-2830 • epchamber.org
| Pat
MulQueeny
| 505
| Cathy
Haukedahl
| $330-$3,500
| Networking and business promotion, public policy advocacy, community building, leadership opportunities, international trips and opportunities, emerging leaders group, promotion and publicity, referrals, business discounts
| Eden Prairie
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20 | | Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
1121 Town Centre Dr., Ste. 102
Eagan, MN 55123
651-452-9872 • dcrchamber.com
| Ruthe
Batulis
| 500
| Roz
Peterson
| $325-$7,000
| Legislative advocacy, business and economic development, networking opportunities, lobbying, education
| Eagan, Castle Rock Township, Empire Township, Eureka Township, Farmington, Lilydale, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Rosemount, Sunfish Lake, West St. Paul
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20 | | I-94 West Chamber of Commerce
21370 John Milless Dr.; P.O. Box 95
Rogers, MN 55374
763-428-2921 • i94westchamber.org
| Rhonda
Baack
| 500
| David
Henningson
| $290-$2,500
| Access to resources for recruitment and training, advertising, and event planning; legislative advocacy; networking opportunities
| Rogers, Dayton, St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego, Hanover, Cocoran, Medina, and Loretto
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22 | | Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce
300 Bemidji Ave.
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-444-3541 • bemidji.org
| Lori
Paris
| 496
| Sue
Kringen
| $280-$3,500
| Business advocacy, networking, professional development, local legislative advocacy
| North central Minnesota
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23 | | Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
530 Wilson Ave.
Faribault, MN 55021
507-334-4381 • faribaultmn.org
| Kymn
Anderson
| 478
| Mike
Richie
| $300-$3,000
| Advocacy, business development, economic development, business services, member events and networking, Main Street program, young professionals program, leadership development, work force development, agri-business support, seminars
| Faribault and surrounding areas
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24 | | Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce
700 Summit Ave.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
800-542-3992 • visitdetroitlakes.com
| Carrie
Johnston
| 473
| LeAnn
Mouw
| $312+
| Networking opportunities, economic development, advocacy, education, promotions and events, Detroit Lakes young professionals group, business referrals
| Detroit Lakes, Audubon, Callaway, Dent, Dunvilla, Frazee, Hawley, Lake Park, Mahnomen, Ogema, Vergas, Waubun, Becker county
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25 | | SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce
7925 Stone Creek Dr., Ste. 130
Chanhassen, MN 55317
952-474-3233 • swmetrochamber.com
| Debra
McMillan
| 465
| Mark
Mike
Fleischhacker
Phelps
| $320-$4,000
| Legislative advocacy, business and economic development, networking and educational opportunities, business and community resources
| Chaska, Carver, Victoria, Chanhassen
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