Membership Benefits

The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce is more than just a sticker on the door. Membership puts the information you need at your fingertips. It gives you somewhere to turn when you need advice or assistance.

Membership also boosts your image in the community. According to a recent survey*, respondents were 44% more likely to rate a business favorably and 63% more likely to want to purchase goods or services from that business if they know it is a chamber member.

The bottom line?  Chamber membership ensures that the opportunities you seek are within your grasp.

*2007 survey conducted by The Schapiro Group. Commissioned by IDM, Administaff, Jim Blasingame and AskJim.Biz in cooperation with the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), the study was coordinated by Market Street Services

ACCESS  

Connecting business with the opportunity to be KNOWN by the people who matter most

It is who you know. That’s why the Shakopee Chamber makes sure you have plenty of opportunities to build productive and profitable relationships with representatives from business in all of Scott County. Whether you’re looking to connect with industry peers or “friendly faces” in City Hall, you can access them through the Shakopee Chamber.

The Chamber works diligently to send new customers your way.  The Chamber receives thousands of requests through our office and website each year from people all over the country asking for referrals for every sort of business need imaginable.

Chamber members appreciate receiving business referrals from the Chamber office. Keep in mind that it works both ways – when you’re looking for a product or service, we’d be happy to refer you to another member for assistance.

Expand Your Sphere of Influence

Monthly Business Builder Meetings ♦ SHAKOPEE CONNECT! Young Professionals Group ♦ Chamber Ambassadors ♦ Quarterly Educational Seminars  

Networking Opportunities

AM Connections ♦ Business After Hours ♦ Grand Openings/Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies ♦ Annual Golf Tournament ♦ Business After Hours

Business Referrals

 Career Exploration Fair ♦ Annual Membership Directory ♦ Chamber office ♦ Shakopee.org

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ADVOCACY

Connecting business with the opportunity to be HEARD
at every level of government

While you’re working your business, the Shakopee Chamber is working for you.  Through our partnership with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and GROW MN! The Chamber serves as a lead advocate for business issues, ensuring that the interests of the business community are well represented in public policy decisions.

We know it’s difficult for you to stay abreast of all the issues. That’s why the Public Policy Committee gathers information and reviews proposed bills to provide you with what you really need to know about what’s happening in Shakopee, Scott County, The State of Minnesota and Washington, DC.  When you need to take action, we’ll make sure your voice is heard.

Have a crisis and don’t know where to turn?

The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce is a GROW MN! Partner, let us connect you with the resources you need.

Representing the Interest of Business with Government

Public Policy Committee ♦ Annual Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Session Priorities ♦  Annual Legislative Reception

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VISIBILITY
Connecting business with the opportunity to be SEEN by a targeted audience

The right audience at the right price. The Shakopee Chamber is the direct route to the South Metro’s most sought after business advertising audience. Our members include representatives from the area’s top businesses and community organizations. Marketing your business through the Chamber is a proven and cost-effective way to attract new customers.

From one-time specials to year-long campaigns, the Shakopee Chamber offers promotional opportunities to fit every budget. The added credibility your business receives by using the Chamber as a promotional vehicle is priceless. Chamber members are viewed as companies of integrity who care about this community. The Chamber’s 55 years of leadership associates your company name with the highest standards in business.

Promotional Opportunities

Quarterly Educational Seminars ♦ Career Exploration Fair ♦ Chamber Website ♦ Online Membership Directory ♦ Webpage Banner Ads ♦ Community Calendar ♦ Door Prizes ♦ AM Connections ♦ Grand Openings/Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies ♦ Business After Hours ♦ Annual Membership Directory ♦ Mobile Website ♦ MyChamberApp ♦ Business in the Spotlight ♦ The Biz Buzz Newsletter

Sponsorship Opportunities

Pumpkins in the Park ♦ Career Exploration Fair ♦ Monthly Business Builder Seminar Series ♦ Annual Golf Tournament ♦ Women's Wellness Event ♦ AM Connections ♦ Business After Hours ♦ Quarterly Educational Seminars ♦ Shakopee Holiday Festival ♦ Ladies Night Out

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RESOURCES
Connecting business with the opportunity to DEVELOP
to the fullest potential

As a Chamber member, you never have to cope with the challenges of running a business alone. We’re here to help you find solutions for the challenges you face in running your business. Every business needs resources to succeed. From financial education to lead generation, and from mailing lists to human resource policy assistance, every little edge can make the difference. Look no further than the Shakopee Chamber for the tools you need to run your business successfully.

The Biz Buzz our monthly e-newsletter is filled with Chamber events and information, community issues and initiatives, and best practice ideas.

Our Monthly Business Builders seminars, and quarterly Educational Seminars provide you with the management, marketing and financial expertise you need to stay on the cutting edge of results-oriented business skills.

Keeping You in the Know and Helping You Grow

Shakopee Biz Buzz ♦ Monthly Business Builders Seminars ♦ SHAKOPEE CONNECT! Young Professionals Group ♦ Quarterly Educational Seminars ♦ Volunteer and Leadership Opportunities 

Helping You in Good Times and Bad

Public Policy Committee ♦ GROW MN! Economic Development/Business Retention ♦ Business Referrals 

Essential Business Services

Certificates of Origin ♦ Community Calendar ♦ Conference Room Usage  ♦  Discounted Labor Law Posters ♦ Membership Mailing Labels ♦ B2B Marketplace ♦ Constant Contact (discounted online marketing program) ♦ Demographic and Economic Data

Grow Minnesota!- BusinessConnection

BusinessConnection, available at www.mnbizconnect.com or by calling 1-888-MINN-BIZ, is a free service for Minnesota businesses to help solve and research business-related problems. BusinessConnection offers all of the state’s public and private business-assistance resources in one convenient location. It is a service of Grow Minnesota! and sponsored by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Employment and Economic Development. Our local partner is the Shakopee chamber of commerce. It supports the service in Shakopee.

Join the Chamber today!