Programs
The Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce offers many programs throughout the year providing:
- Networking
- Professional development
- Education about timely community issues
- Forums with elected officials
Annual Member Celebration
The Chamber hosts an Annual Celebration to recognize Chamber members and volunteers for all that they have done to help the Chamber grow. It is also a time to celebrate what the Chamber has accomplished in the past year, presents priority goals for the upcoming year, and recognizes outgoing and new Board members.
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Business Expos
Held once a year. Display your products and services to hundreds of attendees. Booth space and sponsorships available.
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ChamberNets/ B2B Groups
ChamberNets are a collaboration of individuals who share a vision of success and provide Chamber members an opportunity to develop professional networking relationships and share business referrals or introductions. Meetings are held at a variety of locations and times.
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DRIVE-Emerging Leaders
Join in the DRIVE-Emerging Leaders events and be a part of “Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today!” These events provide an opportunity for emerging leaders to network and hear from emerging leaders in the workplace. DRIVE-Emerging Leaders events are held at a variety of locations throughout the metro area.
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Golf Outing
Join us for a day of networking on the greens! Promote your business by sponsoring a hole. Sign up early for this sell-out event that is held annually in June at Minnesota Valley Country Club.
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Good Morning Bloomington!
Held monthly at a variety of member locations in Bloomington, Good Morning Bloomington! features an informative speaker and networking.
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Good Morning Minneapolis!
Held at a variety of member locations in Minneapolis, Good Morning Minneapolis! features an informative speaker and networking.
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Governmental Forum
At each event, the topic and speaker focus on issues relevant to the region. Governmental Forums are held quarterly at a variety of locations.
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InterCity Leadership Visit & Programming
A delegation of community leaders visits cities throughout the nation to explore ways of solving issues facing our region. This delegation will also host a variety of topic-specific programming that provides a more in-depth look at issues facing this region and fosters potential solutions.
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Leadership Twin Cities
This nine-month program is designed to provide emerging community leaders with an in-depth understanding of the issues affecting the region. Participants meet the second Thursday of each month, from September to May, for a full day of activity. The participants are chosen each year through an application process.
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Meet the Chamber
These orientation meetings are designed to be a 'guide to getting the most out of your membership’. Attendees have the opportunity to promote their business while learning about Chamber initiatives, programs, and services to help them grow their business. Prospective members, new members, new employees and members who would like a 'refresher course’ on the Chamber are encouraged to attend. Sessions are held on the second Tuesday at 8:00 a.m., in Bloomington, and the third Tuesday at 8:00 a.m., in Minneapolis. Sessions are also held throughout the year at the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber.
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Minnesota Keystone Program
This statewide initiative promotes and sustains corporate support for communities by recognizing companies that contribute two percent or more of pre-tax earnings to address community needs and that enhance Minnesota’s quality of life. The annual luncheon will be held in December of each year.
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Networking Socials
The networking socials are a time to come together and have fun while you network. The events are held quarterly and feature a networking game or other ice breaker to connect members with each other.
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Northeast Annual Bowling Tournaments & Happy Hour
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Northeast Minneapolis Get Acquainted Breakfasts
Free breakfast while you network! Bring information about your business/organization to share with others at this mini-trade show. This is a chance to see different Northeast businesses up close. Held every other month at different locations.
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Northeast Minneapolis Holiday Casino Night/Silent Auction
Celebrate the season at this annual event featuring a buffet dinner, casino gambling, silent auction and raffle.
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Northeast Parade
Chamber sponsored Northeast Celebration including pre-event, parade and awards ceremony! This is the largest attended single-day event in Northeast.
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Northeast Minneapolis Chamber - WEED IT AND REAP
Award winning environmental clean-up project held twice a year in Northeast. More than 900 volunteers clean up various sites throughout Northeast including graffiti removal.
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Quality of Life Awards Dinner
This annual event recognizes member businesses for doing what they do best: providing desirable places to work and creating sound communities in which to live and do business.
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Sports Luncheons
Every year the Chamber participates in kicking-off the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Timberwolves seasons. The Twins luncheon is held in April with the Timberwolves season kick-off being held in October.
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The Partnership
The Partnership is designed to help retain professionals of color in our companies and in our community! Participants in The Partnership meet other community and business leaders of color, learn about the region and develop a personal and professional network of peers. This network provides support and connections to help transplants become part of our community.
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WOW Luncheons
These programs focus on issues relevant to women in the workforce. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. and feature a speaker who has triumphed over the challenges of balancing work, home and leisure.
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QUICK LINKS
- A Northeast Celebration
- Annual Gala
- Annual Golf Classic
- Annual Member Celebration
- After Hours Business Expos
- ChamberNets / B2B
- Celebrate Northeast Parade
- DRIVE Emerging Leaders
- Get Acquainted Breakfasts
- Good Morning Bloomington!
- Good Morning Minneapolis!
- Governmental Forums
- Holiday Casino Night
- InterCity Leadership Visit
- Leadership Twin Cities
- Meet the Chamber
- Minnesota Keystone Program
- Networking Socials
- Northeast Annual Bowling Tournament & Happy Hour
- Quality of Life Awards
- Small Business University
- Sports Luncheons
- The Partnership
- Weed It and Reap
- WOW Luncheons





