Program areas at Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce
Membership: the Chamber is a voluntary organization of over 500 businesses, organizations and individuals banded thogether to advance common interest in the area of Commerce, industry, agriculture, tourism, retailing, recreation. Tranportation, education, government, business development and community developtment. The Chamber membership is made up of small and large businesses and organizations which includes people from every segment of the community, people who care about the Detroit Lakes area, people who are willing to invest their money, time and effort in creating a hearlthy environment in which to conduct business.
Promotion and events: develops and coordinates community retail promotions that enhance and create an awareness of the Detroit Lakes area as the region's shopping hub for goods and services. These annual events include the street fair, we-fest shuttle, bird festival and annual banquet dinner.
Tourism: the tourism committee develops and actively promotes the Detroit Lakes region as a year-round tourism destination. In fy 2022-2023 the Chamber served 2,114 walk-in's, 2,887 phone calls and 323,167 website visits.
All primary exempt purpose