Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce

Chamber annual member celebration - this is an evening of good food, great entertainment and networking. This celebration honors the volunteer of the year, small business of the year and lamp of knowledge award winners. This event also recognizes Rochester business gives participants. These businesses are recognized for giving cash and/or in-kind contributions to charitable organizations amounting to 2 percent or more of their pretax earnings. The program is based on the Minnesota keystone program criteria established in 1976 by the minneapolis regional Chamber of Commerce. Over 700 members attend this event. The chair of the board gives year-in-review highlights and the incoming chair of the board presents the Chamber's priorities for the upcoming year.

Annual golf outing - a time for our membership to come together and enjoy our Minnesota summer weather. This is a fantastic opportunity for leaders to connect with others from their own business and network with Rochester Area business leaders. Members have an opportunity to promote their business and enjoy a day of golf.

Since 1987, the Chamber's leadership greater Rochester (lgr) program has propelled leaders in the community to further be inspired, connected and enlightened. The 1,000+ alumni who have graduated from lgr have gone on to serve in various civic, community, and business leadership positions. The lgr network stretches across the community, present in almost every sector.this 10-month program immerses three dozen leaders in sessions examining everything from economic development and the local arts scene, to workforce development and building a sustainable community. Through enriching conversations, behind-the-scenes tours, and work on the community impact project, the lgr experience builds lifelong relationships and provides opportunities for business and community leaders to shape and contribute to the fabric of the greater Rochester Area.

Lemonade day is a community-wide program that teaches local youth entrepreneurial and life skills as they learn how to start their very own business, a lemonade stand. They learn how to develop a business and experience all the aspects of maintaining a business, such as creating a product, establishing a budget, designing a marketing plan, and so much more.