When you choose the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce as your business organization, you are joining 1,000 other businesses and 3,000 business leaders who comprise the “voice of business” in the 10 cities within our footprint. As the Chamber continues to grow, so do the benefits available to our members.

>> Download our member benefits flyer, or click on specific topics below. 

>> Download our Summer 2008 networking postcard (PDF)  

Networking

Over 100 networking opportunities  Monthly Overtimes Biannual Expos  Monthly Business Showcases  Member Orientation  Year-round committee involvement  Groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings  TwinWest Power Partners  Year-round member referrals

Major Events

Gala (March)  Small Business Awards Luncheon (May)  Golf Classic (August)  Annual Celebration (October)

Professional Development

Emerging Leaders Council Emerging Leaders program  Inside Politics (2007-2008)  Leadership TwinWest (2008-2009)  Inner Circle® business owner peer groups

Community Connection

TwinWest Foundation scholarships for graduating high school students and adult  learners    Business-education partnerships  Grow Minnesota!  Economic development and workforce initiatives Local business councils City Center Connetion programs

Advocacy

Monthly Legislative Breakfasts  Government Affairs Committee  TwinWest Political Action Committee (PAC)  Connection to city, county, and state officials  Business Day at the Capitol  Metropolitan Coalition of Chambers (transportation lobbying)

Information

Web site  Podcast      Membership Directory (print and online)  Directions magazine  TwinWeek e-newsletter   In Touch e-newsletter  Online event calendar  Annual TwinWest Business Agenda Monthly business ballot  Full-time staff of chamber professionals Relocation packages Street map of TwinWest area

Marketing

Directions magazine ads  Membership Directory ads  E-Pak  Annual street map  TwinWest member mailing list   Gold Web Listing  50 words for $50 in TwinWeek Online event calendar

Member Benefits

Certificates of Origin  Affinity plans and member-to-member discounts Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) business counseling  Use of conference room

Awards and Recognition

Entrepreneur and Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year  Annual Celebration volunteer recognition  Bravo! Awards  Circles of Distinction