Crookston Convention & Visitors Bureau and Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce



CROOKSTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMMERCE	Membership Form Chamber Board & Staff Chamber Directory
Why join the Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce? It is the only organization, to which you CAN belong, that is solely dedicated to the betterment of our city and your business or your profession. Membership Benefits & Form >>> Why is it? Your Chamber of Commerce exists today for the same reason it was founded in 1942-“No one person could possibly do the job that this group, your Chamber of Commerce, can, and does do, for the business, farmer, industrial, and professional persons of your community.” What is it? BASICALLY, IT IS THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AT WORK! It is the enthusiastic business, farmer, industrial and professional people of the Crookston area banded together to promote the expansion and civic welfare of the area in which you have chosen to live and make your living. What does it do? The Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce is a working partnership of the leading business and professional people and interests of this community. While it represents business and professions, it is essentially an organization of men and women, who know the wisdom of coordinating their efforts under effective leadership for the civic, industrial and commercial advancement of the area. Where is it? The office is at your disposal at 118 Fletcher in downtown Crookston, but this is only one tiny spot. Your Chamber of Commerce is YOU! You take it with you wherever you go! Who among us, when given the chance, can resist that feeling of pride in our job, our business, our factory, our profession. Yes and even our city. THERE is your Chamber of Commerce. How does it get things done? By coordinating the efforts of every individual, or group of individuals, toward a common goal, more can be accomplished. No city was ever built by one individual. It takes the correlated efforts of many. Crookston has a positive attitude, but it is not the result of the efforts of any single person or group. In fact, in these rapidly changing times, it cannot be done by a few people. It will take the combined, enthusiastic efforts of every business and professional person in the Crookston area to continue moving forward. How is it financed? Your Chamber is supported by memberships (PDF), NOT BY DONATIONS. They are necessary investments in the future of your community and your business, and they are recognized as such when listed as a business expense on your income tax return. No other business investment will pay such large dividends as the one, which helps to guarantee a comfortable future. Current Members >>> Every house needs a front door! Your Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce is the front door of Crookston. Detailed civic information is given out by means of activating an ever-expanding program of work, the Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce office and staff are available as coordination element for the unification of the organized efforts of the entire community. Yes, our town needs a front door. Crookston needs, has and uses its Chamber of Commerce! Fact about your Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of Commerce investments are deductible from your income tax as a business expense. No one person can afford the Chamber of Commerce alone-it must be cooperative effort-everyone needs the Chamber of Commerce. Your Chamber of Commerce has working connections with nearly every organization in town and throughout Minnesota. Your Chamber of Commerce absorbs many of the complaints from your customers or clients and promotes better understanding of business. Your Chamber of Commerce works with the City, County, State and Federal Government to promote the welfare of the Crookston area. Your Chamber of Commerce office is busy. But, not so busy that we can’t give your problems and suggestions every bit of consideration they deserve. Who can and should belong? Every business, industrial and professional person is eligible and should be a member of the Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce. Membership Benefits & Form >>> A CROOKSTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP DOES NOT COST...IT PAYS! THE CHAMBER DOES ALL THE THINGS THAT MOST PEOPLE THINK “JUST HAPPEN!” VIEW OUR CURRENT MEMBERS A few examples: Leadership-Crookston. Customer Relations and other Business Seminars. Career Day, Educator’s Social, National Teacher Day Recognition. Legislative “Eggs & Issues”, Meet the Candidates Forums, Business Day at the Capitol. Farmers' Share Breakfast, Sugarbeet Golf Scramble Ox Cart Days Festival. Ambassador Calls to new businesses, relocations, etc. Retail Merchant Association promotions, RMA Bucks, Holiday Cash, Customer Appreciation Day. Crookston Birthday Celebration Dinner & Auction, KenDucky Derby. Works closely with Crookston Development Authority in Business Expansion and Retention efforts. Convention and Visitors Bureau being developed to promote Crookston on a larger scale. Recreation Committee working on development of recreational trail system throughout the city. Beautification Committee developing recognition program for businesses doing an outstanding job of beautification. Also working on plans for ongoing clean up and beautification of the city. Production of annual directory listing various community and all Chamber members by business category. Provides administrative support and office space for United Way, which reduce their overhead and provides non-dues revenue for the Chamber. For more information contact: Lori A. Wagner lwagner@visitcrookston.com President & CEO Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce 107 2nd Street West Crookston, MN 56716 Toll Free: 800-809-5997 Phone: 218-281-4320 Fax: 218-281-4349
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