Dale Barnett, chairman of the National Economics Commission; Arrie Larsen Manti, president of the Edina Chamber of Commerce; and Robert Madden, assistant director of economics at The American Legion, participated in The American Legion Hiring Our Heroes veterans job fair August 27 in Minneapolis. The event was sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and several other local chamber partners. Brad Gruhot, membership director for the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce, was recognized as the top individual membership sales person for the year in his chamber budget category, selling 118 members for $42,227. He, along with some of his peers, participated in the MCCE Members Sales Excellence Award Program. Local Minnesota chamber executives, along with their board members, visit with U.S. Representative Michelle Bachman during the MCCE's Washington, D.C., event. The American Legion Hiring Our Heroes veterans job fair in Minneapolis had an excellent turnout with more than 60 employers offering a wide variety of positions to local servicemen and servicewomen. The event was sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce along with the Minnesota Chamber and several local chamber partners including Dakota County Regional, Edina, Fergus Falls, Litchfield, MetroNorth, Minneapolis, Owatonna and Waconia. Participants of the MCCE annual trip to Washington, D.C., held in conjunction with the U.S. Chamber Small Business Summit, pose for a photo on the rooftop of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce office. Kerry Holubar, membership director for the Brainerd Lakes Chamber, was awarded for being the top individual membership sales person for the year in her chamber budget category, selling 128 members for $45,085. She, along with some of her peers, participated in the MCCE Members Sales Excellence Award Program.



 

Conferences

Annual Meeting:

Held in either January or February of each year, the MCCE Annual Meeting is packed with top notch speakers and emerging topics that affect chambers of commerce.

Volunteer Leadership Conference:

This full day conference is an opportunity for chamber professionals to bring together their volunteer leaders to learn about trends in local chambers, innovative programs and develop leadership skills. This event is typically held in conjunction with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce legislative reception on the first day of the Legislative Session.

Washington D.C. Trip:

Annually, more than 60 Minnesota business leaders and 15 or 20 local chambers travel to D.C. to meet with congressional leaders about important federal business issues.

Mini Institute:

Always the first Thursday in June, Mini Institute is held in St. Cloud. This full day seminar is designed specifically for staff members of a local chamber of commerce. The conference brings a diverse and talented crowd from all across the state.

Fall Conference:

Held each September in a greater Minnesota community, Fall Conference provides MCCE members the opportunity to share ideas and network in a relaxed atmosphere. The majority of the programs at this two and a half day conference are developed and led by our fellow members.

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