The Benefit of the Week is Member Discounts. Did you know that just by being a member of the Chamber you are eligible for discounts from some of the Chamber members? You can offer a discount to other Chamber members if you’d like as well. First things first, to find out what discounts are available, go to the Chamber web site at www.anokaareachamber.com. Click on the “Chamber Members” tab on the top of the page, scroll down and click on “Member Discounts”. There you’ll find what discounts are available. If you’d like to offer a discount, there is no cost to members. Just shoot me an email with what you’d like to offer and contact information. My email is pete@anokaareachamber.com. Remember, it’s not a benefit if you don’t use it.

The Anoka Area Chamber has a GREAT luncheon meeting planned for Feb. 14th. It’s our Annual State of the Cities luncheon. We invite the mayors or staff from our now 8 member communities to give you an update on what has happened and is planned to happen in our area. Email or call in your RSVP today and get up to date on what is happening in our area!

The Benefit of the Week is networking. You ask for it and we supply it. Each month you have networking opportunities at the AM Connections Networking Group that meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:45 to 9 am at the Chamber office. You are also invited to the Chamber Coffee Break Networking events set the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 am at various member locations. All are FREE and a great way to tell other businesses about the products and services you have to offer. Remember, it’s not a benefit if you don’t use it.

The Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Benefit of the Week is the Ambassador’s Bag. The Chamber holds numerous ribbon cuttings each year throughout our area. Chamber Members can be a part of that by getting us items featuring your business name and information. Whether its a pen or cozy cup holder or anything in between, give us 25 pieces and we’ll put them in the bags of businesses just opening their doors. Remember, it’s not a benefit if you don’t use it.

The Benefit of the Week is the Anoka Area Chamber membership. Ok, what does that mean Pete. You are all an incredibile benefit to me. The Gala Dinner Fundraiser is a prime example. Each year it gets better and that is because of you. This year’s event will be held on February 24th. It’s a great night of food, fun and fundraising. If you’ve never been, you should. I’m the guy with the mic on the stage and I promise no boring stuff, just a fun night for you to win prizes and more. See the article below for more information. Tickets are now on sale and we need donations to make it the special night it is. Can you help?

The holidays are here. From the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff, here’s wishing you family, food and fun! Let’s all hope for a GREAT 2012!

The Benefit of the Week this week are the Member Discounts available to you. Many members of the Chamber offer you discounts on their products and services just for being a member. Go to the chamber web site at www.anokaareachamber.com. Click on “Chamber Members” then click on “Member Discounts”. Check them out and save money today! Like to feature a Member Discount? Just email me the discount you’d like to offer along with contact information and I’ll get it up on the web.
Remember, it’s not a benefit of membership unless you take advantage of it!

Get into the holiday spirit at the Annual Anoka Area Chamber Toys for Joy Luncheon to be held December 13th at Greenhaven in Anoka at noon. Great live holiday music and a chance to help the less fortunate. Bring a toy or write a check to the Christmas Committee. RSVP today by calling 763-421-7130.

The Benefit of the Week this week is the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Brochure Rack. What is the rack? When anyone comes into the Chamber office they see the rack. It’s filled with information like bus routes, chamber magazines and map, etc. The most important feature is the many brochures from Chamber members. You can be in the “rack”. Just drop off 25 or so brochures and staff will get them in the rack where lots of people will see them! WE ONLY ALLOW MEMBER BUSINESSES TO PUT BROCHURES IN THE RACK AND THAT IS YOU!! Remember, it’s not a benefit of membership unless you take advantage of it!

The Benefit of the Week this week is you the Members. At this time of giving thanks, the staff and Board of Directors at the Chamber thanks you for your support as we continue the job of helping our business members and member communities. Until next week, have a great week of business this week!