The Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce was established in May of 1953 to serve the business community through periods of growth and change. The chamber is a not-for-profit membership organization of approximately 200 businesses, organizations and individuals.
We are a business advocacy organization that works to promote a better business climate through education, information, consultation and networking. The chamber promotes activities throughout the year that help make Waseca a great place to live and work. A multi-state Marching Band Festival with parade and field show competition, fireworks on July 4th, A Lakefest Summer Celebration, Christmas In Our City with Santa, and a host of other events coordinated by a variety of groups and organizations that include the arts, history and sports.
The chamber members develop a Program of Work to identify the issues and priorities that are important to them. Leadership is provided by the volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership.
Check out the member benefits PDF: Member Benefits
The Waseca Chamber is: member-driven, member-responsive and member-supported
Members Only Marketing Opportunities: Click on the link for information. member benefit marketing flyer
The Mission of the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce is to serve as the voice for chamber members, representing, advocating and enhancing the business environment through membership participation while fostering community pride and economic growth.
Chamber Mixers 4:30 – 6:30 pm
2012 Business After Hours
- Monday March 26 – Precision Chiropractic and Wellness
- Monday April 23 – Mayo Clinic Health System – Waseca
- Monday May 21 – Colony Court Memory Care and Care Suites
- Monday June 11 – Waseca Marching Classic
- Thursday, July 12 – Waseca County Free Fair
- Monday July 30 – Sacred Heart School, ”Business of the Year”
- Monday September 10 – Suburban Furniture
- Monday October 8 - KCQ and Waseca American Legion
- Tuesday November 13 – Hy-Vee
NETWORKING – It’s not about what you know, it’s who you know!
Hosting a Business After Hours Mixer: How to Host a BAH
No matter what size your business is there’s nothing like the personal connections you make in business community.
Business After Hours – Connecting People
Please contact the Chamber for more information if you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours!
Chamber Initiatives
Your Chamber of Commerce is an action organization designed to meet membership needs. It is a volunteer organization of individuals and businesses who band together for the collective best interest of developing Waseca’s future.
Membership Retention / Growth:
To develop and promote events for membership participation and membership Chamber recognition. Including, but not limited to the community awards and recognition programs of the Chamber (example: Business & Industry Awards Luncheon, Annual Chamber Community Awards Banquet, Golf Day, provide website enhancements & directory, promote member benefits, bring new business members into chamber etc.)
Ambassadorial Arm of the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce:
This is the organization comprised of local business leaders, is first on the scene to welcome new business to the community and acknowledge continued progress and improvement in existing businesses. The Ambassador sponsor all the award plaques & present Businesses with a First Dollar and Progress Award.
Economic Division:
To bring awareness of economic plans and projects affecting the greater Waseca community. To bring the Board for consideration/action issues dealing with retail, service, industrial, economic development and agri-business economies of the Waseca Development Corporation, City/County, Chamber Economic Development Groups meet monthly for roundtable discussions and progress updates.
Waseca Proud Division:
To support the development of local business enterprise promotion and festivals. Support the Chamber Bucks –Shop Local program. Business After Hours. Coordinate community wide events such as Lakefest, Fireworks and Christmas in our City. Assist with certain special projects to encourage visitors to visit Waseca (Waseca Area Tourism and Visitors Bureau). Marketing efforts and Downtown District Partnership Halloween Brick & Block Walk and Marching Classic are included in this division.
Grow Minnesota:
The primary focus of Grow Minnesota, a MN Chamber Initiative; it is a private sector, state wide program, created to retain business and dedication to producing jobs and grow economic prosperity for our local area. It is a state wide initiative that unites MN communities. Each chamber visits local companies. The local chamber conducts face to face retention business visits. The Chamber BOD Executive Officers along with Waseca Development Corp members will conduct business interviews and analysis of results.
Agri-Business Division:
To work to strengthen the Agriculture business sector of our community through effective programs, which meet identified needs. Promote Chamber membership involvement among the Agri-business Committee. Improve communications between Agri-Business, city, and other community businesses. Support of the annual Farm and City Luncheon & Taste of Farm events.
Government Affairs Division:
Partner with Minnesota Chamber as a federation partner, supporting the MN Chamber legislative priorities, demonstrating the WACC, our commitment by being advocates for private sector job growth and creating a stronger business environment. Appointed committee to analyze business issues, gather relevant facts, and forward recommendations to the Chamber Board of Directors.
Chamber Bucks make great gifts for your employees, friends, and family. They are valid at over 100 Chamber member businesses. Call now to order!
Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce
111 North State Street. • Downtown Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3260 or Toll Free 1-888-9-Waseca (1-888-992-7322)
|Fax (507) 835-3267
E-mail address: info@wasecachamber.com
