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Community
Involvement
• Answer Questions
• Referrals for Services
• Career Expo for Students
• City Council Liaison
• Downtown Issues
• Information Kiosks
• Maps of Fergus Falls
• Political Candidates Forums
• Relocation & Tourism Request
Fulfillment
• Shop, Move ’n Groove
• Showcase Fergus Falls
• Tourism Request Fulfilment
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Advocacy for Business · Business Referrals
Communication · Community Development · Connections
Contacts · Credibility · Exposure · Fun Events
Marketing Opportunities · Networking · Recognition
FAST FACTS
The Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is a 501(C)6 and the largest
professional business membership organization in Otter Tail County.
We support the interests of our members and advocate for a strong community.
Our members employ more than 7,000 people in the area. The Chamber gets
things done through a force of more than 250 active volunteers who generously
donate their talents and nearly 1,800 volunteer hours annually.
Funding for the Chamber comes from membership investments and fundraising
events. The chamber is not affiliated with nor does it receive any funding from
city, county, state or federal government taxes.
Chamber membership investments (dues) are tax deductible as a necessary
and wise business expense not a charitable contribution.* Our dues structure is
designed to accommodate every size of business starting at less than $20/
month. Most rates are determined by number of employees (see Investment
Schedule for your fee).
The Chamber of Commerce is staffed full-time with the office open 8:30am to
5:00pm Monday-Friday. (Summer Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm) Our friendly staff
serves as the “front door” to the community welcoming visitors, answering
questions & distributing information. The staff, board and volunteers work on
your behalf to serve as the lead advocate and resource for our members and to
create partnerships that foster a healthy business community.
Please contact our staff to find out what the Chamber can do for you or with
questions. Consider becoming one of our Partners in Progress.
*See your chamber member accountant or tax specialist for full details.
“When I think of community, I
think of the Chamber of
Commerce. Why? The Chamber is
a great community leader and
advocate for business, and busi-
ness is good for our community.
Belong. Connect. Succeed.”
-- Sandy King,
Vice President of Operations
West Central Initiative
218-736-6951 [email protected]
202 S. Court St.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Business Opportunities
• Ambassador Visits
• Accept Fergus Bucks
• Certificates of Origin
• Host Chamber Café
• Referrals
• “Grow Fergus Falls” Business Retention
• Legislative Advocacy
• Member-to-Member Discounts
• Meeting Space
Professional Development
• Lunch & Learns
• Networking
• Training/Special Interest Seminars
• Committee Participation
• Website Features:
Business Directory, Job Postings,
Hot Deals, Events, News Releases
• Guest Appearance on TV Shows
• Radio Interview
• Membership Contact Information
• eBlasts & Featured eNews Events
Special Events
• Battle of the Businesses Bowling
• Showcase Fergus Falls (trade show)
• Chamber Café
• Shop, Move ‘n Groove
• Golf Scramble
• “TASTE of Fergus Falls”
Communication Resource
• “Chamber Update” newsletter with
The Daily Journal
• Weekly Chamber eNews
• “Find it in Fergus Falls” TV show
• “Chamber on the Air” with Leighton
Broadcasting
Contact Information: Lisa Workman, President
218-731-1721 cell
Jackie Formo, Director of Membership Development
218-205-4118 cell
Businesses & Organizations
Join the Fergus Falls Chamber
1. Be “in the know” about
community happenings
2. Network and promote my
business
3. Heighten our visibility
4. Invest in a healthy business
community
5. Connect with other community
leaders
6. Get involved and make a
difference
7. Help establish or maintain
our reputation
8. Strengthen the business voice in
government
9. Market our products &/or services
10. Meet our customers’ expectations
11. To learn new skills through
training opportunities
