St. Paul Area Chamber

On the blog this week: Saint Paul City Council made key budget decisions last week, including rent stabilization ordinance, 2025 budget amendments, future budget changes and more. Read the full blog at: https://lnkd.in/gg3DdbeV

Join local business leaders in your network for the St. Paul Area Chamber Political Action Committee's fundraiser. We'll gather together at Summit Brewing Company on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM for appetizers, drinks and time to connect - and fundraise - to make the voice of business heard by our local and regional government officials. Please invite friends and colleagues who are interested in building their networks, as well! Learn more and reigster here: https://lnkd.in/ga_-pz3K

There are a couple open seats remaining to join our Leadership St. Paul 2025 Class, commencing in February 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity for emerging and current civic and business leaders seeking to enhance individual leadership skills with a focus on community stewardship. Visit our website for detailed information about our 10-month cohort learning experience or Apply Now. Applications are being accepted through December 15th or until the class reaches capacity. We encourage you to share this program with your colleagues and friends who may benefit from it. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out via email: Kathleen@StPaulChamber.com. We look forward to your participation! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gbQnt5f7

Register Now! Join us for the highly anticipated Breakfast with the Mayors event on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, presented by the St. Paul Area Chamber and Minneapolis Regional Chamber! Join us for a moderated discussion with St. Paul Melvin W. Carter III and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as they address their 2025 priorities, what challenges lie ahead for our cities, and how businesses can support and promote the Twin Cities region. This annual event will be hosted by the University of St. Thomas, and is presented by Goff Public and Target. It is always a sold-out event and we encourage you to register early and join other civic-minded chamber members for a lively discussion, networking and breakfast. Melvin Carter is the 46th, and first African-American, mayor of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota’s capital city. Jacob Frey is the 48th mayor of Minneapolis. Both mayors took office in 2018 and are serving their second terms leading their respective cities. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gb_5ef_f

On the blog this week: We're diving into end-of-year celebrations, sharing insights from our national Association, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), and more. Catch the full post here: https://lnkd.in/gVycZyUz

Last month, we celebrated the incredible participants of this year’s Leadership St. Paul (LSP) program at our Graduation event! LSP is more than a leadership program—it’s a journey of growth, community, and impact. Each year, up to 50 leaders from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors come together to learn, connect, and tackle the challenges shaping the St. Paul/East Metro region. Through a ten-month curriculum, participants gain insider access to top leaders, engage in meaningful discussions, and develop skills to create positive change. We’re so proud of this year’s graduates and their commitment to community stewardship! Learn more about LSP: https://lnkd.in/ewYEshcv

Welcome to the St. Paul Chamber! We’re excited to welcome two new members to our community: 🏡Seven Hills Senior Living – sevenhillsseniorliving.com 🎟️ Tempo Tickets – tempotickets.com We’re glad to have you as part of our growing network. Welcome aboard! Learn more about membership here: https://lnkd.in/gzeff8HE

'Tis the season to celebrate and we want YOU to be part of the fun! Join us Thursday, December 12th for our annual Young Professionals Holiday Party at Camp Bar & Cabaret in downtown St. Paul for an evening full of laughter, celebration, and holiday cheer. This is the perfect way to kick off the season and meet our 2025 Young Professionals Committee. Join Us For: -Prizes including Minnesota Wild tickets, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts tickets, St. Paul Saints Baseball tickets, a Smash Park Entertainment Group gift card and more! - Drag Bingo hosted by the fabulous Sasha Cassadine, with amazing prizes from our member organizations. -Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest – come in your best (or worst) holiday sweater for a chance to win a prize. -Light appetizers and a cash bar to keep the holiday cheer flowing. Schedule: 5:00 pm: Registration and Appetizers 5:30 pm: Drag Bingo with Sasha Cassadine 6:30 pm: Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest 6:40 pm: Brief Program 7:00 pm: Event Ends Don’t miss out on the holiday fun! Grab your ticket today, wear your most outrageous sweater, and let’s celebrate the season in style. We can’t wait to toast to a great year and the holidays with you! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwhChzky

On the blog this week: Earlier this year, in partnership with Ramsey County and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber, we were thrilled to receive a Drive for 5 grant from DEED. This grant is powering our vision for a regional talent development initiative—and today, we are proud to unveil the result of those efforts: Twin Cities Talent Hub. Learn more about Twin Cities Talent Hub on our blog!: https://lnkd.in/gtghnH_T

Join us for our annual Young Professionals Holiday Party at Camp Bar and Cabaret in downtown St. Paul! This will be a fun and casual event to get in the holiday spirit and meet our 2025 Young Professionals Committee. We will be playing Drag Bingo hosted by Sasha Cassadine with the chance to win amazing prizes from our member organizations. We can't wait to celebrate the holiday season and the end to a great year of YPro with you! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwhChzky