Chambers of Commerce - Top 25 | Fact Finder

Chambers of Commerce - Top 25

Ranked by chamber members | List information taken from the 2009-2010 Business Information Guide
Source: Chamber representatives and Web sites. If you were not contacted for this list but would like to be in the future, please contact research@tcbmag.com.
*See note at bottom of list.

Rank	Company	Chamber members	Member services
1	Minnesota Chamber of Commerce 400 Robert Street North, Suite 1500 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-292-4650 \| mnchamber.com	2,400	Legislative advocacy; business retention and job growth assistance; networking and educational opportunities; access to policy makers, human resources services, and group employee benefits
2	Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead 202 First Avenue North Moorhead, MN 56560 218-233-1100 \| fmchamber.com	1,900	Networking opportunities, access to business information, advocacy, education
3	Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce 401 North Robert Street, Suite 150 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-223-5000 \| saintpaulchamber.com	1,823	Networking opportunities, business education, local and state public affairs advocacy, economic development
4	Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce 220 South Broadway, Suite 100 Rochester, MN 55904 507-288-1122 \| rochestermnchamber.com	1,260	Legislative advocacy, business and economic development, networking opportunities, lobbying, education
5	Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce 5 West First Street, Suite 101 Duluth, MN 55802 218-722-5501 \| duluthchamber.com	1,145	Legislative advocacy, business and economic development, networking opportunities, lobbying, education
6	Brainerd Lakes Chamber 7393 South Highway 371 Brainerd, MN 56401 218-829-2838 \| explorebrainerdlakes.com	1,100	Legislative advocacy, business and economic development, networking opportunities, lobbying, education, publications, welcome center, advertising, promotion
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7	Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce 81 South Ninth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-370-9155 \| minneapolischamber.org	1,085	Business development through education and networking events, working to maintain a positive business climate and quality of life for the region, and creating tools and programs that grow jobs
8	St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 487 St. Cloud, MN 56302 320-251-2940 \| stcloudareachamber.com	1,030	Membership growth and involvement, legislative advocacy, effective communication, business education partnerships, leadership development
9	TwinWest Chamber of Commerce 10700 Old County Road 15 Plymouth, MN 55441 763-450-2220 \| twinwest.com	987	Public policy and lobbying, professional development, economic and workforce development, networking opportunities, community affairs, scholarships
10	The Chamber--Grand Forks/East Grand Forks 202 North Third Street Grand Forks, ND 58203 701-772-7271 \| gochamber.org	865	Legislative advocacy, business and economic development, networking opportunities, education
11	MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce 9380 Central Avenue Northeast, Suite 320 Blaine, MN 55434 763-783-3553 \| metronorthchamber.org	750	Networking opportunities, legislative advocacy, economic development
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12	Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. 1961 Premier Drive, Suite 100 Mankato, MN 56001 507-385-6640 \| greatermankato.com	710	Development of existing businesses, access to entrepreneurial resources, attracting businesses, talent development, community development leadership, public policy communication
13	I-94 West Chamber of Commerce 21370 John Milless Drive, P.O. Box 95 Rogers, MN 55374 763-428-2921 \| i94westchamber.org	700	Access to resources for recruitment and training, advertising, and event planning; legislative advocacy, networking opportunities
14	Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce 12 Bridge Square Anoka, MN 55303 763-421-7130 \| anokaareachamber.com	675	Networking opportunities, education, business marketing, legislative advocacy, business and economic development
15	Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce 206 Broadway Street Alexandria, MN 56308 800-245-2539 \| alexandriamn.org	657	Business promotions, networking opportunities, education, community leadership, advocacy, visitor and new resident information
16	Burnsville Chamber of Commerce 101 West Burnsville Parkway, Suite 150 Burnsville, MN 55337 952-435-6000 \| burnsvillechamber.com	613	Business and economic development, networking opportunities, business representation and education
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17	Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce 1 Northwest Third Street Grand Rapids, MN 55744 218-326-6619 \| grandmn.com	608	Legislative advocacy, access to insurance and other business cost-saving programs, networking opportunities, business promotion
18	Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce 1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102 Eagan, MN 55123 651-452-9872 \| dcrchamber.com	600	Legislative advocacy, business and economic development, networking opportunities, lobbying, education
19	Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce 2104 East Highway 12 Willmar, MN 56201 320-235-0300 \| willmarareachamber.com	575	Public policy, economic development, community promotion, networking opportunities
20	Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism 320 Hoffman Drive Owatonna, MN 55060 507-451-7970 \| owatonna.org	570	Legislative advocacy, economic development, networking opportunities, business marketing
21	Winona Area Chamber of Commerce 67 Main Street Winona, MN 55987 507-452-2272 \| winonachamber.com	520	Business promotion, advocacy, education, networking opportunities, access to resources
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22	Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce 300 Bemidji Avenue Bemidji, MN 56601 218-444-3541 \| bemidji.org	515	Business advocacy, networking, professional development, local legislative advocacy
23	Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber 701 Marshall Street Albert Lea, MN 56007 507-373-3938 \| albertlea.org	500	Legislative advocacy, networking, seminars
24	Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce 700 Summit Avenue Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 800-542-3992 \| visitdetroitlakes.com	490	Networking opportunities, economic development, advocacy, education, promotions and events, Detroit Lakes young professionals group, business referrals
25	Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism 530 Wilson Avenue Faribault, MN 55021 507-334-4381 \| faribaultmn.org	480	Business referrals and promotions, access to resources, event assistance, networking opportunities, newsletter

Note: The figure for chamber members is as of May 13, 2009
• The Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce includes Bloomington Chamber, Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Northeast Minneapolis Chamber, and City of Lakes Chamber.