Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber provides an opportunity for members to partner with others to promote a positive business climate and to enhance the quality of life in our area.
The Aitkin AREA Chamber of Commerce exists to:
Attract people--tourists, permanent and seasonal residents and businesses to the AREA,
Raise the awareness of city, county, state and federal governing/legislative developments that affect the AREA,
Enhance public relations through marketing, programs and events, which encourage total community awareness of the AREA,
Advance business, professional, educational, church community health in the AREA.
Aitkin Chamber Activities include:
- Marketing & Promotion of the Area
- Annual Commerce & Sport Show
- 3 Annual Community Celebrations
- Monthly Membership Meetings
- Annual Business Achievement Awards
- Membership Educational Programs
- Member Networking Opportunities
- “Welcome to Aitkin” Program
- Cooperation with other Local, Regional and State Organizations
The Chamber markets the area through the production and promotion of several publications:
- Aitkin County Snowmobile Trails Map.
- Up North Adventure Country Map & Vacation Guide
- New in 2008!-Aitkin Area "things to do" event calendar
Aitkin.com – Check out our web site. Members are listed in bold type and area activities are promoted on our site.
Just a few reasons you should consider joining your Chamber!
A positive return on investment!
- Networking opportunities
- Website
- Advertising assistance
- Involvement in Community Celebrations
- Representation of governing developments
- Marketing efforts to attract tourism
- Personal contributions to affect the outcomes of our community growth
Want to make a difference? Click on "How to join" and attend one of these functions!
Monthly Membership Lunch/Meetings are held at the 40 Club - 11:30 a.m. – 12:30p.m. on the last Thursday of each month, Feb-Oct. . There will be no membership meeting for August!
Business After Hours are also held on the last Thursday of the month, Feb-May, Sept & Oct. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Plan to join us for a relaxing visit among friends. Bring your buisness cards to distribute to potential new customers.
Sue Marxen, Executive Director
Mary Rea, Secretary
Chamber Office:
24 Third St. NW
Aitkin, MN 56431
218-927-2316