Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce
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Why Join?

MISSION STATEMENT 
The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce is the leading representative of the business community, actively promoting a prosperous business climate, thereby creating a positive environment for the entire South Lake Minnetonka community.

What will the Chamber do for you?

Advocate – 
  • Welcome Center
  • Information clearing house
  • Resource sharing
  • Local prosperity
  • Community well-being
  • Local decision-making
  • Keep dollars in local economy
  • Presence in the community
  • Marketing assistance
  • Consolidated vision
  • Voting rights 
Engage – 
  • Monthly Meetings
  • Events
  • Community connection
  • Retail Committee
  • Collaborative opportunities
  • Website, Social Media, Weekly communications
  • Shared Knowledge
  • Elevate your profile
  • Booster Club
  • Ambassador Club
  • Business education
Promote – 
  • Magnifies visibility
  • Informs
  • Weekly news
  • Social media
  • Mobile-friendly website
  • Destination design
  • Attract customers
  • Send a positive message
  • Upsell
  • Generate and turnover revenue
  • Special events
  • Chamber event involvement 

Benefits: Visibility, Connections, Influence

  • Listings on website and social media. 
  • Weekly e-news communications with other chamber members, when your firm has a promotion, sale or event that is pertinent.
  • Sponsorship opportunities that offer high visibility for your company name, services and products.
  • Opportunities to participate in community promotions and volunteer activities, including but not limited to, economic issues, cultural events, advertising and marketing projects of the Excelsior -  Lake Minnetonka community.
  • Participation in multi-level platform marketing efforts, such as:
  • Full access to the Chamber Welcome Center, 37 Water Street – display materials, use of the conference room, promotional opportunities.
  • Access to our partnership with the Minnetonka High School business programs
  • Use of Chamber logos on your own marketing materials.
  • Networking opportunities at the monthly meetings (3rd Thursday of each month).

Member Networking Meetings

Held on the 3rd Thursday of each month, this is a pleasant way to get away from the office, meet other business owners, promote your products & services and make connections. The Chamber sends e-mail reminders of the date, time and special guest speakers. We invite members and guests to make a brief pitch to the whole group. Our meetings alternate between breakfast and lunches so that more members can attend. 

Cha​mber Sponsored Events

Sponsorship, volunteering, attending! All fun ways to be involved and meet new people! Visit the event webpages for further information.
  • LUCK O’THE LAKE 5K FUN RUN: Saturday, March 14, 2020.  A fundraiser where all proceeds go towards regular Chamber programs such as Holiday lights, Seasonal décor, 4th of July, Art on the Lake, Apple Day, Chamber Welcome Center and many more. 
  • EXCELSIOR FARMERS' MARKET: Tuesdays, May  21- September 24, 2 - 6 PM. Pedestrian friendly Water Street opens up to one of the most beloved markets in the Twin Cities.  Delicious homegrown products available from local growers.
  • ART ON THE LAKE: Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9, 2019 Excelsior Commons. One of Twin Cities’ best juried art shows, Original art, live music, beautiful setting, delectable food, wine & beer tent. 
  • EXCELSIOR CRAZY DAYS: The third weekend in July : Annual shopping event on Water Street in downtown Excelsior, shop the end of Summer sales of our local boutiques.  
  • LAKE MINNETONKA 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Free event at the Excelsior Commons. Register for the Firecracker 1-mile, 5K & 10K Run, Kids’ Patriotic Parade, Live Music, Food Vendors and Fireworks.
  • APPLE DAY: Saturday, September 21, 2019 Downtown Excelsior. A Lakeside Festival celebrating community, featuring locally produced foods, art, handicrafts & a good old fashioned street dance.
  • Park Nicollet APPLE OF THE LAKE 5K FUN RUN: Saturday, September 21, 2019.  A fundraiser where all proceeds go towards regular Chamber programs such as Holiday lights, Seasonal décor, 4th of July, Art on the Lake, Girls’ Night Out, Apple Day, and many more. 
  • Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 5:30 PM Charming, spirited holiday festivities that remind us why we love living in this cozy lakeside community. Santa, carolers and candy canes as ELMCC presents the Holiday Tree-lighting ceremony.
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Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber
PO Box 277
Excelsior, MN 55331

952.474.6461
  • About
    • Contact
    • Board of Directors >
      • Board of Directors Nominations
    • The Area >
      • Demographics
      • City Info
      • History
    • Annual Report
    • Volunteer
    • Chamber E-Newsletter
  • Join
    • Why Join?
    • Ready to Join?
  • Member Directory
    • A-Z
    • Automotive, Marinas & Marine
    • Commercial, Residential Construction & Remodeling
    • Community Members
    • Financial, Insurance & Law
    • Government
    • Health Care & Wellness Services
    • Media & Publications
    • Organizations
    • Professional Services
    • Real Estate & Management
    • Recreation & Entertainment
    • Restaurants
    • Retail
    • Travel & Lodging
  • COVID-19 RESOURCES
    • COVID-19 FUNDING- LOANS & GRANTS
    • COVID-19 VACCINE RESOURCES
    • Restaurant Guide
    • Lake Minnetonka COVID-19 Business Grant
    • Lake Minnetonka COVID-19 Business Fund
    • QTV
  • For Members
    • Member Monthly Meetings
    • Member After Hours >
      • State of the Cities
  • Events
    • Lake Minnetonka Running Series >
      • Firecracker Run
      • Bridgewater Bank Luck O' The Lake
      • Park Nicollet Apple of the Lake 5k Fun Run
    • Bridgewater Bank Luck O' The Lake
    • Excelsior Farmers' Market
    • Shop Excelsior >
      • Crazy Days
      • Small Business Saturday >
        • About Small Business Saturday
        • Excelsior Small Business Saturday Specials
    • Excelsior Art on the Lake >
      • ART ON THE LAKE DIGITAL EVENT
      • 2019 Debbie Hart Winners
    • Lake Minnetonka 4th of July >
      • Firecracker Run
    • Apple Day >
      • Park Nicollet Apple of the Lake 5k Fun Run
    • Halloween In Excelsior
    • Christmas in Excelsior >
      • Giving Tree Project
  • Job Board
    • Post A Job
    • Find A Job
  • Calendar