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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.
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?
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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.
Chamber 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.
