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The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to facilitating community leadership to create economic prosperity. That leadership begins with you, our members. We welcome the chance to work with you on the important issues that will shape our region's future prosperity - from education to small business, and from community relations to business recruitment.

Agri. Business Committee
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month (No meetings June, July, August, September, or October)
Mission: To provide a means for farmers and businessmen to promote the importance of agriculture in Fairmont and Martin County.
Projects:
• Award $8,400 in Ag Scholarships to high school seniors
• Co-sponsor the Minnesota State Pork Masters Golf Outing
• Provide agricultural awareness information to the community
• Blue Ribbon Pork Cook-Off
• Hold Community Ag Appreciation Picnic
• Help sponsor Meet the Candidates Steak BBQ

Ambassadors
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Mission: To act as the goodwill arm of the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce.
Projects:
• Attend ground breakings, ribbon cuttings and grand openings
• Co-sponsor the Minnesota State Pork Masters Golf Outing
• Award $1,000 Scholarship to a college senior of second year Technical College student

Bureau 14
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month (No meetings June, July, or August)
Mission: To hold meetings for the discussion of current business trends, government affairs and local community happenings.
Projects:
• Provide education programs for committee members
• Provide a networking opportunity for business professionals

Business Education
Meetings: As needed
Mission: Dedicated to building partnerships between businesses, schools, parents, and the community in order to develop lifelong opportunities for all learners.
Projects:
• Sponsor Teacher Recognition Banquet
• Coordinate Junior Achievement
• Post-Secondary Education Committee

Fairmont Festivals & Events
Meetings: As needed
Mission: To develop strategies and provide funding for events that attract visitors to the Fairmont and Martin County area.
Projects:
• Televised fundraising auction for Festivals & Events financial support
• Continue to seek new ways to promote tourism in the Fairmont and Martin County area
• Increase the quality and effectiveness of Fairmont festivals and events.

Fairmont Glows
Meetings: 3rd Monday of the month
Mission: To create community spirit, pride and involvement in the Fairmont area by making our community “Glow”.
Projects:
• Offer light displays to businesses through Adopt-A-Display Program
• Glows Parade
• Encourage businesses and residents to decorate during the holidays
• Sponsor residential and commercial lighting contests
• Coordinate city wide Christmas Decoration Fund
• City Beautification

Governmental Affairs
Meetings: As needed
Mission: To assist and promote business participation in government and legislative affairs, as well as, promote the interest of the Fairmont and Martin County business community in the political process through education.
Projects:
• Provide current information on legislative proposals
• Sponsor Candidate Forums for elections to facilitate voter choice
• Hold Legislative Education Luncheons to keep members informed
• Sponsor “Business Day at the Capital”

Retail
Meetings: 4th Wednesday of the month (quarterly)
Mission: To provide a greater selection of goods and services by working with existing retailers and by attracting new businesses to the community.
Projects:
• Chamber Gift Certificates
• 0% Interest Christmas Loan Program
• Bad Check Alert System
• Workshops and Seminars
• Retail Recruitment
• Lunch and Learn Seminars

We welcome you to get engaged!

323 East Blue Earth Avenue
P.O. Box 826
Fairmont, MN 56031
www.fairmontchamber.org
info@fairmontchamber.org