networking committees

Ambassador Committee (North)

Serves as the public-relations arm of the Chamber, they welcome new members or owners, recognize business expansions, renovations, ribbon cuttings, and coordinate groundbreaking ceremonies. They serve Chamber members north of Nisswa and Merrifield. They enhance member involvement regarding Chamber functions and programs, and host CHOW luncheons, Business After Hours, and the annual Chamber Auction.
Staff Liaison: Ruth Ann Hanson, Area Director
rhanson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets the second Tuesday at 8 a.m.

Ambassador Committee (South)

Serves as the public-relations arm of the Chamber, they welcome new members or owners, recognize business expansions, renovations, ribbon cuttings, and coordinate groundbreaking ceremonies. They also host the monthly Business After Hours.
Staff Liaison: Holly Holm, Visitor Services Coordinator
hholm@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets the second Wednesday at 8 a.m.

Lakes Vybe Committee

Establishes and hosts the educational and networking programs for this young professionals group of the Chamber.
Staff Liaison: Holly Holm, Visitor Services Coordinator
hholm@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets monthly the first Friday at Noon at Black Bear
Lakes Vybe Event Page

Member Outreach Committee

Hosts events for members including CHOW Time, Business Before Hours, and Latte 'n Learn.
Staff Liaison: Jeri Hughes, Communication & Events Assistant
jhughes@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets the first Thursday at 8 a.m.

Retention Committee

Meets four times a year and is responsible for communicating with members after four months of Chamber membership. Committee members contact businesses to see how the Chamber can better serve them.
Staff Liaison: Lisa Paxton, CEO
lpaxton@explorebrainerdlakes.com

Social Networking/Online Media Advisory Committee

Advises the Chamber in the ever changing world of social networking and online media on opportunities for engagement and what's on the horizon. Also helps evaluate which tools the Chamber should invest resources in for the greatest good of all members.
Staff Liaison: Miranda Anderson, Communication & Events Director
manderson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets quarterly