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
- 4 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
- 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 exposure
- Advertising discounts
- Involvment in Community Celebrations
- Representation of governing developments
- Marketing efforts to attract tourism
- Personal contributions to affect the outcomes of our community growth
- Discount insurance opportunities
- Refferals
- Distribution of promotional material
- Email Blasts
- New resident program
Want to make a difference? Click on "How to join" and attend one of these functions!
Membership Networking/Our meetings are currently being restructured to better meet your needs. Watch for new updates!
Business After Hours are 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 business cards to distribute to potential new customers.Our Business After Hours host for September is Traditions Mini-Golf! You can get a team of 4 together and participate in a min-golf tournament between Aitkin & Cuyuna Chambers!Let's show them Aitkin support!!
Sue Marxen, Executive Director
Chamber Office:
- 114 Minnesota Ave. N
- Aitkin, MN 56431
- 218-927-2316