MISSION
We advocate for and support our members to build and strengthen our community.
VISION
We provide the opportunity for our members to build relationships with businesses, visitors, and our community.
The Team
Staff:
Stephanie Mollet, Executive Director & Outreach Coordinator
Rebecca Pecha, Office Support Specialist
Board:
Peggy Jones, President, APT and North of Ordinary
Jenni Cline, Vice President Mid Minnesota Credit Union
Wendie Bright, Treasurer, Long Lake Conservation Foundation
Deb Paulson, Secretary, ASAP Towing
Mark Jeffers, Aitkin County Economic Development
Mark Baloun, Edward Jones
Matt Doucette, GuidePoint Pharmacy
Andrew Jergenson, Assembly of God
Jen Thompson, City of Aitkin
Curtis Ross, Rosallini’s Pizza
Jill Arnold, Aitkin Health Services
Interested in becoming part of the team? Send us an email!
Chamber Committees
Community Connections Committee:
Welcomes new businesses or businesses with significant changes (remodel/new owners).
Meets quarterly or as needed.
Retail Committee:
Plans promotions and campaigns to encourage shopping small.
Meets 1st Tuesday at 8:00 am at The Beanery.
Economic Development Committee:
Identifies opportunities for economic growth and pursues them.
Event Subcommittees: Workforce Summit and Legislative Luncheon
Meets 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 8:00 am at the Aitkin Government Center.
Ripplesippi Trails Committee:
Creating a plan to develop, maintain, and promote recreational waterways on the Ripple and Mississippi Rivers in Aitkin County. Meets 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 9:00 am at the Aitkin Government Center.
Events Committee:
Plans fundraising & networking events. Plans include Taste of Aitkin, the Annual Meeting, Social Spotlights, and more. Meets 3rd Thursday at noon at the 40 Club Bar and Grill.
Subcommittees for each event meet as needed.
Riverboat Days Committee:
Plans the annual Riverboat Heritage Days festival. Meets 3rd Thursday of the month at 3:00pm at MidMinnesota Credit Union.
Fish House Parade Committee:
Plans the annual Fish House Parade. Meets seasonally.
Interested in joining a committee? Send us an email!