ABOUT US
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The Saint Anthony Village Area Chamber of Commerce (SAACC) fosters a robust local economy that provides area citizens with a range of essential goods and services.
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The Chamber’s primary function is to promote the Saint Anthony area as a prime location for a variety of businesses and involves assisting those businesses with attracting and servicing customers.
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The Chamber sponsors several annual community events and activities, and collaborates with city officials and local service organizations in promoting a resilient and sustainable community
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The Chamber represents a unified voice for it's members, which include large and small businesses as well as individual professionals and non-profits.
Regular Chamber Events
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting is traditionally held each April, and includes a social hour, formal dinner, and awards presentation of the SAACC Villager of the Year and Outstanding Business of the Year awards.
New Member Business Ribbon Cutting
When new chamber members’ businesses open in Saint Anthony, we welcome them with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Small Business Saturday
Small businesses and craftspeople have an opportunity to showcase their business and sell their goods at the annual Small Business Saturday, held in November.
VillageFest
The biggest community celebration in Saint Anthony, VillageFest features traditional community fair activities, a vendor fair and parade. The Chamber supports this event and hosts a table at the Vendor Fair and car in the parade each year.
City Council and Legislative Preview
Providing a chance for important dialoged on current events, the Chamber hosts the annual Meet the Council and State Legislative Preview.
Membership Directory
Your business is listed in the Chamber’s online Membership Directory, which includes a link to your organization’s website.
Member Meetings
The Chamber typically holds at least one event each month, such as:
Business Networking Series
Build your business with the SAACC business networking series. This is an interactive opportunity to showcase your business and meet other local business representatives. This hour-long event will provide you with new connections and a better understanding of the local business community. Each participant has the opportunity to present an overview of their business. There is time for networking after the formal business introductions.
Happy Hour
These after-work events provide perfect opportunities for expanding your business circle, in a pleasantly relaxing environment. This is a chance to enjoy some appetizers and get to know other Chamber Members.
Speakers
The Chamber hosts speakers of interest to the membership throughout the year. The meeting format changes, and may include a Lunch and Learn, after work event or breakfast event.
As opportunities arise the Chamber also sponsors other events throughout the year.