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ABOUT US

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Membership Directory 

Your business is listed in the Chamber’s online Membership Directory, which includes a link to your organization’s website.

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Member Meetings

The Chamber typically holds at least one event each month, such as:

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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As opportunities arise the Chamber also sponsors other events throughout the year.

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