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Agri-Business Committee Martin County

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month November through May
Mission: To provide a means for farmers and businessmen to promote the importance of agriculture in Fairmont and Martin County.

Projects:

  • Award $8,400 in Ag Scholarships to high school seniors
  • Blue Ribbon Pork Cook-Off
  • Co-sponsor the Minnesota State Pork Masters Golf Outing
  • Provide agricultural awareness information to the community

Membership: Open to any Chamber Member

Ambassadors Committee

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Mission: To act as the goodwill arm of the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce.

Projects:

  • Attend ground breakings, ribbon cuttings and grand openings
  • Co-sponsor the Minnesota State Pork Masters Golf Outing
  • Award $1,000 Scholarship to a college senior or a second year Technical College student

Membership: Open to any Chamber Member

Bureau 14 Committee

Bureau 14

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month September through May
Mission: To hold meetings for the discussion of current business trends, government affairs and local community happenings.

Projects:

  • Provide education programs for committee members
  • Provide a networking opportunity for business professionals

Membership: Open to any Chamber Member

Business Education Committee

Meetings: As needed
Mission: Dedicated to building partnerships between businesses, schools, parents, and the community in order to develop lifelong opportunities for all learners.

Projects:

  • Area Career Exploration
  • Junior Achievement
  • Leadership Martin County
  • Workshops and Seminars

Membership: Open to any Chamber Member

Fairmont Glows Committee

Meetings: As needed
Mission: To create community spirit, pride and involvement in the Fairmont area by making our community “Glow”.

Projects:

  • Glows Parade & Santa Fly-In
  • Offer light displays to businesses through Adopt-A-Display Program
  • Sponsor residential and commercial lighting contests
  • Coordinate city wide Christmas Decoration Fund
  • City Beautification

Membership: Open to any Chamber Member

Government Affairs Committee

Meetings: As needed
Mission: To assist and promote business participation in government and legislative affairs, as well as, promote the interest of the Fairmont and Martin County business community in the political process through education.

Projects:

  • Provide current information on legislative proposals
  • Sponsor Candidate Forums for elections to facilitate voter choice
  • Hold Legislative Education Luncheons to keep members informed
  • Sponsor “Business Day at the Capital”

Membership: Open to any Chamber Member

Retail, Business & Entertainment Committee

Meetings: As needed
Mission: The Retail, Business & Entertainment (RBE) Committee exists to attract and encourage local shopping.

Projects:

  • 4th of July Boat Parade
  • Chamber Gift Certificates Program
  • Fairmont First – Shop Local Initiatives
  • Sip & Shop
  • Retail Recruitment

Membership: Open to any Chamber Member

Find these and other chamber events on our Event Calendar