Chamber 101

Chamber 101 Tuesday, January 19 9:00-10:00AM Are you getting the most from your Chamber membership? Do you wish you knew how to make the most of your Chamber investment? Do you know how to put your business info on the Chamber website? This mini-seminar will be......More

Chamber 101 Tuesday, January 19 9:00-10:00AM Are you getting the most from your Chamber membership? Do you wish you knew how to make the most of your Chamber investment? Do you know how to put your business info on the Chamber website? This mini-seminar will be effective and enlightening! Great for new members, but also for long-time members who would like to be more involved as well as representatives who are new to your organization and the chamber! This event is also open to not-yet chamber members who would like to learn the benefits of belonging to Waconia's premier business organization. Reserve your seat today!

Virtual Event Register for ZOOM link

Chamber Ambassadors

Chamber Ambassadors Third Thursday of the Month 8:45-10:00AM (or by appointment) The Chamber Ambassadors visit businesses with the mission to learn and make connections. If your business is new to the community, recently expanded, under new ownership, or would lik......More

Chamber Ambassadors Third Thursday of the Month 8:45-10:00AM (or by appointment) The Chamber Ambassadors visit businesses with the mission to learn and make connections. If your business is new to the community, recently expanded, under new ownership, or would like to request a ribbon cutting ceremony, please contact the Chamber office. 952-442-5812

Meet at Chamber Office or at designated business.

Chamber Annual Meeting

Chamber Annual Meeting Thursday, January 28, 2021 Virtual Event pending Executive Order by Governor 11:45 ZOOM Meeting Opens Noon-1:00PM  program   ~The Year in Review ~State of the Chamber from President Christine Fenner ~State of the City  Mayor Kent ......More

Chamber Annual Meeting Thursday, January 28, 2021 Virtual Event pending Executive Order by Governor 11:45 ZOOM Meeting Opens Noon-1:00PM  program   ~The Year in Review ~State of the Chamber from President Christine Fenner ~State of the City  Mayor Kent Bloudek ~Update on Lake Waconia Regional Park ~Installation of the 2021 Board of Directors   You do not want to miss this!  $10  (suggested donation for virtual) $0 (virtual only) RSVP Required! Please RSVP by Monday, January 25  You must register to receive ZOOM link.

Virtual Zoom Option-must register to receive link

Business Education Network-Manufacturing & Trades

Business Education Network Manufacturing & Trades First Wednesday of the Month 7:00-8:00AM Virtual Event  

Virtual Event

Coffee Connection

Waconia Chamber Coffee Connection Thursday, February 4, 2021 7:30 - 9:00am H & R Block 1309 Oak Ave, Suite 105, Waconia (We will hopefully gather safely in person pending MN Department of Health guidelines. WATCH for updates.) Live-Physically Distant/Socially C......More

Waconia Chamber Coffee Connection Thursday, February 4, 2021 7:30 - 9:00am H & R Block 1309 Oak Ave, Suite 105, Waconia (We will hopefully gather safely in person pending MN Department of Health guidelines. WATCH for updates.) Live-Physically Distant/Socially Connected! Join us for a chamber member favorite! Networking and keeping connected is still important. We will be practicing physical distancing while socially connecting. We'd love to hear what's new with you and your business. What changes/adaptations have you been making to move forward? Coffee and a light snack will be served. No need to register. Stop in for as long as your schedule allows. FREE! Hope to see you there!

H & R Block 1309 Oak Ave, Suite 105 Waconia, MN

Tourism Committee & Board Meeting

Tourism Committee Meeting 9:00-10:00AM Tourism Board of Directors   10:00-10:30AM​ Virtual Meeting

Virtual Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting 2nd Wednesday of the Month 11:30-1:00PM Virtual Meeting

Virtual Meeting

Retail Meeting

Retail Committee Meeting Second Tuesday of the Month 8:00-9:30AM The Chamber's retail and hospitality shop owners, managers and representatives are invited to gather to engage and share thoughts, trends, concerns and strategies. Collaboration is encouraged!  

City Hall-Maple Conference Room 201 S Vine Street Waconia, MN 55387

The CURE for Social Distancing

The CURE for Social Distancing Wednesday, February 17 9:00-10:00AM Webinar   The vaccine for COVID-19 will only fight the virus. It will not help to cure the impact people have experienced through the long road of remote working ? distancing! Nor will it ensure a ......More

The CURE for Social Distancing Wednesday, February 17 9:00-10:00AM Webinar   The vaccine for COVID-19 will only fight the virus. It will not help to cure the impact people have experienced through the long road of remote working ? distancing! Nor will it ensure a productive return to work for your team. Erik shares how to recognize the short-term symptoms and long-term effects of social distancing, and the strategies and techniques needed to improve morale, accountability, communication, and team performance during times of separation, and after. Learn how to recognize the signs of negative-impact, caused by social-distancing Understand techniques to create cohesion among all leaders Discover how to make stronger connections among all team members Achieve new breakthroughs by creating The Communication Movement This is a free event, but registration is required. Please register by 2/15/21. For more information on ThinkGreat90, click here. Click Here to Register

Webinar Registration Required Click Here to Register

Chamber Ambassadors

Chamber Ambassadors Third Thursday of the Month 8:45-10:00AM (or by appointment) The Chamber Ambassadors visit businesses with the mission to learn and make connections. If your business is new to the community, recently expanded, under new ownership, or would lik......More

Chamber Ambassadors Third Thursday of the Month 8:45-10:00AM (or by appointment) The Chamber Ambassadors visit businesses with the mission to learn and make connections. If your business is new to the community, recently expanded, under new ownership, or would like to request a ribbon cutting ceremony, please contact the Chamber office. 952-442-5812

Meet at Chamber Office or at designated business.

Chamber Luncheon

Chamber Luncheon Thursday, February 25, 2021 11:30am-1:00pm Guest Speaker:  Heather Boll, The Hive Topic: Mental Health Heather Boll will take us through an experience of sharing her story, modeling the power of vulnerability. From there Heather will sh......More

Chamber Luncheon Thursday, February 25, 2021 11:30am-1:00pm Guest Speaker:  Heather Boll, The Hive Topic: Mental Health Heather Boll will take us through an experience of sharing her story, modeling the power of vulnerability. From there Heather will share the latest and greatest  wellness opportunities, to THRIVE in 2021!   We will explore the inner voice, radical self care, and BEST personal development outlets, that will leave you feeling inspired!   Location:  TBD We will be following MN Department of Health and CDC guidelines. Deadline to register:  Monday, February 22 (noon). Cost:  $25/member, $40/not yet member

TBD