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.
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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.