About Us

The Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization of local business leaders who care about our growing community, the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber's goals are threefold: to promote business growth in Park Rapids Lakes Area, to serve members with personal and professional development opportunities, and to affect public policy decisions to the benefit of the Park Rapids Lakes Area business community.

The Chamber is a voluntary organization of over 400 businesses, organizations and individuals who band together to advance common interest in the area of commerce, industry, agriculture, tourism, retailing, recreation, transportation, education, government, business development, and community development in the Park Rapids Lakes Area.

The Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber is a strong, growing Chamber and plays an effective and meaningful role in our community due to the active involvement and leadership of our members. We encourage your participation at any level.

Your chamber membership allows you to attend Chamber educational, networking, and marketing offerings. You may also choose to serve as a member of a committee, or program area that is of interest to you. We encourage and welcome your participation. Involvement is the key to getting the most value for your membership.

We keep you informed of Chamber programs and activities through your monthly electronic Chamber Connection newsletter, Every Friday News weekly email updates, and other publications. We value your support, and we consider it a privilege to represent your business through your financial investment and active participation. If you have questions about membership, call us at 218-732-4111

Simply put, we are igniting success for our members and for the community .

Our Core purpose is to Contribute to the Success of Member Businesses

Chamber Mission: The Chamber engages its members in the pursuit of excellence and economic growth by fostering an innovative business environment and world-class community.

Values: The Chamber leadership will advocate for the diverse needs of its members by supporting partnerships based on mutual respect for each others business requirements, embracing integrity in all operations, and strive for excellence in all activities, all to promote positive and profitable relationships for all community constituents.

Vision: The Park Rapids Lakes Area is the ultimate destination to live, work, and play

Results when the Vision is reached:

• 100% of Chamber membership is engaged in the work and programs of the Chamber
• The Chambers strong brand gives people and easy way to participate in something larger than themselves and their organizations. It provides a sense of community and purpose through a unified voice involving mutual interests and opportunities
• Community constituents repeatedly voice their satisfaction (polls, letters, verbal testimony) in their choice to live, work and recreate in the area as a result of planned community activities and the areas intrinsic environment.

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