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Membership Benefits from "A to Z"

A stands for Advocacy. The Chamber represents the interests of its members to accomplish collectively what no one person could do alone.

B represents Business, and the Chamber's greatest asset, GOOD PEOPLE PROMOTING GOOD BUSINESS!

C is Committees, the agents of change and progress through cooperation to get the work done.

D stands for Dynamic, a way to describe the energetic approach of your Chamber of Commerce in all we do!

E represents Economic Development, the programs that promote commercial development, jobs and a base of prosperity.

F means Fun! While the Chamber maintains a serious focus, we still find time to have fun in what we do through special events.

G is for Governmental Relations. The Chamber represents the needs of business to local, state and federal leaders. The Chamber educates its members on issues of legislative concern.

H stands for Holiday promotions. The Chamber's Christmas Promotion provides commercial and customer benefits.

I represents existing Industry programs. While recruiting new industry and jobs is important, the Chamber is mindful of our existing industry interests and seeks to promote programs that strengthen local industry.

J is for Jobs and the workforce development necessary to keep jobs filled with quality workers to keep business strong.

K represents Knowledge. The chamber is committed to learning the latest in community development strategies and finding a local approach to try new ideas.

L stands for Leadership. The Chamber provides leadership opportunities to promote progress.

M is for Marketing. In addition to innovative approaches to media advertising, the Chamber provides a bonanza of specialized marketing opportunities. Examples include the membership directory, Chamber newsletter, and Business After Hours.

N represents Networking, the best-kept secret of marketing. The Chamber's networking programs personally expose you to future clients, vendors, and business people with mutual interests for productive relationships.

O means Over and Above, a driving force to exceed expectations and meet higher standards of excellence.

P is for Partnerships. Through organizations and other groups, the business community gains a valuable and productive way to achieve an economically viable community.

Q stand for Quality of Life. Chamber programs support and promote what's good about the Park Rapids area.

R is for Regionalism. While maintaining a unique local identity, the Chamber represents Park Rapids on a regional scale to combine resources and marketing to increase Park Rapids' commercial share of the region.

S stands for Showcase. Chamber events and programs showcase the best in business through Business After Hours, Chamber Presents, Ambassador and sponsorship opportunities, and much more to the word out about what you do.

T means Tourism. The Chamber assists to promote Park Rapids as a leisure travel destination with limitless potential for economic impact.

U is for Understanding of the issues and challenges that are important for business. We listen individually, and ascertain collectively, the issues that need attention, then plan programs and solutions that transform obstacles into opportunities.

V represents the Chamber as the Voice of the business community. The Chamber publishes monthly printed newsletters to inform businesses and commercial leaders of what's happening.

W is for WWW, yes the World Wide Web. The Chamber has dynamic web presence at www.parkrapids.com. This site promotes our members, their products, services and our area's assets.

Y is for Y-O-U, your involvement and your input guides this organization in helping your business and your hometown!

Z is for the Zeal that Chamber staff and leadership possesses to see great things happen. Promoting business is more than a job; it's a mission and a way of life for the people that care about a strong local economy.

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Progress and prosperity depend upon a sound economy. The Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber evaluates area needs to enhance the economic growth and development of the area.

A united effort of the entire community is necessary to bring about the economic improvement of our area. These goals can only be reached through a by everyone working together.

If you are doing business in the Park Rapids Lakes Area, you're sharing in its prosperity. The obligation of business citizenship challenges every person and institution to participate in making our community a better place to live and work.

Everyone prospers when we work together. By becoming a member of the Chamber you can help the Park Rapids Lakes Area achieve that prosperity.