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  Works to promote agribusiness in the Austin area and reaffirm important links between agriculture and the business community. Activities include organization of the Ag. Appreciation Summer Cookout and Day on the Farm for Austin third grade students. The committee also supports the National Barrow Show, 4-H Ribbon Auction, Mower County Corn and Soybean Growers, Dairy Princesses, FFA, Pork Ambassador, and similar programs. 

Meets 7 a.m. the 1st Thurs. of the month Apr. - Oct.

The public relations arm of the Chamber, our “Red Coats” work to create an atmosphere of goodwill within our community as the official representatives of the Chamber and our business community. Ambassadors conduct ribbon cutting ceremonies, host Business After Hours, organize the Chamber’s All Member Invitational Golf Outing (AMIGO Day), our Annual Meeting, and volunteer during the Independence Day Parade and the Austin Winter Extravaganza events. 

Meets 7:30 a.m. 2nd Wed. of the month 

 This committee organizes two events to promote the business community during the holiday season. Events include the Santa Visit and the Lighting Contest.
Meets Sept.-Dec.. as needed 

 Builds strong relationships between our schools, our youth, our community and our businesses by supporting scholarships (ACCESS Scholarship for 8th and 12th grade students), pathways programs (Step Up Austin), and school-to-work initiatives (AHS job fair) in addition to providing business support and educational opportunities for chamber members. 

Meets 4 p.m. the 1st Wed. of the month 

 The public policy arm of the Chamber, the committee works to provide members with a strong voice in government affairs, particularly at the local level. This committee studies issues that affect business and advocates for business interests. Partners with the Minnesota Chamber and other local chambers throughout the state as part of the Minnesota Chamber Federation. 

Meets 8 a.m. the 1st Tue. of the month 

This committee plans the annual Independence Day Parade on Main Street on July 4th. 

Meets Feb. through Jul, as needed

 The committee consists of all Chamber businesses downtown. Businesses in the downtown area organize a variety of events, including Crazy Day and Christmas in the City. 

Meet 5:00 p.m. the 2nd Mon. of the month

 This event is a social fundraiser with 300 women attending. Proceeds will be used for a Riverland Scholarship for a non-traditional female student and Chamber programming for women. The event is held in October. Meets as needed, Jul.-Oct. 

This event is a social fundraiser for the Annual Independence Day Parade. 

Meets Jan. - Apr., as needed