Connect With Members
Business After Hours
Business After Hours
Business After Hours
Evening social event hosted by various member businesses
Progressive Chamber Bucks drawing & door prize giveaways
Meets at 5:00pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Leadership Book Club
Business After Hours
Business After Hours
Professional growth book club with insightful conversations
Hosted by Mary Holtorf from the Leadership Development Resources
Meets at 7:30am every 3rd Friday of the month
Get Involved
Agri-Business Committee
Austin Winter Extravaganza
Agri-Business Committee
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.
Ambassadors
Austin Winter Extravaganza
Agri-Business Committee
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
Austin Winter Extravaganza
Austin Winter Extravaganza
Austin Winter Extravaganza
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
Voice of Business
Independence Day Parade
Austin Winter Extravaganza
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
Independence Day Parade
Independence Day Parade
Independence Day Parade
This committee plans the annual Independence Day Parade on Main Street on July 4th.
Meets Feb. through Jul, as needed
Downtown Committee
Independence Day Parade
Independence Day Parade
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
Ladies Night Out
Ladies Night Out
Ladies Night Out
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.
100 Club
Ladies Night Out
Ladies Night Out
This event is a social fundraiser for the Annual Independence Day Parade.
Meets Jan. - Apr., as needed
Chamber Volunteer Opportunities
Austin Winter Extravaganza:
December kicked off with the drive-by Santa Visit at the fairgrounds, where 1,000 goodie bags were distributed at the 4-hour event! Get in on the ground floor of this popular new concept. Meetings taking place now. Help make AWE Awesome!
Independence Day Parade: Join up with the crew helping make the beloved Independence Day Parade happen -- 11:00 a.m., Sunday, July 4th, in downtown Austin! Committee members will help recruit entries and sponsorships and offer new ideas to make this year's parade memorable! Of course, if you are able to help on parade day, we would love to have your assistance for parade setup! Watch for meetings to start in February.
Ladies' Night Out: This event is a social fundraiser for ladies only! Past years' events have welcomed approximately 300 women for the evening's festivities, which include a silent auction and many door prizes. This committee will help pick the theme and the meal choice, solicit door prizes and sponsors, work the event, and more. The Ladies' Night Out event is in the fall with meetings usually starting in July.
To volunteer for 2021 Chamber events, contact us at info@austincoc.com or 507-437-4561