NETWORKING ALERT!

The next “Mix! an Anoka Area Chamber Business After Hours Event” will be held on Wednesday, September 11^th at Ginny Bites Southern Bakery & Mercantile in downtown Anoka!

The Mix is being sponsored by Ginny Bites Southern Bakery & Mercantile!  The event will run from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.  There is NO COST TO ATTEND and those that do will have a chance to win some gift cards that will be given away at the event! 

Beverages and appetizers and treats will be available!

Great networking at an even better price!!!

Don’t miss this one!  Your chance to tell all about the products and services you have to offer.  Will you meet your next client at the event? 

NO RSVP needed, just stop in the day of the event and let the networking begin!  Ginny Bites is located at 1922 First Avenue South in downtown Anoka.  Enter on Main Street.

THANK YOU to our Mix Networking Event Sponsor!

The Anoka Area Chamber AM Connections Networking Group meetings are a great networking opportunity!

This Networking Group called “Chamber A.M. Connections” meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month in person from 7:45 to 9 AM at the Chamber office. Take advantage of this FREE, Member only, opportunity to get in front of a captured audience and advertise your business.

Each networking meeting will include: One minute member infomercials, Business Card Exchange, two expanded member presentations on a rotation basis and Referral opportunities.

No RSVP needed, just show up and start networking.  For more information contact the Chamber office at 763-421-7130.

Have you been wondering why AI is becoming so popular in business? Or, have you been experimenting with AI but are still looking for ways to incorporate it into your business? Are you worried that AI is replacing jobs – or that your job may one day be in jeopardy of being replaced by AI?

The Anoka Area Chamber is hosting this Member Education Event. It will be held at the Chamber offices on Thursday, September 26th a 8:30 am.

Jessi Gurr, owner of Iceberg Web Design, will explain what Artificial Intelligence is and how it can be a game-changer for your business. She will share real-world examples of how local businesses are using AI to improve processes, save time, automate routine tasks, and drive growth. She will talk about new emerging skills that employees can build to utilize AI, and how AI can compliment a growing business without replacing critical jobs.

Whether you’re new to AI or looking to expand your current AI capabilities, this talk will provide actionable insights that you can implement in your business today.

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Brief outline:

1. Explain what AI is

2. Talk about how Iceberg is using AI

3. Talk about how other businesses are using AI

4. Talk about concerns people have with AI replacing employees

5. Highlight some tools/platforms that can be used

6. Q&A

The Chamber Education Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 26th at 8:30 am.

NO COST TO ATTEND! SPACE IS LIMITED!

Contact the Chamber at 763-421-7130 or Pete@anokareachamber.com to RSVP

The Anoka Area Chamber AM Connections Networking Group meetings are a great networking opportunity!

This Networking Group called “Chamber A.M. Connections” meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month in person from 7:45 to 9 AM at the Chamber office. Take advantage of this FREE, Member only, opportunity to get in front of a captured audience and advertise your business.

Each networking meeting will include: One minute member infomercials, Business Card Exchange, two expanded member presentations on a rotation basis and Referral opportunities.

No RSVP needed, just show up and start networking.  For more information contact the Chamber office at 763-421-7130.

The Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce will begin our 72nd year of operation with our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 8th.  The event will be held at Greenhaven Golf & Banquet Center in Anoka.  This in-person event will begin with registration and a breakfast is from 7:00 to 7:45 AM followed by the program from 7:45 to 9 AM.

We will be honoring retiring Board members and announcing the Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, President Award winners and introducing the inaugural class to the Chamber’s Hall of Fame.

Our guest speaker will be Leo Lewis, former Minnesota Viking and  Principal of Lewis Performance Partners, a human performance company focused on consulting and training for business and physically active individuals.

TABLE HOSTS WANTED!

We’re looking for table hosts for this event.  You can buy a table of 8 for just $175.  Individual tickets are $25.  Call the Chamber to RSVP at 763-421-7130 or email to: mail@anokaareachamber.com.

THANK YOU TO OUR MEETING SPONSORS:  Anoka Dental, Connexus Energy, Inky Elf and Oakwood Insurance Agency!

We ask you to bring a “not yet” member of the Chamber Business to this event.

The Anoka Area Chamber AM Connections Networking Group meetings are a great networking opportunity!

This Networking Group called “Chamber A.M. Connections” meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month in person from 7:45 to 9 AM at the Chamber office. Take advantage of this FREE, Member only, opportunity to get in front of a captured audience and advertise your business.

Each networking meeting will include: One minute member infomercials, Business Card Exchange, two expanded member presentations on a rotation basis and Referral opportunities.

No RSVP needed, just show up and start networking.  For more information contact the Chamber office at 763-421-7130.