Community Events

The Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce will begin our 71st year of operation with our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 10th.  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 Joe Mazan, KSTP TV News Reporter. He does a weekly feature called “So Minnesota” you may have seen and if not you need to check out!

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, 2 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.

Thursday, November 9 | 7:30am-9:00am | 307 E River Pkwy

Champlin Business Connections

Thursday, November 9th | 7:30 am-9 am | Mississippi Crossings Event Center | 307 E River Pkwy

It’s Back By Popular Demand!! The Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Champlin are teaming up to invite Champlin business owners to Mississippi Crossings Event Center on Thursday, November 9th, at 7:30 a.m.  This event will give Champlin businesses an opportunity to network with each other and get an update on what is happening in the city! There is no cost to attend, and no RSVP is needed!  Just bring your business cards and let’s get together and network!

For questions, contact the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce at 763-421-7130 or email Chamber President Peter Turok at pete@anokaareachamber.com

The Mix! An Anoka Area Chamber Business After Hours Event is a great networking opportunity for members!  The next Mix will be held on Wednesday, November 15th at Margie’s Kitchen Cocktails in Andover!

The Mix is being sponsored by Iceberg Web Design!  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!  Plus each attendee will receive two free beverages!  (Beer and wine provided!)

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!

Bring your family, friends and holiday spirit for this fun and festive hometown event.  On Saturday, December 2nd from 3:00-7:00 pm, come to Anoka and join in as all c-o-u-n-t-d-o-w-n to light-up the official City Christmas Tree. It all takes place in front of Anoka City Hall Plaza-2015 2^nd Avenue North  in historic downtown Anoka.

There will be free horse-drawn trolley rides, merry holiday music, and  bonfires to keep you warm & toasty.  Food and merriment will abound to bring back memories of an old fashioned Christmas.  Bring the kids and see Santa & Mrs. Claus in the Santa Shack!

Be sure to come early and enjoy dinner at one of the many downtown restaurants and do some holiday shopping at some of the most unique shops in the Twin Cities.  For more information go to: DiscoverAnoka.com

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, 2 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.

Gather with family, friends and neighbors and enjoy hot cocoa, bonfires and singing around the tree for the annual Coon Rapids Community Tree Lighting Festival to be held on Saturday, December 9th. The event will be held from 3:30 to 6 pm at the Boulevard Plaza, 11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard. The tree lighting countdown and fireworks are at 5:30 pm.

Take pictures with Santa and bring a non-perishable food donation for CRHS Food Shelf. End the night with a spectacular sight as the tree sparkles with festive lights.

It has been an Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce tradition to host a special December Membership Luncheon in support of the Toys for Joy campaign.

Morgan Wolfe, the weekend news anchor at KARE TV, will be the guest speaker. She grew up in Blaine, graduated from the University of Minnesota and is honored to be home working in the Twin Cities at her favorite station. Morgan has wanted to be a journalist since she would watch Katie Couric on the Today Show with her mom before school.

The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, December 12th at Pizza Ranch, 13797 Jay Street NW in Andover. The event will begin with a registration and lunch from 11:00 AM to noon followed by the program from noon to 1 PM.

​The Toys for Joy program, which the Chamber has supported from its beginning, helps those in need in our area with gifts and food for the holidays. The Chamber is asking all those who attend this luncheon to bring an unwrapped gift or monetary donation for the Toys for Joy program.

Cost is $20 per person. To make reservations, please call the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce office at 763-421-7130 or email to mail@anokaareachamber.com.

Don’t be a Scrooge! Give those dedicated employees of yours a nice lunch to take the edge off what is always a crazy month!

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, 2 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 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, 2 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.