Membership Services

The Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau is a member-driven organization committed to the progress of our business and professional community. Through our dynamic and active membership, we demonstrate that the whole is indeed greater than the sum of its participants.

Active Volunteers Accomplish the Chamber CVB’s Goals Through:

• Agri-Business Committee
  • Dairy Day Celebration
  • Farm Fatigue Program
  • Ag Seminar
• Ambassadors
  • Visits to new & changing businesses
  • Monthly Business After Hours
  • Taste of Hutchinson
  • Holiday Sampler
  • Business Development Seminars
• Arts & Crafts
  • 10,000 to 15,000 people flock to Hutchinson to enjoy the arts & crafts of 150 exhibitors
• Professional Development Network
• Affordable monthly educational & networking opportunities for Crow River area businesses
• Events & Marketing
  • Promoting the Hutchinson area through advertising, events & cooperative promotions
• Leadership Institute
  • In-depth study of the Hutchinson community with exposure to a variety of leadership issues and tools
• Music in the Park
  • Weekly concerts, every Monday evening, from June through August in Library Square Park promoting the musical history of our community
• Marketing Mixer
  • Networking event every other month for marketing professionals and small business owners.

A Strong Membership = A Strong Chamber CVB & Community

• 340 Members (approximate)
• 170 Active Volunteers (approximate)

Cooperation

• Chamber CVB Staff & Volunteers work with a variety of other community organizations, representing our membership & community
  • Hutchinson Economic Development Authority
  • Hutchinson Downtown Association
  • Historic Hutchinson
  • Hutchinson Area United Way
  • Hutchinson Public & Private School
  • Ridgewater College
  • Plus many, many more

Information Center

• Relocation & Visitor Information
• Demographics
• Government Listings
• Organization List
• Explore Minnesota Publications
• Local Calendar of Events
• Weekly Radio Program
• Electronic Community Marquee

Advertising, Promotions

• Monthly Newsletter & Flyer Insert Opportunities
• Membership Lists & Labels
• Referrals
• Hutch Bucks
• Monthly Member Radio Program
• Website Banner Ads
• Cooperative Advertising Opportunities
• Visitor Guide Advertising
• Event Sponsorships

Smart Business Decision

• Your membership investment is deductible as a necessary (and wise) business expense.
• Ask your insurance provider if they offer a discount for membership with a Chamber of Commerce.

Membership Investment

• Your investment is a yearly financial commitment plus the opportunity to be active and involved — making your community a better place to do business.