Committee Information

Government Affairs Committee

Government Affairs Page

Monticello Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee is comprised of volunteers who have a passion for activities at all levels of government. Locally, statewide, and nationally, they serve as advocates for all Chamber Members. Committee members have direct access to current issues that affect our business community and economy. Committee members meet directly with local, state, and federal leaders to ask questions and share your concerns. Hear comments from legislative leaders’ right here in Monticello! Regular Meetings are on Friday’s at 7:30am at Premier Bank. Anyone with an interest in government and business is welcome to attend.

Activities during the year include:

• MN Chamber’s Session Priorities (January 2012);
• Legislative Updates (January –May 2012);
• Business Day at the Capitol (March 2012),
• Candidate Forums (November 2012)

Government Officials:

• Local
• School
• County
• State
• Federal

State of Minnesota Links:
» Minnesota House of Representatives
» Minnesota Senate
» Minnesota Statutes & Laws
» Minnesota Reference Library
» Minnesota Dept. of Labor & Industry
» Minnesota Dept. of Finance
» Minnesota Dept. of Revenue
» Minnesota Dept. of Transportation
» Minnesota Dept. of Planning
» Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
» Minnesota Taxpayer's Association

U.S. Federal Government Links:
» U.S. Federal Government Agencies
» FedWorld Home Page
» The US OSHA Home Page
» U.S. House Of Representatives
» The United States Senate
» U.S. Government Printing Office
» U.S. Department of Labor
» US Environmental Protection Agency
» The White House
» U.S. Business Advisor
» U.S. Small Business Administration
» U.S. Copyright Office
» Thomas Legislative Information
» U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission

Action Center
http://www.mnchamber.com/action-center/

MN Legislative Advocacy  
http://www.mnchamber.com/priorities/legislative_advocacy.cfm

US Legislative Advocacy
US Chamber of Commerce

GrowMN /Economic Development Committee

Today's economic outlook is as good in the Monticello area.  Manufacturing employment relative continues to hold steady.

Monticello’s goal is to continue to plan and grow. Efforts are being concentrated in the downtown area, increasing manufacturing type businesses to the community and the city’s traffic issues.  Our expanding health care facility and exceptional educational system help make Monticello a wonderful place to start a business and call home. Monticello is one of the top 25 growing cities in Minnesota. (Minnesota’s Business Journal) 

For more information on Grow Minnesota! or to request a visit from us, please contact Sandy Suchy at 763-295-2700 or e-mail sandy@monticellocci.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Links
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Click here to view Grow Minnesota! program information on the Minnesota Chamber's Web site. 

For business resources click here to view MNBizConnect.com, an initiative designed to streamline timely information to the business community in partnership with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.

Business Connections - BusinessConnection offers all of the state’s public and private business-assistance resources in one convenient location.

Positively Minnesota Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development  See Why Minnesota is positively the best place to live, work and do business.

Starting a New Business? These guidelines provide a roadmap to the world of business and the basic sense of direction you'll need before you begin.

Building Business in Monticello  Monticello....Connect, Grow, Belong!

Hospitality Monticello

Hospitality Monticello's Page

Hospitality Monticello identifies ways to reach local residents and visitors before they get to Monticello. They also open the communication between local events and the local hospitality businesses in town. “Shop and Dine Local” is promoted locally by this committee.  Whether it’s a sporting event, the Monticello Swans, or some other event that that brings visitors to the area, Hospitality Monticello’s goals is to make sure you have the best experience possible while staying here in Monticello. Regular meetings are 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:30am, at the Best Western Chelsea Inn.  Activities include: Bowlerama (August 2012); Swan Brochure Publication and Eat, Sleep Shop Monticello Publication.

Partners for Downtown Monticello - “Livin’ Life Downtown!”

Partners for Downtown Monticello Committee Page

The Partners for Downtown Monticello (PDM) is a group of individuals, businesses, Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and City of Monticello working together to keep the Downtown area a vibrant place to invest, work, live and play. Anyone with interest in the downtown area is welcome to participate.  Primary focus will be to use events, activities, and special projects to strengthen and promote community in Downtown Monticello. Check Chamber Calendar for scheduled meetings. Activities include: Downtown Block Party (July 2012), Trick or Treating Downtown Monticello, Girls Night Out

EMBRACING DOWNTOWN MONTICELLO PRESENTATION

If you would like to watch the October 24, 2011 Downtown Presentation on Channel 12 (which can be viewed through FriberNet Monticello or Charter), you can do so on:  Sunday, 6pm; Monday, 7pm; Tuesday, 9:30pm; Thursday, 9am; Saturday, 11am

Royalty Committee

Monticello Royalty Page

Monticello Chamber’s Royalty Scholarship Program gives three young ladies an opportunity to represent Monticello as a Community Ambassadors for a year. As crowned Royalty for Monticello, their goal is to promote community spirit, involvement, and pride.  These three ladies represent and educate others about our great city.  Royalty attend 100+ events throughout the year.  Criteria used to select the new ambassadors each year include:  Team player, outgoing, wholesome, compassionate, genuine, respectful and responsible.  Monticello Royalty shines from their heart not just their crowns.  At the end of their reign, royalty are awarded two scholarships, one from the Riverfest Committee and another from the Chamber.  Committee meetings are scheduled as needed.

Congratulations this year's 2011-2012 Monticello Royalty; Miss Monticello Hannah Palmer, Princess Ashley Walz, and Princess Nicole Atzl. (Photo by Chirs Lommel Photography)