Where we went in 2024…
- Hired new Director in May.
- Gave out 80 Welcome Bags to new Preston residents.
- Participated in the Fillmore County Fair with a table at the “Showcase Your City Day”.
- Held a successful Business Trick or Treating and Trunk or Treating event that brought over 150 children to businesses throughout Preston.
- Sent 10 Chamber Newsletters filled with community updates and business resources.
- Held 4 well attended brainstorming sessions. (Oh For Cute Campaign and the Mistletoe Market ideas came out of these sessions).
- Put on our FIRST EVER Mistletoe Market that included a vendor market, Santa Clause, horse drawn wagon rides, doggy photo booth, s’more and hot cocoa bar, fire pit and Tom and Jerrys.
Our Oh For Cute Campaign generated a second “Preston Pride Clean Up Day” in the fall, content for newsletter and social media, and ideas for the SMIF grant the city received to visually improve downtown Preston – adding signage, murals, new pocket parks, etc. - Hosted a Holiday Lighting Contest for residents and businesses in partnership with Preston Public Utilities, Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency and Preston Tourism. Gave away $400 in Preston Bucks to winners!
- Dedicated the Chamber Christmas Tree in memory of Gerrie Daley and Tom Klomps, two individuals whose lives showed generosity, dedication, and a love for Preston.
- Continue to share Chamber Member content on Get Hooked On Preston’s Facebook Story and to highlight each Chamber Member on social media.
What people are saying about us…
“Membership in Preston Area Chamber of Commerce reaps many benefits. The Chamber readily promotes Preston Pop Up Market events on the Get Hooked on Preston website and Facebook as well as in tourist publications. An outdoor bulletin board is available at the Preston Tourism Center for event flyers. I always leave monthly Chamber meetings uplifted and excited after networking and brainstorming with other members. If you are not a member, I highly recommend joining Preston Area Chamber of Commerce. You’ll be glad you did!“ — Non-Profit Member
“The Chamber is the glue that holds our area businesses together– networking, becoming friends, working together on projects and new ideas that are beneficial to everyone. Collaborating and teamwork makes us all more successful! Even in difficult situations, there is someone else who has been there and can give advice or encouragement. The Preston small business community is amazing!”-— Business Member
“The Preston Chamber is important to the area business community as a source for business education, networking, and communication. Over the past decade the Chamber has grown into an important community asset. Preston has been fortunate to have outstanding Chamber volunteers and leadership.”— Non-Profit Member
Let us help you.
- Stay connected! Receive PACC news weekly and monthly. PLUS join our exclusive Chamber Facebook Group. If you are a Chamber member, you wont miss a thing!
- Your reputation and credibility as a business or organization matters! Stand out and get noticed as an active member of our community!
- Continued learning opportunities. Whether we partner with an organization or provide tips and tricks in our newsletter, there is always something new to learn.
- Ribbon cuttings for new businesses, moves and remodels.
- Enhanced listing in the Preston Visitor’s Guide for your business. This includes the online Visitor’s Guide.
- FREE website listing on www.prestonmnchamber.com.
- LIVE Video opportunities on our Social Media Channels about your business/organization.
- Networking and support at monthly meetings with local business members and organizations.
- Advocacy on your behalf when it comes to local, state and federal issues that directly affect the business community.
- The Chamber recommends its members first and provides information to new community members and visitors each year. This includes Welcome Bags that are handed out to each Preston Public Utility customer with Chamber coupons and freebies.
- We utilize local media to help market our Chamber members. This drives traffic to our website which in turn drives traffic to you. We are constantly finding new ways to attract customers and supporters to your business/organization.
- The connections you make are invaluable and important to the success of your business/organization!
Email contact@prestonmnchamber.com or call (507) 765-2153 with questions! Thank you for your membership and support to the Chamber.
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