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Membership Benefits

As a member of the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce, you are part of a trusted network of businesses, organizations, and leaders working together to strengthen our local economy and community.

Chamber membership is about connection, visibility, advocacy, and opportunity, supporting your business today while helping shape a stronger Freeborn County for the future.

What the Chamber Can Do for You

Connection, Credibility & Community

Chamber membership connects you with the people, relationships, and resources that help businesses grow.

  • Build relationships with fellow business owners, employers, and community leaders

  • Gain recognition as an engaged, community-minded organization

  • Connect with potential customers, collaborators, mentors, and referral partners

Membership signals that your business is invested in Albert Lea and Freeborn County.

Visibility & Promotion for Your Business

The Chamber actively promotes its members and celebrates their success.

As a member, you may receive:

  • Social media promotion of your business milestones, events, and celebrations

  • Highlights of your business through Chamber communications and storytelling

  • Opportunities to be featured on the Chamber’s podcast, spotlighting local businesses and leaders

  • Promotion of open jobs at member companies through Chamber channels

We help amplify your message — so you don’t have to do it alone.

Celebrating Your Milestones

The Chamber believes milestones matter.

  • Ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings for new businesses, expansions, relocations, or renovations

  • Ambassador visits to celebrate anniversaries, achievements, and key moments

  • Photo opportunities and promotion to help you mark the occasion

These moments build visibility, pride, and momentum for your business.

To request an Ambassador Visit, Ribbon Cutting, or other Milestone Celebration with the Chamber, please fill out this request form!

Referrals & Local Support

When community members ask, “Who should I call?” — we refer them to our members.

  • Chamber member referrals to residents, visitors, and other businesses

  • Increased trust and credibility through Chamber affiliation

  • Support for keeping local dollars circulating locally

Advocacy & Business Representation

The Chamber serves as your voice at the table.

Through partnerships and collaboration, we advocate for businesses at:

  • City level

  • County level

  • State level

  • Federal level

This includes:

  • Legislative updates and action alerts

  • Connections to elected officials and decision-makers

  • Advocacy that supports a healthy business climate

You focus on running your business, we help represent your interests.

Networking & Relationship-Building Opportunities

Annual Membership Celebration

Each year, we gather to celebrate our members and recognize excellence in the business community, including:

  • Small, Medium, and Large Business of the Year

  • Volunteer of the Year

  • Ambassador of the Year

The event includes a year-in-review and a look ahead at Chamber priorities.

Business After Hours

A monthly, informal networking event that blends business with social connection.

  • Build relationships in a relaxed setting

  • Meet members across industries

  • Sponsorship opportunities available to showcase your business

Ambassador Scholarship Golf Outing

An annual event bringing members together to support scholarships.

  • Four-person scramble format

  • Games, contests, raffles, and networking

  • A long-standing Chamber tradition

Chamber Committees

Members are encouraged to get involved in committees that help shape Chamber priorities and community initiatives, including:

  • Agriculture Committee

  • Ambassadors

  • Business & Education Collaborative

  • Governmental Affairs

  • Worksite Wellness

  • Chamber Board of Directors

Committee participation builds leadership experience, visibility, and impact.

Publicity & Marketing Opportunities

Paid Promotion & Advertising Partnerships

In addition to included member visibility opportunities, the Chamber partners with members on paid promotional and advertising efforts designed to extend reach and amplify messaging.

These opportunities may include:

  • Special eBlasts distributed through the Chamber’s communication channels

  • Paid social media advertising campaigns

  • Radio advertising partnerships

  • Print advertising opportunities

  • Television advertising partnerships

These options are ideal for:

  • Promoting major events, openings, or announcements

  • Highlighting hiring needs or seasonal campaigns

  • Increasing awareness beyond your existing audience

Pricing, formats, and availability vary based on the campaign and channels selected.
The Chamber works with members to design promotions aligned with your goals and budget.

📞 For details and pricing, contact the Chamber at 507-373-3938
📧 or email ChamberExec@albertlea.org

Educational Opportunities

Leadership Program

LEADERSHIP is a community leadership program which provides participants an in-depth look at business, agriculture, politics, education, quality of life, health care, human services, public safety and diversity of our community. The program is designed as an educational opportunity that enables participants to learn more about this area's resources, values, strengths, weakness, and challenges. The intent is to motivate and encourage participants to assume individual leadership roles in community affairs. Participants create strong relationships to encourage their future involvement and collaboration in addressing the region's challenges.

Seminars, Workshops & Learning Opportunities

The Chamber provides timely learning opportunities designed to help businesses stay competitive.

  • Business workshops and professional development sessions

  • Topics focused on growth, leadership, operations, and workforce needs

  • Learning from local experts and regional partners

Supporting Local Business & Local Dollars

Chamber Bucks

Chamber Bucks help keep money circulating locally.

  • Accepted by participating Chamber members

  • A popular option for gifts, incentives, and employee recognition

  • Guaranteed to support local businesses

Why Join?

The Chamber brings businesses together to improve the economic climate and quality of life in Freeborn County.

By uniting more than 300 businesses and professionals, the Chamber:

  • Strengthens the local economy

  • Encourages growth and collaboration

  • Advocates for business interests

  • Builds a stronger, more connected community

The Chamber is people just like you, working together to accomplish what no one business can do alone.

If you're ready to join us, we look forward to working with you!