Affiliations
Chambers of Commerce
Northfield Chamber of Commerce
The Northfield Chamber website presents the organization as a long-standing advocate for business growth, community vitality, and tourism in the area. It highlights member resources, local events, business directories, and community promotions that support both residents and visitors. Overall, the site feels like a hub for business engagement while also showcasing Northfield as a place to live, work, shop, and visit.
Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
The Montgomery Chamber website focuses on strengthening small businesses and supporting the local economy through networking, education, and community events. It positions the chamber as a member-driven nonprofit that promotes business, community development, and tourism in Montgomery. The site is straightforward and practical, with clear access to membership information, the business directory, events, and local job postings.
Savage Chamber of Commerce
The Savage Chamber website emphasizes connection, collaboration, and business growth within a thriving local business community. It highlights membership benefits, networking opportunities, sponsorships, and chamber events designed to help businesses build relationships and increase visibility. The overall tone is welcoming and growth-oriented, positioning the chamber as a supportive resource for local professionals and organizations.
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
The Hastings chamber website combines business advocacy with tourism promotion, presenting the organization as a leading voice for the local business community. It features resources for members, networking and workforce programs, events, and a business directory, while also encouraging visitors to explore Hastings. The site gives the impression of a chamber that serves as both a business connector and a community ambassador.
Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce
The Belle Plaine chamber website centers on helping members grow and prosper while improving the local business climate and quality of life in the community. It presents the chamber as a voice for local business, with a strong focus on economic development, advocacy, membership participation, and community growth. The site feels community-oriented and welcoming, especially for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals looking to get involved locally.
Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Apple Valley chamber website positions itself as “the voice of business” and emphasizes strengthening local businesses through advocacy, leadership, and community partnerships. It showcases committees, events, tourism information, news, and involvement opportunities that connect businesses with the broader Apple Valley community. The site has a polished, civic-minded feel and presents Apple Valley as a place where business and community both thrive.
Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce
The Prior Lake chamber website is organized around promoting, connecting, advocating, and educating for the success of its members’ businesses. It highlights networking, partnerships, community events, business resources, and local economic support tools. The site feels active and relationship-driven, with a strong emphasis on helping businesses thrive through meaningful community connections.
Lakeville Chamber of Commerce
The Lakeville chamber website presents a broad mix of business support, community promotion, and visitor-focused content. It highlights resources, educational programs, networking and marketing opportunities, along with tourism and community guides that showcase Lakeville as both a business destination and a place to visit. The site feels established and expansive, reflecting a large, active chamber with strong ties to both commerce and community development.
Professional Organizations
BNI
The mission of BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional program encouraged by “word-of-mouth” to enable businesses to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with professionals.
The Builders Association of Minnesota (BAMN)
Since 1974, the Builders Association of Minnesota (BAMN) has advocated for common sense laws that benefit the members of the residential construction industry. They strive to protect the industry from harmful legislation, regulation, and litigation.
The Builders Association of the Twin Cities
The Builders Association of the Twin Cities is the leading voice for builders and remodelers. BATC represents almost 1,100 builders, remodelers, developers and industry suppliers in the region, with a mission to help its members grow their businesses through marketing, advocacy and industry connections.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) helps its members build communities. Each year, NAHB’s members construct about 80% of the new homes built in the United States, both single-family and multifamily. A federation of more than 800 state and local associations, NAHB represents more than 140,000 members.
Certifications
Certified Vinyl Siding Installer (VSI)
Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI) is the only company generating a vinyl siding installation program. VSI supplies contractors with the education and experience in techniques consistent with the growing industry.
EPA Lead Safe Certified
The EPA works to protect human health and the environment. Lead safe certified contractors are educated and trained to use lead safe techniques in the workplace.
The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (Fire and Water)
The Institute of Inspection and Restoration Certification identifies and promotes an international standard of care that establishes and maintains the health, safety, and welfare of the built environment.