2026 Dance your way to Harvest & Hops - August 5th

Dance Your Way to Harvest & Hops! Have you always wanted to learn how to polka, or are you looking to brush up on your dance skills before Oktoberfest season? Join us for a fun and welcoming series of FREE Polka Dance Lessons at the Monticello VFW! Whether you're......More

Dance Your Way to Harvest & Hops! Have you always wanted to learn how to polka, or are you looking to brush up on your dance skills before Oktoberfest season? Join us for a fun and welcoming series of FREE Polka Dance Lessons at the Monticello VFW! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, everyone is welcome. Come enjoy an evening of music, laughter, and community as we dance our way toward the Harvest & Hops Festival at Fresh Acres Farm & Corn Maze this fall. Event Details 📍 Monticello VFW Post 8731 🕕 6:00 PM 📅 Select Wednesdays Throughout the Summer 🌐 Visit MonticelloCCI.com for lesson dates and details Meet Your Instructors The lessons will be led by award-winning instructors Candi Mandel and Nathan Neuman, who are generously volunteering their time and talents to share the joy of dance with our community. Why Attend? Learn the basics of polka dancing Improve your dance skills and confidence Meet new people and enjoy a fun community atmosphere Get ready for Harvest & Hops Festival and Oktoberfest season No experience necessary VFW Wednesday Specials While you're there, enjoy: 🍗 $1 Wings 🍺 $1 Off 16 oz Tap Beers 🍷 $1 Off Wine by the Glass Cost Admission is free! While there is no charge to attend, free-will donations and tips are gratefully accepted. Candi and Nathan are volunteering their time to make this community event possible, and your support is greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Bravera Bank for sponsoring this free community program. Grab your dancing shoes and join us for an evening of fun, friendship, and polka!  

Monticello VFW Registration is requested

2026 Membership Pathway

  Unlock Opportunities: Make Your Chamber Membership Work for You   Join us for a hands-on Membership Pathway session designed to help you unlock all the benefits of being a Monticello Chamber member. Whether you’re new to the Chamber or just need a refresher,......More

  Unlock Opportunities: Make Your Chamber Membership Work for You   Join us for a hands-on Membership Pathway session designed to help you unlock all the benefits of being a Monticello Chamber member. Whether you’re new to the Chamber or just need a refresher, this workshop will guide you through everything you need to know to boost your business growth and community involvement.   💻 Bring your laptop or iPad — we’ll walk through it all together! Here’s what we’ll cover: 🔍 Navigating your member portal 📲 Linking your social media for greater exposure 🎉 Exploring networking opportunities, community and Chamber events 🤝 Learning about sponsorship and volunteer options 🛠️ Getting involved with Chamber committees 🔥 Utilizing Hot Deals, Job Postings & News Releases If you’re not tapping into these tools and opportunities, you’re missing out—and we’re here to help you change that! Join via Teams:  Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 279 794 071 294 9 Passcode: Ta27TM78

2026 Chamber Board Meeting--Best Western PLUS Chelsea Hotel

Monthly Chamber Board Committee Meeting (Agenda emailed separately)

Best Western PLUS Chelsea Hotel 89 Chelsea Road Monticello, MN. 55362

2026 Lunch Hour Learning -August 11th-Get Recommended by AI: A Plain-English Guide

Get Recommended by AI: A Plain-English Guide Your customers open ChatGPT, Google, and Claude, ask which company to trust, and act on whatever name comes back. This session translates the jargon into everyday business language first, then shows how the machinery works.......More

Get Recommended by AI: A Plain-English Guide Your customers open ChatGPT, Google, and Claude, ask which company to trust, and act on whatever name comes back. This session translates the jargon into everyday business language first, then shows how the machinery works. You learn how the engines select the companies they name, why clean and consistent information gives them something dependable to repeat, and which edits move the needle within the first month.  We will cover: Mention and Citation: You learn the gap between being named in the prose and being linked as the clickable source, where the link carries the stronger pull because readers can act on it. Brand and Category Prompts: You see how brand prompts name your company outright while category prompts describe the customer need and leave the winner to the model, so you measure visibility across both situations. Presence Share: You track presence share, the percentage of AI answers where your domain earns a mention or citation, which gives leadership one honest metric to watch over time. Probe Runs: You read results from probe runs, where the full prompt set fires across every engine repeatedly, so the picture reflects steady distributions across many firings. Content That Keeps the Lead: You learn to read the answers across your category, name the prompts where your presence runs thin, and choose which pages to sharpen and which fresh pieces to build, so your content stays the source the models reach for as the field shifts under everyone. Lunch provided! Sponsored by Aimclear. Whether you guide teammates, advise clients, or run your own website, you will walk away able to explain AI visibility in everyday words and hold a leading position as the answer engines continue to evolve. Lunch Hour Learning:  Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at Noon This is a smaller, peer-led, brown-bag session focused on knowledge-sharing in an informal setting. It allows members to dive deeper into specific topics, providing practical insights for those particularly interested in the subject.

118 W 6th St Suite C Monticello, MN 55362

2026 Business After Hours, On the Rooftop at Nordic Taphouse

    Each month, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, a member restaurant hosts an evening of networking and delicious food.  Business After Hours is open to all members, their employees and anyone who is considering membership.  It's the perfect event to drop in and che......More

    Each month, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, a member restaurant hosts an evening of networking and delicious food.  Business After Hours is open to all members, their employees and anyone who is considering membership.  It's the perfect event to drop in and check us out if you are interested in signing up for membership.  It is held from 4:30-6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  Join us for a great business to business networking opportunity!  

Young Professionals of Monticello - Business Tour - G&M Companies

We invite you to join us on Thursday, August 13th from 8:30 am to 10 am at the Young Professionals of Monticello! This month we will be hosting our business tour at G&M Companies It's so exciting to see this come to life as we connect with other Monticello Chamber yo......More

We invite you to join us on Thursday, August 13th from 8:30 am to 10 am at the Young Professionals of Monticello! This month we will be hosting our business tour at G&M Companies It's so exciting to see this come to life as we connect with other Monticello Chamber young professionals aged 18 to 35. 

15794 Co Rd 50, Big Lake, MN 55309

Planning Ahead With Confidence - Williams Dingmann

Williams Dingmann along with a panel will be presenting about planning ahead with confidence.  Enjoy a FREE lunch & interactive seminar in health care directives, support for seniors and funeral planning.  Three experts. Support for today. Options for tomorrow. On......More

Williams Dingmann along with a panel will be presenting about planning ahead with confidence.  Enjoy a FREE lunch & interactive seminar in health care directives, support for seniors and funeral planning.  Three experts. Support for today. Options for tomorrow. One comprehensive workshop. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992597007288?aff=oddtdcreator

2026 Chamber Lunch~ August 18th ~ Attract, Hire & Retain Talent presented by Tim Zipoy with Central MN Jobs & Training Services

Attract, Hire & Retain Talent presented by Tim Zipoy with Central MN Jobs & Training Services Attract, Hire & Retain Talent Finding and keeping great employees continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. Join Tim Zipoy from the Monticello......More

Attract, Hire & Retain Talent presented by Tim Zipoy with Central MN Jobs & Training Services Attract, Hire & Retain Talent Finding and keeping great employees continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. Join Tim Zipoy from the Monticello CareerForce Center to learn about current workforce trends, effective recruiting strategies, employee retention best practices, and the many no-cost resources available through CareerForce to help businesses attract talent, develop their workforce, and support long-term growth. Whether you're hiring your first employee or expanding your team, you'll leave with practical tools and valuable local resources to help your business succeed. Catered By: The Pork Chop Guys Pork chop, corn bread, choice of side and dessert  

Monticello Community Center

2026 Ribbon Cutting - The Widow Collaborative

Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting for The Widow Collaborative!  You're Invited to Host a Ribbon Cutting at Your Business Do you have an anniversary, remodeled business or special occasion that you would like us to help you celebrate? Simply select a date and t......More

Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting for The Widow Collaborative!  You're Invited to Host a Ribbon Cutting at Your Business Do you have an anniversary, remodeled business or special occasion that you would like us to help you celebrate? Simply select a date and time that works best for you and give us a call to set it up. As a member of the Monticello Chamber, you are invited to have the Chamber Ambassadors visit your place of business to host a ribbon cutting.

West Bridge Park, 107 River St, Monticello, MN 55362

Back To School Bash!

Monticello Public Schools is excited to welcome families to the Back to School Bash on Wednesday, August 19, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at the Monticello Middle School track. This free community event will bring together students, families, local organizations, and communi......More

Monticello Public Schools is excited to welcome families to the Back to School Bash on Wednesday, August 19, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at the Monticello Middle School track. This free community event will bring together students, families, local organizations, and community partners for an afternoon of fun and connection before the first day of school. Families can enjoy food trucks, bounce houses, RC car races, games, music, balloon art, community vendors, and a backpack giveaway, while also exploring local fire and police vehicles.  

Monticello Middle School

2026 Dance your way to Harvest & Hops - August 19th

Dance Your Way to Harvest & Hops! Have you always wanted to learn how to polka, or are you looking to brush up on your dance skills before Oktoberfest season? Join us for a fun and welcoming series of FREE Polka Dance Lessons at the Monticello VFW! Whether you're......More

Dance Your Way to Harvest & Hops! Have you always wanted to learn how to polka, or are you looking to brush up on your dance skills before Oktoberfest season? Join us for a fun and welcoming series of FREE Polka Dance Lessons at the Monticello VFW! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, everyone is welcome. Come enjoy an evening of music, laughter, and community as we dance our way toward the Harvest & Hops Festival at Fresh Acres Farm & Corn Maze this fall. Event Details 📍 Monticello VFW Post 8731 🕕 6:00 PM 📅 Select Wednesdays Throughout the Summer 🌐 Visit MonticelloCCI.com for lesson dates and details Meet Your Instructors The lessons will be led by award-winning instructors Candi Mandel and Nathan Neuman, who are generously volunteering their time and talents to share the joy of dance with our community. Why Attend? Learn the basics of polka dancing Improve your dance skills and confidence Meet new people and enjoy a fun community atmosphere Get ready for Harvest & Hops Festival and Oktoberfest season No experience necessary VFW Wednesday Specials While you're there, enjoy: 🍗 $1 Wings 🍺 $1 Off 16 oz Tap Beers 🍷 $1 Off Wine by the Glass Cost Admission is free! While there is no charge to attend, free-will donations and tips are gratefully accepted. Candi and Nathan are volunteering their time to make this community event possible, and your support is greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Bravera Bank for sponsoring this free community program. Grab your dancing shoes and join us for an evening of fun, friendship, and polka!  

Monticello VFW Registration is requested

2026 Ambassador Committee Meeting - Monticello VFW

This committee is eager to share their excitement about the Monticello Chamber.  Ambassadors attend ribbon cuttings, anniversaries, and celebrations throughout the year.   Requirements to become an ambassador are:  you must be a member of the Chamber for at least one......More

This committee is eager to share their excitement about the Monticello Chamber.  Ambassadors attend ribbon cuttings, anniversaries, and celebrations throughout the year.   Requirements to become an ambassador are:  you must be a member of the Chamber for at least one year so you can advocate for us.  You must have a passion for our organization.  If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please call the Chamber office at 763-295-2700.