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The mission of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce is to encourage economic growth in our community by supporting our members through business development, networking, education, advocacy and access to resources. Much of our work comes through the efforts of volunteers. Get the most out of your Chamber membership! Get involved in a committee, various events, marketing, sponsorships, and other value-added programs available to Chamber members only. Call the Chamber office at (507) 233-4300 or email chamber@newulm.com for more information.  We look forward to your getting involved!

10 Reasons Why Chamber Membership Is A Good Investment

1. Leadership Development

The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce invests money, time and energy into the development of local leaders. Member volunteers implement the Network New Ulm, Network New Ulm Youth, Women’s Networking Event, Helping Young Professionals Evolve and Leadercast® opportunities.

2. Publicity & Exposure

Through our Chamber News published twice a month in The Journal, email blasts and the www.newulm.com website, we want to help publish your “good news” and information about your business. Chamber member organizations can utilize the Chamber Office as a ticket outlet for their events and promote their business through our “Featured Chamber Member” window displays.

3. Chamber Dollars

Dollar for dollar, the Chamber Dollar program ensures that monies spent stays local and is spent at Chamber Member establishments. Great for gifts, over $150,000 in Chamber Dollars is circulated every year in New Ulm.

4. Community Support

The downtown office of the Chamber serves as a gathering point for local charities, hosts a community billboard, manages the community calendar on the website and also welcomes the many tourists that visit New Ulm. The Chamber also welcomes new teachers to the New Ulm community each fall.

5. Community Leadership

The Chamber hosts “hot topics” breakfasts and lunches that bring business leaders, citizens and community leaders together to discuss the Hot Topic of the day. Topics are chosen by the Business Action Team which consists of Chamber Member volunteers. The Chamber also leads the downtown and city beautification efforts and every spring coordinates a Career Fair for sophomores in high school to explore career opportunities available in New Ulm and the surrounding area.

6. Business Development and Business Networking

Networking helps match business needs with Chamber Members. When we know who you are, what you do and what you have, we can help “make the connection.” The New Ulm Chamber also uses the resources of the Minnesota Chamber on issues of business recruitment and retention through the Grow MN program.

7. Web Presence

The www.newulm.com website receives nearly 40,000 page views a month! The site is a joint effort between the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce and the New Ulm Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visitors to the site are looking for information on potential business sites, business referrals and tourist information. Chamber Members receive a free landing page on the site, can be listed under various categories in the Business Directory and can post Hot Deals and Job Postings at no additional charge. Additional advertising on the website is available for Chamber Members.

8. Referrals, Referrals, Referrals

Whether it’s through the www.newulm.com website, in person or over the phone… every day we are matching Chamber Members to potential customers for their services and products.

9. Willkommen Visits

We’ll come out and officially “Welcome” you with a Willkommen Visit as a new Chamber Member, for business expansions and for new management! Pictures of the visit are published in The Journal, on our website, and on social media.

10. We answer the phone!

We receive questions every day asking for things like: Chamber Member phone numbers; contact information; street directions and even funeral service times.  We exist to serve and support our Chamber Members and the New Ulm community.  

Member Benefits

Chamber members are eligible for many free or low-cost services and ways to promote their businesses or organizations.

Willkommen Calls/Ribbon Cuttings

Want a Chamber presence at your grand opening, groundbreaking, new location, or to celebrate new management? Our Willkommen Committee is here to help! We’ll take a photo that will appear in The Journal, on this website, and on our social media channels. Your event will also be featured on KNUJ Radio’s Good News program. Ribbon Cuttings are offered to new businesses that choose to join the Chamber and are shared through all of the above channels—plus streamed live on Facebook.

Information/Resources

The Chamber produces a weekly newsletter to keep members informed about events, programs, and business-related laws and regulations. All employees of Chamber-member businesses are eligible to receive the newsletter—just let us know if you’d like to be added to the mailing list. We also share timely updates and important information with the public through our nine social media channels.

New Ulm Website

All members have a free listing on our website.  This site gets an average of 30,000 page views every month! Use your login and pass­word to change your business profile and contact/location information. Search alphabetically, by key word, or by type of business. Choose two category listings, or add more for $25 each. Upgrade your member page to include more text or photos or add banner ads by contacting the Chamber at chamber@newulm.com or 507-233-4300. 

Community Event Calendar

The Chamber hosts the New Ulm Community Event Calendar at https://business.newulm.com/events/calendar. Everyone in the community is welcome to submit their events! In addition to the online calendar, we publish a print version each month in The Journal and distribute it to over 100 local businesses—helping spread the word about your event to a wide local audience.

Small Business Health Insurance

Businesses with 2-10 employees have access to health insurance plans through the Minnesota Chamber. www.mnchamber.com/chamberhealth has more information about the program, but we encourage you to work with your local broker, and not one listed on that website.  Click here to see a list of recommended local brokers: https://business.newulm.com/list/category/insurance-68 

Are you a local broker and interested in offering these plans to your clients? Please contact chamber@newulm.com, as we are compiling a list.

Mailing Labels

The Chamber offers a business list on labels. This value-priced list will be just what you need to customize your direct marketing needs. Cost: $40 for members, $110 for non-members.

Ticket Sales

The Chamber can collect donations or sell tickets for your community event—such as pancake breakfasts, concerts, special dinners, and more—at no charge to Chamber members.

Conference Room Rental

Need a place to hold your next meeting? The Chamber offers you their board room or conference room for your meeting needs between 8a.m. and 5p.m. Holds 12-15 people.

Cost: Free to members, $50 for non-members. The Chamber also has a projector and a portable speaker system that chamber members can use for free, either on-site or off-site.

Job Postings

Chamber Members are invited to post their job postings to our website.  This page on our website gets an average of 500 unique page views every month!  This is a great place to post your local job openings, and it’s free to post!

Hot Deals

Chamber Members can post their local deals and discounts to the Hot Deals section of our website for free!  These deals then get emailed directly to the Hot Deals email list. Reach potential new customers who have voluntarily signed up to receive the latest local deals!

News Releases

Post your business news releases here on our website! We’re happy to help you spread the word about the latest and greatest happenings at your company. Log into your Chamber Account to submit a news release (contact the Chamber for assistance).

Chamber Windows

The Chamber has three sections in a window available to our members to showcase their products or services. Priority is given to those members who do not have a downtown presence. Free to Chamber members on a first-come, first-served basis.

Certificates of Origin

The Chamber offers Certificates of Origin for businesses working internationally.  This is only available to Chamber Members, and the cost is $10.

Brochure/Promotion Opportunities

The brochure rack at the Chamber has New Ulm Visitor Guides and information available on local attractions, and several Minnesota towns and vacation areas. Chamber members may provide their brochures free of charge to the Chamber to distribute to guests. Chamber members are listed in our Community Guide that is available for people who are considering moving to New Ulm. Chamber members also advertise in our annual Guide, available to visitors and by request.

Sponsorships/Discounts

Event and program sponsorships are available only to members, and members receive discounts on registrations to events that are open to the public.

Business Referrals

The Chamber refers Chamber members often and professionally through our website www.newulm.com, Chamber Membership Directory, social media, and Office staff to those seeking information by phone or in person. Free to all Chamber members.

Chamber Dollars

The Chamber sells about $150,000 in Chamber Dollars each year. These dollars are purchased by businesses and individuals to ensure that money is spent and circulated in New Ulm. Chamber Dollars can only be redeemed at Chamber-member businesses. Search the Business Directory to see the list of businesses that accept Chamber Dollars.

Offical Member Signage

The Chamber offers membership plaques, “Proud Member” window clings, and website icons (HTML code) to help you showcase your business as a proud and reputable member of the New Ulm business community.

Networking/Education Opportunities

Network New Ulm, a Community Leadership Program, gives 24-28 individ­uals the opportunity to enhance their community knowledge, civic net­work and leadership skills. The one-day-a-month program runs from September through May of each year. Long-time residents and new­comers, alike, recognize it as a valuable growth experience. Contact the Chamber for an application.

Network New Ulm Leadership 2.0 is a leadership program for NNU graduates.

Network New Ulm Youth is for our students in all three local school systems.

Leaderfest is a one-day leadership training opportunity held annually in September.

Lead with IMPACT is a leadership series held Jan-April.

Home, Health, & Recreation Show

Showcase your business at our spring event, which draws as many as 10,000 visitors in one weekend.

Contact Mae at (507) 233-4302 or email the Chamber at chamber@newulm.com to receive more information or to reserve your booth. New Ulm Chamber members qualify for a considerable discount.

Hot Topics Breakfast/Lunch

The Chamber sponsors a breakfast or lunch presentation to inform our members on community and state issues as needed.

Parade of Lights

The Parade of Lights is organized by the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce and held annually the Friday after Thanksgiving.  The registration fee is reduced for Chamber Members.

Annual Banquet Table Sponsorships

The Chamber invites sponsorships of tables for the Annual Meeting and Banquet. Member sponsors are asked to decorate a table to showcase their business and receive two free tickets for the banquet. First-come, first-served availability. Cost to members: $100. Contact Crystal at 507-233-4300.

Vision & Values

Vision 

Growth-Culture-Community

Values:

  • Collaborative – Working together accomplishes more.
  • Innovative – Creatively taking risks to solve problems.
  • Influential – Using our voice to support, celebrate and bring change
  • Transparent– Information, ideas and feedback are freely exchanged.

Our priorities include economic development, community development, public policy, member development and tourism.  

Our 380+ members include manufacturing, retail, professional services, attractions, and non-profits committed to a vibrant and thriving New Ulm community.