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About the Chamber
On behalf of
the Chamber,
I extend
a word of
welcome
and thank
you to all
who use this
Guidebook
and Chamber Directory. This
Directory is one of many tools
that Lakeville Chamber of
Commerce and Convention &
Visitors Bureau uses to connect
the business community to
people who live, shop, stay, eat,
work and play in Lakeville. We
hope that you will find it helpful
as you search for businesses,
services and connections within
the Lakeville area.
This Directory is only a small part
of what the Lakeville Chamber
of Commerce and Convention
& Visitors Bureau does to
promote Lakeville and the
surrounding area by supporting
the member businesses and
community. We are a local
resource for you to connect
with the business community,
municipal and government
services, organizations, schools,
places of worship, public library,
tourist attractions, and more. I
encourage you to keep this guide
handy and utilize it and our
website: lakevillechamber.org to
connect locally and tourists at
visitlakeville.org.
Formally, the Lakeville Chamber
exists for the advancement of
economic, industrial, commercial,
professional, agricultural,
educational, civic, and general
interests of the businesses of the
Lakeville area and the promotion
of the general welfare and
prosperity of the community.
It is comprised of members,
whose businesses or
organizations serve the Lakeville
community, governed by a
board of directors and operated
day-to-day by its officers and
staff. We take our mission
seriously and are proud of our
accomplishments on behalf of
our community.
Please feel free to contact the
Chamber staff or any of its officers
or directors if we can be of any
assistance. We look forward to
serving you.
Loren Solfest
Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest,
Hills & Bauer, P.A.
– 2019 Board Chair
2018 Chamber Volunteers
2019 CVB Advisory Board
OUR MISSION
The Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce’s mission
is to serve as the advocate, resource and leader for
its members and the business community.
A
Advocacy/
Access
I
Involvment/
Networking
M
Marketing/
Advertising
OUR AIM
Businesses benefit from membership in three
main reasons summed up in the acronym – AIM.
By providing tools for businesses in each area, the
Chamber assists in your growth and success.
A – Advocacy/Access
The Chamber offers a unified voice for business
in addressing important industry and community
concerns and issues. We are a grass roots
organization that depends on the opinions of its
members in formulating policy positions. Whether
you are interested in property taxation or a local
community issue, the Chamber is your voice before
elected appointed and regulatory officials.
• A
 ccess to Public Officials and Support on Issues
• B
 usiness Advocacy Group (formulate policy
objective and communication positions)
• Economic Development
• I  ntroductions to Community and Business Movers
and Shakers
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2019 Chamber Board of Directors
• Updates on Regional Topics
• Professional and Leadership Development
• Workforce Development (Lakeville Works!)
• Civic Responsibility
I – Involvement/Networking
Helping our members connect is a goal of
the Chamber. Do you want to increase your
customer base? Improve brand recognition?
Build relationships? Gain credibility? Develop
professionally? Our events are structured to bring
businesses together.
• Morning Brews, Business and County Wide After
Hours
• Membership Luncheons
• Seminars, Workshops, Leadership Programs
• Special Events: Golf Classic, Fall Gala, Bowling
Tournament
• Education & Professional Growth Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities on Boards, Ambassadors
and Committees
M – Marketing/Advertising
We provide affordable and proven successful
options to promote your business.
• New Resident Mailing
• Website and Email Newsletter Sponsorships
• Member Directory & Community Guide
• Member Deals
• Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings
• Landscape & Home Expo
• Event and Luncheon Sponsorships
• Coupons and Tourism Information