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GET involved The Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry provides the following opportunities for members to develop professionally and to become involved in the community. AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE: The Ambassador team is the visible, good-will arm to the Chamber office. Their mission is to welcome new businesses to the Monticello area, help with current membership retention and to promote membership growth. It is a fun and vibrant group of volunteers, serving as the “welcoming committee.” They consistently attend Chamber meetings, both the regularly scheduled events and special functions. Ambassadors schedule Ribbon Cuttings to recognize new members and to celebrate/ commemorate events of current Chamber businesses. They are passionate about our Chamber and the opportunities available to members who not only join, but who truly “plug into” all of the benefits available. If you have been a member of the Chamber for at least one year, enjoy meeting new people and like to tour/visit local businesses, this is the team for you. They meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month from noon-1:00pm. Please consider joining…..this is an excellent way to promote your business! Chamber Block Party Committee: Assist in the planning of the annual block party located in downtown Monticello. This family fun carnival atmosphere is a community favorite to 1,000’s of people that takes place right before Riverfest. The group meets monthly to prepare multiple booths like a cake walk, minnow races and wacky hair to live music and delicious food all while hanging out with friends and neighbors. Event is held the Wednesday before Riverfest every year. Ambassador Committee YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: They meet the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6-8pm. Anyone ages 21-45 are welcome to join us! We are a group formed to connect and retain young talented individuals in Monticello and the surrounding communities while helping develop the future generation of leaders. Our unstructured events are a chance to build a strong network of colleagues, clients and friends. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS BUSINESS LUNCHEON Left to Right back row: Mary Johnson, Little Love Photography, Julie Bjerk, Belde Chiropractic & Body Shop, Liz Calpas, Monticello Dental Center, Bennett Barker, Barker Family Chiropractic, Stacy Kouril, Spirit 92.9, Andrea Dunnigan, Loch Jewelers, Mari Lou McCormic, RiverWood Bank Left to Right front row: Richard Crummy, The Crummy Boys Shop, LeAnn Balmanno, Bliss Salon, Sue Emberland, West Sherburne Tribune, Bob Somerville, Photos by Bob & Val Somerville The Young Professionals Business Luncheon is in addition to our monthly Young Professionals events. We meet the 1st Tuesday of each month from 12-1:00pm over lunch at Cornerstone Chevrolet in Monticello. There’s no cost to attend, bring your lunch. During our meetings we discuss a topic of the group’s choosing and do a round-table discussion over lunch. It’s an opportunity to network, learn from one another, keep one another accountable and grow your business. www.monticellocci.com 11