Monticello, Minnesota is a progressive and growing community with a small town atmosphere located on the scenic Mississippi River.
Monticello is conveniently located at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Highway 25. The City of Monticello is filled with parks and pathways providing a country-like setting for area residents.
Monticello Chamber was listed as one of the “Top 25 Metro Area Chambers of Commerce” as ranked by number of active dues paying business members, as published in the Mpls-St. Paul Business Journal, 2005, 2006, 2007!
Here are some of the exciting things happening at this year's business expo:
Monticello Area Residents - Don't miss this community event - bigger and better!! Sunday October 5 from 11:00 - 3:00 PM.
Food Court: samples from local restaurants including Applebees, Caribou, Chin Yuen, Cornerstone Cafe, Crostini, Cub Foods, Innovative Catering, Dunn Bros, Buffalo Wild Wings
Activities include:
Guitar Hero sponsored by TDS Telecom
Cake Decorating by Coborn's of Big Lake
Kid's workshop by Home Depot
Look through all the back issues of the Monticello Times
Free Glacoma Screening compliments of West Metro Ophthalmology
Community Health Foundation of Wright County will have dermascan information available.
Over 70 registered businesses and more are added each day!!
Government Affairs - CANDIDATE FORUM
Local/State/Federal Candidate Forum
Date: Monday, September 29, 2008
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Monticello Community Center
This is a GREAT opportunity to learn about the local, state and federal issues that affect us here in Monticello. and where each candidiate stands on those issues. Community invited to ask their own questions. Confirmed attendance: Michele Bachmann, El Tinklenberg; Bruce Anderson, Jim Bakula; candidates filing for Mayor (Clint Herbst and Joshua Dickinson) and City Council (Lloyd Hilgart, Glen Posusta, Tom Perrault, & Wayne Mayer).
(This event will be taped and replayed on Cable Channel 12).
Pre-register for the Guitar Hero Contest to guarantee a playing time. (Register at Chamber 295-2700). Walk in will be accepted as time allows.
Date: October 5, 2008
Time: Noon - 2pm
Location: Monticello High School
FREE ADMISSION
Sponsored by: TDS Telecom & Monticello Chamber
Competition Song Playlist:
1. Danzig-Mother
2. Nirvana-Heart-Shaped Box
3. Foo Fighters - Monkey Wrench
4. Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
5. Aerosmith - Last Child
6. Stray Cats - Rock This Town
7. Living End - Carry Me Home
8. Avenged Sevenfold - Beast and the Harlot
2008 Business Expo
Our Chamber Board and staff is excited to announce that Monticello will host a business expo on October 5, 2008 at the Monticello High School. Booth registrations are being accepted at this time. Call or email the chamber office for more information. info@monticellocci.com or 763-295-2700.
Workers Compensation Reform
Date: Monday, October 13 (Note Date Change)
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Connections in Big Lake
Steve Sviggum, former Speaker of the House, and current Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)will visit the Monticello/Big Lake area on Monday, October 13. In his role as Commissioner, Sviggum leads Minnesota's effort to protect the health and safety of workers and employers in all parts of the state. On October 13, Commissioner Sviggum will discuss last year's failed reform bill, the necessity to reform workers' compensation in Minnesota, and the new bill that will be introduced in the 2009 Session.
Following a brief, approximately 20-minute presentation, the Commissioner will open the topic for discussion with a 40-minute Q&A session. Please join us on October 13th, 9:00 AM, at Connections in Big Lake for this important event. This meeting is especially relevant to industrial Safety Directors, self employed/small business owners, legal professionals and hospital/medical professional, but will be beneficial and informative for all of our members. There is no cost to attend this program, but RSVPs are required by Thursday, October 9. To RSVP, please click the link below.
There are now four Generations in the work world and all of them have a different outlook on life. This can lead to some interesting times when it comes to working together. No one Generation has a right or wrong way of viewing the world it is just their viewpoint. The better we understand these viewpoints the more successful we can be in dealing with each other. John Regan IV, owner, IV Communication, will use his passion to educate, inspire and entertain our Chamber. (Chamber Lunch, November 18) Mark your calendars
College Classes offered in Monticello
Classes in this section are offered in Monticello, by several different college institutes.
Wed. Oct 29, 7:30 - 9:00 AM Preferred Title
113 West Broadway
If you are serious about growing your business through networking and referrals, plan to participate in our networking program. Bring your business cards and enjoy a cup of coffee while you have a chance to network with others. A great opportunity to share your business and get to know other businesses around town.
Kiosk Rental Application 2008
Applications are being accepted for rental of the kiosk for the 2008 year. Please complete the online application.
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