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Welcome to Monticello, MN

Welcome to the Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry located in Monticello, Minnesota. Monticello is conveniently located on I-94, between St. Cloud and Minneapolis, along the banks of scenic Mississippi River. Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry represents the interests of over 300 companies doing business in Monticello and the surrounding communities. Monticello is a community where we take business to heart.

The Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a Business Organization that serves to strengthen our member businesses and stimulate regional prosperity.  We are not a government agency, civic or service club. 

Our Mission:  To continually support, serve and enhance all business sectors in the Monticello area.  The Monticello Chamber strives to strengthen communication among business, industry, school, government, service organizations and area residents.

Program of Work:  Member Services, Business Advocacy, Economic Development, Community Partner, and Providing the Front Door to our Community!

The Rise of Business and Culture in Wright County Minnesota-Wright County Economic Development Partnership  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMhcXc-7W0o

COVID-19 Resources (click on each logo for more information)

Executive Orders / Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan

For Businesses: Safely Returning to Work

Guidance on Reopening Businesses

For Workers: Safely Returning to Work

COVID-19 Preparedness Plan template and instructions

2020:  Celebrating All Businesses

2020 was a year like no other for all of us.  So many of our businesses faced hurdles of all kinds, big and small and fought to keep their employees employed and for some, even the lights on.  We are proud of each and everyone of you and want to celebrate all of our members as Business of the Year.  

The Chamber Board and I would like to thank all of you for your continued support and we look forward to working with all of you in 2021.

2019 Business of the Year:  Foster White Insurance Agency

Congratulations to our 2019 Business of the Year:

This year's Annual Banquet theme was Jingle & Mingle Ugly Sweater Party!

The selection criteria is the business must be a member of the Monticello Chamber, has been around for at least 5 years, has a consistency of service and/or products to its customers and community, promotes the betterment of the community as a business, encourages employees to be involved in the community and has not received this award in the past 5 years.  Past 5 years winners are:  2018 RiverWood Bank, 2017 Von Hanson's Meats & Catering, 2016 Ausco Design & Marketing, 2015 Schlenner Wenner & Company, 2014 Best Western PLUS Chelsea and 2013 All Elements Inc.

Our 2019 nominees were:  Foster White Insurance Agency, The Crummy Boys Shop, Monticello Community Education, Liberty Bank Minnesota and West Metro Buick GMC.    Congratulations to all of the deserving nominees!  We are so lucky to have such a strong business community in Monticello.

Save the dates:

July 8-11, 2021

Schedule of events and contacts can be found at

MonticelloRiverfest.com