The Annual Chamber Celebration
Celebrating Greatness
October 6th, 2026
Join us for one of the most anticipated evenings of the year — the Annual Chamber Celebration, the official annual meeting of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. Held each fall, this event is more than just a meeting — it’s a celebration of our business community’s achievements and the leaders who made them happen.
Enjoy a delicious sit-down dinner, connect with fellow professionals, and raise a glass at the cash bar as we reflect on the past year. We’ll honor the incredible volunteer leaders who drive our mission forward — including outgoing Board members and committee and division chairs.
Whether you’re a small business owner, a corporate leader, or an emerging professional, this is your chance to celebrate success, build relationships, and be part of something bigger. Don’t miss it!
4:30p.m. Doors open for networking, happy hour, live music 5:30p.m. Dinner is served 6:10p.m. Program begins
Save the Date for 2026
October 6th from 4:30-7:30pm
The Park Event Center
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Presenting Sponsor- – SOLD OUT (ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)
Thank you presenting sponsor
- One event table reservation – 8 tickets
- Logo on commemorative wine glasses
- Sponsorship signage of live music + band shoutouts
- Mention + logo in video invitation sent to all members
- Logo on all pictures taken at the photo booth
- Custom video shared on Chamber social media & on stage during event
- Podium name recognition during the event
- Logo on marketing materials including signage, food table, programs, table signs and more
- Logo in slideshow at the event
- Logo on website registration page
- Custom email sent to 2,500+ members
- Logo in collage posted on Chamber social media
Platinum Sponsor – $2,000
- One event table reservation – 8 tickets
- Logo in video invitation sent to all members
- Custom video shared on Chamber social media
- Podium name recognition during the event
- Logo on marketing materials including signage, programs, table signs and more
- Exclusive dessert sponsorship recognition
- Logo in slideshow at the event
- Logo on website registration page
- Logo in email sent to 2,500+ members
- Logo in collage posted on Chamber social media
Diamond Sponsor – $1,500
- Four tickets to the event
- Logo in video invitation sent to all members
- Name recognition from the podium at the event
- Logo on marketing materials including signage, programs, table signs, event slideshow, website registration and more
- Logo in email sent to 2,500+ members
- Logo in collage posted on Chamber social media
Sapphire Sponsor – $1,000
- Four tickets to the event
- Custom logo image shared on Chamber social media
- Logo on marketing materials including signage, programs, table signs, event slideshow, website registration and more
- Logo in email sent to 2,500+ members
- Logo in collage posted on Chamber social media
Ruby Sponsor – $500
- Two tickets to the event
- Name on website registration page
- Name in slideshow at event
- Logo in email sent to 2,500+ members
- Logo in collage posted on Chamber social media
Emerald Sponsor – $250
- Two tickets to the event
- Name on website registration page
- Name in slideshow at event
- Name in email sent to 2,500+ members
- Name in collage posted on Chamber social media
2026 RISING STAR AWARD FINALISTS
Meet your five finalists for the 2026 Rising Star Award!
- Jon Hazen, CloudClear Services and JD Home Healthcare
- Bruce Merrell, Shepherd Security
- Jordan Jackson, Trust Real Estate Company
- Lizzy Deutscher, Bookkeeping Barista
- Maddie Berg, White Wolf Custom Apparel & Design
The Rising Star Award recognizes a Chamber volunteer who has gone above and beyond, stepping up, getting involved and making an impact through their committee involvement.
Who will take home the 2026 Rising Star Award? There’s only one way to find out! Join us at the Annual Chamber Celebration on October 6 and find out who takes home the honor. Get your tickets today!
2026 Honorees
- Sarah Dean – Scouting America – Business Development Committee
- Travis Theis – Dick’s Nuisance Animal Control – Central Minnesota Farm Show Committee
- Allen Brinkman – Forever Young Two Wellness and Skincare – Central Minnesota Farm Show Committee
- Laura Holzheimer – CentraCare – Chamber Connection Location Committee
- Brandon Zylka – Catholic Charities – Chamber Open Committee
- Brad Carroll – Holiday Inn & Suites – Visit Greater St. Cloud Advisory Board
- Bri Torborg – Falcon National Bank – Government Affairs Division
- Mathew Odette– Stop Go Studio – Marketing Committee
- Clint Lentner – Northland Capital – Chair Development Committee
- Nolan Lind – Jacobs Financial – NEXT – Chamber’s Young Professionals
- Emmitt Edwards – Ecumen – Sauk Rapids Chamber Executive Committee
- Brittney Goebel – North Creative Co. – St. Cloud Area Leadership Program
- Tina Mrozek – Blacklight Adventures – Annual Chamber Celebration Committee
- Jason Miller – Trust Real Estate – Top Hat Ambassadors
- Ann Thelen – Falcon National Bank – Waite Park Chamber Planning Committee
- Troy Lenarz – Alliance Imaging, RDR, The Vein MedSpa – Chamber Connectors
- Paul Radeke – Creative Planning – Chair, Board of Directors
- Brenda Sickler – Theisen Dental – Board of Directors
- Ray Herrington – Pioneer Place/Boulder Tap House – Board of Directors
- Melody Vachal – Arise Cares, RISE UP Care & Wellness – Board of Directors
Annual Chamber Celebration Planning Committee
- Tina Mrozek, Blacklight Adventures (chair)
- Alexis Demuth, Nurture to Play (vice-chair)
- Brittany Liberty, Central Minnesota Mental Health Center
- Ann Thelen, Falcon National Bank
- Brandon Voit, Falcon National Bank
- Christian Kermeier, Wits Realty
- Laura Holzheimer, CentraCare
- Taylor Feero, Switchboard
- Maddie Berg, White Wolf Custom Apparel & Design
- Jordan Jackson, Trust Real Estate
Photos by Yuppy Photo
Contact
Laura Wagner
320-656-3831
