Join the Chamber
Become a Member
More than a membership organization, the Spring Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is the core of our community, where businesses, individuals, and resources come together to strengthen the vibrancy of our local economy. We aim to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the City of Spring Grove and the immediate surrounding area so that the residents and business community continue to prosper.
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All memberships support Spring Grove in the following ways:
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Marketing and promoting of Spring Grove businesses and tourism.
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Providing support to local committees and events such as Syttende Mai and Uffda Fest.
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Providing support, advocacy, and opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses.
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Membership Investment Levels
Please feel free to donate at whatever level is comfortable for you currently. Thank you for your support.
Friend: $50
Supporter: $100
Suggested for non-profits, service clubs, churches
Advocate: $250
Suggested for small businesses with 1-5 full-time equivalent employees, including owner-only
Leader: $500
Suggested for moderately-sized businesses with 6-10 full-time equivalent employees
Champion: $1,000
Suggested for large businesses with more than 20 full-time equivalent employees
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Below is a list of sponsorship opportunities for throughout the upcoming year. As you are planning your yearly budget, we invite you to select sponsorships that are the best fit for your business. Sponsorship is more than just writing a check, it increases your visibility and shows your active support and role in our community.
Sponsorships can be paid at anytime throughout the year, but taking care of them early streamlines your year ahead and helps the Chamber budget their events.
Music & Market: May 13 - August 26, 2026
A 16-week long music series in the park on Wednesdays with local farmers market vendors and food served by
non-profit organizations. One week is also our Safety & Service Night honoring emergency personnel.
$1,000 = 2 weeks of musical artists
Logoed sign by the artist plus your logo on the sponsor banner, in advertising, and social media.
$500 = 1 week of a musical artist
Logoed sign by the artist plus your logo on the sponsor banner, in advertising, and social media.
$1,000 = overall event where needed
Logoed sign in the park plus your logo on the sponsor banner, in advertising, and social media.
$500 = overall event where needed
Your logo on the sponsor banner, in advertising, and social media.
Uffda Fest: October 3, 2026
A festival celebrating autumn with a vendor market, live music, children’s activities, and more events led by businesses and organizations.
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$100 -- Your logo on the sponsor banner, poster, and social media
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Other amount -- Sponsorships of $100 or more will have logo on banner, poster, and social media.
Brunch & Be Merry: November 28, 2026
A festive holiday brunch on the Saturday following Thanksgiving with activities for kids and their favorite thing — a visit from Santa!
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In-kind item/donation
Logoed sign indicating your donation will be displayed at the brunch plus name listed in advertising. -
Any amount -- Sponsors of $50 or more will be listed on a sign and in advertising.
Your membership and sponsorship support shows that you are invested in the success of your business / organization and the future economic vitality of our area. Together we can do great things!
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Join Now!
OPTIONS:
Click here to fill out an online MEMBERSHIP FORM which includes a link to payment.
PAY for membership via SQUARE here or via ZELLE using the QR code.
Print THIS FORM and mail it along with payment to, PO Box 452, Spring Grove, MN 55974​
The Benefits of Being a Chamber Member
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Business Chamber Directory
Your listing includes your business name, physical location, phone number, email, website, and logo. Email any changes in information or logo to springgroveareachamber@gmail.com.
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Chamber Building
Chamber business and organization members are able to use our building on Main Street for meetings, work sessions, pop-up shops, etc. once a month free of charge. For subsequent uses within a month, there is a fee of $50/time. Individual members may use the space once per quarter. The building is equipped with a large screen television with laptop connectivity, refrigerator, conference table, couch, and chairs. Simply contact us with your date and how you’ll be using the space and we will check the availability of the building.
Ribbon Cuttings
A Ribbon Cutting is a great way to celebrate a significant milestone in the life of a business or organization. Whether it is a grand opening, new ownership, expansion, new location, or remodel, each is a unique opportunity to share your story! The Chamber will help to promote your event, and we will bring a ribbon and large scissors for maximum visibility. We encourage businesses to plan special sales, refreshments, etc. for following the ribbon cutting — make it a celebration! Remember to invite friends, family, employees, business cohorts, etc. To schedule your ribbon cutting, email us: springgroveareachamber@gmail.com
Promoting Your Events
The Chamber will share your promotional/special events on Facebook. This may include sales or special events. We do our best to share your event/special as we see them. To make sure we don’t miss something you want us to share, please send us an email: springgroveareachamber@gmail.com and let us know about your event/special. We also create a graphic every two weeks with happenings around Spring Grove. Please emails us your special events/sales/activities or fill out this form so that we may include you in these graphics that appear on Facebook, our website, and hung as flyers in town.
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Job Postings
Send us your job openings (about 30 words long) and we will help spread the word by including it in our semi-monthly e-news to Chamber members. We will also post it on our website. If you have a Facebook post regarding your job openings, please let us know so that we can share it.
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Ads Placed by the Chamber / Special Advertising Opportunities & Rates
The Chamber will post ads, pitch stories, and secure placement in various tourism materials as the opportunity arises. We will seek opportunities for discounted advertising in local newspapers and radio with the goal of passing along the savings to you -- our member. As ad opportunities are explored, we will take into consideration what member businesses are relevant to that season/event/topic. We always welcome ideas for promotion and collaboration. Please get in touch with us with your ideas and we will work together to make it the most beneficial for as many members as possible.​​
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Shop / Do Business Locally
The Chamber coordinates and promotes events that draw visitors and encourages citizens to shop and do business locally. These may include City Wide Garage Sales, the promotion of Shop Small Saturday, holiday happenings, and special events such as those that involve punch cards for various business stops.
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Window Cling
Each member receives a Chamber Member window cling which you can display at your storefront location. Chamber membership shows an investment of your business in the Spring Grove community! Be proud of your support!
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Business Anniversaries
Are you celebrating a significant business anniversary (5 years, 10 years, 15 years, etc.)? Congratulations! This is definitely something to celebrate and share! Please let us know in advance of your celebration so that we may help spread the word and help you celebrate! We are happy to help spread the word for any number anniversary and will do something a little extra special for those more significant years. ​​
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Music & Market
Music & Market provides opportunities to support local producers and enjoy food and live music from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays during May through August. Businesses are encouraged to stay open later on Wednesdays and perhaps offer specials to draw people in to shop while they are out-and-about at Music & Market. The Chamber provides an opportunity for members to have a booth at Music & Market. This is an excellent opportunity to talk to community members and share information about your business, keeping your name and service fresh in their minds. You may have prize drawings or promotional give-away items in addition to distributing business information (no sales allowed). We will confirm your date via email.
To schedule a booth date, email us: us: springgroveareachamber@gmail.com.
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Chamber Bucks
Chamber Bucks are monetary checks issued by the Spring Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and are available in increments of $5, $25, $50, and $100. They are redeemable at any Spring Grove area business that accepts checks. People simply present their Chamber Bucks when they pay. As a business accepting Chamber Bucks’ checks, simply accept them like regular checks and deposit them into your bank account. Laminated “Chamber Bucks Accepted Here” signs are available for your storefront. Chamber Bucks expire 12 months after issuance. These make great gifts for employees, prize giveaways for customers, and keep the dollars spent right here in town.
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Community Calendar
The online Spring Grove Community Calendar is available for members to submit their events. The calendar is located on the City of Spring Grove's website. To submit your events: go to www.springgrovemn.com. Click on the black box “Submit your events for Community Calendar” on the right-hand side of the page - fill out the appropriate information and you’re good to go!
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