About the Chamber

Mission Statement:

The New Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, Incorporated advocates the interests of its members to promote economic and community development.

Officers:
Tom Mews	First National Community Bank	President
Kathy Jacobsen	McDonald's	Vice President
Rhonda Zontelli	Bellarietta/Soreallas	Past President
Mike Schultz	Edward Jones Investments	Past President
Board of Directors:
Lenore Knock	Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Kris Dodge	Bernard's Northtown
Carrie Paulson	Suzanna's Restaurant
Kathy Jacobsen	McDonald's
Rick Coleman	Old Gem Theater/Coleman's Copy Center
Anne Schmiege	Doar, Drill & Skow
Joe Kerlin	New Richmond Parks & Rec. Department
Mike Giese	Edina Realty
Board meetings are held monthly on the third Thursday.
Staff:
Russ Korpela	Executive Director
Stephanie Cooke	Administrative Assistant

Member Benefits and Opportunities:

Referrals: The Chamber office receives over 7,500 telephone calls annually. We refer our member businesses to callers at every opportunity. Free. Members only.

Chamber Brochure Rack: We gladly display your business brochure/flyer in our brochure racks. Free. Members only.

Chamber Web Site: Member list: Businesses are listed once alphabetically and once by category. Free. Members only.

Chamber Web Site Business Links: We will link your business web site in the alphabetical list and once in the category list. There is a small fee for additional links. Members only.

Newsletter: The Chamber newsletter features a monthly column celebrating member news and awards (free to members).

Newsletter Sponsorship: Sponsorship includes your business name on the front and back cover as well as a free insert in the newsletter. Sponsorship fee $200.

Newsletter Inserts: You can promote your business, event or share special news with a newsletter insert. We will insert your 8 1/2 x 11 flyer in the Chamber newsletter (printing on both sides okay). $100 (non-members $200)

Welcome New Residents Program: This program welcomes new residents to the City of New Richmond and provides them with a welcome bag filled with coupons and novelty items from your business. Call the Chamber (246-2900) for more information on how to participate in this program.

Coffee Breaks: Invite your fellow members to wake up and start the day at your business with coffee and breakfast refreshments. A great opportunity to network, make new business contacts, and just plain socialize with old and new friends. $50 newsletter insert, printing fee, plus refreshments of your choice. Members only.

Ribbon Cutting/Open House: Spotlight your grand opening, extensive remodeling, or new business opening with a Ribbon Cutting and Open House. $50 Newsletter insert, printing fee, plus refreshments of your choice. Members only.

Membership List: We provide a printed membership list for free, to members only.

Membership Mailing Labels: The Chamber will supply you with membership mailing labels for your special event, promotion or announcement. $45. Members only.

Relocation and Visitor Kits: Over 400 relocation and visitor kits, with business member information, were distributed in 2007.

Gift Certificates: Chamber gift certificates purchased at the Chamber office make great gifts and prizes for employees, family and friends. Anyone can purchase a gift certificate, for any dollar amount, and certificates may be redeemed at Chamber member businesses. In 2007, gift certificate purchases were nearly $40,000 at the Chamber and that total was a direct benefit for Chamber members.