"Equipping members to thrive in our business community"
The Chamber's 2010 Strategic Plan contains five Initiatives. Each Initiative is Chaired by a member of the Board of Directors. Members of each committee represent Chamber Member Businesses. 2010 Board Chair, Joe Tipka, Coborn's, monitors the progress of each initiative group. Chamber members may join the efforts of any of these initiatives at any time. Short term commitments are available. Please contact the Chair to join a committee.
To view the Strategic Plan in flow chart format, click here.
Business Development
Chair: Daryl MacLean, MacLean Law Office, 763-972-3400
Operational Vision: Networking, advertising, social events, and business training is the mission of the Business Development Committee. Bridging the gap between citizens and businesses
Strategic Portfolio:
1. Formal Networking Groups
Action Plans:
1. Good Morning Delano
2. Harvest Festival
3. Christmas Tree Lighting
4. Spring Business Expo
5. General Meetings
6. Seminars
Current Members: Sabrina Stevens, Bagy-Jo; Andrea MacLean, MacLean Law Office; Rayme Bernick, Stahlke Bus Service; Ann Latterelle, Prinicipal Financial Group; Greg Elstad, My Marketing Guy.
Economic Development
Chair: Will Haack, Sparrow Properties, Email:cwhaack@gmail.com
Operational Vision: Facilitating the communication and distribution of information for the growth and expansion of the Delano Business Community is the mission of the Economic Development Committee.
Strategic Portfolio:
1. Develop a packet of information for prospective developers and businesses
2. Place the above information on the Chamber website
3. Create a CD with the above information
Action Plans
1. Industrial Park Leaders Group
2. Downtown Delano Business Group
3. Manufacturer's week
5. Economic Development Website
Current Members: Phil Kern, City of Delano; Will Haack, Sparrow Properties; Wendy Gilmer, State Bank of Delano; Harlan Lewis, Delano American Legion; Dale Graunke, Mayor of Delano.
Government Affairs
Chair: Dr. John Sweet, Superintendent Delano Schools, Email:jsweet@dlenao.k12.mn.us Operational Vision: Facilitating awareness of political issues that impact the business community and the public is the mission of the Public Affairs Committee.
Strategic Portfolio:
1. "State of" addresses (City, Township, Schools)
2. Session Priorities
3. Local Candidate Forums
Action Plans
1. "State of" Addresses
2. MN Chamber Session Priorities
3. Business Day at the Capitol
4. School Board/Legislative meeting
5. Election Candidate Forums
Current Members: Richard Grinley, Grinley & Tukua; Ryan Gueningsman, Delano Herald Journal; Lloyd Griep, Griep Insurance Agency;
Membership Committee Chair: Dr. Kelly Thompson, Thompson Chiropractic Clinic PA Email:drkellythompson@yahoo.com Operational Vision: Recruit, retain, recognize and encourage membership investment is the mission of the Membership Committee.
Strategic Portfolio:
1. New member orientation
2. Retiring members recognition
3. Mentoring program
4. Membership Drive
Action Plans:
1. Community Directory
2. Operation Thank You
3. General Meeting attendance incentive
4. Discount Card for other members
5. Brochure Racks
6. New member orientation events
7. Chamber website
8. Hwy 12 Round-table
Current Members: Jeanne Matter,Matter Reuter CPA's Ltd.; Lisa Rasmussen, Utterly Organized; Bill Norman, Herald Journal;
Ambassador Committee
Chair: Kristin Nelson, My BodyShop Fitness Center, Email:bodyandsoulwellness@yahoo.com
Operational Vision: Serve as the goodwill link to our members and the community is the mission of the Ambassador Committee
Strategic Portfolio:
1. 1st Dollar Awards
2. Progress Awards
3. Business of the Year
4. New Member "showcase business" at General Meeting
Current Members: Ryan Gueningsman, Delano Herald Journal; Jeanne Matter, Matter Reuter CPA; Wendy Gilmer, State Bank of Delano; Ken Grotbo, Citizens Alliance Bank of Howard Lake/Watertown; Rayme Bernick, Stahlke Bus Service; Renee Goedke, White Birch Therapy and Harlan Lewis, Delano American Legion; Tom Screeden, Crow River Bank.
