See & Be Seen

The Chamber provides a number of opportunities for members to network, socialize and learn. Look for the Chamber Calendar of Events section each month in Connections for dates and locations or check the online Calendar of Events.

ANNUAL BANQUET
The Chamber's new year begins in January with the gala Annual Banquet. Retiring officers are honored, new leaders introduced and food and fun is enjoyed by all. $45 per person, includes dinner, cash bar.

LUNCH & LEARN SEMINAR
These box lunch seminars, held the second Tuesday of the month, focus on personal and professional development for members of the business community. $10, includes lunch

ST. JOE RISING
Hosted by the Government Relations Committee, Public Affairs Coffees feature issues, questions, and responses involving social, economic, governmental, legislative and corporate activities that are of concern to members. Held the third Friday of January, April, June, and September. $10, includes breakfast buffet

MEMBER RECEPTION
Meet and greet Chamber members, staff and the Board of Directors at receptions held in December at the Chamber offices. Sample "Chamber Tastes" provided by member restaurants, caterers and beverage distributors. Free, includes appetizers and beverages.

CHAIRMAN’S BREAKFAST
General membership breakfasts are held in the Spring and Fall to update members and showcase recognized speakers. $25, breakfast buffet.

PARTIES ON THE PARKWAY
Parties on the Parkway are a series of after-work community events featuring live music, food, drinks, and prizes. They are held the second Thursday of the month, 5-8 p.m., beginning in May and running through September, at various locations along St. Joseph’s one-of-a-kind Parkway System. Free admission.

BUSINESS MIXERS
Networking events are held the third Tuesday of the month at a member business. Admission is free.

THE CHAMBER CLASSIC
The hottest golf outing around is annually sponsored by the Chamber on the third Wednesday of June. Members and their guests enjoy a day of fun and camaraderie at Fairview Golf Course. $80 per player, includes lunch.

NEW EXECUTIVES LUNCHEON
Good things begin in St. Joseph each September when the Chamber welcomes and introduces new business leaders to the community. $25, includes lunch.

ECONOMIC SUMMIT
Luncheons are held twice a year and hosted by the St. Joseph Economic Development Council. An Economic Summit is designed to keep members current on economic development activities and showcases a recognized speaker. $20, includes lunch.

ROCKIN' ON THE RIVER
An encore to Parties on the Parkway held the first Saturday in October at Riverfront Park near the Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph. Held from 2 to 6 p.m. Free admission, cash bar.

MY SUCCESS EVENT
The largest Annual Career Fair in Northwest Missouri is held each spring at the Civic Arena. More than 2,000 job seekers attended last year. The St. Joseph Employment Coalition assists in the organization and planning for this event. Ninety businesses and 20 educational providersparticipated in 2008.

BUSINESS SUMMIT
This event is held annually and focuses on the growth and success of businesses. Features recognized speakers. $20, includes lunch.

BUSINESS SEMINAR
Business seminars are held each year to inform and educate members on current business topics.