By participating in the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce the last six years, I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to promote a high level of cooperation and collaboration between the business, government and educational leadership in the community. The result is I feel leaders in city government and public education have a better understanding of the concerns and needs of the business community. Eden Prairie is poised to face the challenges of the future with a strong sense of teamwork and trust. It has been a great investment in time, energy, and money.

The Chamber is a great resource for Anagram International. It has afforded us the opportunity to become more connected with our local business community. This connection has made it possible for us to be a better corporate citizen with the support of the schools, local government, local issues and the value from other local businesses. I value our relationship with the Chamber and what it has brought to the company.

The opportunities that we have experienced as an organization because of our membership in the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce have been remarkable. We are both active participants in the Chamber and in the community as well. The programs and benefits offered, the staff as well as the members themselves, make our membership invaluable to our continued growth. In my opinion, there is no greater benefit to a business than to be a Chamber member.

Our return on investment is obvious -- Our Chamber membership has generated over $20,000 in sales at our ShopNBC store just last year. Chamber membership is our most successful advertising! If you have a little time to commit, there is no better way to spend it than to get involved and watch your business grow.

The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce has been a phenomenal resource and a great way for us to reach local business leaders. Through active participation, networking, and Chamber programs we have dramatically increased our exposure in the Eden Prairie community making our membership a valuable component of our marketing strategy.

The Eden Prairie Chamber has provided my business with countless new leads and has accounted for nearly $50,000 of new business. Hands down the money spent on the Chamber has the most return dollar for dollar than any other advertising that I could do. The networking possibilities are endless and working with the Chamber takes very little time -- the return is easily 10-fold.

Membership in the Eden Prairie Chamber has lead to many substantial sales and profitable relationships for Belladonna Florist. The Chamber has presented us with unique venues to showcase our product to fellow businesses in a very direct and supportive manner that has given us a competitive edge. Their active involvement in the EP business community is well respected and appreciated by businesses large and small.

The Eden Prairie Chamber has been a tremendous help with getting the Costco name out into the business community. Participation allows us to network with the business leaders of the city and exchange business opportunities. We also are able to return the welcome we have received to the new businesses that come to our Eden Prairie home.

I feel that my involvement in the Chamber has brought visibility to the Best Western Eden Prairie Inn through all of the networking activities they offer and provide for the members.