PR Chamber of Commerce promotes its members

The Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is a progressive, membership-driven organization where members cooperate to advance their common interests to build a sustainable, thriving community.

The mission of the chamber is to serve, connect and promote its members.

Its 350-plus members are a diverse group, each committed to the vitality and sustainability of the Park Rapids lakes area.

The chamber supports three main programs: membership services, events and tourism marketing. The chamber provides business advocacy, networking, referral, promotion and educational opportunities to enhance the business climate in this area.

Events promote community engagement, increase awareness of our great resources and create activities for both residents and visitors. Events that the chamber spearheads are the Park Rapids Fourth of July parade, Legends and Logging Days, Heart of the Holidays and the Heartland 200 Cor PowerSports Snowmobile Race, while supporting and collaborating on a multitude of other events.

As the official destination marketing organization, the chamber spends a significant amount of its resources to market and promote Park Rapids lakes area as a tourist destination. The chamber markets to potential guests from Minnesota, Iowa, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, Canada and around the world.

The chamber collaborates with a number of organizations, public entities and private businesses to advance facilities, attractions and recreational amenities.

The chamber operates the Park Rapids Visitor Information Center at 1204 Park Avenue S. (U.S. Hwy. 71 S.) with 24/7 restroom facilities and information.

If you have any questions regarding the Park Rapids lakes area or a chamber program, call 218-732-4111, click www.parkrapids.com, stop by the visitor center or email chamber@parkrapids.com.