Office Hours
602 2nd Avenue South, PO Box 52
Monday – Friday
9 am – 11:30 am, 2:30 pm – 4 pm
Office hours MAY vary due to meetings. Please call ahead to confirm that office is open.
(507) 375-3333
stjmnchamber@gmail.com
Executive Director: Leanne Rubosky
Established:
The Chamber was first organized in 1909 to promote the St. James Chamber Business Community.
The Chamber is:
The Chamber is a voluntary organization banded together to advance common interest in the area of commerce, industry, agriculture, tourism, retailing, recreation, transportation, education, government, business development, and community development.
The Chamber membership is made up of individuals, small and large businesses and organizations that care about the St. James area and are willing to invest their money, time and effort in creating a healthy environment in which to conduct business.
The Chamber is funded by voluntary investments by its members, fundraising projects and other events. The Chamber is not a tax funded government organization.
The Chamber is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The office staff works with the Board, committees, volunteers and members.
Mission:
“The Mission of the St. James Chamber of Commerce is to provide necessary resources through communication and support to our business community in order to enhance and grow the economic and educational growth of St. James.”
Name | Title | Employment | Term Expires | |
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Kari Miest | President | Pioneer Bank | kmiest@bankwithpioneer.com | 2024 |
Tracy Hurley | Director | Edward Jones | cthurley@jalohardware.com | 2025 |
Carissa Nommensen | Treasurer | First National Bank Teller | cnommensen@fnbstjames.com | 2024 |
Pam Runge | Director | Golf-Mor | pam75runge@gmail.com | 2026 |
Kyra Wirtz | Director | Pioneer Bank Personal Banker | kyra.Wirtz@bankwithpioneer.com | 2025 |
Mason Collier | Director | Super Fair Foods | mason_collier94@hotmail.com | 2025 |
Tammy Stevens | Non-Voting Director | City of St. James | tammy.stevens@ci.stjames.mn.us | 2025 |
Cole Skow | Director | First National Bank, First Realty | cskow@fnbstjames.com | 2025 |
Jennifer Anderson | Registered Nurse | Madelia Health | janderson@madeliahealth.org | 2028 |
Coleen Braun | Owner | Colleen Braun Coaching LLC | colleen80@hotmail.com | 2028 |
Teresa Tobar | General Manager | Mc Donalds | teresa.tobar02@gmail.com | 2028 |