Established:
The Chamber was first organized in 1909 to promote the St. James 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:
“To advance a vibrant business and tourism economy through service, advocacy, networking and innovation.”
Chamber Board:
| Name | Title | Employment | Term Expires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Eggen | President | Fleet Farm – Manager | peggen@gmail.com | 2018 |
| Andy Swanson | Vice President | Harder Agency – Insurance Agent | andy@nessagency.com | 2018 |
| Jen Winkelman | Treasurer | Pioneer Bank – AVP Risk Management Officer | jwinkelman@bankwithpioneer.com | 2018 |
| Linda Boyer | Secretary | St. James Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Executive Director | L_blackstad@stjameshra.com | 2018 |
| Ursula Hangstrand | Director | Good Samaritain Society – Administrator | uhagsta@good-sam.com | 2020 |
| Melissa Guerra | Director | First National Bank – Teller | mguerra@fnbstjames.com | 2020 |
| Shae Cowell | Director | True Value/Verizon – Customer Service | SJCowell16@gmail.com | 2018 |
| Megan Karau | Past President | Friends of the Library | 2018 | |
| Alison Elg | Director | Pioneer Bank – AVP Finance Officer | aelg@bankwithpioneer.com | 2018 |
| Sean Vostad, DDS | Director | St. James Family Dentistry, P.C. | seanvostad@hotmail.com | 2020 |
| Jeff Barrett | Director | Pioneer Bank Ag/Business Banker | JBarrett@bankwithpioneer.com | 2020 |
| Kory Grey | Director | CCF Bank – Branch Manager |
Kgrey@ccf.us | 2020 |