​​​​​​​​​​​​The Hinckley Area Chamber of Commerce is:

• The place to meet the people you need to know to be successful
• The trusted resource helping you build the visibility and credibility of your business in our community
  
• A good value for your membership investment
  
• A group that you enjoy being part of

Networking

• Monthly Meeting, second Tuesday of the month
• Committee participation can be a great way to network
  
• Event Planning Committees helps plan Chamber events
  
• Board of Directors oversees all aspects of Chamber operation
  

Marketing

• Chamber website with emphasis on membership directory. Enhanced listings and limited advertising available.
  
• HACC Community Guide has an exclusive printed membership directory and local community events. Distributed at local locations and the Corn & Clover Carnival, Ribfest, Pine County Fair.
  
• Referral Service by Chamber staff who respond to requests from the general public for information about area businesses and organizations – we only refer to members!
  

Credibility

Chamber membership conveys to potential customers that a company uses good business practices and is reputable.

• Businesses who join a chamber of commerce visibly demonstrate their long-term commitment to the community.
  
• Consumer studies show that chamber member products and services are perceived to be better than those of competitors.
  
• When consumers know that a small business is a member of a chamber, they are 44% more likely to think favorably of it and 63% more likely to purchase goods and services from it.
  
• When consumers know that the local site of a national franchise is a member of a chamber, they are 40% more likely to patronize it in the next few months.​
  
• When consumers know that an insurance company is a member of a chamber, they are 43% more likely to consider buying insurance from it.
  

Source:  Market Street Research, “The Real Value of Joining a Local Chamber of Commerce.”

 Community Involvement
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• Bowling Tournament with the Sandstone Chamber of Commerce for competition, networking and fun. 
  
• Corn & Clover Carnival our annual Summer Festival tentatively held the weekend after July 4th. Parade, carnival, music, entertainment, softball tournament, kiddie parade, Miss Hinckley, crafters and so much more
  
• Hinckley’s Smokin’ Ribfest is an annual fall BBQ and celebration that engages residents and draws lots of visitors to our community.  See you in 2023!
  
• Hinckley Chamber Taste Expo  is a great way to socialize and enjoy a wide variety of wines, beers and spirits and delicious appetizers. Great discounts from the Firehouse Liquor store to attendees. Don’t miss this one!
  
• Widows Weekend Craft Show held annually on hunting opener  at the Hinckley Community Center. Filled with a variety of crafters, vendors, and food.
• ​​Christmas Community Dinner  is a great evening in the Kettle Room at Tobies.  We honor and celebrate the winner of the 'Citizen of the Year' and enjoy great food, fun, and games.  This is a great way to do your business Holiday party without all of the work.