Behind Every Strong Nonprofit Is the Work Most People Never See
The St. Croix Valley Foundation today announced approximately $360,000 in third-round Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants to 16 organizations, bringing total grant awards through the program to more than $1.6 million supporting 62 nonprofits across the St. Croix Valley since its launch in late 2025. But this story isn't really about the dollars. It's about what these grants reveal about what it takes to build stronger nonprofits—and ultimately, stronger communities. While the public sees food
Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation graduates Class of 2022-23 LITV
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce that the Leadership in the Valley (LITV) 2022-23 class of cohort participants has graduated from the program. This fourth class of cohorts were recognized at the LITV Graduation Ceremony held on May 11, 2023 at 7 Vines Winery, Dellwood, MN. The Graduation Ceremony was sponsored by Market & Johnson, who has had multiple employees graduate from the LITV program. 24 participants went through the class, starting in September 2022
News Release: Chamber Celebrates Dedication of FamilyMeans Arba-Della Beck Memorial Lobby
GREATER STILLWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / PRESS RELEASE Chamber Celebrates Dedication of FamilyMeans Arba-Della Beck Memorial LobbyJim Kroening, President and CEO of FamilyMeans cut the ribbon at the Chamber dedication on October 18, 2021. Photo courtesy of Rachel DesJardins, Rachel DesJardins Photography Stillwater, MN. The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce celebrated the dedication and naming of the main lobby, now Arba-Della Beck Memorial Lobby at FamilyMeans with a ribbon cutting
The Winners of the 2019 Community Awards
February 9, 2019. Over 200 business owners and community members gathered together Friday night at the JX Event Center for the 3rd Annual Community Award Celebration, Winter Gala. This year’s theme was the Great Gatsby. Guests enjoyed music by Gary LaRue Rat Pack Entertainment, dinner by Lake Elmo Inn and was Emceed by Mayor Ted Kozlowski. Guests enjoyed the humor and wit of Pony Football Coach, Beau LaBore during the live auction. “The Chamber is a 501c(6) non-profit, and we are funded by membership dues
