Great leaders don’t just appear—they’re built.

Leadership Northfield is your opportunity to invest in the future of your business. This nine-month program equips participants with hands-on leadership training, meaningful connections with community leaders, and fresh skills they can immediately apply back at work.

👉 Whether it’s you, or a rising star on your team you’re preparing for advancement, this program is the launchpad. With only 20 spots available, enrollment fills quickly—don’t wait.

As a stakeholder member, you have the opportunity to enroll one of your employees in this transformational program. Please take a moment to consider your team, select a participant, and let me know if you have any questions.

Chamber Strategic Planning Session

Last week, we held our annual Strategic Planning Session with our Board of Directors at the beautiful St. Olaf Art Barn. We are grateful to St. Olaf for providing such an inspiring space, along with a delicious breakfast and lunch, as we came together to plan and set priorities for the year ahead.

Business After Hours at Yellow Jacket Bookkeeping

We had a fantastic Business After Hours hosted by Yellow Jacket Bookkeeping. Thank you to Christopher for welcoming us into their space and providing such a warm atmosphere for networking, conversation, and community connections.

State of The School Luncheon

We were pleased to host the annual State of the Schools Luncheon at the Northfield Golf Club, where local business leaders heard important updates from Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillman. Thank you to Benjamin Bus for sponsoring this event and for the incredible work they do every day to provide safe transportation for our students.

RISE Professional Women's Group

We are excited to announce the official launch of RISE (Relate, Inspire, Support, Empower) Professional Women’s Group! Formerly known as Women in Business, this group was renamed following our recent retreat to better reflect our mission and values. RISE is a space for professional women to connect, learn, and grow together while building meaningful relationships and fostering empowerment in our community. Stay tuned for more information on how to join and upcoming events!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ Loon Liquors Distillery

We were thrilled to celebrate a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Loon Liquor’s new location with our Chamber and community members. It was a wonderful event highlighting their new location, continued growth and success right here in Northfield.

This week we are proud to spotlight Stephanie Hastings, Director of Marketing at Aurora Pharmaceutical.

Stephanie Hastings, Director of Marketing at Aurora Pharmaceutical, discovered her passion for marketing through a background in journalism, radio, and cultural anthropology. At Aurora, she leads a creative team dedicated to brand continuity, customer engagement, and global growth. She especially enjoys the strategy and collaboration behind each campaign and takes pride in Aurora’s distinction as one of the few generic pharmaceutical companies manufacturing in the U.S. “I love what I do,” she says.