It’s fanning the flames beneath the crucible of mercantilism.
It’s forging mutually beneficial business connections within our community.
It’s cultivating a city in which goods and services are abundant, jobs are always just around the corner, and property values stay substantially ahead of the mean.
It’s the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce, which is celebrating another successful year of fortifying our fair city!
“High impact. High value,” said Pat MulQueeny, president of the chamber. “Our goal is to create both with each and every effort we undertake.
“We’re serving over 360 members ranging from local entrepreneurs to Eden Prairie’s largest employers. We’re promoting homegrown manufacturing, local restaurants, and other key businesses which have the greatest impact on our quality of life. We’re helping employers connect directly with Eden Prairie youth, and showing those same kids why their most promising futures await in their hometown. We’re guiding business owners around all the legal and regulatory roadblocks on their paths to success.
“And this coming year, we’re bringing our town’s aspiring businesses even closer together with over one hundred programs and events. We offer something great to every business, plus amazing targeted programs planned by our volunteer committees.”
The Women's Committee
“The Women’s Committee is one of our most popular programs,” Pat continued. “It had been decimated by the pandemic, but has already recovered to a point where some of their events are sold out. It’s proof of a heartening trend: women actively engaging in business and creating opportunities.
“Whether they’re meeting for a networking breakfast, business luncheon, golf clinic, or an evening of ever-popular Purse Bingo at Fat Pants Brewing Co., Women’s Committee members are forming advantageous connections and becoming more effective entrepreneurs. Attending any one of their events is well worth your time!”
The Emerging Leaders Committee
“Are you just getting your start in Eden Prairie’s business scene? Then our Emerging Leaders Committee is here to give you the boost you deserve.
“Attendance at the Emerging Leaders Committee’s regular happy hours and ‘Bites of Knowledge’ luncheons has grown around five-fold since its foundation last year. And as 2026 rolls around, we’re looking forward to creating even more opportunities for professionals of all ages to form valuable relationships with one another, receive insight and mentoring from local industry leaders, and gain leads that will drive their businesses forward. It’s not uncommon for a chamber member to gain multiple leads during their first time at one of the committee’s events.”
The Small Business Roundtable
“We have high hopes for the Small Business Roundtable: one of our newest programs, which convenes monthly so members can network, develop new skills, and openly discuss industry trends and whichever challenges their own businesses are facing.
“Many small business owners get so bogged down by their manifold day-to-day duties that they begin neglecting sales altogether. That’s precisely the reason why one of our recent roundtables focused on how to maintain a sales funnel when you have a million other things going on all at once.
“Small businesses aren’t just the linchpin of a healthy local economy. They are the American dream – and, uncoincidentally, our greatest shared passion here at the chamber. When one of our neighbors excels, our whole neighborhood becomes that much better for it.”
The Bright Future
“National news may predict doom and gloom, but I foresee a far sunnier future – a great city, where professionals and businesses support each other, promote one another, and grow together. We will be Eden Prairie: the Midwest’s shining light of prosperity!” EPChamber.org
Upcoming Chamber Events
- PowHER Up Networking Breakfast - Wednesday, December 3rd, 7:15-9am at The Original Pancake House
- 2025 EPC “Of the Year” Awards - Wednesday, December 3rd, 11am-1pm at Green Acres Event Center
- 2025 EPC Annual Celebration - Thursday, December 4th, 4:30-7:30pm at Fat Pants Brewing Co.
- Business@Breakfast - Wednesday, December 10th, 7:15-8:30am at SCHEELS
- Emerging Leaders Luncheon - Thursday, January 22nd, 11:45am-1pm at Fat Pants Brewing Co.