Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce

04/21/2026

Register for the 2026 Economic Summit today!

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
📝 Registration Deadline: April 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Be part of shaping Brookings' economic future! Register Now: https://business.brookingschamber.org/events/Details/2026-brookings-economic-summit-1673671?sourceTypeId=Website

Join us for the 2026 Brookings Economic Summit 📢📈 Engage with local business leaders, hear from economic development experts, and explore the strategies driving Brookings' future growth.

Event Highlights:
- Local economic trends and opportunities
- Workforce development and attraction
- Destination and retail development
- Success stories fueling growth

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
📝 Registration Deadline: April 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Be part of shaping Brookings' economic future! Register Now: https://business.brookingschamber.org/events/Details/2026-brookings-economic-summit-1673671?sourceTypeId=Website

04/15/2026

Join us today, April 15 for a ribbon cutting at Taqueria El Jarocho! 🌮

Come check out their brand-new mural by local artist Chuck Bennis and celebrate the launch of their new menu—including homemade tortillas! The updated space and fresh offerings make this the perfect time to stop by, support local, and see what’s new.

📍 605 Main Avenue
🕟 4:30 PM

We hope to see you there!

04/03/2026

A new chapter for the Brookings region has begun.

We’re proud to reveal the new brand for the Brookings Regional Growth Alliance, reflecting the partnerships and shared vision helping move our region forward.

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us last night at Annual Celebration and Taste of Brookings.

Be sure to follow our new page Brookings Regional Growth Alliance to keep up with what we have going on!

A huge thank you to UpFrame Creative for navigating this process with us and delivering a fantastic product.

04/03/2026

Get a first look at Brookings’ newest dining spot! 🍔🍻 Join us for a ribbon cutting at Shorty's Burgers & Brew and be among the first to see their new space.

Come check out the self-pour tap wall, see the custom mural by local artist Chuck Bennis, and celebrate the next chapter of the Shorty’s Hot Box you already know and love, now serving up their hand-crafted burgers in a whole new way.

📍 1202 6th Street
📅 Friday, April 24
✂️ Ribbon Cutting + Tour: 3 PM
🚪 Official Opening: 4 PM

Don’t miss your chance to explore the space and help welcome Shorty’s to the Brookings community!

04/01/2026

Tomorrow night we gather for Taste of Brookings.

From local restaurants and community leaders to regional partners and friends, this evening brings together the people who help move Brookings forward.

We look forward to celebrating with you and sharing an exciting new chapter for our region.

See you at the Dacotah Bank Center.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor Falcon Plastics!

03/31/2026

Sharpen Your Skills Over Lunch – Volga Lunch & Learn Series is Almost Here!
Looking to level up your business savvy while enjoying lunch with fellow professionals? Join the Volga Business Network every Wednesday in May for our Lunch & Learn Series—a month-long opportunity to gain fresh insights, practical strategies, and valuable connections.

📅 Weekly Topics
May 6 – Uses of AI in the Workplace
May 13 – Scaling Smart: The Next Phase of Your Business
May 20 - Succession Planning
May 28 – Volga State of the City

Whether you're a business owner, team leader, or just eager to grow professionally, this series is designed to deliver real, actionable value. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn, connect, and grow in your own backyard!

A big thank you to our Silver Sponsors: Dakotaland Federal Credit Union, the Brookings Register and Ben Hauck Agency, Inc. American Family Insurance

📩 For more details or to sign up, click the link below.
https://brookingsareachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/events/Details/lunch-learn-series-hosted-by-the-volga-business-network-1664174?sourceTypeId=Hub

03/30/2026

Join us in celebrating a ribbon cutting for Hitch Studio as they mark an exciting season of growth with the expansion of their space and the opening of Hitch Studio Rentals!

We’re grateful to celebrate alongside Renee and the Hitch Studio team and look forward to their continued impact in Brookings!

Open House: 4:00–6:30 PM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 4:30 PM

03/26/2026

The countdown to Taste of Brookings has begun.

In one week, our community will gather to celebrate local flavors, regional progress, and the partnerships shaping Brookings’ future.

It’s also the night we officially introduce the new brand of the Brookings Regional Growth Alliance.

Join us April 2 and be part of this exciting moment for our region.

Special Thanks to our Sponsors! - Falcon Plastics, SoDak Labs, Inc., Kerry's Landscaping & Irrigation , UpFrame Creative, Hitch Studio, The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co., Roto-Rooter, Dacotah Bank, The Brookings Register, City of Volga, NextEra Energy Resources, Banner Associates, Inc.

03/26/2026

We are officially SOLD OUT for the Taste of Brookings Annual Celebration! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who secured a spot for this evening of great food and community connection. We are looking forward to celebrating with you next week!

03/26/2026

Join us for a ribbon cutting and open house celebrating Cindy's tutoring services ! Stop by to tour the classroom, meet Cindy, and learn more about the programs she offers for students in kindergarten through middle school, including 2026 summer camps and year-round tutoring opportunities.

📍 928 4th Street, Suite #3
🗓 Open House: 4–6 PM
✂️ Ribbon Cutting: 4:30 PM

Come help us welcome Cindy’s Tutoring Services to the community! 🎉