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The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce is a member-based association dedicated to promoting and connecting businesses in the Sturgis area, fostering growth and improvement. With a diverse range of 286 Chamber Member businesses, the Chamber serves as a voice of business, providing premier member services, advocating for business interests, and facilitating partnerships for business development. Committed to creating a prosperous community for all, the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce empowers businesses and the community to thrive in an ever-changing environment. Through aggressive business advocacy and a focus on business growth, the Chamber plays a vital role in enhancing the economic landscape of the Sturgis area.Generated from the website

ABOUT ST. JOE COMMUNITY CO-OPSt. Joseph Community Co-Op is a member owned co-operative whose members receive skill training or other services and become active employees that work no less than ten hours per week. It is a community-based organization with its own Board of Directors ( who are elected by the members ) and looks to others in the community, ( i.e. business leaders, etc. ) to serve as advisors on occasion.St. Joseph Community Co-Op devotes substantially all of its resources to developing, supporting and maintaining its workforce. Members are encouraged and supported in pursuing employment opportunities outside the coop within their communities. It provides quality, value-added services to both its members and customers. As it competes with others in the marketplace, the Co-Op requires each member to actively participate in a working and learning environment so that they remain competitive.Member services the St. Joseph Community Co-Op provide include skill building, training and employment opportunities in a supportive, team-oriented environment that reinforces positive work performance and attitudes. Training in assembly, packaging, janitorial and lawn service jobs, which leads to employment, are among the opportunities offered by the St. Joseph Community Co-Op