Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce

What do we do with the money we earn from events?

For over forty years the Chamber has worked to improve the livability and economic environment of our community. We are a nonprofit organization without any paid staff. All of our work is performed by Board members, Chamber members, and volunteers. As you probably know, the Chamber hosts two major events each year – the Hazelnut Fest and the Volksfest.  The goal for these events is to bring people to town, offer a place for local artisans to share their craft, and have some fun.  Making money is also a goal of these events so that we can give back to our community.  We use this money for ongoing projects, like Flower Baskets, Christmas Trees, and maintaining the fountain and granting scholarships. 

Our fundraising efforts also allow us to support multiple student organizations and local non-profits. Over $30,000 in the last 6 years have gone to support:

• Mt. Angel FFA

• JFK FBLA

• Senior Class All Night Grad Party

• Scotts Mills PTC

• JFK Track & Cross Country

• Legion Post 89

• Mt. Angel Robotics

• Mt. Angel Historical Society

• JFK Booster Club
   

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