Welcome to the Merrill Area Chamber & Information Center website!

Welcome  to Merrill, Wisconsin!  We are located in North Central Wisconsin in Lincoln County where the four seasons come alive with picturesque beauty and natural year-round outdoor recreational activities.  Nature's gifts are abundant here with cranberry bogs, maple syrup production and a world renowned evergreen industry.  Our motto is Location, Nature, People.

Come experience for yourself - Location.  Nature.  People.  And why we say Visit Merrill..."a reason for every season" !

The Merrill Chamber is proud to be working with UW-Stevens Point Small Business Development Center.  We will be holding four workshops throughout 2020.  All workshops will be held at the Chamber office.  These workshops are free to Chamber Members.  If you would like to attend any of these workshops, please contact the Chamber office at 715-536-9474 or email manager@merrillchamber.org 

2020 Workshop Series

Managing Your Online Presence

February 13 – 8:00 to 9:30 AM

With the ever changing internet landscape and increased competition, learn tips and techniques on how to effectively use your time and resources to manage your online business presence.  Platforms discussed will include website, Google search, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Choosing the right small business accounting software

May 14 – 8:00 to 9:30 AM

Learn the differences between the various accounting packages as well as differences in versions within each platform.  Make accounting software decisions based on the proper fit and use the products as they pertain to your particular business.

Call the Chamber today to Register!!  715-536-9474

How to understand your market and advertise to them on a budget

August 13- 8:00 to 9:30 AM

Utilize market analysis tools to narrow down on your target market and create customer avatars.  Learn how to use the avatars and target market information to use your advertising dollars effectively.

Using Your Business Plan to Run Your Business

November 12 - 8:00 to 9:30am

Most business plans are written to secure loans or attract investment capital and are never looked at again.  Learn how to use your business plan as a roadmap to run your company with a more cohesive vision by improving marketing, sales, operations and financial viability to increase your chance for success.

Merrill Chamber's Core Values:

*  Promote Community  * Support businesses  * Be a resource  * Integrity  * Advocacy  * Networking  * Professional development  * Credibility  * Visibility  * Honesty   * Thorough  * Professional  * Friendly/approachable  * Innovative  * Enthusiastic  * Resourceful  * Solution driven

Merrill Chamber Mission Statement:

The Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to its membership by helping their businesses grow, succeed, and thrive.

Wisconsin Sate Representative Mary Felzkowski spent the day in Merrill in February 2019.   Rep Felzkowski had the chance to visit Agra Industries, the Fab Lab at the High School and Bell Tower Residence. To view the video, click HERE.

Looking for a Job?  

With the loss of one of Merrill's employers, it has affected many Merrill residents.  If you are looking for a job, these locations have job openings and would be happy to hear from you. Businesses that are BOLD are Merrill Chamber Members.  Click on their name to go straight to their website.  Thank you to everyone who has contacted the Chamber.

Merrill Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration and Awards

Merrill Chamber held their annual Celebration and Awards at Les and Jim's Lincoln Lanes on October10th.  As the Chamber gets ready for this event, we ask our Chamber members to nominate and vote for Businesses of the Year.  Here is who they picked:  Large Business of the Year -  Jeff Burns - Weinbrenner Shoe Company; Small Business of the Year -  Mark Zulliger, Merrill Community Bank; Non-Profit Business of the Year - Kurt Rust - Merrill Optimist; Ambassador of the Year - Sarah Sturm - Park City Credit Union; Hometown Business of the Year - Andy Geiss - Geiss Meat Services; Mid-size Business of the Year - Lee Osphal - Merrill Tool & Water Jet.  Congratulations to all Chamber Members for an excellent year!!