Become a Chamber Member

We’d  like to invite you to become either a Business or Individual Member of the Hackensack Chamber of Commerce and take part in shaping a stronger, more vibrant community.

As a member of our Chamber, you’ll join a network of proactive individuals and business leaders dedicated to fostering a strong and vibrant local economy. Membership offers a wide range of benefits, including:

Businesses:

• Business After Hours ~ network meet fellow business members & individuals, and share promotional materials
• Member Highlight Visitor's Guide ~ Your Business Name or Individual Name will appear in the Hackensack & Backus Visitor's Guide
• Unlimited Event Listings ~ listed on the Chamber website and Hackensack Visitor’s Center Facebook page
• Business Member Spotlight ~ each week we feature two Chamber members on the Hackensack Visitors Center Facebook page
• Business Directory Listing ~ have your 25-word description on the Chamber website and Hackensack & Backus Visitor’s Guide* (over 9500 distributed)
• Attend Annual Fall Meeting & Dinner ~ learn about the year’s progress and future plans
• Business Referrals ~ Visitor's Center will refer your business to people
• Boost Facebook Presence ~ we will share up to 3 member posts on the Hackensack Visitor’s Center Facebook page helping expand your reach

Individuals:

• Stay Engaged ~ Continue receiving updates, invitations, and insights into the work we’re doing.
• Connect & Inspire ~ Connect with community-minded individuals, leaders, and local professionals who share your passion for creating a better place to live and work.
• Involvement ~ Join an event committee or volunteer at community events.

2026 Membership Renewal

Click the link below for the 2026 Membership Form and Calendar of Events Form. Please review these documents carefully and complete your renewal by the September 18th deadline. If applicable, be sure to include your updated ad details for the 2026 Hackensack Backus Visitor's Guide.

Membership Form: https: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15CfVQj1vp9gqyrFDJrVZ4lN1rlxuAPb_Tb7Q_Nu3RG4/edit?usp=sharing 

Calendar of Events Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NZsP4DI-Vis6zQVW0pdtPYTAQuqcb5iAdW8OxI3yfCQ/edit?usp=sharing

Early renewal helps us plan for next year’s programs and ensures your inclusion in one of our primary marketing tools — the annual Visitor's Guide.

Ways to Submit:

• Mail: PO Box 373, Hackensack, MN 56452
• In-Person Drop-Off: Visit the Visitor's Center on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 8 am and 12 pm.

Celebrating Our Success

Thanks to your membership, we’ve been able to accomplish a lot over the past year. Here’s a look at some of our achievements:

• Distributed over 9,500 Visitor’s Guides locally and state-wide
• Directed 12,480 website visits to member pages
• Directed 71,395 website visits to the Event Calendar
• Reached over 34,000 people on Facebook and added 400 new followers
• Welcomed hundreds of people at the Visitor’s Center
• Answered countless phone calls from people inquiring about our community and local businesses
• Successfully hosted Back to Hack and Sweetheart Days

Upcoming 2026 Event Dates

     Hackensack

• Back to Hack: January 16th - 18th
• Sweetheart Days: July 8th - 14th
• Chainsaw Event: September 25th - 27th

     Backus

• Cornfest: August 7th - 9th

Thank you for being a vital part of the Chamber and supporting the Hackensack and Backus communities. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us.

Contact Information:

• Phone: 218-675-6135
• Mailing Address: PO Box 373, Hackensack, MN 56452
• Physical Address: 100 Fleisher Ave, Hackensack, MN 56452
• Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 8 am - 12 pm

We look forward to another successful year together!

The Hackensack Chamber of Commerce Board