The Luverne Commercial Club was organized to promote and support Luverne businesses in 1918. In 1941, the organization was renamed Luverne Civic and Commerce Association and applied for non-profit 501 C6 status under Minnesota Statutes. Today, our official name is Luverne Area Chamber & CVB. The Luverne Area Chamber & CVB continues to operate under the objectives that were envisioned almost 100 years ago:
“To develop, encourage, promote, and protect the commercial, professional, financial, general business and residential interests of the City and surrounding area of Luverne; to promote the civic interests and the general welfare of the community; to extend and promote trade and commerce, and foster, develop and protect the industry and residential developments of the Luverne area.”
Membership is comprised of any person, firm, association or corporation interested in the general welfare of the City of Luverne and the surrounding area.
The organization is directed by a Board of Directors who are responsible for conducting the business of the Chamber. The Board of Directors consists of twelve members elected at the Annual Meeting. Four directors shall be elected each year. In the case of a resignation, the Chamber Board may appoint a person to fill the seat. The membership shall elect a Board President, Vice-President and Treasurer at the Annual Meeting to conduct the business of the Board. The Annual Meeting is generally held in the month of December.
The Board appoints an Executive Director who shall be the Executive Officer of the Chamber. The Executive Director shall have charge of the management of the property, business and affairs of the corporation and shall perform such functions and duties as may be delegated by the Board of Directors and/or the President.
