“Well, was I surprised!” 

Big Lake Chamber Executive Director, Julie Brandt made the above comment after she spent Feb. 5 - 7 in Stillwater attending the MCCE Annual meeting and seminar. 

The event was held at the Water Street Inn .

“I was so honored to receive the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce MCCE ‘Rookie of the Year’ award,” Brandt exclaimed.  

The award is given to the executive that has less than two years in the industry, who has made it through their first year, and created new opportunities for their chamber and or community.