The Brainerd Lakes Area is home to a wide array of high-tech manufacturing businesses that diversify and strengthen our economy. The Chamber hosts the Lakes Area Manufacturing Alliance (LAMA) to support this important industry.

Core activities include workforce development, business education and networking in Crow Wing, Cass, Morrison, Todd, Wadena and Aitkin Counties. LAMA also hosts spring and fall manufacturing conferences and works closely with the Bridges Career Academies program to promote industrial careers in area high schools. The group also awards student scholarships.