Nickle Dickle Day-Saturday, September 15
There's still time to support this community festival!
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2018 Contributions to date:
Presenting Sponsor: OBGYN West
Gold-$1,000
CD Products, Inc.
City of Waconia
Locher Bros.
Ridgeview Medical Center
UFC Farm Supply
Dance Stage Sponsor
T-Mobile
Dance VIP Lounge Sponsor
Waconia Comfort
Mechanical Bull Sponsor
Ground Round
Silver-$500
Carver County Fair
Melchert Hubert Sjodin PLLP
St Jospeh's Church & School
Waconia Ford
Waconia West Carver Rotary Club
Bronze-$200
A-1 Electric Service
CenterPoint Energy
Edward Jones-Chuck Schmidt
ELKAY
Iron Tap
Waconia VFW Post 5462
Waconia Vet Clinic
IT'S NOT TOO LATE! HARD DEADLINE AUGUST 10!
Call or email
TODAY
if you would like to be recognized as part of
Waconia's Community Festival!
Send checks to
WACONIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
209 S Vine St, Waconia
952-442-5812
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Welcome New Chamber Member:
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Chestnut Realty
Lacey Shaw
413 Chestnut St N
Chaska, MN 55318
952-448-3344
Real Estate
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Criticize... or not.
by Kellie Sites, Waconia Chamber President
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So, this has been coming to my attention a lot lately… how we talk to each other and about each other. Do you want others telling you how to run your business? I’m guilty of doing this, and I apologize when I’ve been out of line. But when and how do you like feedback on your business?
Click here to read more...
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Voting-the first step to advancing our 2019 legislative agenda
by Doug Loon, Minnesota Chamber President
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Minnesota’s opportunity to shape the 2019 political landscape begins in earnest with the primary election Aug. 14. It's critical that we elect those individuals who understand what it takes to grow Minnesota businesses and the overall economy, and will advance those public policies at the Capitol. The general election follows Nov. 6.
The Minnesota Chamber and our local chamber partners are here to help educate you on where the candidates stand on advancing our legislative priorities.
Click here to read more...
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Halper & Joseph, PLLC
Primary Contact: Barbara Halper, co-owner
300 E Frontage Rd, Waconia
952-356-0825
The Ambassadors spent some time cutting a ribbon for new business Halper & Joseph PLLC. They have totally remodeled this location into a professional space that is welcoming and beautiful. Congratulations to Barbara Halper and Greg Joseph on this venture as they take care of legal needs in the following areas: Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Securities, Agriculture and Land Use Law, Elder Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Business Law. Stop in and say hello! Thanks for joining the Chamber and welcome to Waconia!
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True 'N' Fair Tree Care LLC
Primary Contact: Matt Wentzlaff, owner
1124 Lakespur Ln, Waconia
952-737-2300
The Ambassadors met with Matt Wentzlaff, owner of True ‘N’ Fair Tree Care LLC to learn about his tree care business. We were so impressed! Matt has extensive experience in this industry and is fully insured. He prides himself on his customer service and has gotten most of his business through referrals because of his timely attention to giving estimates and showing up to get the job done right. We are glad to refer and promote True ‘N’ Fair Tree Care LLC and hope you will give him a call for your tree care needs. Thanks for joining the Chamber, Matt, and welcome to Waconia!
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Member News and Happenings
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Wednesday, August 8-Sunday, August 12
Carver County Fairgrounds-501 West 3rd St, Waconia
It's Fair Time! Whether it is visiting the animal barns, the midway, the grandstand, the 4H displays, the live music or "fair food", the Carver County Fair does not disappoint. There is non-stop fun for 5 days!
Don't forget to visit "Art in Motion: Street Art" on Friday, August 10 from 10:00AM-4:00PM FREE! Grab some chalk and help create an inspired walkway alongside artists and fair-goers! All ages & abilities welcome. Pick up chalk supplies at the HERO tent adjacent to the Entertainment Center. Sponsored by the HERO Coalition.
Stop by the Chamber of Commerce booth in the Chamber of Commerce building! Write out a postcard inviting someone to "Visit Waconia!" and we will mail it for you!
For more info on the Fair, click here.
Lunch at the Fair!
As in previous years, you and your employees are invited to come to the fair for lunch on Wednesday & Thursday (August 8-9). Gate admission to the Fair during the lunch hour (11:00AM-1:00PM) is complimentary. Please enter through Gate #3 (the South Gate closest to Ridgeview Medical Center) of the fairgrounds and be prepared to show your company ID Badge, name tag or a business card.
For list of delicious fair food options, click here!
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Thursday, August 2-Sunday, August 5
Thursday, August 9-Sunday, August 12
Lions' Field-927 Wildcat Way, Waconia
The Waconia Lakers and Waconia Baseball Association are co-hosting the Crow River Valley Region 7C men's amateur baseball tournament the first & second weeks of August. Over 500 attendees are expected to visit Lions Field and Waconia each night. Our very own Waconia Lakers will play at noon on Saturday, August 4. Come on out and enjoy some great baseball!
Note: For this event, parking is in the Waconia Ice Arena lot and entry is at North Gate (some handicap parking is available in the west lot by the field)
Cost: $5 adult, $1 12-18 years, under 12 are free
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Emagine Kids' Summer Movies
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Wednesdays and Thursdays through August 16
Emagine Waconia Theatre-101 E 1st St
Don't miss Emagine Theatre's Summer Kids' Movie Series every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 am. Tickets are only $2.00 for any age and get a small combo for only $5.00 when you purchase a Summer Kids' Movie Series ticket.
Click here for schedule.
Dates & Showtimes subject to change. Limited availability each week.
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ELKAY Manufacturing Job Fair
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Thursday, August 16 9:00AM-4:00PM
ELKAY-180 Industrial Blvd, Waconia
ELKAY is hiring! ELKAY is looking to hire for Production Jobs and an HR Coordinator-Bilingual. They are hosting a job fair at which applicants will have the opportunity to speak with recruiters and interview on the spot! If you (or someone you know) can't make it, apply online at
www.elkay.com.
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Saturday, August 4
Drivers and pedestrians, please be aware of the bicycle riders on and around the roads of Carver County this Saturday, August 4. 3,500 riders are expected to participate! There are 8 different tour routes.
Click here for a list of routes/maps.
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Youngstedt's-43 Highway 5 West, Waconia
Youngstedt's is looking for passionate and motivated people to join their automotive service team. The General Service Technician will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance including change oil, oil filter, tire rotation, brake inspection, fluid flush, light bulb replacement, mount and balance tires, replace wiper blades and batteries.
If interested, contact Nik Schuler at 952-442-1967 or visit
Youngstedts.com
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If you have good news you would like to share with the membership, send it to our office! Awards, promotions, events, needs, etc. Deadline for information is Wednesday at noon prior to the Friday posting. Posts will be shared for 2 weeks.
Click here to send your info!
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Chamber Luncheon & Calendar
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August Luncheon
Thursday, August 23, 2018
11:30AM-1:00PM
Location: Vandy's Bar & Grille
7795 Laketown Pkwy, Waconia
People: A Social Engineer's Dream
"How attackers hack human trust"
Guest Speaker: John Harmon, COO FRSecure
Information and Cyber Security Company. Protecting your data and reputation.
Cost: $25/member, $30/not yet member
Non members welcome. Invite a friend. This is information everyone can use!
RSVP Required by August 17, 2018
All forms of payment will be accepted the day of the event.
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Chamber Calendar-August 2018
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AUG 2
Coffee Connection 7:30-9:00AM @Hoppers Bar & Grill (119 S Olive St, Waconia)
AUG 8
Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 11:30am-1:00PM @ J. Carver Distillery
AUG 9
Retail Committee Meeting 8:00-9:30AM @ TBD
AUG 14
Tourism Committee Meting 9:00-10:30AM @ AmericInn, 550 Cherry Dr, Waconia
AUG 16
Ambassador Meeting 8:45 @ Chamber Office 209 S Vine St, Waconia
AUG 23
Membership Luncheon 11:30AM-1:00PM @ Vandy's Bar & Grille (7795 Laketown Pkwy, Waconia) Deadline to Register: August 17
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Friday Facts Is a publication of the Waconia Chamber of Commerce
952-442-5812
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