Momentum

Advertise in Visit Lake City's Travel Guide

Work has officially begun on the design of a new 2 year (2026/2027) visitor and community guide, with printing on tap to begin in fall with a broad statewide and regional distribution in time for the holidays as a goal. The 10,000 copy guide run will be printed in full color, with perfect binding, and a soft touch cover, giving it a polished look that will be a perfect keepsake for coffee tables and bookshelves.

Chamber staff will be visiting and contacting local businesses and organizations for ads over the upcoming weeks. Secure your perfect spot in the guide early by getting in touch with Heather now at director@lakecity.org or by phone at (651) 345-4123.

Small Business Grant Deadline Tomorrow

The Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express, provides support to locally significant small businesses with community reach. The program is accepting applications for grants of $10,000 to fund projects that promote sustainable growth, enhance long-term resilience, and increase local impact. Applications are due on Thu, July 31st.

Learn more here

Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota Nominations Open

Minnesota companies have a long legacy of innovation — and we believe Lake City businesses are no exception. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is once again searching for The Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota, and we want you to be part of it!

This statewide contest shines a spotlight on the incredible products made right here in our state — products that fuel our economy, support our communities, and showcase the best of Minnesota manufacturing.

Submit your nominations here

Tenneco Adding more than 20 Employees to Lake City Plant

Tenneco has announced that they are hiring 20+ new employees at their Lake City location. With more than a century of innovation, Tenneco's pursuit of excellence is powered by a team who doesn't just adapt to change but accelerates it. And fueling that drive? Team Tenneco's collective focus on our purpose: to be the most trusted partner and the world's best manufacturer and distributor in the transportation industry.

See more here

Main Street Info Session

Continuing the work accomplished with the Main Street assessment, City Planner Kristi Gross recently attended a statewide Minnesota Main Street (Home | Rethos Places Reimagined) conference and will be sharing information at a 5:30pm September 10th Shops of Lake City meeting at Lake City Area Arts. Topics will include how Main Street programs work, and planning, zoning and permitting questions.

Chamber Bucks Changes

We’re excited to roll out Chamber eBucks, the new digital version of our popular Chamber Bucks program. We are currently working with participating businesses to get everything set up and more details will be coming soon. As we make this transition, please note that all paper Chamber Bucks must be redeemed by December 31, 2025. This is your heads-up to use any paper bucks before the year ends. Contact our office to learn more.