Chamber Links: news and updates

March 29th, 2024 | Volume 6 Issue 2

Right Around the Corner!

Spring has officially begun, and yet it may not feel like it outside, the warm weather will be here before we know it. To the chamber staff this is a friendly reminder that event season is RIGHT around the corner. Our days are filled with meetings, filling out permits, working with sponsors, and coordinating many moving parts for several events at once…which is one of the best parts of my job. My other favorite part is serving you and the community!


Read more from Elizabeth's letter here

Coming Up...

Career Fair

April 5th 11am-3pm

(Lincoln High School)

Lincoln High School hosts a career fair on April 5th. Join other businesses is showing youth what your organization has to offer as they begin planning their futures. This is a great opportunity to reach potential new employees while also connecting with Lincoln HS and the Lake City community. If you are interested in tabling at this event, email Heather Thomas here


Girls Day Out

April 27th 10am-5pm 

(The Shops of Lake City)

Join The Shops Of Lake City for Girls Day Out!

This is one of Lake City's biggest retail events of the year, with twenty businesses participating.

Shop local independently owned small businesses and take photos with your friends next to your favorite celebrities! 

A big raffle is happening! Lake City, MN GETAWAY!

Keep in the loop here


 


GFO Celebration

May 10th 4-8pm

(Ohuta Beach Park)

Free Live Music with Los Rebeldes!

Free Water Ski Show at 4:30!

5 Food Trucks!

Beverage Garden!

Remarks, Presentations, and Exhibition Booths!

Come celebrate Lake City with a huge (and free) kick off the season party at Ohuta Beach Park at the Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener!

Learn more here


Thursday, April 18th 8:30am

(Chamber Office)

Are you interested in learning how to make the most out of your membership or are you just curious as to what the Chamber can do for your business? Whether you are a brand new member, a longtime member or just want to learn more about membership this is the event for you!

Hear from Chamber staff and volunteers about the programs, benefits and services that are available to Chamber members.

Use this time to understand what the Chamber has to offer your business, network, and enjoy some coffee and pastries.

Register Here

More News

Workforce Development Forum

On April 25th in Rochester, employers and community partners throughout Southeast Minnesota are invited to join Minnesota Workforce Development as they explore ways to build, invigorate, and invest in the Southeast Minnesota regional economy. Featuring keynote speaker, Gerry Hoeffner, President of Personnel Dynamics Consulting Group. More here!

SMIF Grant for SoMN Businesses

Through a partnership with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) will award $1.1 million in competitive grants to businesses in southern Minnesota to invest in existing operations or planned growth. The grant cycle opens March 27, 2024 and will close on April 24, 2024. Details here

State of the City Available Online

On March 14, 2024, Mayor Mark Nichols and City Administrator Rob Keehn addressed citizens of Lake City, Minnesota. During the presentation, Nichols and Keehn reflected on accomplishments in 2023, shared the City’s goals for the upcoming year and answered questions from community members. Watch a recording of the event here

March Business After Hours (TONIGHT!)

Welcoming New Businesses to the Chamber!

El Barco Bar and Grill

On Wednesday February 21, 2024 the Lake City Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors joined at El Barco Restaurant! Located at 209 South Lakeshore Dr. El Barco is open 10am-10pm 7 days a week. With a goal of being friendly and fresh they strive to offer the best customer service and authentic mexican food in a great atmosphere. They are very excited to be in Lake City. 

El Barco offers a Happy Hour every day from 2pm-5pm. They will also begin serving breakfast in April. 


Lakeside Barbershop

On Friday, January 19, 2024 Lake City Chamb

er of Commerce staff and ambassadors joined at Lakeside Barbershop. On Located at 200 E. Center St. Lakeside Barbershop is locally owned. Walk ins are always welcome! Marco specializes in haircuts, shaves, and beard trims.

Book appointments here: lakesidebarbershop.booksy.com

Ribbon Cutting events bring together Chamber staff, board members, ambassadors, and local business leaders to celebrate new Chamber member establishments.


Majerus Electric

On Tuesday March 12, 2024 the Lake City Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors joined at Majerus Electric to congratulate this business on their new location with a Ribbon Cutting event. 

Located at 1000 N. 10th St in Lake City, MN Majerus Electric, owned by Nick Majerus, built a new shop at this location in 2023. Majerus Electric services Residential, Commercial, and Agricultural electrical needs. 

Promote Your Biz in our Office

Drop off your Brochures and Business Cards

Another reminder that our Chamber office doubles as the de facto information center of Lake City? Both tourists and locals numbering in the many hundreds annually peruse our info racks to learn about the community. If you have literature about your business, we want to display it. Drop it off today!

Contact Heather for more info

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Lake City Chamber of Commerce

100 E Lyon Ave

Lake City, MN 55041

Hours: 9am - 4pm Monday through Thursday

9am - 12pm Friday

(651) 345-4123

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