Find out what's

going on in the community this week!

OCT. 13 - OCT. 20

In this week's edition of your Chamber e-blast:

• Member Meet & Mingle this Wednesday afternoon
• Join us Wednesday morning for :45 FILL-UP
• Register now for The People Factor HR Conference
• Coffee & Community Recap
• State of Business Retention and Expansion in Minnesota report
• Register for the Parade of Lights
• Digital Advertising Opportunities
• Save the Date: Chamber Golf Tournament
• Chamber hires new Events Coordinator
• Membership Renewals coming via email

There's still time to sign up for M3!

Your next customer, connection, referral, or great idea might be one conversation away! 

Member Meet & Mingle (M3) is a casual, come-when-you-can event designed to bring Chamber members together to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces and build relationships across our business community. 

Wednesday, October 14 | 4–6 PM 

at Light Consulting

839 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes 

Come when you can and stay as long as you'd like. 

Enjoy light appetizers, a cash bar and the opportunity to learn more about our hosts, Light Consulting and Dale Carnegie ND & NW MN. 

M3 is FREE for Chamber members - and open to employees throughout your organization. 

Light Consulting will be providing a drink/beverage ticket for all attendees!

Register now and be part of the room. 

LOCATION CHANGE: This Wednesday's :45 FILL-UP

will be held at Strehlow Insulation!

Register today for The People Factor 2026!

Packed room for Coffee & Community 

A packed room gathered for our recent Coffee & Our Community conversation on homelessness and housing instability in the Detroit Lakes area.

Panelists Ally Hefta, Sara Peterson and Meagan Hernandez shared what homelessness looks like locally, the barriers individuals and families face, and the resources available. The conversation also got attendees thinking about how we can better come together to connect people with the help and support they need. 

For the Chamber, these conversations are part of building a stronger community. A strong business community depends on people being able to live, work and build a life here — making housing an important part of our workforce, economic vitality and quality-of-life conversations. 

Coffee & Our Community is a partnership between the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters. Thank you to Lake Region Builders Association for sponsoring the program, Homesweet Bake House for the coffee and pastries, Becker County Museum for hosting, and Fundamental Technologies for recording the event. 

Read Article HERE

Missed it? Watch the video on our YouTube channel HERE

New Report Looks at Minnesota’s Business Competitiveness 

Minnesota businesses continue to invest, expand and develop their workforce, but challenges remain when it comes to the state’s ability to compete for future business growth. 

The Minnesota Chamber Foundation’s Grow Minnesota! program recently released its annual State of Business Retention and Expansion in Minnesota report. The findings point to continued business expansion and growth in several advanced industries, along with strong employer investment in workforce training and upskilling. 

At the same time, the report identifies areas to watch, including Minnesota’s competitiveness with other Midwestern states, slowing manufacturing growth and job losses in some higher-wage and tradeable industries. 

What does it mean for Minnesota’s economy and our ability to compete for future growth? Take a deeper look at the findings in the full report. 

Grow Minnesota! REPORT

Light Up the Night - Join the Parade of Lights!

Showcase your business or organization and help bring a favorite holiday tradition to life by entering a lighted float in the Parade of Lights on Monday, November 30 at 5:30 PM in Downtown Detroit Lakes. Parade entry is open to businesses and organizations throughout the Detroit Lakes area, with a pre-party beginning at 5 PM featuring holiday music, tree lighting and more.

Want even more visibility? Become a Parade of Lights sponsor! Sponsorship helps cover the costs of bringing the parade to our community while giving your business added recognition during the event. 

Please register by November 13.  

New Ways to Put Your Business in Front of More People

Looking for an easy way to increase your visibility and keep your business

top-of-mind? We’ve added two new digital advertising opportunities

exclusively for Chamber members. 

Website Advertising 

Put your business in front of visitors exploring Chamber members, events and community information. Rotating ads are available in several locations on the Chamber website, starting at $100 per quarter, with each ad linking directly to your website. 

Chamber Currents Weekly Email Featured Member 

Reach Chamber members, business and community leaders through our weekly email. For $100 per month, your logo will be featured in four consecutive editions of Chamber Currents and link directly to your website.

These new opportunities are an affordable way to extend your reach and make the most of your Chamber membership. 

Click the link for more information or call Jackie at the Chamber.  

 https://detroitlakeschamber.com/sponsorship-and-visibility/

Save the Date - We’re Taking a Swing at Something New!

Welcome our New Events Coordinator to the Chamber!

Watch Your Inbox: Membership Renewals Coming via Email

Annual Chamber membership renewals will be sent by email this year with our enhanced membership management system. Your renewal email will include an invoice with convenient options to pay online or print the invoice and mail a check. 

Watch your inbox for your renewal and thank you for your continued investment in the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber and our business community. 

Whether you have a question, an idea, a challenge, or something exciting happening in your business, I’d love to hear from you. 

Feel free to call, send an email, or schedule a time on my calendar using the link below - whatever is easiest. Book time with Jackie Buboltz  

Your insight and partnership help shape the work we do every day so connecting with our valued members is always a priority!  

218-847-9202