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The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau serves our business members,
promotes our local assets, and shapes the future of our community.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
CHAMBER EVENTS
NAUTICAL BOWLS
Thursday, February 16th 8:00 a.m.
606 Crossroads Campus Drive #106

If you haven't tried a bowl of healthy deliciousness yet at Nautical Bowls, this will be your opportunity! Everyone attending will get a small sample of what they offer! Come network with other Chamber business leaders, enjoy some coffee and a bowl!
BEST TAILGATING EXPERIENCE EVER!
A great night was had by all! Great fun, great food, great game players, great planning committee, and great helpers in cleaning up after. We have the best members!
THE ICE ANDTHE FORECAST LOOK GOOD!

We may hit it right this year, with a sunny, somewhat windy, 25 degree day! Hope I didn't jinx it! Thank you to all of our sponsors and people volunteering to help with this 5th annual event. We couldn't do it without you!

Grab your kids, get a free kite, take a dog sled ride, grab a slice of pizza or a corndog and beer and enjoy the sights of the kites in the winter sky!
THE SURVEY SAYS...

The Chamber will be sending out a short survey via Survey Monkey tomorrow. I will send an email with the link. It literally will take just two minutes to complete if you would be so kind as to do so. We are looking for some simple direction from you - our members - to be sure we are serving you to the best of our abilities. Thank you!
NEW MEMBERS 2023
NATURALLY DELICIOUS
Lonsdale, MN
612-220-4202

From maple syrup to ice cream...Steve Perry, owner of the Naturally Delicious food truck enjoys working on and in a variety of things but has a passion for the food industry.

When COVID impacted his maple syrup business, Steve looked on Craig's List for a food truck and the ice cream truck caught his eye. He has served at the Buffalo Rodeo and is hoping to move more of his operations north here to the Buffalo area.

Only 47 more days until spring when ice cream will be the hot commodity - though I enjoy it any time!
BUFFALO STRONG DAY IN OUR COMMUNITY
BUFFALO STRONG ANNIVERSARY - THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IS GETTING INVOLVED

To continue in the efforts of connecting through a caring community and encouraging wellness efforts here, the Buffalo Strong Team is asking that businesses do something the week of February 6th to show their support. See below for what our Chamber member businesses are doing!

The Chamber office has Buffalo Strong hoodies ($40) tees ($20), and hats ($20) in all adult sizes. Stop by anytime and show your support!

Be sure to turn on your purple lights to give homage to all those effected and to celebrate the resilience of our community.

Go to the Buffalo Strong website for a full list of what is happening in our community www.buffalostrong.care.
BUFFALO COMMUNITY CENTER HAPPENINGS BUFFALO STRONG WEEK: From anxiety and depression presentations to addiction recovery speakers to a spa day and a destress day - there is something Monday through Thursday. Go to https://www.ci.buffalo.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/2591/February-2023-Newsletter-PDF and read all about the activities!

Parisian Corner will be serving up some purple drinks sharing the proceeds with Buffalo Strong.
MEMBER/COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
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FEBRUARY IS "I LOVE TO READ MONTH"

Enjoy reading to kids? The schools are looking for guest readers! Just call any of the elementary schools and get on the calendar!
SPEAKING OF SCHOOL....THE 2023 CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS ON OUR WEBPAGE

If you, as a Chamber business owner, have a senior son or daughter or have an employee that has a senior at BHS, or employ a senior attending BHS, encourage them to complete the scholarship application. This scholarship is a result of monies raised from our annual golf tournament. This year we are awarding three $1500 scholarships! See the link below!
MORE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES - ALWAYS A FUN EVENT AND FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
HAVE A WEDDING IN YOUR FUTURE?
ALSO ON FEBRUARY 11th
BUFFALO COMMUNITY THEATER PERFORMS WILLY WONKA, JR


An all time favorite of mine! Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas are busy mixing chocolate and preparing the factory for this year's youth production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, Jr.! The cast is made up of 30 kids from 3rd to 8th grade.
 
Willy Wonka Jr. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.

Performances:
Discovery Elementary School Auditorium
February 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th, @ 7pm
February 12th & 19th @ 2pm
 
Pricing:
Adults: $13
Seniors (60 and older): $11
Students (with student ID): $8
GET TICKETS HERE: www.bctmn.org
TOYS FOR TOTS REPORT

The stats are in! The Rotary Club of Buffalo and the Marine Corps Reserve were able to fulfill the needs of over 197 families. Toys and money were collected so each child could have gifts, stocking stuffers, and a book. Every family also received a board game.

Nationally the Toys for Tots program was able to assist almost 9.8 million children, including 447,000 foster kids. It took 42,000 volunteers to make this all happen! Thanks to our local volunteers from the Buffalo and Montrose area.
KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW

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