Chamber Links: news and updates | | March 27th, 2025 | Volume 7 Issue 3 | | This Newsletter is Powered by Catalyst Member | |
March Reflections
As March comes to a close, I’m reflecting on what an exciting and productive month it has been for the Lake City Chamber!
We kicked off the month with a successful Career Fair, held in partnership with Lincoln High School, Workforce Development, Inc., and the Port Authority. This collaborative event helped connect students with local businesses and career opportunities...
Read more from Heather's letter here
| | Enjoy These Upcoming Area Events | | |
Easter Egg Hunt
Sat April 12, 9:30am
(Patton Park)
Lakeshore Real Estate and a host of local businesses invite you to a brand new Lake City tradition! The 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt is not only a free event, but offers candy filled eggs and 100 'Golden Eggs' redeemable for other prizes!
Age groups for the hunt include 0-3 years, 4-7 years, and 8-12 years, but all are welcome to enjoy a beautiful morning in our picturesque central park!
Learn more here
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Pancake Breakfast
Sun, April 13, 7am-12pm
(Bluff View Elementary)
The Kiwanis Club is having a pancake breakfast at Bluffview Elementary Cafeteria to raise funds for youth opportunities, local community projects, and scholarship programs!
Presale tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for kids, at the door tickets are $10/$5.
Contact any Kiwanis member or give John Lang a call at (651) 345-2525 to reserve your spot at this fun (and delicious!) community event.
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Easter Eggstravaganza
Sat April 19, 10am-4pm
(Wild Wings Plaza)
Wild Wings Plaza and Lake Hits 95 are teaming up for a Easter themed celebration!
In addition to a live radio remote broadcast where kids are encouraged to talk about what Easter means to them, there will be free hot dogs and snow cones at lunch! Kids can also enjoy an egg hunt for candy and big prizes, face painting, bounce houses, a petting zoo, and even a magician!
Get more deets here
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Girls Day Out: The 1st Annual Mrs. Roper Romp
Sat, April 26,10am-5pm
(The Shops of Lake City)
Mrs. Roper Romp and Shop!
Dress as Mrs. Roper from the iconic TV show, Three's Company! Kick off for the event will be at Ohuta Park from 9:30Am-10:30AM. Wren's Nest Mobile Bar will be serving up mimosas and more! Walk to downtown Lake City, MN businesses dressed as Mrs. Roper! Shop our wonderful indie-local shops & boutiques. Stanley's are also welcome!
Learn more about the event here
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March Business After Hours (Tonight!)
On Thursday March 27 at 5-6:30pm Lake City Boat Club & Rentals will host a Business After Hours networking event at 211 N Lakeshore Dr. Lake City. Boat Club & Rentals is a family-owned and operated boat rental Company in Lake City, MN & Wabasha, MN.
Business After Hours are events that provide a great opportunity to network with other Lake City professionals over beverages and snacks, and learn about the great things happening at local businesses!
RSVP on our Facebook Event Page
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2025 Q Media Women and Wine Event
Q Media Group (which includes Lake City's Lake Hits 95) will hold a Women and Wine event on Friday, April 11 from 6-9pm in the beautiful Skyroom at the Red Wing Golf Course! The event offers a chance to celebrate with area businesswomen whilst sampling wines, noshing on a buffet from PicNick's, and shopping with 20 local vendors. Purchase tickets at Red Wing's West End Liquor, J Hill Promotions in Goodhue, or from Q Media online at Q-MediaGroup.com
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Social Media Marketing Seminar
Jake Harmon of Moonlight Momentum and the Lake City Chamber of Commerce are hosting a 4 part marketing seminar with lunch in the Hale Irwin Room at the Jewel Golf Club. The first of these learning opportunities happens on Monday, April 14th at 11:30am-1pm, and will focus on social media strategy.
You can learn more about the event here. Register here. This event is brought to you in part by Forward Bank
| | | Lake City Chamber businesses, organizations, and supporters packed the house at the Chamber's Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration on Friday, March 21st, 2025. There was standing room only at the Jewel as the Chamber recognized local individuals and organizations for the work that they do to make Lake City the amazing place it is today. Comedian Jason Douglas brought the laughs at this Cruise Ship themed celebration. | | |
Manufacturing Business of the Year: Hearth and Home Technology
other nominees:
Ardent Mills. Acrotech, Ag Partners, Pepin Manufacturing, Tenneco
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Community Organization of the Year: Lake City Sportsmans Club
other nominees:
Kiwanis Club, Lake City Area Arts, Rotary Club, Market by the Lake
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Industrial Services Business of the Year: Majerus Electric, LLC
other nominees:
Willers Construction, Braun Plumbing, Ed's Plumbing and Heating, Goodhue Co Habitat for Humanity
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Retail Service Business of the Year: Treats and Treasures
other nominees:
Johnson Jewelers, Pearl Button Co, KT Bee Creations, Lake City Floral
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Hospitality and Tourism Business of the Year: Heidi's Huggamug Cafe
other nominees:
Big Bear Pizza and Deli, AmericInn of Lake City, Lake City Boat Club and Rentals, Chickadee Cottage Cafe, Rustic Coffeehouse, Kelly's Lake House
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Professional Services Business of the Year: Ryan Repair
other nominees:
Ackermann Eye Care, All Creatures Vet Clinic, Schurhammer Real Estate, Lakeshore Real Estate Krage & Associates
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Volunteer of the Year: Vicki Krage
other nominees:
Mary Nelson, Justin Hawryluk, Sandy Meier
| Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Mary Nelson | | |
24 business participated in the 2025 Career Fair at Lincoln High School. The Chamber organized the event in partnership with Workforce Development, Lincoln High School, and Port Authority.
High school students look forward to this event every year, and it’s a great opportunity for them to explore career paths and connect with local businesses.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event happen!
| | Business After Hours at AmericInn Lake City | | |
We want to thank Lake City's Americinn and all who came out to attend February's Business After Hours! We had a great crowd and a real good time!
If your business or organization would like to host a Business After Hours event, send us an email or give us a call at (651) 345-4123 to connect about it!
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