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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

HAVENWOOD OF BUFFALO

150 Division Street East

TOMORROW, September 17th 8:00 a.m.

GET FREE HEADSHOTS!

Our next Wake Up Buffalo is at Havenwood and listen to this - they are going to be offering up free headshots from a local photographer while we are there! How cool is that!

They ask, if you are interested in getting a headshot, that you register using the QR code below. It's not a big deal to do it all there, but it helps make it go a little faster to have your information already in the system. It will say 7:30 but you don't have to be there then - it's just to capture your information so she knows where to send headshots to when finished. I'm sure we will be coming and going during our networking to get everyone in!

You will find the biggest benefit of being a Chamber member is the connections you make, so come enjoy some coffee and treats and network with other business leaders! It's always a great way to start the day!

ADDITIONAL WAKE UP BUFFALO ADDED (get on your calendar now)

WAKE UP BUFFALO

TIMBER BAY

Thursday, October 8th 8:00 a.m.

2362 County Road 35 W (park by shop)

Timber Bay has been supporting youth in the Buffalo area for 30 years (see their anniversary celebration below). During this time they have used many spaces for their large group meeting times, one-on-one mentoring and small group gatherings. They now have been given an opportunity to purchase a space that would be ideal to facilitate the work they do with their struggling youth.

Come hear more about what they do and see the space they hope to call home for the next 30 years!

4th ANNUAL PUZZLES & PITCHERS

COME FOR SOME PUZZLING FUN!

Thursday, October 22nd 4:30

Buffalo American Legion Event Center

We have 7 teams - just need 18 more!!

Register a friend/teammate and enjoy a beverage and nachos while puzzling! We have 25 puzzles this year - so let's grow it from 20 teams to 25 teams of two!

Register your team of two https://business.buffalochamber.org/events/details/good-afternoon-buffalo-puzzles-pitchers-2026-10329?calendarMonth=2026-10-01here:

ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR!

We are jumping on this early this year to be sure we give everyone ample time to fill the seats! This will be our 5th year of hosting this joint event with the I-94 Chamber and JB Group to bring you powerhouse speakers. This is a great opportunity to build your skill set, bring your team and show that you care and network with other businesses outside of our membership. It's about personal and professional growth!

"Choosing to Soar" is about weathering life's challenges, "Fuel Your Purpose" is about living with intention for yourself and your team and "Fearless" is about making fearless choices to be the most successful person you can be!

Be one of the first to register here: https://business.buffalochamber.org/events/details/afternoon-of-inspiration-10482?calendarMonth=2027-01-01

AMBASSADORS ON THE MOVE

RIBBON CUTTING AT ANCHORED ROOTS

The Ambassador crew got to help, owner, Amy Saylor, become official in her new location at 2 1st Avenue NE in downtown Buffalo where she moved to a few months ago. They had a day of drawings and special discounts last Saturday September 12th. Hopefully some of you were able to stop in! If not - she is open every Wednesday through Sunday from 10-5.

Below with Amy surrounded by blue coats is Tina Anderson/Anchor Realty, Jen Carlson/American Family Chris Chapman, Megan Narveson/CRS, April Murch/ Family Counseling Center and Holly Golyer/Old National Bank.

MEMBER HAPPENINGS

STREET PARTY OF HOPE A GREAT SUCCESS - THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

Thanks to the beautiful weather, many vendors, generosity of the community and our volunteers who planned and worked the event - we count it a huge success! Thank you to our volunteers at Functional Industries who assembled all 100 swag bags! Hope you got out and enjoyed the evening and supporting the health and wellness of our community!

TWO GREAT EVENTS THIS SATURDAY TO BRING YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY IN TO TOWN FOR THE DAY!

WANT TO MEET YOUR CANDIDATES?

Come meet and ask questions of your Mayor and City Council candidates for Buffalo on October 6th at City Hall. The Mayor, Steve Downer, is running unopposed. The two seats of City Council Members Brad Dahl and Erin Walsh are open. They are running for an additional term with one community member Jenny Stuhr running as well.

Here is the link if you would like to submit questions ahead of time. In the interest of time, there will be no impromptu questions asked at the forum. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvnzPBWJNBsQxk6cFHPWwi20PGGsNSFvMGB3g913Rc3K7NPQ/viewform?pli=1&authuser=0

Meet and greet with your State Rep Mike Holmstrom (incumbent) and DFL candidate Louis McNutt on October 8th at the Delano City Hall and meet your Wright County Sheriff candidates Matt Treichler and Rob Mossman on October 14th also at Delano City Hall.

MEMBER JOB OPENINGS

Full-Time Residential Cleaning Technician

Looking to hire two full-time residential cleaning techs who are looking for consistent work near Buffalo, MN! If you know someone who is looking to be part of a supportive team, and work in a role where their effort is noticed and appreciated, please encourage them to apply!

https://mycleaning.life/joinourteam