The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau serves our business members,

promotes our local assets and shapes the future of our community.

IN-MOTION CHIROPRACTIC

Thursday, February 15th 8:00 a.m.

1303 1st St NE

www.InMotionBuffalo.com

Come see Bill and Shannon Carter's as they have moved across town from Marty Drive to the industrial park area. Enjoy some coffee and treats and share what's new in your business with other member business leaders! No better way to start the day!

LET'S BOWL!

From a Good Morning to a Good Afternoon Buffalo on the same day! Huikko's Entertainment Center is hosting a bowling social for our area Chambers! Come on over and let's bowl. No cost, just the expense of watching some of us get gutter balls!

A FUN NIGHT HAD BY ALL AT THE CHAMBER ANNUAL BANQUET

We thanked Board Chair Mark Benzer/MidCountry Insurance for his term on the Chamber Board and said good-bye to Denise Koch/MidCountry Bank who has served two terms! We also said good-bye to Cheree Hoese/CRS who has served a total of 9 years on and off on the Chamber board over the years.

Many groups took pictures at our photo op and several showed up in the best dressed couch potato wear! The bottom two photos were our costume winners from Insurance Brokers of MN and Bee Strong Blossoms. If you didn't come this year - you know you won't miss next year! Thank you again, to The Butchery for serving up our delicious meal and to the Buffalo American Legion for hosting us!

As you are out and about do you make a purpose to do business with only other Chamber members? Do you recognize and thank the businesses that are fellow members? When you walk in the door of a business- take note - do they have a Chamber member window cling?

It's that time of year to start thinking about your taxes! JMSC can help you out!

SUE SAYS

KITE FESTIVAL CANCELLED DUE TO POOR ICE CONDITIONS

Thank you to our sponsors! Thank you to all who put effort in thus far!

Come back to Kites on Ice February 8th, 2025

BUFFALO STRONG WEEK

Next week is Buffalo Strong week as we recognize the 3rd anniversary. The Chamber office will have Buffalo Strong hoodies and hats to sell as will Culver's. Cash or check only to Buffalo Strong. Hoodies are $30. Hats $15. Monies raised will go towards grants for individual and community wellness needs this summer. Then Buffalo Strong will host the Street Party of Hope in September - another way to continue the mental health and wellness of our community!

Culver's is also going to have a donation coupon. Donate a dollar to Buffalo Strong and get a dollar off a value basket coupon to be used on their next visit. One coupon per basket. The coupon does not expire.

The offer runs all week from February 4th-9th!

SINCE NEXT WEEKEND IS NOW OPEN - TAKE IN A GAME OR THE PLAY!

BUFFALO COMMUNITY THEATER PRESENTS FINDING NEMO JR.

February 9-11, 16-18

Discovery School Auditorium

Never a bad way to spend a winter evening or day when watching our community theater work their magic! The talent of the kids and adults and the directors and the prop creaters....all amazing! There looks to be well over 30 actors/singers cast for this play! Bring your kids or your grandkids and enjoy the performance!

Get tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=bctmn

Eat at Culver's TONIGHT to help fundraise for the BCT. They exist on our ticket revenue, fundraisers and grants. Lets help keep them strong in our community!

LAKE RIDGE and PARK VIEW CARE CENTERS ARE IN NEED OF A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BUS! WANT TO HELP?

For years the residents of our local care centers where we have probably all had loves ones reside over time, has had a bus to take residents out on excursions or even to shop at a grocery store. The bus is no longer reliable and they are working to buy a new one with donations from our community. They have been blessed with $20,000 already from 6 great donors, but the goal is $85,000 for a used bus. If you are interested in helping with the cause give Jill Pingel (Housing Director) a call at 763-682-1131.

ALLINA HEALTH HAS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WIRGHT COUNTY STUDENTS PURSUING A CAREER IN HEALTH CARE

The Allina Health Foundation (formerly Buffalo Hospital Foundation) will award ten $1000 scholarships this year to a student from each of the nine local school districts, as well as one homeschool or private school student who is pursuing a health care degree at a 2-year or 4-year college.

For a copy of the scholarship application, please contact Rachel Mendel at 763-684-7100 or email her at [email protected].

POLAR PLUNGE 2024!

There are already 152 jumpers that have raised over $15,000 toward their $80,000 goal for Special Olympics! Register at www.plungemn.org